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<title>H.R. 3962, The Affordable Health Care for America Act - Cost per Average Family: $14876.96</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3962.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3962 would provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200520727.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200520727.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4148, The Hunger Free Schools Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_4148.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4148 would amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve and expand direct certification procedures for the national school lunch and school breakfast programs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200521778.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200521778.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1425, The Wartime Treatment Study Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.01</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1425.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1425 would establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200515624.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200515624.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2789, The Roosevelt Scholars Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_2789.html</link>
<description> S. 2789 would establish a scholarship program to encourage outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in mission-critical fields to pursue a career in the Federal Government....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200521704.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200521704.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3795, The Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $7.83</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3795.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3795 would enact the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200520238.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200520238.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4037, The LEARN Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_4037.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4037 would establish a comprehensive literacy program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200521578.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200521578.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2740, The Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_2740.html</link>
<description> S. 2740 would establish a comprehensive literacy program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200521554.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200521554.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2733, A bill to provide for the establishment of a Private Education Loan Ombudsman</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_2733.html</link>
<description> S. 2733 would provide for the establishment of a Private Education Loan Ombudsman....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200521547.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200521547.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2737, The Jerusalem Embassy Relocation Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_2737.html</link>
<description> S. 2737 would relocate to Jerusalem the United States Embassy in Israel....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200521551.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200521551.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4000, The Conflict Resolution and Mediation Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_4000.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4000 would provide assistance to local educational agencies for the prevention and reduction of conflict and violence....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200521485.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200521485.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1506, To provide that claims of the United States to certain documents relating to Franklin Delano Roosevelt shall be treated as waived and relinquished in certain circumstances - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1506.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1506 would provide that claims of the United States to certain documents relating to Franklin Delano Roosevelt shall be treated as waived and relinquished in certain circumstances....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200515738.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200515738.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2190, The Mercury Pollution Reduction Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2190.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2190 would amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to phase out the use of mercury in the manufacture of chlorine and caustic soda....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200517030.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200517030.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3973, The Early Learning Innovation Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3973.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3973 would establish a competitive grant program assisting the development of innovative early learning curricula for low-income children....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200520738.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200520738.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3949, The Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.72</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3949.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3949 would amend title 38, United States Code, and the Servicemember Civil Relief Act, to make certain improvements in the laws relating to benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200520635.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200520635.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3965, To require full and complete public disclosure of the terms of home mortgages held by Members of Congress</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3965.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3965 would require full and complete public disclosure of the terms of home mortgages held by Members of Congress....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200520730.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200520730.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1963, The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1963.html</link>
<description> S. 1963 would amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200520669.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200520669.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2868, The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $10.63</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2868.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2868 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518320.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518320.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1692, The USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.10</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1692.html</link>
<description> S. 1692 would extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and the authority to issue national security letters....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519878.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519878.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1261, The PASS ID Act - Cost per Average Family: $1.15</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1261.html</link>
<description> S. 1261 would repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and amend title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518337.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518337.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3585, The Solar Technology Roadmap Act - Cost per Average Family: $12.44</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3585.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3585 would guide and provide for United States research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519794.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519794.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 111-92, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $24.39</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3548 would amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519704.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519704.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2489, The AmericaView Geospatial Imagery Mapping Program Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.42</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2489.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2489 would authorize a comprehensive national cooperative geospatial imagery mapping program through the United States Geological Survey, it would promote use of the program for education, workforce training and development, and applied research, and it would support Federal, State, tribal, and local government programs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200517594.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200517594.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1772, A bill to require that all legislative matters be available and fully scored by CBO 72 hours before consideration by any subcommittee or committee of the Senate or on the floor of the Senate</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1772.html</link>
<description> S. 1772 would require that all legislative matters be available and fully scored by CBO 72 hours before consideration by any subcommittee or committee of the Senate or on the floor of the Senate....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200520218.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200520218.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1765, The Hate Crimes Against the Homeless Statistics Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1765.html</link>
<description> S. 1765 would amend the Hate Crime Statistics Act to include crimes against the homeless....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200520211.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200520211.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3619, The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 - Cost per Average Family: $86.80</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3619.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3619 would authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519866.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519866.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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