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<title>H.R. 6493, The Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.33</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6493.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6493 would amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511817.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511817.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6225, The Injunctive Relief for Veterans Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $7.81</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6225.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6225 would amend title 38, United States Code, relating to equitable relief with respect to a State or private employer....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511355.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511355.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3086, The Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3086.html</link>
<description> S. 3086 would amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based fees and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511312.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511312.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6126, The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6126.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6126 would amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511176.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511176.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2888, The Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2888.html</link>
<description> S. 2888 would protect the property and security of homeowners who are subject to foreclosure proceedings....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510699.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510699.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2838, The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2838.html</link>
<description> S. 2838 would amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510539.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510539.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5680, To amend certain laws relating to Native Americans, and for others purposes - Cost per Average Family: $0.05</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5680.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5680 would amend certain laws relating to Native Americans....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510415.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510415.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2753, The Credit Card Reform Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2753.html</link>
<description> S. 2753 would protect consumers, and especially young consumers, from skyrocketing credit card debt, unfair credit card practices, and deceptive credit offers....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510281.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510281.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5546, The Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.30</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5546.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5546 would amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510188.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510188.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2640, The Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2640.html</link>
<description> S. 2640 would amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance and improve insurance, housing, labor and education, and other benefits for veterans....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510017.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510017.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5312, The Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5312.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5312 would amend chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of certain controversies....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509807.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509807.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5244, The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $1.24</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5244.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5244 would amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509739.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509739.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4854, The False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4854.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4854 would amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims, to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509242.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509242.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4912, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of prepaid derivative contracts</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4912.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4912 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of prepaid derivative contracts....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509300.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509300.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2473, The Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2473.html</link>
<description> S. 2473 would amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide special reporting and disclosure rules for individual account plans and for other purposes....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509039.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509039.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2454, The Wireless 411 Privacy Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2454.html</link>
<description> S. 2454 would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to protect the privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communications services....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508834.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508834.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2434, The Computer Trespass Clarification Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2434.html</link>
<description> S. 2434 would clarify conditions for the interceptions of computer trespass communications under the USA-PATRIOT Act....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508628.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508628.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4159, The Simplified USA Tax Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4159.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4159 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and replace the income tax system of the United States to meet national priorities....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508317.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508317.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2302, The Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $5054.27</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2302.html</link>
<description> S. 2302 would provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508189.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508189.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2288, A bill to establish portfolio quality standards, improve lender oversight by the Small Business Administration, create economic outcome and performance measurements, strengthen the loan programs under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act and title V of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2288.html</link>
<description> S. 2288 would establish portfolio quality standards, improve lender oversight by the Small Business Administration, create economic outcome and performance measurements, and strengthen the loan programs under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act and title V of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508172.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508172.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4031, The Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4031.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4031 would establish a United States Boxing Commission to administer the Act....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508109.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508109.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2261, The Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2261.html</link>
<description> S. 2261 would restore the rule that agreements between manufacturers and retailers, distributors, or wholesalers to set the minimum price below which the manufacturer's product or service cannot be sold violates the Sherman Act....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508086.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508086.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2161, The Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2161.html</link>
<description> S. 2161 would ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws apply to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers (including health plans under parts C and D of the Medicare Program) in the same manner as such laws apply to protected activities under the National Labor Relations Act....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507792.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507792.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3786, The Servicemembers Telecom Contract Relief Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3786.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3786 would amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate telecommunications contracts entered into before the individual receives notice of a permanent change of station or deployment orders....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507733.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507733.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3765, The Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3765.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3765 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide transparency with respect to fees and expenses charged to participant-directed defined contribution plans....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507685.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507685.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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