Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.2347 Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007

Obama Lies About Banking Committee Job To Jews | Drudge Retort

2008-10-22T20:00:00Z

Actually he's the sponsor. It was co-sponsored by 35 others. Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/17/2007) Cosponsors (35) Related Bills: H.R.2347. S 1430. Posted by YAV at 2008-07-25 11:37 PM | Reply | Flag: ...

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LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

2008-10-08T20:00:00Z

The Berman legislation consists mostly of two measures that the House had previously passed by votes of 397 to 16 (H.R. 1400) and 408 to 6 (H.R. 2347). Republican objections in the Senate kept it from coming to a vote there. ...

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iran sanctions legislation fails in senate

2008-10-06T20:00:00Z

the berman legislation consisted mostly of two measures that the house had previously passed by votes of 397 to 16 (hr 1400) and 408 to 6 (hr 2347). the measure would codify and expand export and import bans on goods to and from iran, ...

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iran sanctions legislation fails in senate

2008-10-06T20:00:00Z

Firedoglake Â» The Bailout Stupidity, It Burns

2008-10-02T20:00:00Z

the iran counter-proliferation act

2008-09-30T20:00:00Z

the iran sanctions enabling act (s. 1430 in the senate and hr 2347 in the house of representatives) is legislation designed to legalize and encourage broad-based divestment from iran. the bill authorizes state and local governments to ...

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Entry for September 26, 2008

2008-09-25T20:00:00Z

Tell them before this session ends they must vote on the Iran Counter-Proliferation Act (S. 970/HR 1400) and the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act (S. 1430/HR 2347). Find out more on these two bills Contact your Representative AND Contact ...

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berman dear colleague on iran sanctions bill

2008-09-25T20:00:00Z

the legislation contains versions of two measures that have previously passed the house: hr 1400, the iran counter-proliferation act, which was approved by the house on september 25, 2007, by a vote of 397-16, and hr 2347, ...

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Support the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and ...

2008-09-24T20:00:00Z

The legislation contains versions of two measures that have previously passed the House: HR 1400, the Iran Counter-Proliferation Act, which was approved by the House on September 25, 2007, by a vote of 397-16, and H.R. 2347, ...

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who's the fascist in the living room?

2008-09-22T20:00:00Z

... united for israel, i am writing to request that you and your colleagues not leave town this fall without first passing the iran counter-proliferation act (s. 970/hr 1400) and the iran sanctions enabling act (s. 1430/hr 2347). ...

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disagreement over iran attack

2008-09-09T20:00:00Z

the iran sanctions enabling act (s. 1430 in the senate and hr 2347 in the house) legalizes and encourages divestment from iran, authorizing state and local governments to divest from companies investing in iranâ€™s petroleum and natural ...

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Obama Counterattack On McCain's Latest Smear Ad - Jed Report

2008-08-26T20:00:00Z

[S.1430, Introduced 5/17/07, Referred to the Committee on Banking, House and Urban Affairs; H.R. 2347, Passed/agreed to in the House, 7/31/07; On the Motion to suspend the rules, by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): Role No. 765, 408-6] ...

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Obama campaign hits back at new misleading McCain ad

2008-08-26T20:00:00Z

I know, all McCain ads are misleading lol but there's a new one: Responses :. Obama Campaign - What McCain Won't Tell You About Iran: The McCain campaign's latest false attack ad raises the issue of Iran. What Senator McCain doesn't ...

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Obama Counterattack On McCain's Latest Smear Ad - The Jed Report

2008-08-26T20:00:00Z

[S.1430, Introduced 5/17/07, Referred to the Committee on Banking, House and Urban Affairs; HR 2347, Passed/agreed to in the House, 7/31/07; On the Motion to suspend the rules, by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): Role No. 765, 408-6] ...

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war with iran - on, off or undecided?

2008-08-07T20:00:00Z

supporting the iran sanctions enabling act of 2007 (hr 2347) that "authorize(s) state and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20000000 or more in iran's energy sector;" ...

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War with Iran - On, Off or Undecided?

2008-08-06T20:00:00Z

supporting the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007 (HR 2347) that "authorize(s) State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20000000 or more in Iran's energy sector;" ...

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War with Iran - On, Off or Undecided?

2008-08-06T20:00:00Z

(HR 2347) that â€œauthorize(s) State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20000000 or more in Iranâ€™s energy sector;â€* and. â€“ urging additional aid for Israel as the ...

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The Dean's Office: Anyone? Bueller?

2008-07-25T20:00:00Z

Iran Sanctions Enabling - H.R. 2347 Foreign Investment and National Security Act - H.R. 556 Banning Permanent U.S. Bases in Iraq - H.R. 2929 Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Personnel - H.R. 980 Responsible Redeployment from Iraq ...

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Stopping Iran From Creating Nuclear Weapons

2008-06-19T20:00:00Z

Two Questions for Senator Lieberman

2008-06-03T20:00:00Z

As he speaks on an RNC conference call today, we were hoping Senator Lieberman would address these two questions on Senator McCainâ€™s record:. 1) Why did Senator McCain vote against a bill that Senator Lieberman, Senator Kyl, ...

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McCain "Slams" Obama on Iran

2008-06-03T20:00:00Z

US Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act (HR 2347/S. 1430), legislation he sponsored in May. The bill would clear the way for more ...

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john mccain is a clueless hypocrite

2008-06-01T20:00:00Z

washington, dc â€“ us senator barack obama (d-il) today released the following statement after the house of representatives passed the iran sanctions enabling act (hr 2347/s. 1430), legislation he sponsored in may. ...

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JUF News : Stepping up to Capitol Hill

2008-05-27T20:00:00Z

They also thanked the House for passing the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007 (H.R. 2347), which would authorize state and local governments to divest from companies investing in Iranâ€™s petroleum and natural gas sector and protects ...

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bills sponsored or cosponsored by congressman patrick mchenry in ...

2008-04-14T20:00:00Z

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Barrack Obamaâ€™s Record

2008-03-05T19:00:00Z

Barrack Obama sponsored the â€œIran Sanctions Enabling Actâ€*(HR 2347) supporting divestment of state pension funds from Iranâ€™s oil and gas industry, and joined Chuck Hagel (R-NE) in introducing legislation to reduce risks of nuclear ...

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H.R. 2347

2008-02-28T19:00:00Z

H.R. 2347. Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007. As ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services. on May 23, 2007. H.R. 2347 would require the President to publish in the Federal Register, with updates every ...

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2008-01-22T19:00:00Z

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2008-01-22T19:00:00Z

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2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

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2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

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us - iran relations, past and present

2008-01-06T19:00:00Z

iran sanctions enabling act of 2007 (engrossed as agreed to or passed by house)[hr2347.eh]. whereas the department of state has said that iran is the `most active state sponsor of terrorismâ€™; (engrossed as agreed to or passed by ...

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congress and iran: 2007 review and 2008 outlook

2008-01-03T19:00:00Z

on july 31, the house of representatives passed hr 2347, the iran sanctions enabling act, by a vote of 408-6, despite opposition from the secretaries of state and treasury. the bill will establish a federal list of companies that have ...

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comment on tucson ron paul march a huge success. by james a. bretney

2007-12-30T19:00:00Z

7/31/07 vote 765: hr 2347: iran sanctions enabling act no yes yes 7/31/07 vote 764: hr 180: darfur accountability and divestment act no yes yes 7/27/07 vote 757: hr 1: implementing the 9/11commission recommendations act no yes yes ...

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Sonoran Alliance Â» Tucson Ron Paul March a huge success.

2007-12-28T19:00:00Z

7/31/07 Vote 765: H R 2347: Iran Sanctions Enabling Act No Yes Yes 7/31/07 Vote 764: H R 180: Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act No Yes Yes 7/27/07 Vote 757: H R 1: Implementing the 9/11commission Recommendations Act No Yes Yes ...

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Pelosi to EPA head on CA waiver denial: "I vigorously disagree ...

2007-12-21T19:00:00Z

Iran Sanctions Enabling - H.R. 2347. This legislation empowers Americans to apply economic pressure on the Iranian regime by establishing a federal list of entities that invest in Iran and allowing for divestment. ...

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crs â€” iran: us concerns and policy responses

2007-12-19T19:00:00Z

other legislation, such as hr 1357, hr 2347 (passed by the house), and s. 1430, promote divestment of companies that do business with iran. some in the administration believe that only a change of iranâ€™s regime would end the threat ...

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Congress Should Add Auto-Enrollment to the Thrift Savings Plan ...

2007-09-29T20:00:00Z

Similarly, Section 7 of the initial version of the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act (H.R. 2347), introduced by Representative Barney Frank (Dâ€“MA), would have stated the sense of Congress that "the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board ...

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The Democratic Party

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

Iran Sanctions Enabling - H.R. 2347 This legislation empowers Americans to apply economic pressure on the Iranian regime by establishing a federal list of entities that invest in Iran and allowing for divestment. ...

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representative chris shays - sept newsletter

2007-09-24T20:00:00Z

hr 2347, the iran sanctions enabling act, and hr 180, the darfur accountability and divestment act of 2007, both of which i cosponsored, will enable americans to voice their opposition to the internationally condemned practices of the ...

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Moâ€™ Money

2007-09-16T20:00:00Z

It voted 408 - 6 for HR 2347, a bill to promote divestment for firms with more than $20 million in Iranâ€™s energy industry. It also voted 415 - 11 for HR 957, a bill that adds to the list of those that can be sanctioned for making ...

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Nelson Mullins | Newsletters

2007-09-11T20:00:00Z

H.R.2880 would amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 by expanding sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (24 ITR 965; 7/5/07); H.R.2347 was approved to discourage investment in companies doing business with ...

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Nelson Mullins | Newsletters

2007-09-11T20:00:00Z

house actions 7/30/2007 - 8/5/2007

2007-08-17T20:00:00Z

hr2347 - a bill to authorize state and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20000000 or more in iran's energy sector, companies that sell arms to the government of iran, ...

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congress hearts iran sanctions too

2007-08-15T20:00:00Z

hr.2347 "iran sanctions enabling act of 2007". the bill orders the department of treasury to maintain a list of foreign or us persons who have invested more than $20 million in the iranian oil industry. it then gives investors who ...

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5th Fleet Focus: The Buildup For Showdown Begins

2007-08-15T20:00:00Z

HR.2347 "Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007" The bill orders the Department of Treasury to maintain a list of foreign or US persons who have invested more than $20 million in the Iranian oil industry. It then gives investors who divest ...

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deja vu all over again: iran

2007-08-14T20:00:00Z

on july 31, 2007, the house of representatives voted 408-8 in favor of hr 2347, the "iran sanctions enabling act." [roll call 765] on this same day hr 957 passed 415-11, to amend the iran sanctions act of 1996 to expand and clarify the ...

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AEI: Caught Between Its Likudist Heart and Its Corporate Head by ...

2007-08-04T20:00:00Z

“The Administration fears legislation such as HR 2347 would have the effect of dividing and splintering the coalition of allies and friends, which would be harmful to our common goal. Thus, passage of such legislation could result in a ...

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Iran Nuclear Watch: House Passes HR 2347

2007-08-03T20:00:00Z

Barney Frank (D-MA), H.R. 2347â€™s sponsor, said, â€œI am disappointed by the Bush administration's opposition to both of these bills, and I am pleased that the House has passed them with well above the number of votes that would be ...

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TSP divestiture proposals stall in committee (7/30/07) -- www ...

2007-08-02T20:00:00Z

Barbara Lee, D-Calif., and H.R. 2347 by Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass. -- to curb investment in companies that do business in countries supporting genocide and terror. The House will vote on both bills Tuesday morning, according to Steve ...

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kucinich stands against drumbeat of war targeting iran

2007-08-02T20:00:00Z

washington, jul 31 - today, congressman dennis kucinich (d-oh) led a bipartisan group of members of congress in voting against hr 2347, the iran sanctions enabling act of 2007 and hr 957, the amendments to the iran sanctions act of 1996 ...

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AEI: Caught Between Its Likudist Heart and Its Corporate Head

2007-08-02T20:00:00Z

House Approves Iran Sanctions Enabling Act

2007-08-01T20:00:00Z

The House of Representatives yesterday afternoon overwhelmingly passed the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act, HR 2347, by a vote of 408-6. The bill, introduced by Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Christopher Shays (R-CT), authorizes state and ...

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Statement of Bush Administration Policy on HR 2347

2007-08-01T20:00:00Z

After the House passed HR 2347, it was sent to the Senate, where it is currently sitting on hold in the Banking Committee. Here is the Bush administration's Statement of Policy on HR 2347. It argues that the bill would undermine US ...

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nuclear calendar - july 30 - august 15, 2007

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

july 30, house floor action on the iran sanctions enabling act, hr 2347, and on hr 957, to amend the iran sanctions act of 1996. broadcast and webcast on c-span. july 30, international atomic energy agency inspectors visit the heavy ...

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today in the house

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

hr 2347, the iran sanctions enabling act, passed 408 - 6. the bill seeks to authorize state and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20000000 or more in iranâ€™s energy ...

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House Suspension Votes

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

HR 2347: Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007 Passed 408-6 HR 176: Shirley A. Chisholm United States-Caribbean Educational Exchange Act of 2007 Passed 371-55 HR 957: To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to expand and clarify the ...

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Bill supports divestment in Iran

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

... dollar investments in Iran's energy sector," said Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., who sponsored the measure. ___. The Darfur bill is HR 180. The Iran divestment bill is HR 2347. The Iran sanctions bill is HR 957. On the Net: ...

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Obama pushes legislation to crack down on Iran

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

Kucinich Stands Against Drumbeat of War Targeting Iran

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC (July 31, 2007) - Today, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) led a bipartisan group of Members of Congress in voting against HR 2347, the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007 and HR 957, the Amendments to the Iran Sanctions ...

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International Trade Law News

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2347 - The Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007 directs the Secretary of the Treasury to publish a list of any entity that has an investment of more than $20 million in the Iran's energy sector. The bill also states that is U.S. ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.180 Darfur Accountability and ...

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z

The Iran divestment bill is HR 2347. The Iran sanctions bill is HR 957. Was this article useful? Yes or No. Source: Forbes, NY. Did you find this article useful? Your opinion counts - together, we're finding the very best news and blog ...

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Passed 408-6, Iran Sanctions Enabling Act

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended - Iran Sanctions Enabling Act (HR 2347, Roll Call 765)

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25 new messages in 15 topics - digest

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z

HR 2347, the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007 and HR 957, the Amendments to the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. In the 110th Congress, the House of Representatives has passed several bills calling into question the actions of either the ...

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House Vote: HR 2347 Iran Sanctions Enabling Act (under suspension ...

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z

(The motion to suspend the rules is used frequently to pass legislative measures that are perceived to have a broad degree of support and little need for prolonged debate.) Go to Bill Status : HR 2347: Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of ...

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Obama Urges Swift Senate Passage of Iran Divestment Bill

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z

CQ Today Midday Update - House Considers Iran, Sudan Sanctions Bills

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z

The first Iran bill ( HR 2347 ) would promote divestment from firms with more than $20 million invested in Iranâ€™s energy industry. The bill would shield investment and pension managers from lawsuits contending that divestiture would ...

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today in washington

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z

considers measures under suspension of the rules, including bills to tighten sanctions against sudan (hr 180) and iran (hr 957, hr 2347); to improve health care for veterans (hr 2874, hr 2623) and to temporarily extend small business ...

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TSP divestiture proposals stall in committee

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z

HR 2347 , sponsored by Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass. -- affecting investment in companies that do business in countries supporting genocide and terror. The House will vote on both bills Tuesday morning...

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TSP divestiture proposals stall in committee

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z

This shows what is wrong with the current tax system.

2007-07-28T20:00:00Z

Listing of 2000 bills containing your phrase exactly as entered. 1 . [101st] To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate $1 of their income tax liability and some or all of their income tax refunds, ...

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CQ Today - Hard-Liners in Congress Push for Tougher Sanctions ...

2007-07-27T20:00:00Z

Other legislation ( HR 2347 , S 1430 ), backed by House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank , D-Mass., would make it easier for pensions to divest from companies with investments in Iran. Measures ( S 1138 , HR 885 ) are moving in ...

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CQ Today Midday Update - House Panel Seeks to Force Divestment ...

2007-07-25T20:00:00Z

The bill mirrors a similar measure ( HR 2347 ) by Chairman Barney Frank , D-Mass., to allow for divestment from companies doing business with Iran. The panel approved that bill May 23. Frank said the House would pass both bills next ...

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CalSTRS Board Urges Energy Companies To Review Growing Risk of ...

2007-06-08T20:00:00Z

The complex issue of divestment is pending in federal legislation, HR 2347, Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007, which passed out of committee on May 23. This bill is permissive and would allow public pension funds and others to divest ...

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Congress Helping States Keep Anti-Genocide Laws

2007-05-25T20:00:00Z

Regardless of whether or not you agree that divestment campaigns against Iran is a good idea, chalk up HR 2347 as a solid precedent for state democracy and policy-space to promote fair trade. The bill, which passed in the House Finance ...

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HR 2347 Enrolled

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

In memory of US Army Specialist Robert J. Volker of Big Spring.

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House Financial Services Committee Overwhelmingly Passes Iran ...

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

The House Financial Services Committee today overwhelmingly passed HR 2347, the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007, which will empower Americans to apply economic pressure on the Iranian regime.

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HR 2347 Introduced

2007-05-17T20:00:00Z

In memory of US Army Specialist Robert J. Volker of Big Spring.

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HR 2347, To authorize State and local governments to direct ...

2007-05-14T20:00:00Z

HR 2347 would authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20000000 or more in Iran's energy sector....

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Bill Action: Introduced: HR 2347: To authorize State and local ...

2007-05-14T20:00:00Z

Barney Frank [D-MA] introduced HR 2347: To authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20000000 or more in Iran's energy sector, and for other purposes. ...

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