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<title>P.L. 111-42, Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $2.99</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-42.html</link>
<description> H.J. Res. 56 would approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003....
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. J. Res. 17, A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes - Savings per Average Family: $0.02</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SJ_17.html</link>
<description> S.J. Res. 17 would approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518155.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518155.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1434, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 - Cost per Average Family: $381.08</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1434.html</link>
<description> S. 1434 would make appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518916.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518916.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3081, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 - Cost per Average Family: $379.20</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3081.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3081 would make appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518745.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518745.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 111-32, The Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $969.09</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-32.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2346 would make supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3288, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $377.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3288.html</link>
<description> S. 3288 would make appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511910.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511910.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2631, A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and unwavering commitment to peace, nonviolence, human rights, and democracy in Burma</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2631.html</link>
<description> S. 2631 would award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and unwavering commitment to peace, nonviolence, human rights, and democracy in Burma....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509967.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509967.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-209, To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and unwavering commitment to peace, nonviolence, human rights, and democracy in Burma</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-209.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4286 would award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and unwavering commitment to peace, nonviolence, human rights, and democracy in Burma....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508542.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508542.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. Con. Res. 56, A concurrent resolution encouraging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in Burma</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SC_56.html</link>
<description> S. Con. Res. 56 would encourage the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in Burma....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508493.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508493.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. Con. Res. 52, A concurrent resolution encouraging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in Burma</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SC_52.html</link>
<description> S. Con. Res. 52 would encourage the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in Burma....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508187.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508187.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. 3887, The William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $8.48</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3887.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3887 would authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and it would enhance measures to combat forced labor....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507859.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507859.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>P.L. 110-286, The Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.28</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-286.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3890 would amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to waive the requirement for annual renewal resolutions relating to import sanctions, impose import sanctions on Burmese gemstones, expand the number of individuals against whom the visa ban is applicable, and expand the blocking of assets and other prohibited activities....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507862.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507862.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2257, The Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2257.html</link>
<description> S. 2257 would impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, it would amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to prohibit the importation of gemstones and hardwoods from Burma, and it would promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma....
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2172, The Saffron Revolution Support Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2172.html</link>
<description> S. 2172 would impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, it would prohibit the importation of gems and hardwoods from Burma, and it would support democracy in Burma....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507830.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507830.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. J. Res. 16, A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - Savings per Average Family: $0.02</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SJ_16.html</link>
<description> S.J. Res. 16 would approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506071.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506071.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-52, Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - Savings per Average Family: $0.37</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-52.html</link>
<description> H. J. Res. 44 would approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505768.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505768.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H. J. Res. 52, A Resolution Approving the Renewal of Import Restrictions Contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - Savings per Average Family: $0.01</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_HJ_52.html</link>
<description> H.J. Res. 52 renews for one year the ban of all imports from Burma. The ban was originally enacted as the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-61) and was set to expire on July 28, 2004. Public Law 108-272 renewed the ban for one additional year through its current expiration on July 28, 2005. The import restrictions may be lifted if the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), the military regime of Burma, has made substantial and measurable progress to end violations of human...
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200500211.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200500211.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. J. Res. 18, A bill to approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - Savings per Average Family: $0.01</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_SJ_18.html</link>
<description> S.J. Res. 18 would renew for one year the ban of all imports from Burma. The ban was originally enacted as the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-61) and was set to expire on July 28, 2004. Public Law 108-272 renewed the ban for one year through its current expiration on July 28, 2005. The import restrictions may be lifted if the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), the military regime of Burma, has made substantial and measurable progress to end violations of human right...
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200500163.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200500163.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2601, The Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $232.12</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_HR_2601.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2601 would specifically authorize appropriations in 2006 and in 2007 for the Department of State, international broadcasting activities, international assistance programs, and related agencies....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200500152.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200500152.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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