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<title>S. 3689, The Economic Recovery Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $773.16</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3689.html</link>
<description> A bill making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance 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/200513093.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200513093.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-329, The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $8032.37</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-329.html</link>
<description> Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security 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/200505920.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505920.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3604, The Economic Recovery Act, 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3604.html</link>
<description> S. 3604 would make emergency supplemental appropriations for economic recovery 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/200512898.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512898.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 7118, The Travelers' Privacy Protection Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_7118.html</link>
<description> H.R. 7118 would protect citizens and legal residents of the United States from unreasonable searches and seizures of electronic equipment at the border....
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3612, The Travelers' Privacy Protection Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3612.html</link>
<description> S. 3612 would protect citizens and legal residents of the United States from unreasonable searches and seizures of electronic equipment at the border....
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3563, The Security Assistance Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3563.html</link>
<description> S. 3564 would authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2009 and 2010....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512731.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512731.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6947, The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $445.83</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6947.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6947 would make appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security 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/200512561.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512561.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6687, The Fuel Immigration Enforcement Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6687.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6687 would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to calculate the cost of fuel expenses for vehicles of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement according to gasoline prices reported by the Energy Information Administration Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512134.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512134.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3293, The Border Law Enforcement Relief Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3293.html</link>
<description> S. 3293 would provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along the Nation's borders....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511918.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511918.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5531, The Next Generation Radiation Screening Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $1.68</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5531.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5531 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify criteria for certification relating to advanced spectroscopic portal monitors....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510151.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510151.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3181, The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $447.91</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3181.html</link>
<description> An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security 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/200511573.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511573.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1333, The Civil Air Patrol Homeland Security Support Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1333.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1333 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Secretary of the Air Force to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200503655.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200503655.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4088, The SAVE Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $82.77</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4088.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4088 would provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508213.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508213.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3916, To provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies - Cost per Average Family: $0.07</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3916.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3916 would provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507934.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507934.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5662, The Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5662.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5662 would enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510387.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510387.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5562, To authorize the National Guard to provide support for the border control activities of the United States Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5562.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5562 would authorize the National Guard to provide support for the border control activities of the United States Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510222.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510222.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H. Con. Res. 312, Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013 - Cost per Average Family: $26257.19</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HC_312.html</link>
<description> H. Con. Res. 312 would revise the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establish the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and set forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510220.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510220.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5552, The Border Security Accountability Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5552.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5552 would require a report on the efforts of the United States Government to increase border security....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510194.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510194.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2716, A bill to authorize the National Guard to provide support for the border control activities of the United States Customs and Border Protection of the Departments of Homeland Security, and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2716.html</link>
<description> S. 2716 would authorize the National Guard to provide support for the border control activities of the United States Customs and Border Protection of the Departments of Homeland Security....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510174.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510174.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2709, The Border Crossing Deterrence Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2709.html</link>
<description> S. 2709 would increase the criminal penalties for illegally reentering the United States and for other purposes....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510167.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510167.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5530, The Tribal Government Homeland Security Coordination and Integration Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5530.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5530 would ensure the coordination and integration of Indian tribes in the National Homeland Security strategy and it would establish an Office of Tribal Government Homeland Security within the Department of Homeland Security....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510131.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510131.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-161, The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $9824.96</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-161.html</link>
<description> Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs 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/200506107.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506107.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2474, The Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2474.html</link>
<description> S. 2474 would provide additional resources and funding to address inspection delays at United States ports of entry on the Southern border, open additional inspection lanes, hire more inspectors, and provide recruitment and retention incentives for United States customs and Border Protection officers who serve on the Northern and Southern borders....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509040.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509040.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2418, The Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2418.html</link>
<description> S. 2418 would ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508565.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508565.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. 2368, The SAVE Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2368.html</link>
<description> S. 2368 would provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508452.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508452.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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