WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Freedom of speech

S. 3678, The Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2008

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3678 would promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law in Vietnam....

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H.R. 6146, To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6146 would amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments....

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S. 2977, The Free Speech Protection Act of 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2977 would create a Federal cause of action to determine whether defamation exists under United States law in cases in which defamation actions have been brought in foreign courts against United States persons on the basis of publications or speech in the United States....

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H.R. 5814, The Free Speech Protection Act of 2008

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5814 would create a Federal cause of action to determine whether defamation exists under United States law in cases in which defamation actions have been brought in foreign courts against United States persons on the basis of publications or speech in the United States....

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H.R. 5514, The The Pornography Jurisdiction Limitation Act of 2008

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5514 would amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over State laws restricting pornography....

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H.R. 4329, The NAFTA Accountability Act

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4329 would assess the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), it would require further negotiation of certain provisions of the NAFTA, and it would provide for the withdrawal from the NAFTA unless certain conditions are met....

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H.R. 275, The Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1.05

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 275 would promote freedom of expression on the Internet and protect United States businesses from coercion to participate in repression by authoritarian foreign governments....

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H.R. 4223, To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4223 would establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam....

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S. 1642, The Higher Education Amendments of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $518.51

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 1642 would extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965....

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H.R. 3714, The Freedom of Political Speech Act of 2007

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3714 would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to repeal restrictions relating to electioneering communications....

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H.R. 3675, The Restore Patriotism to University Campuses Act

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3675 would prohibit Federal grants to or contracts with Columbia University....

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H.R. 3519, The United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3519 would establish the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security....

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H.R. 3096, The Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.20

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3096 would promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam....

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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

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

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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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

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

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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H.R. 2931, The Osteoporosis Early Detection and Prevention Act of 2007

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2931 would amend the Public Health Service Act and Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide coverage for qualified individuals for bone mass measurement (bone density testing) to prevent fractures associated with osteoporosis....

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H.R. 2316, The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.20

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2316 would provide more rigorous requirements with respect to disclosure and enforcement of lobbying laws and regulations....

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H.R. 2275, To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2275 would restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment....

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H.R. 1592, The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.20

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1592 would provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes....

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H.R. 982, The ADVANCE Democracy Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1.48

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 982 would promote democratic values and enhance democracy....

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H.R. 1739, The National Security Letter Judicial and Congressional Oversight Act

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1739 would require the approval of a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court judge or designated United States Magistrate Judge for the issuance of a national security letter, and it would require the Attorney General to submit semiannual reports on national security letters....

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H.R. 1613, The Sons and Daughters of America Act

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1613 would amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to provide for legal protection against frivolous lawsuits directed at statutes prohibiting picketing at military and other funerals....

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H.R. 985, The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1.08

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 985 would amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices and it would require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections....

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H. Con. Res. 77, Calling on the Government of Venezuela to respect a free and independent media and to avoid all acts of censorship against the media and free expression

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

H. Con. Res. 77 would call on the Government of Venezuela to respect a free and independent media and to avoid all acts of censorship against the media and free expression....

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S. 478, The Federal Election Administration Act of 2007

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 478 would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to replace the Federal Election Commission with a Federal Election Administration....

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