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S. 3445, The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3445 would impose sanctions with respect to Iran, it would provide for the divestment of assets in Iran by State and local governments and other entities, and it would identify locations of concern with respect to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items to Iran....

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H.R. 6831, The Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6831 would require certain metal recyclers to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in theft and interstate fencing of stolen copper....

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S. 3431, The Time for Innovation Matters in Education Act of 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3431 would establish expanded learning time initiatives....

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H.R. 6759, The Renew Through Green Jobs Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6759 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the renewable electricity production credit and to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to provide for workforce training and education, at institutions of higher education, in the fields of renewable energy and efficiency, green technology, and sustainable environmental practices....

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S. 3378, The Safety for Our Schoolchildren Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3378 would require all public school employees and those employed in connection with a public school to receive FBI background checks prior to being hired....

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S. 3364, The Increased Student Achievement Through Increased Student Support Act

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3364 would increase the recruitment and retention of school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists by low-income local educational agencies....

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H.R. 6654, The Increased Student Achievement Through Increased Student Support Act

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6654 would increase the recruitment and retention of school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists by low-income local educational agencies....

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S. 3359, The American Shipping Reinvestment Act of 2008

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3359 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the shipping investment withdrawal rules in section 955 and to provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the United States....

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H.R. 6633, The Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6633 would evaluate and extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation and ensure the protection of Social Security beneficiaries....

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S. 3349, The Energy Assistance Act of 2008

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3349 would increase energy assistance for low-income persons, and it would extend energy tax incentives....

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S. 3339, An original bill to amend chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, to clarify and improve authorities relating to the availability of post-9/11 veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes - Savings per Average Family: $3.51

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3339 would amend chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, to clarify and improve authorities relating to the availability of post-9/11 veterans educational assistance....

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H.R. 6617, The Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6617 would strengthen communities through English literacy, civics, education, and immigrant integration programs....

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S. 3334, The Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3334 would strengthen communities through English literacy, civic education, and immigrant integration programs....

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H.R. 6599, The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $1070.78

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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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S. 3322, The Midwestern Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3322 would provide tax relief for the victims of severe storms, tornados, and flooding in the Midwest....

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S. 3316, The Corrosion Prevention Act of 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3316 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the use of corrosion prevention and mitigation measures in the construction and maintenance of business property....

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H.R. 6576, The Reducing Information Control Designations Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.41

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6576 would require the Archivist of the United States to promulgate regulations regarding the use of information control designations....

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H.R. 6575, The Over-Classification Reduction Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.14

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6575 would require the Archivist of the United States to promulgate regulations to prevent the over-classification of information....

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H.R. 6560, To establish an earned import allowance program under Public Law 109-53, and for other purposes

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6560 would establish an earned import allowance program under Public Law 109-53....

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S. 3301, The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $1080.26

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3301 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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S. 3297, The Advancing America's Priorities Act - Cost per Average Family: $69.96

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3297 would advance America's priorities....

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S. 3279, The Home Energy Assistance Today Act

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3279 would provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and it would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for income attributable to domestic production of oil, gas, or primary products thereof for major integrated oil companies....

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S. 3270, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

An original bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration....

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H.R. 6493, The Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6493 would amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety....

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H.R. 6434, The Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6434 would establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into the waters of the United States....

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