Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF): A ...

2008-11-29T00:00:00Z

The recently enacted FY2008 Supplemental (H.R. 2642/P.L. 110-252) includes a total of about $160 billion for war costs for the Department of Defense (DOD) for the rest of FY2008 and part of FY2009. Funds are expected to last until June ...

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St. Blogustine: Stop Amnesty By Supporting NumbersUSA

2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

skip to main | skip to sidebar. St. Blogustine. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. ...

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St. Blogustine: Name That Tune

2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

St. Blogustine: Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-27T00:00:00Z

Collin Peterson: Obama Considering The 'Original Lieberman' For Post?

2008-11-22T00:00:00Z

HR 2642 (Y) Unequal Pay Bill (Y) FISA (Y) He definitely supports organized labor, wind power, veterans and at least voted against the Patriot Act. Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 06:00 PM on 11/22/2008 ...

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St. Blogustine: eHarmony Settlement Opens The Flood Gates For Trouble

2008-11-21T00:00:00Z

St. Blogustine: Bush Administration Abortion Conscience Clause ...

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

St. Blogustine: Surprise! Surprise!...Obama Voters Are Ill-Informed.

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

Dr. Alan Keyes Sues Barack Obama Over Eligibility | Impeach Congress

2008-11-16T00:00:00Z

Vote to pass a bill that extends emergency unemployment compensation authorized by the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008 (HR 2642). Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000. Second Economic Package - Bill Passed ...

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Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party -- DFL Party: Vets Decry ...

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

[HR 2642, Vote #495, 6/15/07] May 2007: Bachmann opposed budget that included increased funding for veteransâ€™ health care, reduced health-care fees. In 2007, Bachmann voted against the Fiscal Year 2008 budget conference report that ...

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Department of Justice Adds Teeth to Current Contractor Ethics Rules

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

These new ethics rules were enacted on June 30, 2008, when President Bush signed the supplemental appropriations bill, HR 2642 . While this bill required contractors to report violations of federal law and overpayments received, ...

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Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party -- DFL Party: Vets Decry ...

2008-11-13T00:00:00Z

Haiti: Legislative Responses to the Food Crisis and Related ...

2008-11-09T00:00:00Z

In late June 2008, Congress appropriated $1.2 billion in FY2008 and FY2009 supplemental assistance for P.L. 480 food aid in the FY2008 Supplemental Appropriations Act, H.R. 2642 (P.L. 110-252). Haiti is one of ten priority countries ...

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Joe the GI is voting for Obama - Online Gambling, Online ...

2008-11-08T00:00:00Z

(S.Amdt. 4803 to H.R. 2642, Vote 137, 5/22/08; Chattanooga Times Free Press, 6/2/08; Boston Globe, 5/23/08; ABCNews.com, 5/26/08) McCain Voted Against Increased Funding for Veteransâ€™ Health Care. Although McCain told voters at a ...

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Mexico, Drug Cartels, and the Merida Initiative: A Fight We Cannot ...

2008-11-07T00:00:00Z

[1] News release, "President Bush Signs H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008," The White House, June 30, 2008, at http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/06/20080630.html (July 2, 2008), and Supplemental ...

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Obama's Legislative Voting Record

2008-11-07T00:00:00Z

Vote to concur on HR 2642, a bill that appropriates $190.39 billion and rescinds $3.86 billion for a net expenditure of $186.53 billion. This bill provides education funding for certain veterans, extends unemployment compensation, ...

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Cardozaâ€™s NO Blue Dog - Heâ€™s as Liberal as they come!!! Â« Heâ€™s NO ...

2008-11-06T00:00:00Z

Ã˜ Voted against funding our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq (HR 2642)? Ã˜ Voted with the National Tax Limitation Committee ONLY 3% of the time in 2007-2008? Cardozaâ€™s 3% ranking was equal to that of liberal Senator Barbara Boxer! ...

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Barak Obama (Ãºltima parte)

2008-11-06T00:00:00Z

Obama nÃ£o votou no Ato Militar de ConstruÃ§Ã£o e ApropriaÃ§Ãµes de Assuntos de Veteranos (HR 2642), uma proposta que foi aprovada sem seu voto e que fornece financiamento para a construÃ§Ã£o militar eo orÃ§amento para Assuntos de Veteranos

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Obama, McCain higher ed platforms marked by philosophical ...

2008-11-04T00:00:00Z

The bills listed as relevant include S. 2205, the DREAM Act; H.R. 2642, the updated G.I. Bill; H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007; S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007 and H.R. 4137, the College Opportunity ...

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Joe the GI is voting for Obama

2008-11-04T00:00:00Z

4803 to HR 2642, Vote 137, 5/22/08; Chattanooga Times Free Press, 6/2/08; Boston Globe, 5/23/08; ABCNews.com, 5/26/08) McCain Voted Against Increased Funding for Veteransâ€™ Health Care. Although McCain told voters at a campaign rally ...

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Resume.

2008-11-03T00:00:00Z

S.AMDT.2658 to HR2642 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5000000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the ...

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Iâ€™ll Say It Again, This Election Will Be Closer Than They Think ...

2008-11-02T00:00:00Z

162 2 6/26/08 On the Motion (Motion To Concur In House Amdts To Senate Amdt To House Amdt To Senate Amdt To H.R. 2642) A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for ...

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Congress Should Not Attach Extended UI Benefits to Troop Funding

2008-11-02T00:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives recently voted to attach a provision extending unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to HR 2642, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2008. The legislation now moves to the ...

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Obama, McCain higher ed platforms marked by philosophical ...

2008-11-02T00:00:00Z

Mccain Has Not Delivered On His Promises To Veterans[/

2008-11-02T00:00:00Z

2673 to HR 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07) He Also Supported Outsourcing at Walter Reed. McCain opposed an amendment to prevent the outsourcing of 350 federal employee jobs at Walter Reed Army Medical Centerâ€”outsourcing that contributed to the ...

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The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror ...

2008-10-31T00:00:00Z

With enactment of the FY2008 Supplemental and FY2009 Bridge Fund(HR 2642/PL 110-252) on June 30, 2008, Congress has approved a total of about $864 billion for military operations, base security, reconstruction, foreign aid, ...

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Running Away from Veterans â€¦ Literally

2008-10-28T00:00:00Z

Randy Kuhl voted against H Con Res 312: Concurrent Budget Resolution that would allow $581.64 billion for veterans benefits and services, and he voted against HR 2642: GI Bill Expansion and Other Domestic Provisions. ...

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First someone has to tell me what it is that a Veteran does, everyday.

2008-10-28T00:00:00Z

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

2008-10-27T00:00:00Z

9/6/07 Vote 315: H R 2642: Brown Amdt. No. 2673; To limit the cases in which funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to convert to contractor performance an activity or function of the Department of ...

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McCain Has a Record: His Votes Against Veterans

2008-10-25T00:00:00Z

(S.Amdt. 2673 to HR 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07) Â· McCain Opposed the 21st Century GI Bill Because It Was Too Generous. McCain did not vote on the GI Bill that will provide better educational opportunities to veterans of the Afghanistan and ...

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VA Watchdog dot Org -- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Press ...

2008-10-24T00:00:00Z

Public Law 110-252 â€“ Supplemental Appropriations for 2008 (H.R. 2642) * Signed by the President on June 6, 2008. * Provisions include the following: * Makes Supplemental appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: ...

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Editorial Column: McCain Has a Record - His Votes Against Veterans

2008-10-24T00:00:00Z

(S.Amdt. 2673 to H.R. 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07) Â· McCain Opposed the 21st Century GI Bill Because It Was Too Generous. McCain did not vote on the GI Bill that will provide better educational opportunities to veterans of the Afghanistan ...

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McCain and Obama: 50 Key Senate Votes

2008-10-24T00:00:00Z

S. Amdt. 2673 to HR 2642: To limit the cases in which funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to convert to contractor performance an activity or function of the Department of Veterans Affairs that is ...

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NEBRASKA BLUE - Jeff Fortenberry PSYCHIC INVESTOR!!!!

2008-10-23T00:00:00Z

And, you might remind him, and the voting public, the he opposed H.R. 2642, making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related, based on notions of â€œfiscal conservatism. ...

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Barack Obamaâ€™s Resume

2008-10-23T00:00:00Z

Sen. Barack Obama [D-IL]â€™s Voting Record

2008-10-23T00:00:00Z

Motion To Concur In House Amdts To Senate Amdt To House Amdt To Senate Amdt To HR 2642. Motion Agreed to 92-6, 2 not voting. Senate Roll #161. Jun 26, 2008 9:20 PM. Aye. Motion To Waive CBH Re: Motion To Concur In House Amdts To Senate ...

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The Liberal Blogs doing Greenwaldâ€™s Dirty Work

2008-10-23T00:00:00Z

And, Greenwald fails to note that Tom Latham voted for passage of the New GI Bill as part of HR 2642 (June 19, 2008: Roll #341 and #342) which was the final legislative vehicle used by the US House and Senate to bring the bill to the ...

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Jeff Fortenberry PSYCHIC INVESTOR!!!!

2008-10-23T00:00:00Z

And, you might remind him, and the voting public, the he opposed HR 2642, making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related, based on notions of â€œfiscal conservatism. ...

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Bill For Georgia Blogosphere: Jack Kingston: Before Bachman, Worse ...

2008-10-22T00:00:00Z

Jack voted against HR 3999, the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act. He voted no to state and local grants to make backup paper ballots available for this years election (HR 2642). Check out how easy the voting ...

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Of scorecards and slander

2008-10-21T00:00:00Z

Take for instance the vote of Jim DeMint of South Carolina who was pegged as the lone vote against HR 2642 in part earned him an â€œFâ€ from IAVA. Billed by IAVA as â€œfunding veteransâ€™ health care, 2008â€, this vote was actually for a .

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Senator John McCainâ€™s Record on Troop and Veteransâ€™ Issues

2008-10-17T00:00:00Z

(S.Amdt. 2673 to HR 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07). Â· McCain Opposed the 21st Century GI Bill Because It Was Too Generous. McCain did not vote on the GI Bill that will provide better educational opportunities to veterans of the Afghanistan and ...

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Veterans Issues: John Cornyn is All Talk and No Walk

2008-10-17T00:00:00Z

Cornyn was one of only 22 other senators that voted against HR 2642, the GI Bill. One of the most important issues for veterans is health care; veterans who have been wounded during the current conflicts and during past conflicts need ...

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Iowa Politics

2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008, which was signed into law June 30, 2008, includes $273.8 million for battle casualty research, including as much as $50 million for extremity injury research. ...

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Political Punch

2008-10-15T00:00:00Z

He says that he is for our troops yet he did not vote "to adopt an amendment to HR 2642 that provides education funding for eligible members of the Armed Forces, extends unemployment compensation, establishes moratoria on certain ...

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The Truth Test: Hanna slams Arcuri on taxes | NBC-WKTV News ...

2008-10-15T00:00:00Z

HR 2642 â€“ "Added a 0.47 surtax on those with modified adjusted gross income above $500000 per year for individuals and $1 million for couples" What they leave out: The bill also prohibited collection of debts owed to U.S. veterans who ...

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McCain and Obama: 50 Key Senate Votes

2008-10-15T00:00:00Z

2673 to HR 2642: To limit the cases in which funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to convert to contractor performance an activity or function of the Department of Veterans Affairs that is performed by ...

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McCain and Obama: 50 Key Senate Votes

2008-10-15T00:00:00Z

Amdt.2673 to HR2642: To limit the cases in which funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to convert to contractor performance an activity or function of the Department of Veterans Affairs that is performed ...

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Cold chill through my body

2008-10-14T00:00:00Z

McCain opposed an amendment that would have prevented the Department of Veterans Affairs from outsourcing jobs, many held by blue-collar veterans, without first giving the workers a chance to compete. (S.Amdt. 2673 to HR 2642, Vote 315, ...

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Comment on CHECK OUT OBAMAâ€™S BILLS RECORD IN THE US CONGRESS ...

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

Note: The conference report Division A covered FY2008 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations and Division B covered FY2008 Military Construction-Veterans Affairs appropriations (previously HR 2642). As sent to the President, ...

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BloggerRadio.com: Veterans Group Contradicts McCain Claims of ...

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

(S.Amdt. 2673 to H.R. 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07). Â· McCain Opposed the 21st Century GI Bill Because It Was Too Generous. McCain did not vote on the GI Bill that will provide better educational opportunities to veterans of the Afghanistan ...

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Key Votes

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

He voted to cut defense spending by $33.73 billion in the 2009 fiscal year (Amdt. to HR 2642), voted AGAINST $69.98B in tax cuts/credits through 2010--twice (HR 4291, 97). He also voted to reinstate the 39.6% tax rate on anyone earning ...

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John McCain Eats kittens

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

(S.Amdt. 2673 to HR 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07); McCain Opposed the 21st Century GI Bill Because It Was Too Generous. McCain did not vote on the GI Bill that will provide better educational opportunities to veterans of the Afghanistan and ...

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Noriega Earns VFW PAC Endorsement

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

[HR 2642, Vote #137, 5/22/08]. Cornyn voted against body armor and armored humvees at least three times. Cornyn voted against increasing funding for the procurement of Army Tactical Wheeled Vehicles in Iraq and Afghanistan by $360.8 ...

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the #1 reason why i'm not voting for mccain

2008-10-11T00:00:00Z

2673 to hr 2642, vote 315, 9/6/07). he also supported outsourcing at walter reed. mccain opposed an amendment to prevent the outsourcing of 350 federal employee jobs at walter reed army medical centerâ€”outsourcing that contributed to the ...

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Not All Has Stopped During Financial Crisis

2008-10-11T00:00:00Z

... $1.26 billion for The Emergency Food Assistance program, and $1 billion for the Fresh Fruits and Vegetable program;; A supplemental spending bill (HR 2642) that expands veteran education benefits, extends unemployment insurance, ...

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Why McCain gets consistently low ratings from veterans groups

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

2673 to HR 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07). Â· McCain Opposed the 21st Century GI Bill Because It Was Too Generous. McCain did not vote on the GI Bill that will provide better educational opportunities to veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq ...

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New government documents in Milner Library, September 2008

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

Call No: Y 1.1/8:110-720, Title: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to the bill (HR 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans ...

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McCain against Veterans?

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

4803 to HR 2642, Vote 137, 5/22/08; Chattanooga Times Free Press, 6/2/08; Boston Globe, 5/23/08; ABCNews.com, 5/26/08) ...

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Mccain's Record On Veteran Troop Issues

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

I GOT THIS IN AN EMAIL FROM VOTEVETS.ORG. Voting Against Veterans Â· Veterans Groups Give McCain Failing Grades. In its most recent legislative ratings, the non-partisan Disabled American Veterans gave Sen. McCain a 20 percent rating for ...

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Senator John McCainâ€™s Record on Troop and Veteransâ€™ Issues

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

McCain's Record On Vets and Troops

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

Being A Vet Doesn't Make You An Advocate For The Troops Or Veterans

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

(S.Amdt. 2673 to HR 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07). McCain Opposed the 21st Century GI Bill Because It Was Too Generous. McCain did not vote on the GI Bill that will provide better educational opportunities to veterans of the Afghanistan and ...

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CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive ...

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

6/26/08 HR 2642 Iraq and Afghanistan War Finding/GI Bill 5/22/08 S Amdt 4814 Funding for Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan 5/22/08 S Amdt Finding for Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan with Provisions Regarding Conduct and ...

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Senator John McCainâ€™s Record on Troop as well as Veteransâ€™ Issues

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

2673 to HR 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07) Â· McCain Opposed the 21st Century GI Bill Because It Was Too Generous. McCain did not vote on the GI Bill that shall provide better educational opportunities to veterans of the Afghanistan as well as ...

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senator john mccainâ€™s record on troop as well as veteransâ€™ issues

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

2673 to hr 2642, vote 315, 9/6/07) Â· mccain opposed the 21st century gi bill because it was too generous. mccain did not vote on the gi bill that shall provide better educational opportunities to veterans of the afghanistan as well as ...

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ARCURI, OUR BURKA BABE CONGRESSMAN

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

HR 2642 N Concurrence Vote Passed - House (268 - 155) Arcuri's vote: NO 05/15/2008 Funding for Military Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan HR 2642 N Concurrence Vote Failed - House (141 - 149) Arcuri vote: NO ...

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how have they voted, for real?

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

vote to concur on hr 2642, a bill that appropriates $190.39 billion and rescinds $3.86 billion for a net expenditure of $186.53 billion. this bill provides education funding for certain veterans, extends unemployment compensation, ...

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Project Vote Smart - HR 6867 - Emergency Extended Unemployment ...

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

Vote to pass a bill that extends emergency unemployment compensation authorized by the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008 (HR 2642). NOTE: CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES. TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING ...

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McCain's Character At Issue: Beyond The Temperament Trap

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

service tax RE: John McCain. Why does he hate the troops?

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

2 (d)) May 22 2008 - HR 2642 - GI Bill and Other Domestic Provisions http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:hr02642: - Designates differing amounts of payments to be made to fund the higher education of individuals who have served ...

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mccain's shockingly anti-veteran voting record and his appallingly ...

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

2673 to hr 2642, vote 315, 9/6/07). mccain opposed the 21st century gi bill because it was too generous. mccain did not vote on the gi bill that will provide better educational opportunities to veterans of the afghanistan and iraq wars, ...

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Barack Obamaâ€™s Full Voting Record

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

6/26/08, Vote 162: On the Motion: Motion To Concur In House Amdts To Senate Amdt To House Amdt To Senate Amdt To HR 2642; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Yes ...

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Joe Biden: FACT CHECK

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

As of enactment of HR 2642, the FY2008 Supplemental, funds appropriated since the 9/11 attacks to DOD, State/USAID and VA for medical costs for the wars. in Iraq, Afghanistan and enhanced security total. $859 billion. ...

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Let's Get Fiscal

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

With enactment of the FY2008 Supplemental and FY2009 Bridge Fund(HR 2642/PL 110-252) on June 30, 2008, Congress has approved a total of about $859 billion for military operations, base security, reconstruction, foreign aid, ...

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Giffords for Congress Â» News: Â» Retired General to Lead Veterans ...

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

Fighting for passage of a new G.I. Bill (H.R. 2642, Amendment #2, signed into law 6/30/08 ). Fighting for passage of the Wounded Warriors Act (H.R. 1538, passed the House 3/28/08). Fighting to prohibit fee increases in TRICARE pharmacy ...

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McCain's Miserable Record of Not Supporting America's Troops and ...

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

2673 to HR 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07). McCain Opposed the 21st Century GI Bill Because It Was Too Generous. McCain did not vote on the GI Bill that will provide better educational opportunities to veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, ...

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McCainâ€™s Horrible Treatment of Veterans and Cluelessness on ...

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

Senator John McCain's Record on Troop and Veterans' Issues

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

2673 to HR 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07) # McCain Opposed the 21st Century GI Bill Because It Was Too Generous. McCain did not vote on the GI Bill that will provide better educational opportunities to veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars ...

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Obama’s resume

2008-09-30T19:09:36Z

Obama’s resume September 30th, 2008 (posted by Edward Berge) Since experience is an issue in the upcoming election, and as McCain (and conservatives generally) downplays Obama’s, the latter’s resume follows. It’s a very handy fact-based document

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Gabby Watch

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

w The New GI Bill (H.R. 2642): Updated the Montgomery G.I. Bill by guaranteeing a full scholarship to any in-state public university along with a housing stipend. w Veterans Health Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2874): Allows low-income ...

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THIS IS JOHN MCCAIN's ACTUAL 2008 VOTING RECORD ON BUDGET ...

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

HR 2642 NV Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (92 - 6)06/25/2008Housing Foreclosure Assistance Programs S Amdt 4983 NV Amendment Adopted - Senate (79 - 16)06/18/2008Second Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (Farm Bill) ...

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Comment on The Bracelet Debate Update by Heavenly

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

4803 to HR 2642, Vote 137, 5/22/08; Chattanooga Times Free Press, 6/2/08; Boston Globe, 5/23/08; ABCNews.com, 5/26/08). McCain Voted Against Increased Funding for Veteransâ€™ Health Care. Although McCain told voters at a campaign rally ...

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mccain misstates record on veterans issues

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

(s.amdt. 2673 to hr 2642, vote 315, 9/6/07). Â· mccain also supported outsourcing at walter reed. mccain opposed an amendment to prevent the outsourcing of 350 federal employee jobs at walter reed army medical centerâ€”outsourcing that ...

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McCain Misstates Record on Veterans Issues

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

McCain said he opposes the bill because he thinks the generous benefits would "encourage more people to leave the military." (S.Amdt. 4803 to HR 2642, Vote 137, 5/22/08; Chattanooga Times Free Press, 6/2/08; Boston Globe, 5/23/08; ...

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when it comes to our veterans - mccain doesn't get it!

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

senator obama voted â€˜yesâ€™ for hr 2642. that entry in the congressional record is available for you here: hr 2642 gi bill and other domestic provisions sub amend s amendment 4803: gi bill and other domestic provisions ...

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Senator Obama's Voting Record for the 110th Congress

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

162, 2, 6/26/08, On the Motion (Motion To Concur In House Amdts To Senate Amdt To House Amdt To Senate Amdt To HR 2642) A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for ...

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The state of play - Martin Kady II - Politico.com

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

(S.Amdt. 2673 to H.R. 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07) He Also Supported Outsourcing at Walter Reed. McCain opposed an amendment to prevent the outsourcing of 350 federal employee jobs at Walter Reed Army Medical Centerâ€”outsourcing that ...

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Finally, increased education funds for veterans!!

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

With the signing of a new law HR 2642, that was enacted on June 30th, many more veterans will be eligible for a great increase in funding to support education interests on the undergraduate, graduate or vocational/technical levels. ...

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voting record - senator john sidney mccain iii (az)

2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

hr 2642: vote to concur on hr 2642, a bill that appropriates $190.39 billion and rescinds $3.86 billion for a net expenditure of $186.53 billion. this bill provides education funding for certain veterans, extends unemployment ...

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why barack obama is a communist.

2008-09-17T00:00:00Z

vote to adopt an amendment to hr 2642 that provides education funding for eligible members of the armed forces, extends unemployment compensation, establishes moratoria on certain actions regarding medicaid, and appropriates a total of ...

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Ellen's Illinois Tenth Congressional District Blog: They Win, We ...

2008-09-15T00:00:00Z

... 12/19/07, Passed 272-142; House Vote 329, HR 2642, 5/15/08, Passed 227-196; House Vote 359, HR 5658, 5/22/08, Passed 234-183; House Vote 360, HR 5658, 5/22/08, Passed 245-168; House Vote 365, HR 5658, 5/22/08, Passed 384-23] ...

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Bills passed in the Senate: Obama vs. McCain

2008-09-13T21:27:40Z

You always hear how Obama hasn't done anything in the Senate since he's been there, and yet has anyone ever compared the two candidates' records over the past few years? Well, actually, yes! Over at The Washington Monthly, there is a very nice compariso

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Compare And Contrast

2008-09-13T20:49:07Z

by hilzoy During the primary, I compared the legislation Clinton and Obama had managed to get enacted (1, 2, 3); and it occurred to me that it would be useful to do the same thing for Obama and McCain. I compare the legislation each person has sponsored

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hanna: arcuri claim of cutting taxes is full of holes

2008-09-12T00:00:00Z

hr 2642, 5/15/2008 - a 0.47 surtax on modified adjusted gross income above $500000 per year for individuals and $1 million for couples. he voted to increase fees 6 times including: hr 3580, 9/19/2007 - allow fda to collect user fees ...

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Bogus 527 ad's Acrid Fumes Smack of Desperation

2008-09-12T00:00:00Z

He bucked his party and voted to fund the troops without a timeline with HR 2206 on 5/07, he voted again to appropriate funds to the troops with HR 4156 on 11/07, and then again with HR 2642 on 6/08. To accuse the congressman of not ...

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Funding on behalf of War, GI Bill, Unemployment Insurance Extension

2008-09-10T00:00:00Z

The extension of unemployment insurance coverage was included in the House bill (HR 2642) by a margin of 416-12 on June 19, 2008. The transfer to attach the unemployment benefits provisions into the war supplemental appropriation ...

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How they voted.

2008-09-10T00:00:00Z

Measure Number: HR 2642 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 ). Measure Title:. A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, ...

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The US Military Mental Health Crisis

2008-09-10T00:00:00Z

The New GI Bill (HR 2642): Updated the Montgomery GI Bill by guaranteeing a full scholarship to any in-state public university along with a housing stipend. Veterans Health Care Improvement Act (HR 2874): Allows low-income veterans ...

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get real: why was there an iraq veteran protesting mccain's rnc ...

2008-09-09T00:00:00Z

yes: on a vote to adopt an amendment to hr 2642 that provides education funding for eligible members of the armed forces, extends unemployment compensation, establishes moratoria on certain actions regarding medicaid, and appropriates a ...

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GOP’s endgame

2008-09-07T05:44:58Z

First, let me emphasize this: While I don’t necessarily agree with all his policies, I think John McCain would be an able leader of this country. He’s got the expertise to keep the boat afloat. That is, if he can keep himself afloat. The Republican par

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Bessemer Opinions: McCain's Record on Veterans...Poor

2008-09-07T00:00:00Z

If you are a working Virginian, and plan to vote for Virgil Goode...

2008-09-06T00:00:00Z

HR 2642 Amendment to the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2008 TOPICS: College tuition, Contracting, Drug safety, Education, Food safety, Government Accountability, Health Care, ...

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resume comparison

2008-09-06T00:00:00Z

AMDT.2658 to HR2642 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5000000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the ...

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On Obama Accomplishments…Palin will try to belittle

2008-09-04T00:46:11Z

September 4, 2008 Tonight Governor Palin will try to belittle Senator Obama’s experience. I’ve already given a list of what he has already done, but I want to give a more formal list. BARACK OBAMA Education Occidental College, Los Angeles , CA Und

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veteransâ€™ issues under â€œfriendly fire:â€ the real john mccain

2008-08-31T00:00:00Z

did mccain mean the 2008 senate amendment to hr 2642? senate amendment 4803 to hr 2642 provided, among other things, education funding for eligible members of the armed forces. senator obama voted in favor of the amendment. ...

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Medical Bill Assistance No Insurance Kentucky

2008-08-31T00:00:00Z

OpenCongress - HR2642 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act ... ... bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule; and no ... Government insurance. Government publicity. Government trust funds. 132 more . ...

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McCONnell Voted Against Education For Troops

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that over 6000 Kentuckians are using GI benefits today. [S.Amdt. 4803 to HR 2642, Vote 137, 5/22/08; AP, 6/16/08; Department of Veterans Affairs, 7/2008]

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Surge-ism

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

The bill, known as the Supplemental Approriations Act (HR 2642), was passed by the US Senate on June 26 and by the US House of Representatives a week earlier. It provides $162 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. ...

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Funding available for farmers

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

... and repair conservation structures, which may have been damaged by flooding or natural disasters since September 2007. The Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding was allocated in HR 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, ...

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The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror ...

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

President Bush Signs H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations ...

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

President Bush Signs HR 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 Other topics.

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Where is Pat Tiberi hiding????

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z

05/15/2008, GI Bill Expansion and Other Domestic Provisions HR 2642, N, Concurrence Vote Passed - House (256 - 166). 03/13/2008, Concurrent Budget Resolution H Con Res 312, N, Resolution Passed - House (212 - 207) ...

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chet edwards voting record bucks democrats

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

6/19/08 vote 431: hr 2642: military construction and veterans affairs and related agencies appropriations act yes vs no. 5/22/08 vote 357: hr 5658 no vs yes. 5/15/08 vote 328: hr 2642: military construction and veterans affairs and ...

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How Do US Foreign Aid Recipients Vote at the UN? Against the US

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

[22]Press release, â€œPresident Bush Signs HR 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008,â€ The White House, June 30, 2008, at http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/?2008/06/20080630.html (July 30, 2008). [23]Department of State, ...

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The Voterâ€™s Speakeasy Â» Blog Archive Â» Hereâ€™s Whatâ€™s Happening in ...

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

This was a House concurrence vote with a Senate amendment on HR 2642, and it provided $165.35 billion over fiscal years 2008 and 2009. The federal governmentâ€™s fiscal year begins on October 1 of each calendar year. ...

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What the President Has Signed Into Law - May and June 2008

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

... for background and security checks in connection with an application for naturalization through service in the Armed Forces. On Monday, June 30, 2008, the President signed into law: HR 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008.

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Recently I have been thinking about how McCain considers himself a ...

2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

That was President Bush talking to the press after he signed into law the 2008 GI Bill, HR 2642. The President essentially lied there, he and McCain were against this bill until he had to sign it into law because of the 75-22 vote on ...

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Best Senate Votes Ever

2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

Motion To Waive CBH Re: Motion To Concur In House Amdts To Senate Amdt To House Amdt To Senate Amdt To HR 2642 ). Might not be long before lolcats start showing up in official Senate documents.

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President Bush Signs HR2642,the Supplemental Appropriatio

2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

building a strong usa military needs to keep up with modern techonology -- budgets must be on the roll -- without raising taxes -- can the Republicans a can do job on this issue?

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VETERANS HOUSE LEGISLATION AS OF 30 JULY 08

2008-08-03T00:15:50Z

VETERANS HOUSE LEGISLATION AS OF 30 JULY 08 Posted in: Military News — Wildman @ 6:10 pm Veteran House Legislation 30 July 08 Of the 6650 House bills introduced in the 110th Congress to date, following are those of interest to the non-active duty ve

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We're Protesting the Demcratic National Convention

2008-08-03T00:00:00Z

Last but not last was the yes vote on HR 2642- another 190 billion for the Iraq war. Are such moves mere "maneuvers" designed to prove he is "palatable" to the (white, corporate) establishment? Or is this really what he stands for? ...

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veteransâ€™ issues under â€œfriendly fire:â€

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

just what we need: another liar and hypocrite

2008-07-29T00:00:00Z

2673 to HR 2642: To limit the the use of private contractors in the Department of Veterans Affairs. McCain voted No. â€¢ S. 1315: To enhance veteransâ€™ and servicemembersâ€™ insurance and housing benefits. McCain didnâ€™t show up to vote. ...

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Where was the â€œSeismic Eventâ€ here at home when John McCain had ...

2008-07-28T00:00:00Z

2673 to HR 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07). He Also Supported Outsourcing at Walter Reed.McCain opposed an amendment to prevent the outsourcing of 350 federal employee jobs at Walter Reed Army Medical Centerâ€”outsourcing that contributed to the ...

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GOP Budget Hawks Don?t Count A Few Hundred Billion For War

2008-07-28T00:00:00Z

In the midst of the Tomnibus debate, Coburn just tried to make the argument that he is, you know, a pure budget hawk who didn't support funding for the war either because he voted "nay" on HR 2642. ---- link ...

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Money bags

2008-07-28T00:00:00Z

According to the press release, Young voted for HR 2642, the Blue Dog Tax Hikeâ€“ a move that makes him ineligible to receive ATRâ€™s â€œHero of the Taxpayer Awardâ€ in 2008. We buy flomax called Youngâ€™s campaign press contact for comment

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1493 COHA Report, The Menendez Plan: Social Development as a Path ...

2008-07-28T00:00:00Z

On June 30, 2008, President Bush signed HR 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act for 2008, which allocates nearly $162 billion to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. In addition to those funds, this last military spending measure of the ...

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Heller likes kittens and puppies; Veterans, Seniors, Children not ...

2008-07-28T00:00:00Z

[Politico] Representative Heller was not among those voting in favor of HR 2642, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriation Act. In fact, he was the sole member of the Nevada delegation to vote ...

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President Bush Signs HR 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act ...

2008-07-26T00:00:00Z

President Bush on Monday said, â€œA few moments ago I signed legislation that funds our troops who are in harmâ€™s way. Our nation has no greater responsibility than supporting our men and women in uniform â€” especially since weâ€™re at war. .

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Don Young Betrays Taxpayers - FOXBusiness

2008-07-26T00:00:00Z

Don Young (R-Alaska) violated the solemn oath he took to his constituents by voting for HR 2642, the Blue Dog Tax Hike. This income tax hike is a clear violation of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and considered so serious by Americans ...

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Awesome

2008-07-25T00:00:00Z

Don Young has also been declared a Tax Pledge Violator by Grover Norquist for his support of HR 2642, which called for a tax hike. Hey! Those bridges to nowhere don't buy themselves now, you've gotta pay up. ...

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AK-AL: ATR: Don Young like a "rat head in a Coke bottle"

2008-07-25T00:00:00Z

Don Young (R-Alaska) violated the solemn oath he took to his constituents by voting for HR 2642, the Blue Dog Tax Hike. [...] â€œRepublicans that vote for tax increases are like rat heads in Coke bottles,â€ said Grover Norquist, ...

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GOP infighting alert!

2008-07-25T00:00:00Z

According to the press release, Young voted for HR 2642, the Blue Dog Tax Hike-- a move that makes him ineligible to receive ATR's "Hero of the Taxpayer Award" in 2008. We called Young's campaign press contact for comment, Mike Anderson .

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Don Young Betrays Taxpayers

2008-07-25T00:00:00Z

Don Young Betrays Taxpayers2007 Hero of the Taxpayer Award winner votes for tax hike in 2008 WASHINGTON, July 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Don Young (R-Alaska) violated the solemn oath he took to his constituents by voting for HR 2642, ...

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Don Young Betrays Taxpayers

2008-07-25T00:00:00Z

2007 Hero of the Taxpayer Award winner votes for tax hike in 2008 WASHINGTON, July 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ â€” Don Young (R-Alaska) violated the solemn oath he took to his constituents by voting for HR 2642, the Blue Dog Tax Hike....

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AK-AL: ATR: Don Young like a "rat head in a Coke bottle"

2008-07-25T00:00:00Z

Don Young is Like a "Rat Head in a Coke Bottle"

2008-07-25T00:00:00Z

Senate Seeks to Add Additional FY 2008 Funding for NIH

2008-07-25T00:00:00Z

July 25, 2008 - Prior to adjourning for the July 4 recess, Congress gave final approval to legislation (HR 2642) that provides funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which included S150 million in additional FY 2008 funding for ...

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Kline distorts record on National Guard "Yellow Ribbon ...

2008-07-25T00:00:00Z

Within HR 2642 was an amendment for $65.4 million for the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program helps members of the National Guard and Reserve transition from combat to civilian life. ...

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Good News About the GI BILL.

2008-07-24T00:00:00Z

Approved as part of a wartime budget supplemental (HR 2642), the Webb plan is a far richer benefit than the Montgomery GI Bill, but MGIB benefits also will climb, by 20 percent, almost immediately. This will ensure that veterans ...

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Despotism and International law

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

... â€œToday we've heard convincing testimony and analysis that Congress has the power to stop the war if it wants to,â€ only later to be part of the herd to vote yes on HR 2642, sending $162 billion in funds to Bush for the occupation of ...

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Obamaâ€™s Afghanistan â€œfairy taleâ€

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

On June 26, 2008, regarding HR 2642, Iraq and Afghanistan War Funding, Unemployment Benefits Extension, and GI Bill, Sen. Obama voted â€œyesâ€. However, on May 22, 2008, he voted â€œnoâ€ on Senate Amendment 4817: Funding for Operations in ...

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Eye On Washington, Vol. 2008, No. 9 (11 July 2008)

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

full text of the Supplemental Appropriations Act (HR 2642), visit: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:hr02642:. DOE's $62.5 Million Goes To... Following the passage of the supplemental appropriations, the Department of ...

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Iraq and Afghanistan War Funding, Unemployment Benefits Extension ...

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

AAUW News

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

AAUW urges President Bush to sign the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill (HR 2642), which includes an expansion of education benefits for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and an extension of unemployment insurance. ...

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Congress 110, Senate vote: Vote 161: On the Motion

2008-07-11T00:00:00Z

... disgrace) Amdt To House Amdt To senate (where the old, corrupt politicians go until they\â€™re stripped of office in disgrace) Amdt To HR 2642; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 ...

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McCain and Heller

2008-07-11T00:00:00Z

... pretty much everything but the Las Vegas metropolitan area. One thing they both have in common though is opposition to the Webb GI Bill (HR 2642). Heller voted against it; McCain voiced his opposition but didn't show up to vote.

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Harmful Changes to Medicaid School Reimbursements Blocked by Congress

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

During consideration of the supplemental war spending bill (HR 2642), members of Congress successfully extended, until April 1, 2009, a moratorium blocking regulations that would have cut Medicaid reimbursements to schools by ...

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Health Care News - 10th July 2008

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

President Bush on Monday signed into law a supplemental war appropriations bill (HR 2642) with a provision that will delay for one year six new Medicaid regulations proposed by his administration, CongressDaily reports (Sanchez, ...

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Critical Darfur Funding Approved - More to Be Done

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

On June 30, President Bush signed into law HR 2642, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008. Thanks to the strong efforts of Save Darfur activists, as well as the leadership of Darfur champions within Congress and the ...

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hail to the senate, baby

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

And finally, it is passed: Motion To Concur In House Amdts To Senate Amdt To House Amdt To Senate Amdt To HR 2642.

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FDA Gets Increased Budget from President

2008-07-08T00:00:00Z

This provides for an additional $150 million to support the FDA during fiscal year 2008-2009. The bill was enacted at the end of June, as noted by Health Imaging. The bill, HR 2642, was approved by the House of Representatives in the ...

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President Bush Signs HR 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act ...

2008-07-08T00:00:00Z

Debating In The Fall

2008-07-08T00:00:00Z

Because the troop funding bill (HR 2642, now Public Law 110-252) was an 'emergency' billâ€”and therefore exempt from budget constraintsâ€”lawmakers added nearly $100 billion in domestic spending without offsetting the cost by a single ...

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Ohio To Extend Unemployment Compensation Benefits

2008-07-07T00:00:00Z

Up until yesterday, the average, eligible employee could only receive up to 26 weeks of ... , known as HR 2642, or the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008. The President signed HR 2642 on June 30th, stating in a White House ...

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Ohio To Extend Unemployment Compensation Benefits

2008-07-07T00:00:00Z

Today, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services posted information on the brand new federal law allowing the extension, known as HR 2642, or the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008. The President signed HR 2642 on June ...

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Could the new GI Bill Screw some active duty members?

2008-07-06T00:00:00Z

I was extremely excited when HR 2642 passed, and I have been trying to help people understand how their benefits might change under the new system. The VA finally posted a new FAQ (http://www.gibill.va.gov/s22.htm) , and much to my ...

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New GI Bill

2008-07-06T00:00:00Z

Senate Amendment 4803 to HR 2642 created a new GI Bill for veterans. As amended, the new legislation designates differing amounts of payments to be made to fund the higher education of men and women who have served on active duty in the ...

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Buchanan Votes To Expand Education Benefits for Veterans

2008-07-06T00:00:00Z

The â€œIraq/Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations Actâ€ (HR 2642) increases education benefits to provide veterans who enlisted after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 with tuition, books, fees, and other trainings costs and ...

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Drivel

2008-07-05T00:00:00Z

The Senate has passed an Emergency War Supplemental Spending Bill (HR 2642) by a vote of 92 (Y) to 6 (N). The overall bill will provide some $162 billion in funding for war-related activities in Iraq and Afghanistan through the rest of ...

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21st Century GI Bill

2008-07-05T00:00:00Z

It was on June 30th that President Bush signed HR 2642 - an Appropriations Act that, among other things, revamps the entire GI Bill program that provides money for service members to get a higher education. While the old Montgomery GI ...

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