Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008

H.R.2638 Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act - OpenCongress

2011-07-24T01:00:00Z

The ConservativeXpress: Homeland Security Presents: Grim Terrorism ...

2008-12-26T19:00:00Z

BO: The chair is not aware of an arguably legislative provision in the House bill, HR 2638 [the homeland security funding bill], to which Amendment number 2412 offered by the Senator from South Carolina [the border security funding ...

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

2008-12-20T19:00:00Z

Bill: HR 2638 -- PL 110-329. Status: Congress provided full-year fiscal 2009 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security at a time when many agencies got only about five months of funding through a short-term continuing ...

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2008-12-19T19:00:00Z

Citizens Against Government Waste: CCAGW BLASTS CHAIRMAN OBEY FOR ...

2008-12-15T19:00:00Z

H.R. 2638 also contains language which appropriates $7 billion of an authorized $50 billion in loan guarantees to bailout Detroitâ€™s â€œBig Threeâ€* automakers. The bill contains a $600 billion â€œsecurity omnibusâ€* bill combining the rema

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The Outraged Optimist: Homeland Security Radio

2008-12-12T19:00:00Z

In September, Congress approved an emergency funding measure (H.R. 2638) which extends E-Verify's funding until March 6,2009. The bill, which President Bush quickly signed, gives E-Verify one hundred million dollars to "assist U.S. ...

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bailout versus loan rant - Viper Alley - Dodge Viper Forum

Bills: HR 2642 -- PL 110-252; HR 2638 -- PL 110-329; S 3001 -- PL 110-417 Status: Anti-war congressional Democrats and their limited number of GOP allies were a chastened lot in 2008, after having found themselves unable in 2007 to ...

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

2008-12-06T19:00:00Z

Homeland security earmarks sought by four GOP congressmen

2008-12-04T19:00:00Z

All four earmarks sought to add money to H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 . Print; E-mail · Add your comment ...

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my reply

2008-12-03T19:00:00Z

Rick Perry to Kay Bailey Hutchison: Bring it on! | csmonitor.com

2008-12-03T19:00:00Z

OK, Senator Hutchinson just confirmed in an email that she is supporting the loaning of at least $25B that was passed on 9/30/08 in HR 2638 set for mismanaged US automakers. Guess they are already funded and we are just watching the ...

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Partnership to Produce Cellulose-based Biodiesel

2008-12-03T19:00:00Z

Much of the initial funding for this project was contained in H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, which became law on 30 September. "I am thrilled that I was able to ...

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Kentucky.gov: - EKU â€“ General Atomics Partnership to Boost ...

2008-11-30T19:00:00Z

Much of the initial funding for this project was contained in H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 which became law on September 30, 2008. ...

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2008-11-19T19:00:00Z

The president penned a continuing resolution â€” H.R. 2638 â€” that provides $100 million in funding and gives E-Verify life through March 6, 2009. The program had been set to expire on November 29. What happens after March 6? ...

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Edmund Optics Lands 2.32 Million Defense Order to Boost Night ...

2008-11-18T19:00:00Z

Project Vote Smart - HR 2638 - Department of Homeland Security ...

2008-11-13T19:00:00Z

HR 2638: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Highlights:. -Authorizes $50 million to be appropriated for competitive grants to law ...

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Jackson Lewis - E-Verify Extended Through March 2009, But Future ...

2008-11-12T19:00:00Z

President George W. Bush has signed a short-term continuing resolution (HR 2638) to extend the E-Verify program through March 6, 2009, and inject $100 million in new funding for the program until then. The program had been scheduled to ...

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E-Verify Extended Through March 2009, But Future Remains in Doubt.

2008-11-12T19:00:00Z

Bush has signed a short-term continuing resolution (HR 2638) to extend the E-Verify program through March 6, 2009, and inject $100 million in new funding for the program until then. The program had been scheduled to sunset on November ...

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Republican Study Committee (RSC) - The Caucus of House Conservatives

2008-11-09T19:00:00Z

To shutoff Republicans from being able to offer a Motion to Recommit, the FY 2008 House-passed Homeland Security bill (H.R. 2638) may be used as the vehicle. Permalink. This entry was posted on Thursday, September 18th, 2008 at 3:19 pm ...

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Answer to Wendy's letter to Rep Lewis

2008-11-07T19:00:00Z

On Sept 24, 08 we succeeded and the House of Representatives passed HR 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009. This legislation allowed the offshore drilling ban and the ...

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This'n'That; November 8th

2008-11-06T19:00:00Z

Obama: The chair is not aware of an arguably legislative provision in the House bill, HR 2638 [the homeland security funding bill], to which Amendment number 2412 offered by the Senator from South Carolina [the border security funding ...

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Maritime Administration to designate Marine Highway Corridors

2008-11-05T19:00:00Z

The so-called continuing resolution (HR 2638) that extended spending through the first six months of the fiscal year that began October 1 included the civil works program of the US Army Corps of Engineers. ...

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Resume.

2008-11-02T19:00:00Z

S.AMDT.2519 to HR2638 To provide that one of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5 million or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless ...

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Lupus News

2008-10-30T20:00:00Z

President Bush recently signed the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 (HR 2638). This legislation continues funding for important lupus programs, including basic, clinical and ...

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Get real | News-Leader.com | Springfield News-Leader

2008-10-29T20:00:00Z

You may even remember that one of the first bills Roy ever worked on with a bipartisan coalition of Missouri leaders was HR 2638, designed to prevent the expansion of Indian gaming in Missouri. Yes, he signed a letter to the Secretary ...

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Heating Oil and the Next President

2008-10-29T20:00:00Z

Most recently, HR 2638, the Disaster Relief and Recovery Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2008 (covered on The Heat Zone blog on September 25th), was signed into law last month, substantially increasing LIHEAP funding to states ...

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Democrats broken promises.

2008-10-28T20:00:00Z

Recommit on HR 2638, Roll Call Vote #490 on June 15, 2007. Broken Promise: 218 Democrats voted against an amendment by Rep. John Carter (R-TX) to strike new bureaucratic hurdles in the Homeland Security Appropriations bill designed to ...

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Minnesota Chris: Answering the Daily Tar Heel (BJ Lawson)

2008-10-27T20:00:00Z

David Price has sponsored 47 bills since Jan 7, 1997, of which 44 havenâ€™t made it out of committee and only one (H.R. 2638: Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009) was successfully enacted. ...

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White House Press Briefing by Dana Perino Tuesday, October 28, 2008

2008-10-27T20:00:00Z

The Advanced Technology Vehicle program was authorized in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, while appropriations were included in HR 2638 which became law on September 30, 2008. Transcript provided by The White House.

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Answering the Daily Tar Heel

2008-10-27T20:00:00Z

David Price has sponsored 47 bills since Jan 7, 1997, of which 44 havenâ€™t made it out of committee and only one (HR 2638: Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009) was successfully enacted. ...

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Daily Business Report - October 29, 2008

2008-10-27T20:00:00Z

The funding for the project is contained in HR 2638, the "Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009" signed into law on Sept. 30 and contains FY 2009 appropriations for the Department of Defense ...

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In Ohio campaigning, John McCain, Barack Obama try to steer the ...

2008-10-26T20:00:00Z

7/26/07 Vote 280: H R 2638: Sanders Amdt. No. 2498; To prohibit funds made available in this Act from being used to implement a rule or regulation related to certain petitions for aliens to perform temporary labor in the United States. ...

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When will veterans be heard?

2008-10-26T20:00:00Z

HR 2638, NV, Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (78 - 12). 05/22/2008, GI Bill and Other Domestic Provisions S Amdt 4803, NV, Amendment Adopted - Senate (75 - 22). 01/22/2008, Defense Authorizations Bill HR 4986, NV, Bill Passed - Senate ...

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United States: Immigration News

2008-10-23T20:00:00Z

September 30, 2008 â€“ President Bush signed into law the fiscal year 2009 continuing resolution entitled the "Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009" (HR 2638). The bill will extend funding ...

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200810202276 | US Legislative Immigration Update October 20, 2008 ...

2008-10-18T20:00:00Z

Before Congress recessed earlier this month, both chambers passed H.R. 2638, a stop-gap spending spill that contained a short-term reauthorization of E-Verify, extending the program until March 6th, 2009. ...

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Carbon News Political Roundup

2008-10-17T20:00:00Z

As always with CRs, HR 2638 is unclear as to what agencies should spend on earmarked projects - land acquisition, construction, heritage area initiatives, etc. - in fiscal 2009. A House staff member said some earmarks that support ...

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Enterprise Community Partners - Public Policy - Newsletter

2008-10-15T20:00:00Z

The President recently enacted the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 (H.R. 2638). The Senate- and House-approved bill continues funding most federal programs, including those ...

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President Bush Signs Into Law $630 Billion Continuing Resolution ...

2008-10-15T20:00:00Z

October 2, 2008 - On September 30, President Bush signed into law a more than $630 billion continuing resolution (HR 2638) that would fund at current levels the budgets of most Cabinet departments and federal agencies, including NIH, ...

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PRESS RELEASE: VETERANS FOR SALI CONDEMN ATTACK AD | The Truth ...

2008-10-14T20:00:00Z

The second is H.R 2638 (an appropriations bill to keep the Federal Government running through FY 2009) and sought to provide a $25 billion bailout to the auto industry. The bill included funding for many programs, including health care ...

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CRO releases report on DHS 2009 appropriations

2008-10-13T20:00:00Z

1488 for consideration of the Senate amendment to HR 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009. HR 2638 was originally introduced as the FY2008 DHS Appropriations Act, ...

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Legislative Wrap-Up for the 110th Congress

2008-10-11T20:00:00Z

On September 30, the President signed the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, (H.R. 2638), otherwise known as the Continuing Resolution (CR). This legislation funds NASA ...

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US Government Funds for Georgia Hidden in HR 2638 : Seanâ€™s Russia Blog

2008-10-09T20:00:00Z

According to Josh, the bill that passed was not HR 6911 or the STAND for Georgia Act. What passed was HR 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009. HR 2638 is an interesting piece of ...

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Continuing Resolution Keeps LSC at Current Funding Levels until March

2008-10-09T20:00:00Z

LSC will continue to operate at fiscal year 2008 funding levels until March 6, 2009, or until LSC's regular FY 2009 appropriation is enacted, according to the continuing appropriations resolution (HR 2638) passed by Congress and signed ...

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Congress Moves on Disaster Bills

2008-10-08T20:00:00Z

The disaster-related provisions were embedded in HR 2638 - Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 and HR 1424 - Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. The continuing resolution bill includes ...

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Major funding for orthopaedic trauma research comes through ...

2008-10-07T20:00:00Z

On September 30, 2008 President Bush signed the "Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act" (HR 2638). The measure includes the FY 2009 appropriations bills for Defense, Homeland Security, ...

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Entry for October 08, 2008

2008-10-07T20:00:00Z

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House)[HR2638.EH] 3 . Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 (Placed on Calendar in Senate)[HR2638.PCS] ...

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Continuing Resolution HR 2638

2008-10-06T20:00:00Z

On September 30, 2008 President Bush signed the continuing resolution HR 2638 to provide funding for the government until March 6, 2009. It was needed because Congress and the President failed to agree on the FY-09 Budget Appropriations ...

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2008-10-01T20:00:00Z

On September 30, 2008, President Bush signed a spending bill (HR 2638) which includes $100 million in funding for the E-Verify Program until March 6, 2009. E-Verify is an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland ...

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2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

related videos: continuing resolution 2009 continuing resolution white house 2009 continuing resolution hr 2638 fy09 continuing resolution. related news: continuing resolution 2009 continuing resolution white house 2009 continuing ...

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continuing resolution 2009 - mideast peace talks by habibmiyan

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

statement by the president on hr 2638, the "consolidated security ...

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

statement by the president on hr 2638, the "consolidated security, disaster assistance, and continuing appropriations act, 2009". published by, published by xfruits. original source : http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.rss.html?pid=2. ...

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continuing resolution 2009 2009 continuing resolution

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

The Senate on Saturday voted 78-12 to approve a more than $630 billion continuing resolution (HR 2638) that would fund at current levels the budgets of most Cabinet departments and federal agencies until March 6, 2009, ...

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continuing resolution hr 2638

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

Page continuing resolution 2009 hr 2638. Continuing fund - HR current Page agencies more .. continuing resolution 2009 2009 continuing resolution.. FY late 8. Page Page House member, IH continuing resolution 2009 continuing resolution. ...

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continuing resolution 2009 fy09 continuing resolution

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

2008-09-28T20:00:00Z

Federation for American Immigration ReformOn Saturday, September 27th, Congress completed work on HR 2638, a continuing resolution (CR) that contained a short-term reauthorization of E-Verify, extending the program until March 6, 2009. ...

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Today the Fed Pumps another $630 Billion Into Financial System

2008-09-28T20:00:00Z

2008-09-26T20:00:00Z

Debbie Ann Stabenow [D, MI] voted 'Aye' on the question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Concur in the House Amdt. to the Senate Amdt. to HR2638 ) regarding HR2638 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, ...

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Never mind $700 billion - how about $1 trillion - Dem. David Obey ...

Senate CR Cloture Vote Scheduled for Saturday

2008-09-25T20:00:00Z

Senator Reid has announced that he intends to hold a cloture vote on the HR 2638 on Saturday, the 27th. There is no word yet if there will be amendments made to the bill that was passed in the House on Wednesday. ...

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CCAGW BLASTS CHAIRMAN OBEY FOR $1 TRILLION BUDGET CIRCUS

2008-09-25T20:00:00Z

Congress Rushes Stop-Gap Resolution to Avoid Scrutiny of Wasteful ...

2008-09-24T20:00:00Z

Press Release from Larry Craig, US Senator for Idaho: Craig, Crapo ...

2008-09-24T20:00:00Z

Press Release from Larry Craig, US Senator for Idaho, about Treasure and Magic Valley projects included in HR 2638.

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2008-09-24T20:00:00Z

2008-09-23T20:00:00Z

HR 2638 - The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009. HR ___ - Energy Production and Conservation Tax Relief Act of 2008. S. 3001 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 as ...

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2008-02-14T19:00:00Z

Just Build The Damn Fence!

2008-02-11T19:00:00Z

Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, into the Fiscal Year 2008 Department of Homeland Security funding bill, HR 2638, specifically exempts DHS from having to build any fence at all. The Hutchison amendment reads, in part, â€* â€¦ nothing in this ...

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Congressman Duncan Hunter Demands Feds Install Border Fence

2008-02-10T19:00:00Z

... the language of an amendment submitted by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, into the Fiscal Year 2008 Department of Homeland Security funding bill, HR 2638, specifically exempts DHS from having to build any fence at all.

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This From A Candidate Americans & The Media Regretfully Chose to ...

2008-01-23T19:00:00Z

2007 Legislative Summary: Appropriations: Homeland Security

2008-01-05T19:00:00Z

Bill: HR 2638 (incorporated in HR 2764 -- PL 110-161) Status: Congress included appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security in the fiscal 2008 omnibus package, after earlier versions of the bill stalled in the face of White ...

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2007 Legislative Summary: Appropriations: Homeland Security

2008-01-05T19:00:00Z

Idaho's Roadless WILDLIFE HABITAT Needs Your Support

2007-12-29T19:00:00Z

The House of Representatives is presently considering HR 2638, the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act,. This bill gives permanent protection to all remaining pristine roadless areas larger than 5000 acres within the northern ...

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Congress first gives us what we want, and then takes it away

2007-12-24T19:00:00Z

Two amendments (SA 2466 and SA 2466 to HR 2638) introduced by Senator Hutchinson in the subsequent appropriation bill first seems to support building a fence (Section A) but does not (Section D). The first amendment states: ...

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Pork Barrel and the Fence

2007-12-17T19:00:00Z

(SA 2466 to HR 2638). Why do congressmen keep trying this when it has already been shown by the polls what mainstream American wants? Do I have to spend the rest of my retirement days watching these sneaky individuals?

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Entry for December 18, 2007

2007-12-17T19:00:00Z

(SA 2466 to HR 2638) 3. I want the Hutchison amendment removed and I oppose the pork-barrel earmarks that have been included in the Consolidated Appropriations bill. Sen. Levin 202-224-6221 Sen. Stabenow 202-224-4822 ...

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ACTION ALERT...time to take action..

2007-12-16T19:00:00Z

(SA 2466 to HR 2638) 3. I want the Hutchison amendment removed and I oppose the pork-barrel earmarks that have been included in the Consolidated Appropriations bill. Sen. Stevens 202-224-3004 Sen. Murkowski 202-224-6665 ...

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H.R.2638: Department of Homeland Security ... - OpenCongress

2007-10-24T01:00:00Z

All Bill Titles. Official: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. as introduced. Short: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 as ..... this b

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Reply to Could you explain a vote against children's health to the ...

2007-10-21T20:00:00Z

Congress should start with cutting the $300000000 funding for HR 2638. Do you think that if your Employer offers you health care you shouldn't be eligible for the Act? Don't you agree that there is terrible waste by both parties in ...

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Senate Launches Defense Spending Debate, Avoiding Iraq for Now

2007-10-01T20:00:00Z

C., meanwhile offered an amendment to the spending bill similar to one the Senate already added to the fiscal 2008 Homeland Security appropriations bill (HR 2638). It would add $3 billion in emergency spending for border security. ...

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Ready for another round of "Let's slip the immigration bill through,"?

2007-09-16T20:00:00Z

The Senate in July voted, 89-1, to attach a provision to the Homeland Security spending bill (HR 2638) that provided $3 billion in emergency spending for border security. But the Democratic proposals are not likely to enjoy that kind of ...

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Fire Chief: Congress to Work on DHS Spending Bill

2007-09-06T20:00:00Z

The Congressional Fire Service Institute reports that the Senate passed HR 2638, the FY2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill by a vote of ...

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Homeland Security

2007-09-01T20:00:00Z

Bill:HR 2638.

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The Federal Protective Service and Contract Security Guards: A ...

2007-08-27T20:00:00Z

... and monitoring federal agency compliance with security standards. HR 2638 (FY2008 DHS appropriations) has provisions addressing FPS's use of contract security guards. This report will be updated as developments warrant.

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The Only Time Organized Labor â€œLevels the Playing Fieldâ€*

2007-08-26T20:00:00Z

... Management Standards (OLMS) (HR 3043); the stripping of employees rights to a private ballot when deciding on union membership (HR 800); and the Depression-era Davis Bacon wage subsidies in Military construction bills (HR 2638). ...

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Border security bill might jumpstart stalled immigration debate

2007-08-13T20:00:00Z

The Senate overwhelmingly approved the $3-billion border enforcement legislation, 89-1, in late July as an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (HR 2638), which ultimately passed 89-4. ...

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I was a teenage Bush veto death march

2007-08-06T20:00:00Z

Both the House (HR 2638) and Senate (S. 1644) versions of Homeland Security Appropriations; State-Foreign Operations Appropriations - HR 2764; Interior-Environment Appropriations - HR 2643; The Energy Price Gouging Act – HR 1252 ...

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Kanjorski Defends Immigration Record

2007-08-02T20:00:00Z

(HR 2638, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations, 2008 – Roll no. 491, 110th Congress);. Congressman Kanjorski voted to provide $4.8 billion for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for 2008, which was $24 million over the ...

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Kanjorski defends immigration record

2007-08-02T20:00:00Z

PORK in the Homeland Security Spending Bill

2007-08-01T20:00:00Z

Because Congress has failed to do this, if HR 2638 is presented to the President, he would veto the bill. The price tag on the Senate bill is $40.6 Billion, $5.2 Billion more than the President requested in his annual budget. ...

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H.R.2638

2007-08-01T18:49:13Z

H.R.2638 Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. introduced Jun. 08, 2007

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Border Cash Comes With a Side of Pork

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

Because Congress has failed to demonstrate such a path, if HR 2638 were presented to the President, he would veto the bill.” The overall price tag on the Senate bill is $40.6 billion, $5.2 billion more than the President requested in ...

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Update: Price’s Legislation to Ensure Deportation of Criminal Aliens

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

His office emailed me back with the following information: This direction to ICE is included in the Fiscal Year 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, HR 2638, which passed the House in June. See [...] ...

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Sen. Hinojosa, County Judge Salinas endorse Mikal Watts for US ...

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, on Thursday, July 26, successfully passed an amendment to HR 2638 / S. 1644, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill, which will prevent Congress from dictating to states where ...

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The Senate Passes $3 Billion in Emergency Funds for Border Security

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z

Of course, keep in mind, that HR 2638 will still need to be agreed to by the House and signed by President, but the extra $3 billion for Border Security is a step in the right direction. Securing the Border is the first step that our ...

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US Congressional Record Daily Digest 15 June 2007

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z

Friday, June 15, 2007 Daily Digest HIGHLIGHTS The House passed HR 2638, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 The House passed HR 2642, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, ...

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It’s Curtains for You Kid, Curtains!

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z

And that’s just the tip of the Tommy-gun – from Davis-Bacon military construction legislation (HR 2638) to Agriculture authorization and minimum wage; the left wants to align big government and unions on every level. ...

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No Way, No How, but Specter Says Immigration Still Has â€˜Momentumâ€™

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z

Now that the Senate has added $3 billion in emergency border security funding to the Homeland Security spending bill (HR 2638), there may be even less incentive for restarting negotiations on a separate immigration measure. ...

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Over Generalization

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z

06/19/2007, S Amdt 1519, Preventing the Organization of Petroleum Export Groups Bill (NOPEC Act of 2007), Amendment Adopted-Senate (70 - 23). 06/15/2007, HR 2638, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations, Bill Passed-House ...

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IMMIGRATION NEWS WEEK OF JULY 26, 2007

2007-07-28T20:00:00Z

... advocates scored a defensive victory when the Senate rejected a harsh immigration enforcement amendment proposed by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (S. 1644/HR 2638). ...

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Más vale burro que indocumentado

2007-07-28T20:00:00Z

Amends: HR2638 , S.AMDT.2383 Sponsor: Sen Byrd, Robert C. [WV] (submitted 7/26/2007) (proposed 7/26/2007). AMENDMENT PURPOSE: To establish a wild horse and burro adoption program at the Department of Homeland Security. ...

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EYES ON WASHINGTON

2007-07-28T20:00:00Z

A $40.6 billion fiscal 2008 budget (HR 2638) for the Department of Homeland Security, a 200000-employee agency in charge of securing US borders, preparing for and responding to natural disasters, processing legal immigration and ...

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Senate Votes - HR 2638: Homeland Security Appropriations

2007-07-27T20:00:00Z

HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 Debate Amendments (GovTrack, Thomas) Graham Amdt. No. 2412; To ensure control over the United States borders and strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws. ...

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What Dog Food Supplements Should You Choose

2007-07-26T20:00:00Z

&amp;nbsp; See page 41 of the Committee report accompanying HR 2638, which provides more details (Link here: Report)The Senate is expected to consider its version Posted in The Uncooperative Blogger-Independent Conservative Blog. ...

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Update: Price’s Legislation to Ensure Deportation of Criminal Aliens

2007-07-26T20:00:00Z

Update: Price’s Legislation to Ensure Deportation of Criminal Aliens

2007-07-26T20:00:00Z

The Senate Passes $3 Billion in Emergency Funds for Border Security

2007-07-26T20:00:00Z

Of course, keep in mind, that HR 2638 will still need to be agreed to by the House and signed by President, but the extra $3 billion for border security is a step in the right direction. Securing the border is the first step that our ...

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2007-07-25T20:00:00Z

The following information was released by Michigan Senator Carl M. Levin: Mr. President, I will support final passage of the Homeland Security Appropriations bill today because its funding is vital to our first responders and all of ...

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2007-07-25T20:00:00Z

Senate Vote: Graham Amdt. No. 2480, HR 2638: Department of ...

2007-07-25T20:00:00Z

Passed 89-1, 10 not voting. Bipartisan support. Go to Bill Status : HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. [This event matched these monitors: Congressional Votes ]

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Barack the Obomination

2007-07-25T20:00:00Z

of an arguably legislative provision in the House bill, HR 2638 [the homeland security funding bill], to which Amendment number 2412 offered by the Senator from South Carolina [the border security funding amendment] could conceivably be ...

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2007-07-23T20:00:00Z

With Iraq Amendment Blocked, Reid Sets Defense Bill Aside for Now

2007-07-17T20:00:00Z

But for now, he tried to get consent to move to the fiscal 2008 Homeland Security appropriations bill (HR 2638). Republicans blocked that as well. Senators then voted 49-48 to call up a reconciliation bill (HR 2669) aimed at reducing ...

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Legislation Correcting the Immigration Dilemma

2007-07-16T08:55:48Z

S.AMDT.2495 to H.R.2638 To restore the credibility of the Federal Government by taking action to enforce immigration laws, to request the President to submit a request to Congress for supplemental

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Legislation to Improve 'Disaster" Related Communication Abilities

2007-07-16T08:55:48Z

This legislation is very important. I believe that this legislation needs to be examined, finalized, and approved for funding ... - as it relates to - a municipalities ability to provide disaster relief. S.AMDT.2407 to H.R.2638
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Fixing The Broken Borders into the US

2007-07-16T08:55:48Z
S.AMDT.2480 to H.R.2638 To ensure control over the United States borders and strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws. Sponsor: Sen Graham, Lindsey SC (introduced 7/26/2007) Cosponsors (30

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Legislation Affecting Border Security and The Immigration Problem

2007-07-16T08:55:48Z
This legislation is very important as the "Immigration problem" and "Border Security Enforcement" must be fixed. S.AMDT.2518 to H.R ... 2518, previously agreed to, was further modified by Unanimous Consent. S.AMDT.2516 to H.R.263

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Legislation Affecting Trade & Port Security

2007-07-16T08:55:48Z
S.AMDT.2445 to H.R.2638 To require a report on interagency operational centers for port security. Sponsor: Sen Graham, Lindsey SC (introduced 7/25/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action

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Bush, vetoes and oxygen

2007-07-15T20:00:00Z
Homeland Security Appropriations - HR 2638; State-Foreign Operations Appropriations - HR 2764; Interior-Environment Appropriations - HR 2643; The Energy Price Gouging Act – HR 1252; The No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act ...

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Bill from Webb to slow bleed the military FAILS :: Wake up America

2007-07-10T20:00:00Z
GOP Motion to Recommit on HR 2638, Roll Call Vote #490, June 15, 2007. Broken Promise: 218 Democrats voted against an amendment by Rep. John Carter (R-TX) to strike new bureaucratic hurdles in the Homeland Security Appropriations bill ...

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House Votes - HR 2638: Homeland Security Appropriations, Part 2

2007-07-01T20:00:00Z
House HR 2638 Votes Part 1 HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 Debate Amendments (GovTrack, Thomas) McHenry (NC) Amendment to the Foxx (NC) Amendment An amendment to replace the dollar amount proposed in ...

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Homeland Security Bill: Why?

2007-06-29T20:00:00Z
Randy Kuhl's vote against HR 2638 , the Homeland Security Appropriations Act, is puzzling for at least three reasons. First, the Bill was part of a larger procedural victory by House Republicans. As part of earmark reform, ...

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Gus Bilirakis Update - Blocking the Road to Homeland Security

2007-06-27T20:00:00Z
HR 2638 YEA-AND-NAY 15-Jun-2007. QUESTION: On Passage. BILL TITLE: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2008. HR 2638: making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September ...

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Tancredo amendment to cut funding for sanctuary city's passes with ...

2007-06-27T20:00:00Z
Tancredo ---- An amendment to HR 2638 offered by US Representative Tom Tancredo which passed the House by 234-189 with strong bipartisan support cuts funding from the Department of Homeland security (DHS) to cities that employ a ...

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Tancredo amendment to cut funding for sanctuary city's passes with ...

2007-06-26T20:00:00Z
Tancredo ---- An amendment to HR 2638 offered by US Representative Tom Tancredo which passed the House by 234-189 with strong bipartisan support cuts funding from the Department of Homeland security (DHS) to cities that employ a ...

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Tancredo amendment to cut funding for sanctuary city’s passes with ...

2007-06-25T20:00:00Z
An amendment to HR 2638 offered by US Representative Tom Tancredo which passed the House by 234-189 with strong bipartisan support cuts funding from the Department of Homeland security (DHS) to cities that employ a “sanctuary policy” to ...

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Congressman Dent on Borders, Illegals, Etc

2007-06-22T20:00:00Z
Charlie Dent (PA-15), ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response, today voted for HR 2638, the Homeland Security Appropriations for FY08, providing [...]

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Revisions to CFATS Authorizing Legislation

2007-06-22T11:38:05Z
The new chemical security regulations went into effect on June 8th and the House of Representatives passed the first revision of the authorizing legislation on June 15th. An article in Chemical and Engineering News, a publication of the American Chemical

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Where The Rubber Meets The Road (6/22/07)

2007-06-21T20:00:00Z
Immigration enforcement. The House voted, 286-127, to increase by $9.1 million fiscal 2008 spending for a voluntary program in which local police departments enforce federal immigration laws. The vote amended HR 2638 (above). ...

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AOPA Says Homeland Security Appropriations Act Passes Muster

2007-06-20T20:00:00Z
Bill Contains Several Provisions Important To GA Pilots The US House of Representatives passed HR 2638 -- the Homeland Security Appropriations Act, that makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ...

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GA needs are addressed in House security bill

2007-06-20T20:00:00Z
The US House of Representatives has passed its Homeland Security Appropriations bill (HR2638) with several provisions important to pilots, such as continued funding for the AOPA Airport Watch Program, requiring safety testing for ...

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'Sanctuary Cities' No Emergency Funding For You! Tancredo Responds ...

2007-06-20T20:00:00Z
It seems the days of the mayors and city officials in this country deciding that they will ignore federal immigration laws are numbered. An amendment to the Department of Homeland Security Bill (HR 2638), introduced by Congressman and ...

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Slow Progress in Democratic House

2007-06-19T20:00:00Z
The July Fourth recess is only two weeks away, and the House has passed only two out of the 12 appropriations measures for fiscal 2008: Homeland Security (HR 2638) and Military Construction-VA (HR 2642). It wasn’t so long ago, though, ...

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Amendment Nonsense

2007-06-18T20:00:00Z
In today's Gannett News Service article, Bob Van Wicklin, Randy Kuhl's spokesman, gives the following rationale for Randy's vote against HR 2638:. Van Wicklin said Kuhl voted against the bill because it did not include two northern ...

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Kuhl mystery solved: two degrees of Davis-Bacon

2007-06-18T20:00:00Z
As reader Zabriskie noted yesterday, the key to Randy Kuhl’s last-minute change of heart on HR 2638 is apparently President Bush’s veto threat. According to the OMB’s statement of policy [pdf], the White House objection is twofold: the ...

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House Actions 6/11/2007 - 6/15/2007

2007-06-18T20:00:00Z
RES.473 - Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 2638) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. If you’ve been reading this site for some ...

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House of Representatives Passes Homeland Security Budget

2007-06-18T20:00:00Z
Last week, the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2008 budget for the Department of Homeland Security (HR 2638) by a vote of 268-150, with forty-five Republicans crossing the aisle to support the measure in the largely ...

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Congressman Kuhl Misleads Western New York Families; Touts false ...

2007-06-17T20:00:00Z
"Congressman Kuhl should be embarrassed for voting against a measure that would help keep our families safe, and ashamed for trying to mislead his constituents." Background:. HR 2638, a $37 Billion Homeland Security Appropriations ...

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IMMIGRATION CHANGES HOW YOU CAN HELP

2007-06-17T20:00:00Z
(June 16) Yesterday, the House passed HR 2638, the fiscal year 2008 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, by a 268-150 margin. Among the amendments adopted before final passage was a measure sponsored by Rep. ...

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This week in Congress

2007-06-17T20:00:00Z
... people can't afford good schools, college, or healthcare.... Oh yeah, we're hemorrhaging money in Iraq, but here is the US House of Representatives to-do list for the week. * HR 2638 - 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations *...

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Homeland Security Mystery Solved

2007-06-17T20:00:00Z
As reader Zabriskie noted yesterday, the key to Randy Kuhl's last-minute change of heart on HR 2638 is apparently President Bush's veto threat. According to the OMB's statement of policy [pdf], the White House objection is twofold: the ...

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The House Puts Sanctuary Cities On Notice

2007-06-17T20:00:00Z
Congressman Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment that calls for cutting funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) in cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with a very strong bipartisan support; ...

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Why don’t you tell me ’bout the mystery vote?

2007-06-17T20:00:00Z
Rottenchester has more on Kuhl’s mysterious vote against HR 2638, the Homeland Security Appropriations Act. Earlier, Rotten reported that Kuhl voted against the bill after claiming to support it on his website. Here’s another reason why ...

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Border Security Spending Bill Drives Immigration Reform - BTA ...

2007-06-16T20:00:00Z
The Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (HR 2638) is currently the latest bargaining chip being used to resurrect the Immigration Reform Bill in the Senate. The Immigration Reform Bill was revived when President Bush called for $4.4 ...

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The White House and Senate may not be listenting but....

2007-06-16T20:00:00Z
(WASHINGTON, DC) – US Representative Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with strong bipartisan support ...

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Homeland Security Bill: Why?

2007-06-16T20:00:00Z
Because HR 2638 did not include information about earmarks, Republicans staged a number of protest votes that delayed action on the bill. Democrats argued that they lacked time to get earmark information into the bill, ...

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Tancredo Amendment to Cut Funding for Sanctuary Cities Passes with ...

2007-06-16T20:00:00Z
Congressman Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment that calls for cutting funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) in cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with a very strong Bipartisan support; ...

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Hodes, Shea-Porter: When they're not harming our troops, they're ...

2007-06-16T20:00:00Z
Saw this today and thought you might find it interesting that BOTH Hodes and Shea-Porter voted against this portion of HR 2638 (Tancredo Amendment). It's Roll Call 485 from Friday's session if you need to look it up: . H.AMDT.294 (A045) ...

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Three ata-boys to Tom Tancredo

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
WASHINGTON, DC) – US Representative Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with strong bipartisan support ...

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Check Point Launches ZoneAlarm for Vista Using New Operating ...

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
Forbes - WASHINGTON, June 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today following the passage of HR 2638, the 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. The bill passed by a vote of 268 to 150. ...

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Tom Tancredo Pimp Slaps Shamnesty Supporters.

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
(WASHINGTON, DC) – US Representative Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with strong bipartisan support ...

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Congressman Tom Tancredo 's (R-CO) amendment that calls for ...

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
Congressman Tom Tancredo 's (R-CO) amendment that calls for cutting funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) in cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with a very strong bipartisan support; ...

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Tancredo is a Racist and Congress is taking away Cities? Rights

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
This is taken from Tom Tancredo’s website (sorry I refuse to link):“US Representative Tom Tancredo?s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy ...

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Surprise!!!!! House passes Tancredo Measure. :: Wake up America

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
(WASHINGTON, DC) – US Representative Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with strong bipartisan support ...

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Border Security Spending Bill Drives Immigration Reform - BTA ...

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
The Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (HR 2638) is currently the latest bargaining chip being used to resurrect the Immigration Reform Bill in the Senate. The Immigration Reform Bill was revived when President Bush called for $4.4 ...

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Malkin Hits Bottom, Crashes Through, Plummets Unabated

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
US Representative Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with strong bipartisan support today; 234 to 189. ...

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Tancredo Amendment to Cut Funding for Sanctuary Cities Passes with ...

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
(WASHINGTON, DC) â€“ US Representative Tom Tancredoâ€™s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with strong bipartisan ...

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COUNTERING SANCTUARY CITIES MADNESS: LEGISLATION TO DENY THEM FEMA ...

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
Surprise" Vote in House of Representatives: This morning, the House of Representatives passed an amendment to a funding bill for Homeland Security (HR 2638) proposed by Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Co) that would deny federal emergency services ...

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Tancredo is a Racist and Congress is taking away Cities’ Rights

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
“US Representative Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with strong bipartisan support today; 234 to 189. ...

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Surprise!!!!! House passes Tancredo Measure.

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
(WASHINGTON, DC) – US Representative Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with strong bipartisan support ...

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More "Free Enterprise" at home and abroad: Health Care mergers, a ...

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
[RC 489] The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2008 (HR 2638) passed on a 268-150 vote in the House, Representative Heller continuing his stretch of 'no' votes, and Representatives Berkley and Porter voting in favor ...

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Strange Kuhl mistake

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
Here’sa new one: Randy Kuhl has issued a press release saying he voted for HR 2638, the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. Though there were three dozen different procedural votes on the bill, Kuhl voted “No” on the final vote on ...

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Tancredo Amendment to Cut Funding for Sanctuary Cities Passes...

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
Tom Tancredo's amendment to cut funding from the Homeland Security Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House today with strong bipartisan support: 234-189. "This should also serve as a warning sign to the ...

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Tancredo Amendment to Cut Funding for Sanctuary Cities Passes with ...

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
Congressman Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment that calls for cutting funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) in cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with a very strong bipartisan support; ...

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She stopped by but I wasn't home

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
This week, the House passed HR 2638, the 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, reflecting the commitment by Democrats to protect the American people. The bill funds the hiring of 3000 new border patrol agents, rejects the cuts ...

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Tancredo Sneaks Sanctuary Amendment Into Homeland Security Funding ...

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z
The Homeland Security funding bill (HR 2638) came up for a vote in the House. Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO) tacked on an amendment preventing what he calls "sanctuary cities" from receiving federal funding. What's a "sanctuary city? ...

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The Cost of Treason

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
US Representative Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with strong bipartisan support today; 234 to 189. ...

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House Vote: Amendment 23 to HR 2638: Department of Homeland ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
92% of Republicans supporting, 96% of Democrats opposing. Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Aye. Go to Bill Status : HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. [This event matched these monitors: Rep. Barton's Voting Record ]

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Wilson, Space Split on Tancredo Amendment

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
Surprise" Vote in House of Representatives: This morning, the House of Representatives passed an amendment to a funding bill for Homeland Security (HR 2638) proposed by Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Co) that would deny federal emergency services ...

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Rollcall 491: HR 2638 - On Passage

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2008.

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House Vote: Amendment 36 to HR 2638: Department of Homeland ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
86% of Republicans supporting, 100% of Democrats opposing. Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Aye. Go to Bill Status : HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. [This event matched these monitors: Rep. ...

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Reconcile This

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
This is one of those posts, so attempt to reconcile this description: On Friday the House passed HR 2638: FY 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations. This bill provided increased funding for a number of important public safety [...]

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Shays’ Amendment to FY08 DHS Appropriations Act Adopted by House ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
The House last night adopted an amendment offered by Congressman Christopher Shays (CT-4) to HR 2638, the fiscal year 2008 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Act, that will assist DHS in fighting what the 9/11 ...

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House Passes Price's Homeland Security Funding Bill

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
David Price (D-NC) today hailed passage of the Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (HR 2638), which he authored as chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security. The bill, which provides a total ...

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Some Good News

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
... more pro-border:US Representative Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with strong bipartisan ...

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Some good news on immigration

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
(WASHINGTON, DC) – US Representative Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with strong bipartisan support ...

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House Vote: Amendment 40 to HR 2638: Department of Homeland ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
Agreed to 379-45, 13 not voting. Bipartisan support. Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Nay. Go to Bill Status : HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. [This event matched these monitors: Rep. Barton's Voting Record ]

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Shakeup: Tancredo Amendment to Deny Emergency Funding to Sanctuary ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
US Representative Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with strong bipartisan support today; 234 to 189. ...

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Go Tancredo!

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
Surprise" Vote in House of Representatives: This morning, the House of Representatives passed an amendment to a funding bill for Homeland Security (HR 2638) proposed by Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Co) that would deny federal emergency services ...

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House Vote: HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
99% of Democrats supporting, 77% of Republicans opposing. Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Nay. Go to Bill Status : HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. [This event matched these monitors: Rep. Barton's Voting Record ]

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Pelosi: Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Reflects Commitment ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today following the passage of HR 2638, the 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. The bill passed by a vote of 268 to 150. "The strong homeland security appropriations bill passed ...

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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 490: HR 2638

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
Bill: HR 2638. Vote description: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for Fy 2008. Result: Failed, 200-217, with 20 not voting. Ron Paul voted Not Voting. Original post by washingtonpost.com: Recent votes by Ron Paul.

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Tancredo Wins Bi-Partisan Support

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
Colorado Congressman and Republican Presidential hopeful, Tom Tancredo won bi-partisan support today, passing by a significant margin, an amendment to a Department of Homeland Security bill (HR 2638) to ban DHS funds to ”sanctuary ...

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Kuhl Says He Votes "Yes", Actually Votes "No"

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
Here's a new one: Randy Kuhl has issued a press release saying he voted for HR 2638, the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. Though there were three dozen different procedural votes on the bill, Kuhl voted "No" on the final vote on ...

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But Will the Senate Get the Message?

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
“Surprise” Vote in House of Representatives: This morning, the House of Representatives passed an amendment to a funding bill for Homeland Security (HR 2638) proposed by Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Co) that would deny federal emergency ...

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House Vote: Amendment 47 to HR 2638: Department of Homeland ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
91% of Republicans supporting, 100% of Democrats opposing. Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Aye. Go to Bill Status : HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. [This event matched these monitors: Rep. ...

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Passed 268-150, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
On Passage - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2008 (HR 2638, Roll Call 491)

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Drake Diminishes Illegal Immigration

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
Washington, DC: Representative Thelma Drake’s (R–2nd VA) amendment to HR 2638, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2008, passed today by a large margin. . . . Drake’s amendment fully funded the 287(g) ...

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Capito votes to cut border security funds

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
[ HR 2638, vote# 489, 06/15/07]. * The Homeland Security bill also includes strong accountability measures to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being well spent. I wonder how her friends on the conservative blogs and news columnists are ...

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Vote Surprise In The House!

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
US Representative Tom Tancredo’s (R-CO) amendment to cut funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bill (HR 2638) for cities that employ a sanctuary policy passed the House with strong bipartisan support today; 234 to 189. ...

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Border Security Spending Bill Drives Immigration Reform - BTA ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
The Homeland Security Appropriations bill (HR 2638) is currently the latest bargaining chip being used to resurrect the Immigration Reform Bill in the Senate. The Immigration Reform Bill was revived when President Bush called for $4.4 ...

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House Vote: Amendment 9 to HR 2638: Department of Homeland ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z
98% of Republicans supporting, 74% of Democrats opposing. Rep. Biggert [R-IL] : Aye. Go to Bill Status : HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. [This event matched these monitors: Rep. ...

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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 491: HR 2638

2007-06-13T20:00:00Z
Bill: HR 2638. Vote description: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for Fy 2008. Result: Passed, 268-150, with 14 not voting. Ron Paul voted Not Voting. Original post by washingtonpost.com: Recent votes by Ron Paul.

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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 483: HR 2638

2007-06-13T20:00:00Z
Question: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Bill: HR 2638. Result: Agreed to, 379-45, with 13 not voting. Ron Paul voted Not Voting. Original post by washingtonpost.com: Recent votes by Ron Paul.

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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 488: HR 2638

2007-06-13T20:00:00Z
Question: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Bill: HR 2638. Result: Failed, 145-277, with 15 not voting. Ron Paul voted Not Voting. Original post by washingtonpost.com: Recent votes by Ron Paul.

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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 489: HR 2638

2007-06-13T20:00:00Z
Question: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Bill: HR 2638. Result: Failed, 178-243, with 16 not voting. Ron Paul voted Not Voting. Original post by washingtonpost.com: Recent votes by Ron Paul.

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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 482: HR 2638

2007-06-13T20:00:00Z
Question: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Bill: HR 2638. Result: Failed, 89-331, with 17 not voting. Ron Paul voted Not Voting. Original post by washingtonpost.com: Recent votes by Ron Paul.

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The Latest Update in the War on Earmarks

2007-06-13T20:00:00Z
The two bills without this treatment: Homeland Security (HR 2638) and Military Construction-VA (HR 2642)...basically, the two bills on the docket for today... Now, I don't know about you, but hearing Democrats saying that this is a ...

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OMB ISSUES STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY REGARDING HR 2638 ...

2007-06-13T20:00:00Z
In addition, the Administration opposes the House Appropriations Committee’s plan to shift $3.5 billion from the Defense appropriations bill to non-defense spending, which is inconsistent with the Democrats’ Budget Resolution. ...

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Rollcall 459: HR 2638 - On Motion that the Committee Rise

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2008.

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Rollcall 462: HR 2638 - On Motion that the Committee Rise

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2008.

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House Votes - HR 2638: Homeland Security Appropriations

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z
473: Providing for consideration of HR 2638 On Ordering the Previous Question Passed 222-194 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 ...

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HR 2638 May Continue the Work of S. 1348

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z
According to NumbersUSA: Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Minority Whip Trent Lott (R-Miss.) and others are pressing members to accept a deal under which Republicans could offer about a dozen amendments with a set time for ...

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Just For Fun the Dems Should Try Not Capitulating

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z
Republicans employed a series of delaying tactics to block debate on the bill (HR 2638) in protest over Democrats’ plans to withhold disclosure of earmarks until after spending bills pass the House. Many Republicans said the proposal ...

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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 462: HR 2638

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z
Bill: HR 2638. Vote description: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for Fy 2008. Result: Failed, 188-216, with 33 not voting. Ron Paul voted Not Voting. Original post by washingtonpost.com: Recent votes by Ron Paul.

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Note to Georgia's Congressional Republicans...

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z
GOP leaders asked their rank-and-file today to stay close to the floor to allow for maximum debate on nearly 100 amendments Republican members were prepared to offer to the measure (HR 2638). As House Republicans donned their battle ...

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House Vote: On Motion that the Committee Rise: HR 2638 Department ...

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z
100% of Republicans supporting, 100% of Democrats opposing. Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Aye. Go to Bill Status : HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. [This event matched these monitors: Rep. ...

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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 465: HR 2638

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z
Bill: HR 2638. Vote description: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for Fy 2008. Result: Passed, 312-82, with 1 voting Present and 42 not voting. Ron Paul voted Not Voting. Original post by washingtonpost.com: Recent votes ...

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House Vote: On Motion that the Committee Rise: HR 2638 Department ...

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z
100% of Republicans supporting, 100% of Democrats opposing. Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Aye. Go to Bill Status : HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. [This event matched these monitors: Rep. ...

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OMB ISSUES STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY REGARDING HR 2638 ...

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z
The Administration strongly opposes HR 2638 because, in combination with the other FY 2008 appropriations bills, it includes an irresponsible and excessive level of spending and includes other objectionable provisions. ...

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OMB ISSUES STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY REGARDING DEPARTMENT ...

2007-06-11T20:00:00Z
The White House Office of Management & Budget issued the following statement of administration policy: The Administration strongly opposes HR 2638 because, in combination with the other FY 2008 appropriations bills, it includes an ...

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House Vote: Amendment 6 to HR 2638: Department of Homeland ...

2007-06-11T20:00:00Z
Agreed to 381-41, 15 not voting. Bipartisan support. Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Aye. Go to Bill Status : HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. [This event matched these monitors: Rep. Barton's Voting Record ]

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House Vote: On Motion that the Committee Rise: HR 2638 Department ...

2007-06-11T20:00:00Z
98% of Republicans supporting, 100% of Democrats opposing. Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Aye. Go to Bill Status : HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. [This event matched these monitors: Rep. ...

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House Vote: On Motion that the Committee Rise: HR 2638 Department ...

2007-06-11T20:00:00Z
98% of Republicans supporting, 100% of Democrats opposing. Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Aye. Go to Bill Status : HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. [This event matched these monitors: Rep. ...

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STATEMENT ON HR 2638 - DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS

2007-06-11T20:00:00Z
The following information was released by the office of Rhode Island Rep. Jim Langevin: I rise in support of the FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill. I commend Chairman Price's leadership in crafting a measure ...

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House Vote: On Motion that the Committee Rise: HR 2638 Department ...

2007-06-11T20:00:00Z
100% of Republicans supporting, 100% of Democrats opposing. Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Aye. Go to Bill Status : HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. [This event matched these monitors: Rep. ...

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HOUSE Key Vote Alert - 'Prevailing Wages'

2007-06-11T20:00:00Z
The Club for Growth urges members of the House to vote "YES" on the Culberson/Feeney/King/McHenry Amendment (#57) to the Homeland Security Appropriations bill (HR 2638 / H. Res. 473). This vote will be included in the Club for Growth's ...

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Notice of Action: HR 2638 - Department of Homeland Security ...

2007-06-10T20:00:00Z
Notice of Action: HR 2638 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.

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HR 2638, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008

2007-06-10T20:00:00Z
I am just going to list what I find here. Hopefully it will be substantially smaller than the entire bill. Also, please remember that each of these numbers comes with caveats like "only $X may be used for this activity" or "at least $X ...

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Bill Action: Scheduled for Debate: H.Res. 473: Providing for ...

2007-06-10T20:00:00Z
This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee to be considered. [This event matched these monitors: Active Legislation ]

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HR2638 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008

2007-06-09T20:00:00Z
HR2638 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.

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Bill Action: Law Enacted: HR 2638: Consolidated Security, Disaster ...

2007-06-08T20:00:00Z
This bill has become law. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

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Homeland Security Is First in House Line

2007-06-08T20:00:00Z
The bill (HR 2638), approved by voice vote by the Appropriations Committee on June 5, includes $36.3 billion in discretionary spending -- $2.1 billion, or 6 percent, more than the president requested and 14 percent more than was ...

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Homeland Security Is First in House Line

2007-06-08T20:00:00Z
The bill (HR 2638), approved by voice vote by the Appropriations Committee on June 5, includes $36.3 billion in discretionary spending -- $2.1 billion, or 6 percent, more than the president requested and 14 percent more than was ...

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Homeland Security Is First in House Line

2007-06-08T20:00:00Z
The bill (HR 2638), approved by voice vote by the Appropriations Committee on June 5, includes $36.3 billion in discretionary spending -- $2.1 billion, or 6 percent, more than the president requested and 14 percent more than was ...

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House Tuesday - Homeland Security Appropriations

2007-06-08T20:00:00Z
The first FY2008 appropriations bill has a bill number: HR 2638: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

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WAKE THE HELL UP. Know your Gov. Here’sa tool.

2007-06-08T20:00:00Z
Scheduled for Debate: HR 2638: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year… This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee ...

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H.R.2638: Department of Homeland Security ... - OpenCongress

2007-06-07T01:00:00Z
Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.

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H.R.2638: Department of Homeland Security ... - OpenCongress

2007-06-07T01:00:00Z
Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.

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H.R.2638: Department of Homeland Security ... - OpenCongress

2007-06-07T01:00:00Z
Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.

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H.R.2638: Department of Homeland Security ... - OpenCongress

2007-06-07T01:00:00Z
Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.

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H.R.2638: Department of Homeland Security ... - OpenCongress

2007-06-07T01:00:00Z
Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.

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H.R.2638: Department of Homeland Security ... - OpenCongress

2007-06-07T01:00:00Z
Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.

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H.R.2638: Department of Homeland Security ... - OpenCongress

2007-06-07T01:00:00Z
Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.

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H.R.2638: Department of Homeland Security ... - OpenCongress

2007-06-07T01:00:00Z
Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.

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H.R.2638: Department of Homeland Security ... - OpenCongress

2007-06-07T01:00:00Z
Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.

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H.R.2638: Department of Homeland Security ... - OpenCongress

2007-06-07T01:00:00Z
Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.

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HR 2638 â€“ Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008

2007-06-06T20:00:00Z
HR 2638 â€“ Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008. Text of the Bill as Reported; Committee Report; Rule, Committee Report, and roll call votes.

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HR 2638, Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland ...

2007-06-06T20:00:00Z
Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....

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