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<title>S. 3541, The Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3541.html</link>
<description> S. 3541 would address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries and by facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk....
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6599, The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $1128.48</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6599.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6599 would make appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6496, The Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6496.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6496 would address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk....
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-252, The Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $2757.28</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-252.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2642 would make appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5499, The Iraq Redeployment Timetable and Political Reconciliation Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5499.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5499 would provide for a timetable for the redeployment of the United States Armed Forces from Iraq and to seek political and diplomatic solutions for the security and stability of the Republic of Iraq....
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H. Con. Res. 288, Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HC_288.html</link>
<description> H. Con. Res. 288 would express the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community....
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H. Con. Res. 274, Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HC_274.html</link>
<description> H. Con. Res. 274 would express the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509336.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509336.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. 4104, The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4104.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4104 would make appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508238.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508238.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-174, An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $0.24</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-174.html</link>
<description> S. 2271 would authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508121.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508121.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>H.R. 3797, The New Diplomatic Offensive for Iraq Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3797.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3797 would require the President to seek to institute a regional diplomatic plan for the Middle East....
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1400, The Iran Counter-Proliferation Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $4.93</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1400.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1400 would enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic sanctions against Iran....
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2985, The Arab Bank Accountability Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2985.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2985 would require the Secretary of the Treasury to take certain actions with regard to the Arab Bank....
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2574, The Iraq Study Group Recommendations Implementation Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2574.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2574 would implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group....
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1545, The Iraq Study Group Recommendations Implementation Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1545.html</link>
<description> S. 1545 would implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group....
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1292, To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243), and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1292.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1292 would repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243)....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200503559.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200503559.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 679, A bill to provide a comprehensive strategy for stabilizing Iraq and redeploying United States troops from Iraq within one year</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_679.html</link>
<description> S. 679 would provide a comprehensive strategy for stabilizing Iraq and redeploying United States troops from Iraq within one year....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200503412.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200503412.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 930, The Military Success in Iraq And Diplomatic Surge for National and Political Reconciliation in Iraq Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_930.html</link>
<description> H.R. 930 would recognize the extraordinary performance of the Armed Forces in achieving the military objectives of the United States in Iraq, terminate the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243), and require congressional reauthorization to continue deployment of the Armed Forces to Iraq....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200502966.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200502966.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-53, The Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $225.40</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-53.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1 would provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200501243.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200501243.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H. Con. Res. 7, Calling on the League of Arab States to acknowledge the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and to step up their efforts to stop the genocide in Darfur</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HC_7.html</link>
<description> Calling on the League of Arab States to acknowledge the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and to step up their efforts to stop the genocide in Darfur....
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5672, The Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $342.21</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_HR_5672.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5672 spends money on the operations and activities of the Department of Commerce; the Department of Justice; the Department of State (except international narcotics control and international organizations and programs, migration and refugee assistance, nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programs, peacekeeping operations, the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund, and the Economic Support Fund); the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; the Nationa...
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5522, The Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $219.09</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_HR_5522.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5522 spends money on the operations and activities of the Agency for International Development; Department of Defense: Foreign Military Financing Program, International Military Assistance and Training; Department of State: International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, International Organizations and Programs (voluntary contributions), Migration and Refugee Assistance, Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs, Peacekeeping Operations (voluntary contributions),...
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 609, The College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $107.43</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_HR_609.html</link>
<description> H.R. 609 would make changes to federal higher education programs, including the Pell Grant program and the Perkins Loan program, and numerous smaller changes to the student and parent loan programs. Provisions included in H.R. 609 include: Increasing the maximum award level for Pell grants for academic year 2006-2007 to $6,000; Changing eligibility requirements for Pell grants; Requiring the Secretary of Education to reallocate to schools default collections on Perkins loans; and Delaying the re...
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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