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<title>H.R. 2868, The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $10.61</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. 1862, The United States Secret Service Retirement Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1862.html</link>
<description> S. 1862 would provide that certain Secret Service employees may elect to transition to coverage under the District of Columbia Police and Fire Fighter Retirement and Disability System....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200520496.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200520496.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 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: $86.77</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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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1194, The Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - Cost per Average Family: $154.10</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1194.html</link>
<description> S. 1194 would reauthorize the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2010 and 2011....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518059.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518059.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1881, The Transportation Security Workforce Enhancement Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $6.28</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1881.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1881 would enhance the transportation security functions of the Department of Homeland Security by providing for an enhanced personnel system for employees of the Transportation Security Administration....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200516455.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200516455.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1510, The United States Secret Service Uniformed Division Modernization Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.81</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1510.html</link>
<description> S. 1510 would transfer statutory entitlements to pay and hours of work authorized by the District of Columbia Code for current members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division from the District of Columbia Code to the United States Code....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519221.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519221.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1649, The Weapons of Mass Destruction Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1649.html</link>
<description> S. 1649 would prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and it would prepare for attacks using weapons of mass destruction....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519674.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519674.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3360, The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.05</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3360.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3360 would amend title 46, United States Code, to establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519287.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519287.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 872, The Effective Homeland Security Management Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_872.html</link>
<description> S. 872 would establish a Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for Management....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200516830.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200516830.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1494, The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Cost per Average Family: $7.60</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1494.html</link>
<description> S. 1494 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519176.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519176.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1633, The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1633.html</link>
<description> S. 1633 would require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519640.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519640.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1594, The Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1594.html</link>
<description> S. 1594 would provide safeguards against faulty asylum procedures, and it would improve conditions of detention for detainees....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519601.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519601.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1631, The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1631.html</link>
<description> S. 1631 would reauthorize customs facilitation and trade enforcement functions and programs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519638.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519638.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3471, The REAL ID Repeal and Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3471.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3471 would repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005, it would reinstitute section 7212 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, which provides States additional regulatory flexibility and funding authorization to more rapidly produce tamper- and counterfeit-resistant driver's licenses, and it would protect privacy and civil liberties by providing interested stakeholders on a negotiated rulemaking with guidance to achieve improved 21st century licenses to improve na...
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519464.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519464.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1550, The Safe Treatment, Avoiding Needless Deaths, and Abuse Reduction in the Detention System Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1550.html</link>
<description> S. 1550 would ensure that individuals detained by the Department of Homeland Security are treated humanely, provided adequate medical care, and granted certain specified rights....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519413.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519413.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1549, The Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Detention Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1549.html</link>
<description> S. 1549 would protect United States citizens from unlawful arrest and detention....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519412.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519412.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3377, The Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3377.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3377 would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to enhance the Nation's disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519322.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519322.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3308, The SAVE Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3308.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3308 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/200519200.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519200.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. 1505, The SAVE Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1505.html</link>
<description> S. 1505 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/200519216.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519216.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. 1478, The Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1478.html</link>
<description> S. 1478 would strengthen communities through English literacy and civics education for new Americans....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519135.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519135.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3249, The Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3249.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3249 would strengthen communities through English literacy and civics education for new Americans....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519080.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519080.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1466, The Trade Enforcement Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1466.html</link>
<description> S. 1466 would establish the position of Deputy United States Trade Representative for Trade Enforcement and a Trade Enforcement Division in the Office of the United States Trade Representative, it would establish a Chief Manufacturing Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and it would strengthen enforcement of United States intellectual property rights at United States borders....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519062.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519062.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3192, The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3192.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3192 would require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518966.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518966.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3139, To extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3139.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3139 would extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518873.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518873.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. 3162, The Public Safety Officer Family Health Benefits Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3162.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3162 would amend title 5, United States Code, to make family members of public safety officers killed in the line of duty eligible for coverage under the Federal employees health benefits program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518896.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518896.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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