2009-06-03T01:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/44611 tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/10807743 2009-06-03T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2740/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-23:/commentary/3845752 2008-12-23T19:00:00Z Facing South In October, the House overwhelmingly passed a bill (H.R. 2740) sponsored by Rep. David Price (D-N.C.) that would subject all war zone contractors to U.S. criminal law, but that measure is still pending in the Senate. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://southernstudies.org/2007/12/congressional-hearings-set-for-kbr-gang.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-15:/commentary/3728808 2008-12-15T19:00:00Z BLACKFIVE 110-352, September 27, 2007, Mr. Conyers, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the following, a report to accompany H.R. 2740, which stated, in part,. “It would amend the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act ("MEJA") ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blackfive.net/main/2008/12/the-relevant-la.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-13:/commentary/3777389 2008-12-13T19:00:00Z Facing South The final vote on H.R. 2740 was 389 to 30 -- a strong show of bipartisan unity against the White House. In a statement (pdf) released yesterday, the White House Office of Management and Budget said the administration "strongly opposes" ...<br /><br /><a href="http://southernstudies.org/2007/10/house-passes-military-contractor.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-08:/commentary/3659040 2008-12-08T19:00:00Z The Volokh Conspiracy On October 4, 2007, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2740, the MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007, by a vote of 389-30. 153 Cong. Rec. H11261-67 (daily ed. Oct. 4, 2007). The act expands MEJA to apply to any person ...<br /><br /><a href="http://volokh.com/posts/1228850137.shtml">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-16:/commentary/3807681 2008-11-16T19:00:00Z Untitled Price’s legislation (HR 2740) would clarify that any US contractor who commits a felony while operating in Iraq or Afghanistan is liable to federal criminal prosecution under MEJA, regardless of what agency issued the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2007/10/01/us-close-legal-loopholes-allowing-contractors-act-impunity">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-14:/commentary/3766498 2008-11-14T19:00:00Z Untitled Price’s legislation (HR 2740) would clarify that any US contractor who commits a felony while operating in Iraq or Afghanistan is liable to federal criminal prosecution under MEJA, regardless of what agency issued the contract. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thinkweb.hrw.org/en/news/2007/10/01/us-close-legal-loopholes-allowing-contractors-act-impunity">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-28:/commentary/3396679 2008-10-28T20:00:00Z But As for Me! Congressman David Price (D-NC) introduced companion legislation in the House (H.R. 2740), which passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 389-30.â€* [S. 2147, Introduced 10/4/07; Obama Press Release, 10/4/07; H.R. 2740, Passed/agreed to in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://butasforme.com/2008/10/29/obama-infomercial-leaked-get-the-inside-scoop/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-19:/commentary/3061567 2008-10-19T20:00:00Z Turn Maine Blue - Front Page The House did vote to pass MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (HR 2740) (Tom Allen and Mike Michaud voted aye - the Senate version introduced by Obama was not reported out of committee). Again from the TIMES piece: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.turnmaineblue.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1948">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-15:/commentary/3396681 2008-10-15T20:00:00Z Crooks and Liars Yes, the House has passed H.R. 2740, Holding Security Contractors in War Zones Overseas Accountable, which clarifies the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA), by including such contractors under MEJA (and thereby, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://crooksandliars.com/2007/10/20/moyers-on-blackwaters-spectacle-of-spin/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-16:/commentary/3495807 2008-09-16T20:00:00Z ASIL Insights [24]MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007, H.R. 2740, 110th Cong. (2007). Sponsored by Rep. David Price, the bill passed in the House on Oct. 4, 2007. [25]See USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 § 804 (amending 18 U.S.C. § 7 to include "the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.asil.org/insights071226.cfm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-15:/commentary/3766499 2008-09-15T20:00:00Z Amnesty International USA: Most Recent... ... and oversight mechanisms for military and security contractors, joined Amnesty in calling for prosecution of these cases and the enactment of the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) Expansion Act (H.R. 2740). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGUSA20080915001">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-15:/commentary/3396680 2008-09-15T20:00:00Z NewsBlaze.com Current News - Top Stories ... oversight mechanisms for military and security contractors, joined Amnesty International in calling for prosecution of these cases and the enactment of the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) Expansion Act (H.R. 2740). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://newsblaze.com/story/2008091609230200011.pnw/topstory.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-15:/commentary/2841721 2008-09-15T20:00:00Z SOCIAL RISKS LLC Price wants to see the enactment of the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) Expansion Act (HR 2740). "As even the Secretary of State has acknowledged, a major factor in the unconscionable lack of accountability for the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.socialrisks.com/2008/09/when-are-corporations-complicit-in.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-28:/commentary/3396685 2008-08-28T20:00:00Z Bearing Drift :: Virginia Politics and Podcasts Drake, a House sponsor of the new GI Bill (H.R. 2740), took a principled stand against political posturing by the Democratic leadership in the House. Thankfully, the Senate, including our own Sens. Jim Webb (D) and John Warner (R), ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bearingdrift.com/2008/08/30/nye-camp-fires-back-on-gi-bill/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/commentary/3396683 2008-07-25T20:00:00Z The Dean's Office Accountability for Crimes Committed by Overseas Contractors - H.R. 2740 Contingency Planning for Redeployment from Iraq - H.R. 3087 Planning for Redeployment from Iraq - H.R. 3087 Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students ...<br /><br /><a href="http://deansoffice.blogspot.com/2008/07/anyone-bueller.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-01:/commentary/3140068 2008-07-01T20:00:00Z BLACKFIVE amending meja through hr 2740, congressman david price (d-nc) said on october 3, 2007, “put simply, this legislation ensures that the us government has the legal authority to prosecute crimes committed by us contractor personnel working ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blackfive.net/main/2008/07/the-judicial-wa.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/3455800 2008-04-30T20:00:00Z Takoma Park Impeach Bush & Cheney Van Hollen has not yet endorsed (at the time of the report’s publication) are H.R. 2740, the Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007 (subjecting military contractors in Iraq to U.S. justice), H.R. 2874, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://takomaparkibc.wordpress.com/2008/05/02/mission-accomplished-responsible-plan-dropped-off-at-van-hollens-office/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/3140072 2008-04-25T20:00:00Z interesting stuff h.res.702 - providing for consideration of the bill (hr 2740 then passed on a vote of 389-30-13for: 225 democrats, 164 republicansagainst: 30 republicansno vote: 6 democrats, 7 republicanssmith voted for the bill. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://interestingstuff9.blogspot.com/2008/04/porque-posso-blog-5-estrelas.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-19:/commentary/3140071 2008-04-19T20:00:00Z Mr. Monika&#39;s Schoolroom hr 4102 and hr 2740 would prohibit the use of mercenaries and hold contractors accountable for their contracts (there's a novel concept in dod contracting history!). hr 2874 would recognize how poor the physical and mental care we give ...<br /><br /><a href="http://spocksbro.blogspot.com/2008/04/responsible-plan-to-end-war-in-iraq.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-29:/commentary/3140074 2008-03-29T20:00:00Z The Centrist OC hr 2740: meja expansion and enforcement act of 2007. to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under federal contracts, and for other purposes. we might be able to get contractors to a certain level of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thecentristoc.com/?p=86">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-26:/commentary/3879270 2008-03-26T20:00:00Z The Spy Who BIlled Me This seemed to sponsor some Congressional activity in 2007 (H.R. 400 and, less directly, H.R. 2740) but of the 70+ investigations little cas developed by way of convictions. Jeepers, a few years back a rider to an energy bill tried to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thespywhobilledme.com/the_spy_who_billed_me/2008/03/pentagon-assert.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-10:/commentary/3495808 2008-03-10T20:00:00Z Black Agenda Report HR 2740 - Accountability for Contractors Act. HR 3648 - Mortgage Forgiveness Act. HR 3121 - Flood Insurance Reform Act. HR 975 - Renewal of S-Children's Health Insurance Act. Members also lost points for unexplained failure to vote on ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blackagendareport.com/index.php?Itemid=39&amp;id=522&amp;option=com_content&amp;task=view">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-02:/commentary/3104923 2008-03-02T19:00:00Z Under the Dome blog US Rep. David Price has opposed Blackwater since 2004. In an e-mail to Dome, Paul Cox, a staffer for the Chapel Hill Democrat, said that a recent Virginian-Pilot story (linked here) incorrectly described Price's role: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/price_has_fought_blackwater_since_04">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-13:/commentary/3140079 2008-02-13T19:00:00Z izania Black Networking Community hr 2740 - accountability for contractors act hr 3648 - mortgage forgiveness act hr 3121 - flood insurance reform act hr 975 - renewal of s-children's health insurance act members also lost points for unexplained failure to vote on any ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.izania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2664">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-09:/commentary/3396682 2008-02-09T19:00:00Z TPMmuckraker Obama's bills (H.R. 2740, H.R. 369, and S. 674) would establish FBI investigative units in the field to ensure allegations of misconduct are properly investigated. And as for resources, Price's bill says, "The Director of the Federal ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/004232.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-08:/commentary/3396684 2008-02-08T19:00:00Z Black Agenda Report HR 2740 - Accountability for Contractors Act. HR 3648 - Mortgage Forgiveness Act. HR 3121 - Flood Insurance Reform Act. HR 975 - Renewal of S-Children's Health Insurance Act. Members also lost points for unexplained failure to vote on ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blackagendareport.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=522&amp;Itemid=1">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-25:/commentary/3879269 2008-01-25T19:00:00Z The Blackbird Whistling or Just After Sign a petition urging the Senate to promptly pass H.R. 2740 - The MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007, (or the Clarification of the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act.) This expands culpability to all US contractors ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blackbirdwhistling.wordpress.com/2008/01/25/the-boat-must-be-rocked-congresswoman-slaughter-on-kbr-rape-case/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-24:/commentary/1550459 2008-01-24T19:00:00Z The Blackbird Whistling, Or Just After Sign a petition urging the Senate to promptly pass HR 2740 - The MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007, (or the Clarification of the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act.) This expands culpability to all US contractors ...<br /><br /><a href="http://monetslilies.typepad.com/the_blackbird_whistling_o/2008/01/the-boat-must-b.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-15:/commentary/1457965 2008-01-15T19:00:00Z North Carolina Democratic Party - The report – entitled “Private Contractors at War: Ending the Culture of Impunity&quot; – calls upon Congress to enact Price’s legislation (HR 2740) to ensure that all war contractors are held accountable under the US criminal code. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ncdp.org/Human+Rights+First+Calls+for+Action+on+Price+Bill">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-14:/commentary/1453930 2008-01-14T19:00:00Z New Materials in English United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary.<br /><br /><a href="http://antpac.lib.uci.edu/record=b3707290*eng">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-30:/commentary/3140077 2007-12-30T19:00:00Z Farewell Frank bad vote #1: on october 3, frank wolf voted against hr 702, "providing for consideration of hr 2740, to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under federal contracts." yes, accountability for federal contracts is ...<br /><br /><a href="http://farewellfrank.blogspot.com/2007/12/frank-wolfs-worst-votes-of-2007-part-4.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-21:/commentary/3879277 2007-12-21T19:00:00Z AutoblogGreen Accountability for Crimes Committed by Overseas Contractors - H.R. 2740. This bill is designed to ensure that all private security contractors in war zones overseas will be held accountable for any criminal behavior. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/12/22/pelosi-to-epa-head-on-ca-waiver-denial-i-vigorously-disagree-w/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/commentary/3879265 2007-12-19T19:00:00Z Harper's Magazine Since June, we have witnessed a parade of further headlines which demonstrate precisely the shortcomings that were identified and addressed in Congressman Price’s legislation, H.R. 2740. And while that legislation overwhelmingly cleared ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.harpers.org/archive/2007/12/hbc-90001948">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/commentary/2223597 2007-12-19T19:00:00Z Michael Leon: MAL Contends . . . Human rights attorney and Harper&#39;s writer on the rape of a KBR employee: What the Jamie Leigh Jones Case Teaches Us I testified today at the Judiciary Committee’s hearings on the KBR rape case. The Department of Justice declined to send ...<br /><br /><a href="http://malcontends.blogspot.com/2007/12/scott-hortons-congressional-testimonyon.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/commentary/1390434 2007-12-19T19:00:00Z Bootstrapping Andrew Sullivan Since June, we have witnessed a parade of further headlines which demonstrate precisely the shortcomings that were identified and addressed in Congressman Price’s legislation, HR 2740. And while that legislation overwhelmingly cleared ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bootstrappingas.blogspot.com/2007/12/first-leave-all-lawyers-behind.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-18:/commentary/1389580 2007-12-18T19:00:00Z Balkinization Since June, we have witnessed a parade of further headlines which demonstrate precisely the shortcomings that were identified and addressed in Congressman Price’s legislation, HR 2740. And while that legislation overwhelmingly cleared ...<br /><br /><a href="http://balkin.blogspot.com/2007/12/what-jamie-leigh-jones-case-tells-us.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-15:/commentary/3140078 2007-12-15T19:00:00Z LEFT is RIGHT hr 2740 meja expansion and enforcement act of 2007 10/3/07 hr 3222 department of defense appropriations act, 2008 10/2/07 hr 928 to amend the inspector general act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the inspectors general, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mstabile.blogspot.com/2007/12/democrats-are-putting-forth-solid.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-14:/commentary/1386897 2007-12-14T19:00:00Z Debt | Need Tip Passed, 386-27, and debt relief usa sent to the Senate a bill (HR 3648 The bill would end IRS. href=’http://www.exceptiona.com/forum/topic.asp? We have sparse data about debtreliefusa.net, so these are rough estimates. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://debt.needtip.com/blog/2007/12/15/debt-relief-usa-opencongress-hr2740-meja-expansion-and-enforcement-act-of-2007/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1386149 2007-12-13T19:00:00Z Facing South In October, the House overwhelmingly passed a bill (HR 2740) sponsored by Rep. David Price (DN.C.) that would subject all war zone contractors to US criminal law, but that measure is still pending in the Senate.<br /><br /><a href="http://southernstudies.org/facingsouth/2007/12/congressional-hearings-set-for-kbr-gang.asp">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1385269 2007-12-12T19:00:00Z Tech Support Forums - TechIMO.com The proposed bill, HR 2740, will also establish FBI investigative units in the war zone charged with investigating allegations of misconduct. In a letter to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice last week, Price wrote, &quot;The allegations ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.techimo.com/forum/showthread.php?t=195408">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-04:/commentary/1383500 2007-12-04T19:00:00Z Debt | Need Tip Start Now! © 2002 - 2007 Debt Relief USA Privacy Policy | Term of Service. … Debt Relief USA Privacy Policy Voted, 389-30, to send the Senate a bill (HR 2740 Foreclosure tax relief: Passed, 386-27, and debt relief usa sent to the … …<br /><br /><a href="http://debt.needtip.com/blog/2007/12/05/debt-relief-usa-to-purchase-contact-salesaccudaqcom-or-281438-7500-www/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-26:/commentary/1376422 2007-11-26T19:00:00Z Debt | Need Tip Voted, 389-30, to send the Senate a bill (HR 2740 Foreclosure tax relief: Passed, 386-27, and debt relief usa sent to the Senate a bill (HR 3648 The bill would end IRS. href=’http://www.exceptiona.com/forum/topic.asp? ...<br /><br /><a href="http://debt.needtip.com/blog/2007/11/27/debt-relief-usa-debt-relief-usa-a-rated-by-the-bbb-1-888-357-8683-reduce-debt-now/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-26:/commentary/1372972 2007-11-26T19:00:00Z Debt | Need Tip Debt relief usa; Secured credit card debt relief; Free debt relief; Debt relief programs; Debt management relief services; Credit card debt relief nonprofit. Voted, 389-30, to send the Senate a bill (HR 2740 Foreclosure tax relief: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://debt.needtip.com/blog/2007/11/27/debt-relief-usa-national-society-of-collegiate-scholars-post-reply/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-19:/commentary/3879274 2007-11-19T19:00:00Z The Audacity of Hoek Today the House passed HR 2740, MEJA expansion and Enforcement Act, a bill that would make contractors in combat zones subject to prosecution in US courts. The bill passed overwhelmingly, damn near could have had a voice vote 389-30. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theaudacityofhoek.blogspot.com/2007/10/eric-prince-and-blackwater-and-hoekstra.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-14:/commentary/3879275 2007-11-14T19:00:00Z About.com US Politics: Most Popular Articles Last month, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2740 (389-30), which "would extend the jurisdiction of the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) to cover all contractors working for the government in a war zone. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://uspolitics.about.com/b/2007/11/14/fbi-contractor-killings-not-justified.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-08:/commentary/3879266 2007-11-08T19:00:00Z Secrecy News But before the bill (H.R. 2740) was passed, it triggered alarms by those who were concerned that its provisions could undermine U.S. intelligence activities. "The bill would have unintended and intolerable consequences for crucial and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ftp.fas.org/sgp/news/secrecy/2007/10/100807.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-07:/commentary/1453931 2007-11-07T19:00:00Z Impeach Bush For Peace In the House, staff members with knowledge of discussions surrounding HR 2740, the MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act, said that while they were &quot;encouraged&quot; about the progress of the negotiations in the Senate, there were certain lines ...<br /><br /><a href="http://impeachforpeace.org/impeach_bush_blog/?p=3974">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-07:/commentary/1334212 2007-11-07T19:00:00Z The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com In the House, staff members with knowledge of discussions surrounding HR 2740, the MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act, said that while they were &quot;encouraged&quot; about the progress of the negotiations in the Senate, there were certain lines ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/11/08/white-house-trying-to-lim_n_71624.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-07:/commentary/1331599 2007-11-07T19:00:00Z The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com In the House, staff members with knowledge of discussions surrounding HR 2740, the MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act, said that while they were &quot;encouraged&quot; about the progress of the negotiations in the Senate, there were certain lines ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/11/08/blackwaters-defenders-w_n_71624.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-03:/commentary/1328872 2007-11-03T20:00:00Z debt relief usa comHow Texans votedHouston Chronicle - Blackwater USA oversight: Voted, 389-30, to send the Senate a bill (HR 2740 Foreclosure tax relief: Passed, 386-27, and debt relief usa sent to the Senate a bill (HR 3648 The bill would end IRS ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.biggameblogs.info/debt-relief-usa/2007/10/kolo-first-alert-weatherkolo-tv-reno-seven.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-31:/commentary/1305527 2007-10-31T20:00:00Z A Prophetic Chalkboard On October 4, 2007, I was proud to vote for HR 2740, the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007. The MEJA, which passed Congress in 2000, gave US courts jurisdiction over contractors in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://saazsea.livejournal.com/205297.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-28:/commentary/3140088 2007-10-28T20:00:00Z Political Blotter current law doesn’t do so, he said, and so the house this month passed hr 2740, the holding security contractors in war zones accountable act. similarly, stark wrote, there is no federal statute aimed at preventing contracting fraud ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2007/10/29/stark-to-discuss-war-accountability-at-local-meetings/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-20:/commentary/3140073 2007-10-20T20:00:00Z Conservatives and Libertarians United Against... 10/3/07 vote 934: h res 702: providing for consideration of hr 2740, to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under federal contracts, and for other purposes. 10/3/07 vote 933: h res 702: providing for ...<br /><br /><a href="http://chip91.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/ron-pauls-lack-of-attendance/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-19:/commentary/1258434 2007-10-19T20:00:00Z Deeper Inside the Mountain 702: Providing for consideration of HR 2740 On Ordering the Previous Question Passed 218-192 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 217-193 HR 2740: MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 To require accountability for contractors and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://more.gov.mtopgroup.com/2007/10/house-votes-hr-2740-meja-expansion-and.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-18:/commentary/3915915 2007-10-18T20:00:00Z Moon of Alabama But before the bill (H.R. 2740) was passed, it triggered alarms by those who were concerned that its provisions could undermine U.S. intelligence activities. "The bill would have unintended and intolerable consequences for crucial and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.moonofalabama.org/2007/10/ot-07-70-1.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-16:/commentary/3140075 2007-10-16T20:00:00Z Smith Watch - Nebraska&#39;s 3rd District h.res.702 - providing for consideration of the bill (hr 2740) to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under federal contracts, and for other purposes. this sets forth the rules for debate and consideration of hr ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nethirddistrict.blogspot.com/2007/10/house-actions-1012007-1052007.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-14:/commentary/3140089 2007-10-14T20:00:00Z Sessions Watch pete sessions was one of only 30 who voted no to hr 2740, which brings independent contractors under the jurisdiction of us law, same as the military. this was aimed directly at blackwater, a state department contractor, which may have ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sessionswatch.blogspot.com/2007/10/pete-sessions-says-no-to-accountability.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-14:/commentary/1243633 2007-10-14T20:00:00Z Sonoma State Star 4 that will make all private contractors working in Iraq and other combat zones subject to prosecution by US courts. HR 2740, MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act, will fix a loophole in the 2000 Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sonomastatestar.com/news/2007/10/16/News/Contractors.In.Iraq.Now.Subject.To.U.s.Prosecution-3038207.shtml">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-14:/commentary/1232810 2007-10-14T12:21:29Z Senate by Cboldt Posts are apt to be few and far between ... I have a few political issues on my radar, ... Raises Intel Agency Concerns, referring to the House-passed <strong class="keyword">H.R.2740</strong>. Laura Dickinson, posting<br /><br /><a href="http://cboldt.blogspot.com/2007/10/columbus-day-recess-2007.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-13:/commentary/1231932 2007-10-13T20:00:00Z The THINK 3 INSTITUTE Here&#39;s an article about the two bills, with a complaint from one of the dissidents, and here are links to HR 400 and HR 2740. Regarding the latter bill, it must be noted as a caveat that Blackwater itself supports this measure.<br /><br /><a href="http://think3institute.blogspot.com/2007/10/against-war-profiteering.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-11:/commentary/3140087 2007-10-11T20:00:00Z The Liberal Doomsayer a yes vote was to pass hr 2740. voting yes: robert e. andrews (d., nj), robert a. brady (d., pa.), michael n. castle (r., del.), charles w. dent (r., pa.), chaka fattah (d., pa.), tim holden (d., pa.), frank a. lobiondo (r., nj), ...<br /><br /><a href="http://liberaldoomsayer.blogspot.com/2007/10/where-rubber-meets-road-101207.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-11:/commentary/1228157 2007-10-11T20:00:00Z LancasterOnline.com: Talkback Last week the House also passed HR 2740, the MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act, which made security contractors working in Iraq and other combat zones subject to prosecution by US courts as well. Waste, fraud and abuse in Iraq ...<br /><br /><a href="http://talkback.lancasteronline.com/index.php?showtopic=56001">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-10:/commentary/3507892 2007-10-10T20:00:00Z OpEdNews - OpEdNews.Com Progressive, Tough... The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 2740, the MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007, which included an amendment offered by U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL). Schakowsky's amendment, which passed the House ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_stephen__071010_end_of_the_american_.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-10:/commentary/1229716 2007-10-10T20:00:00Z Independents Unbound Last week, the House passed a bill ( HR 2740 ) that would bring all contractors in Iraq within the reach of US law, amid allegations that Blackwater USA, a State Department security contractor, may have been responsible for the deaths ...<br /><br /><a href="http://independentsunbound.blogspot.com/2007/10/anti-warprofiteering-bill-passed.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-10:/commentary/1221703 2007-10-10T20:00:00Z sqlspace Breaking Political News - No Censorshi... Last week, the House passed a bill (HR 2740) that would bring all contractors in Iraq within the reach of US law, amid allegations that Blackwater USA, a State Department security contractor, may have been responsible for the deaths of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sqlspace.com/viewtopic.php?p=178731#178731">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-09:/commentary/1357958 2007-10-09T20:00:00Z Ca-House-Election Call-985-320-6006 By passing HR 2740, we can ensure that every contractor in Iraq is held accountable under American criminal law.&quot; The legislation comes amidst growing concern, and confusion, regarding the US government&#39;s ability to hold military ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cal-house-election-call-985-320-6006.blogspot.com/2007/10/woolsey-votes-to-hold-military.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-09:/commentary/1229720 2007-10-09T20:00:00Z sitfu.com The proposed bill, HR 2740, will also establish FBI investigative units in the war zone charged with investigating allegations of misconduct. In a letter to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice last week, Price wrote, &quot;The allegations ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sitfu.blogspot.com/2007/10/us-gives-blackwater-new-contract.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-09:/commentary/1215173 2007-10-09T20:00:00Z Concurring Opinions One, HR 2740, according to the Times “would bring all United States government contractors in the Iraq war zone under the jurisdiction of American criminal law. The measure would require the FBI to investigate any allegations of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.concurringopinions.com/archives/2007/10/regulating_priv.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-09:/commentary/1214853 2007-10-09T20:00:00Z Online Athens Blogs - Last week, by a vote of 389-30, the US House of Representative sent the Senate a bill (HR 2740) that would extend US criminal jurisdiction to all private contractors overseas, not only those working for the military. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.onlineathens.com/node/752">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-08:/commentary/1214854 2007-10-08T20:00:00Z Government News for Montana The House of Representatives passed bill HR 2740, &quot;MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007,&quot; in roll call vote 940. The bill moves to the Senate for consideration. House Report 110-352 clarifies the intent and implications of the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mt-govinfo.blogspot.com/2007/10/blackwater-bill-and-related-information.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-08:/commentary/1211080 2007-10-08T20:00:00Z The Gavel Last week the House also passed HR 2740, the MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act, which made security contractors working in Iraq and other combat zones subject to prosecution by US courts as well. Waste, fraud and abuse in Iraq ...<br /><br /><a href="http://speaker.house.gov/blog/?p=830">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/3879276 2007-10-07T20:00:00Z DownWithTyranny! Every single Democrat and the vast majority of Republicans voted for David Price's legislation to hold contractors like Blackwater accountable (H.R. 2740) for their criminal behavior... in U.S. courts. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2007/10/blackwater-backed-by-30-republican.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/3514294 2007-10-07T20:00:00Z The Voter's Speakeasy Another vote the House took on October 4 was the passage vote on HR 2740. This bill would subject U.S. contractors to FBI investigations for allegations of wrongdoing. To see how your officials voted on this measure click here: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://votesmart.org/blog/?p=154">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/3396678 2007-10-07T20:00:00Z Project Vote Smart's :: Recent Keyvotes HR 2740: To require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. Highlights:. -Adds contractors of any department or agency of the United States working in or near an area where ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=15976">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/1328874 2007-10-07T20:00:00Z Agu-Dabi and the Cerberus Pet Chow But before the bill (HR 2740) was passed, it triggered alarms by those who were concerned that its provisions could undermine US intelligence activities. &quot;The bill would have unintended and intolerable consequences for crucial and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cerberuspetchow.blogspot.com/2007/10/intel-folks-unhappy-with-contractor.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/1228156 2007-10-07T20:00:00Z Sinequanon&#39;s Journal Blackwater applauds Congressman Price for introducing this important legislation, and encourages passage of HR 2740 titled “MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007.â€* Rep. David Price’s legislation would, if enacted, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sinequanonsjournal.com/journal/2007/10/8/holiday-ala-carte-blackwater.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/1207303 2007-10-07T20:00:00Z Secrecy News But before the bill (HR 2740) was passed, it triggered alarms by those who were concerned that its provisions could undermine US intelligence activities. &quot;The bill would have unintended and intolerable consequences for crucial and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fas.org/sgp/news/secrecy/2007/10/100807.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/1207302 2007-10-07T20:00:00Z Pushing Rope Blackwater applauds Congressman Price for introducing this important legislation, and encourages passage of HR 2740 titled “MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007.â€* Rep. David Price’s legislation would, if enacted, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pushingrope.blogspot.com/2007/10/holiday-ala-carte-blackwater-edition.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/1207284 2007-10-07T20:00:00Z Just Observing But before the bill (HR 2740) was passed, it triggered alarms by those who were concerned that its provisions could undermine US intelligence activities. &quot;The bill would have unintended and intolerable consequences for ...<br /><br /><a href="http://aggravated.blogspot.com/2007/10/get-contractors-in-us-courts-no-why-not.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/1207265 2007-10-07T20:00:00Z Secrecy News But before the bill (HR 2740) was passed, it triggered alarms by those who were concerned that its provisions could undermine US intelligence activities. &quot;The bill would have unintended and intolerable consequences for crucial and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fas.org/blog/secrecy/2007/10/bill_on_contractor_liability_r.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/1207264 2007-10-07T20:00:00Z Daily Kos First let me start by saying I approve of the intent behind the legislation. Ultimately the problem with the current legislation is not the reasoned purpose behind accountability and closing the loopholes that allow Blackwater to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/10/8/124417/815">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/1204685 2007-10-07T11:20:40Z OpenCongress <strong class="keyword">H.R.2740</strong> To require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. introduced Jun. 15, 2007 28 posts See more bills Bills Most Covered<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2740/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-06:/commentary/3140070 2007-10-06T20:00:00Z Daily Kos the meja expansion and enforcement act (hr 2740) was written by my representative in congress, rep. david price. it was passed on thursday, oct. 4, by a vote of 389 to 30. this is actually better news than it would appear because sen. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/10/7/7582/47758">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-06:/commentary/1229714 2007-10-06T20:00:00Z Daily Kos With some optimism,lizpolaris reminds us that Congressional oversight of war crimes is slowly dawning once again in HR 2740 (the Blackwater accountability act) Passed! HOO-raw! (ezdidit). Cenk Uygur describes How the New Media Works. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/10/7/233144/944">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-06:/commentary/1220725 2007-10-06T20:00:00Z Congressman Grijalva - 7th District Arizona No: Trent Franks, R-2; Jeff Flake, R-6; Ra?l Grijalva, D-7. The House voted 389-30 on Thursday to send the Senate a bill (HR 2740) extending US criminal ...<br /><br /><a href="http://grijalva-arizona-7th.blamfluie.com/2007/10/07/capitol-link-in-washington-4802793.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-06:/commentary/1212696 2007-10-06T20:00:00Z Blackwater Watch Blackwater USA oversight (HR 2740): Voting 389-30, the House sent the Senate a bill (HR 2740) extending US criminal jurisdiction to all of the government’s … Here’s how North Carolina members of Congress voted on major roll … ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blackwaterwatch.com/2007/10/07/how-they-voted-kansas-city-star/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-06:/commentary/1202705 2007-10-06T20:00:00Z Congressman Flake - 6th District Arizona No: Trent Franks, R-2; Jeff Flake, R-6; Ra?l Grijalva, D-7. The House voted 389-30 on Thursday to send the Senate a bill (HR 2740) extending US criminal ...<br /><br /><a href="http://flake-arizona-6th.blamfluie.com/2007/10/07/capitol-link-in-washington-4802092.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-05:/commentary/3879273 2007-10-05T20:00:00Z US News latest RSS headlines - Big News... He said he supports legislation (H.R. 2740) offered by Rep. David Price, D-N.C., which aims to ensure that private security contractors are held to the standards in the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1007/100207e1.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-05:/commentary/3523077 2007-10-05T20:00:00Z Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Congressi... [S. 2147, Introduced 10/4/07; Obama Press Release, 10/4/07; H.R. 2740, Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 389 – 30, Roll No 340, 10/4/07]. FAITH. TITHING: Obama And Hatch Passed Legislation To Protect . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2147/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-05:/commentary/3140076 2007-10-05T20:00:00Z Democrats.com blogs the meja expansion and enforcement act (hr 2740) would require the fbi to have investigators in place where there is a significant contractor presence, so they can investigate alleged crimes. during house debate price noted that while ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.democrats.com/congress-must-take-away-blackwaters-license-to-kill">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-05:/commentary/1201357 2007-10-05T20:00:00Z Democratic Policy and Party Talk David Price&#39;s bill (HR 2740) to bring Iraq contractors like Halliburton under the Rule Of Law. The bill would ensure that the US government has the legal authority to prosecute crimes committed by US contractor personnel working in war ...<br /><br /><a href="http://democrat.freakinpolitics.com/2007/10/06/congress-must-take-away-blackwaters-license-to-kill/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-05:/commentary/1195196 2007-10-05T20:00:00Z Dans Blog IPOA Endorsement of HR 2740 MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 3 October 2007 The International Peace Operations Association (IPOA) formally endorses HR 2740, the MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007, a bill spearheaded by ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dan92024.blogstream.com/v1/pid/260407.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-05:/commentary/1190519 2007-10-05T20:00:00Z The Adventures of Tobasco da Gama It actually passed with really solid bipartisan support, with 389 votes for. Says my Rep.’s newsletter: The House also considered HR 2740: Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) Expansion and [...]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tobascodagama.com/?p=182">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-04:/commentary/3140085 2007-10-04T20:00:00Z The Cellar meja expansion and enforcement act of 2007 - hr2740 the house will vote on this bill to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under federal contracts. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cellar.org/showthread.php?t=15569">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-04:/commentary/3140084 2007-10-04T20:00:00Z Atheist Network RSS Feed ... infrastructure development in the most severely economically distressed areas of the us -------------------------------------------------------------------------- meja expansion and enforcement act of 2007 - hr2740 the house will ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.atheistnetwork.com/viewtopic.php?t=20702">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-04:/commentary/2673793 2007-10-04T20:00:00Z News from Congresswoman Betty Sutton ... two major government oversight and accountability bills this week. The bills are HR 928, the Improving Government Accountability Act, and HR 2740, the MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act. Both bills passed the House of Representatives.<br /><br /><a href="http://sutton.house.gov/news/story.cfm?id=92">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-04:/commentary/1659662 2007-10-04T20:00:00Z Glorified Ape Yesterday, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed The Meja Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (HR 2740). Meja stands for Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act. The purpose of the bill is “To require accountability ...<br /><br /><a href="http://glorifiedape.wordpress.com/2007/10/05/who-do-these-people-work-for/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-04:/commentary/1380887 2007-10-04T20:00:00Z Josh Rogin&#39;s Articles But it comes just after the House passed a bill (HR 2740) sponsored by Rep. David E. Price, DN.C., that would bring contractors in war zones who work for the State Department and other agencies under the jurisdiction of the Military ...<br /><br /><a href="http://rogin.blogspot.com/2007/10/state-department-issues-new-rules-for.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-04:/commentary/1212697 2007-10-04T20:00:00Z insurance Every single Democrat and the vast majority of Republicans voted for David Price’s legislation to hold contractors like Blackwater accountable ( HR 2740) for their criminal behavior… in US courts. You can understand why right-wingers ...<br /><br /><a href="http://coic.contentssite.com/Pension-is-life-insurers-bread/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-04:/commentary/1188166 2007-10-04T20:00:00Z Blackwater Facts He voiced support for HR 2740, introduced by Rep. David Price (D-NC), to expand US law to make non-Defense Department contractors abroad accountable for wrongdoing or criminal activity. Congressman Price&#39;s legislation also had the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blackblawg.blogspot.com/2007/10/us-house-approves-blackwater-backed.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/3898955 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z Exploring International Law The U.S. House of Representatives adopted the MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act (H.R. 2740) today by a vote of 389 to 30. The bill expanded the application of the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act to persons ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.georgetown.edu/?id=27899">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/3104924 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z Where&#39;s Eric Cantor? Eric had quite a day yesterday on the House floor. First up, he joined the rest of his Republican caucus in a perfect party line vote to not require accountability for contractors hired by the government. The vote was on Resolution 702 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wheresericcantor.com/2007/10/04/cantors-votes-october-3-2007/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1215084 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z Recent Posts - Justia blawgsearch.com Press release: &quot;Today, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA - HR 2740) Expansion...<br /><br /><a href="http://blawgsearch.justia.com/visit.aspx?id=817754&amp;type=post">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1190518 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z Congress - Press Releases For Immediate Release Skelton Supports HR 2740, Holding Private Contractors In War Zones Accountable Contact: Loren Dealy 202-225-2539.<br /><br /><a href="http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;orgId=574&amp;topicId=100007410&amp;docId=l:680442943&amp;isRss=true">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1187799 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z LeftWord: The Best Liberal Blog Posts Every single Democrat and the vast majority of Republicans voted for David Price&#39;s legislation to hold contractors like Blackwater accountable (HR 2740) for their criminal behavior... in US courts. You can understand why right-wingers ...<br /><br /><a href="http://leftword.blogdig.net/archives/articles/October2007/04/BLACKWATER_BACKED_BY_30_REPUBLICAN_KOOKS___AND_NO_ONE_ELSE.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1186015 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z Ron Paul for President Question: On Passage. Bill: HR 2740. Vote description: Meja Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007. Result: Passed, 389-30, with 13 not voting. Ron Paul voted Yes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ron-paul.for-president.us/congress-110-house-vote-vote-940-h-r-2740.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1186014 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z beSpacific Press release: &quot;Today, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA - HR 2740) Expansion...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bespacific.com/mt/archives/016168.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1185942 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z Facing South The final vote on HR 2740 was 389 to 30 -- a strong show of bipartisan unity against the White House. In a statement (pdf) released yesterday, the White House Office of Management and Budget said the administration &quot;strongly opposes&quot; ...<br /><br /><a href="http://southernstudies.org/facingsouth/2007/10/house-passes-military-contractor.asp">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1185941 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z CQ Midday passed a bill to subject all contractors in combat zones to the US criminal code (HR 2740); and considers bills to provide economic and infrastructure development in the most economically distressed regions (HR 3246) and to eliminate ...<br /><br /><a href="http://public.cq.com/docs/cqm/cqmidday110-000002599999.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1185899 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z The Gavel By a vote of 389-30, the House has just passed HR 2740, Holding Security Contractors in War Zones Overseas Accountable (MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act). This bill is designed to ensure that all private security contractors in war ...<br /><br /><a href="http://speaker.house.gov/blog/?p=824">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1185898 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z Irregular Times: News Unfit for Print The MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007, HR 2740, fixes this loophole, by making the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act apply to all government contractors, regardless of which agency hires them, so long as they are ...<br /><br /><a href="http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2007/10/04/meja-vote-hunter-tancredo/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1185897 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z Georgia Politics Unfiltered HR 2740 was introduced in response to the recent controversy involving Blackwater, a security firm working under a federal contract in Iraq, and their employees who are accused of killing a total of 12 Iraqis in two separate incidents ...<br /><br /><a href="http://georgiaunfiltered.blogspot.com/2007/10/ga-congressional-republicans-vote-to.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1184860 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z Blackwater Facts And Blackwater CEO Erik Prince says he&#39;s &quot;happy&quot; with Price&#39;s legislation, HR 2740, to fill those holes in the law. In his October 2 testimony, Prince challenged lawmakers several times to get a handle on government spending on ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blackblawg.blogspot.com/2007/10/help-blackwater-support-rep-prices.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1184465 2007-10-03T20:00:00Z White House Live HR 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Rep. Price (D) North Carolina and 15 cosponsors) The Administration supports efforts to provide greater accountability for unlawful acts contractors may commit abroad. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://whitehouselive.blogspot.com/2007/10/omb-issues-statement-of-administration_761.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/3898954 2007-10-02T20:00:00Z Majority Leader Steny Hoyer - Press Release... H.R. 928 – Improving Government Accountability Act (Rep. Cooper – Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule). H.R. 2740 – MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Rep. Price (NC) – Judiciary) (Subject to a Rule) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://democraticleader.house.gov/links_and_resources/whip_resources/dailyleader.cfm?pressReleaseID=2012">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/3879271 2007-10-02T20:00:00Z Majority Leader Steny Hoyer - Press Release... H.R. 2740 – MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Rep. Price (NC) – Judiciary) (Complete Consideration). H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Rep. Oberstar – Transportation and Infrastructure) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://democraticleader.house.gov/links_and_resources/whip_resources/dailyleader.cfm?pressReleaseID=2014">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1221250 2007-10-02T20:00:00Z Ron Paul for President Question: On Motion to Recommit With Instructions. Bill: HR 2740. Vote description: Meja Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007. Result: Passed, 342-75, with 15 not voting. Ron Paul voted Yes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ron-paul.for-president.us/congress-110-house-vote-vote-939-h-r-2740.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1208586 2007-10-02T20:00:00Z Afghanistan The True Story Price’s legislation (HR 2740) would clarify that any US contractor who commits a felony while operating in Iraq or Afghanistan is liable to federal criminal prosecution under MEJA, regardless of what agency issued the contract. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://afghanistan-the-true-story.blogspot.com/2007/10/human-rights-watch-us-close-legal.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1189227 2007-10-02T20:00:00Z Project Vote Smart&#39;s :: Recent Keyvotes At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 2740 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=15976">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1183129 2007-10-02T20:00:00Z CAAFlog The House either has passed or likely will pass early tomorrow HR 2740, the &quot;MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007,&quot; see House floor summary for today here. HR 2740 will expand the coverage of the Military Extraterritorial ...<br /><br /><a href="http://caaflog.blogspot.com/2007/10/bye-bye-expanded-art-2-hello-expanded.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1182641 2007-10-02T20:00:00Z News Unfiltered Blackwater applauds Congressman Price for introducing this important legislation, and encourages passage of HR 2740 titled &quot;MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007.&quot; Rep. David Price&#39;s legislation would, if enacted, provide a greater ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.newsunfiltered.com/archives/2007/10/blackwater_usa.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1182640 2007-10-02T20:00:00Z Facing South Meanwhile, Congress is expected to pass legislation tomorrow (HR 2740) introduced by Rep. David Price (DN.C.) that would ensure all contractors working for the United States in the war zone are accountable to US criminal law. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://southernstudies.org/facingsouth/2007/10/as-congress-takes-aim-at-blackwater.asp">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1182556 2007-10-02T20:00:00Z Afghanistan The True Story We write to express our strong support for your proposed legislation, HR 2740, the MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007. This bill would address a serious gap in accountability and oversight of criminal misconduct by private ...<br /><br /><a href="http://afghanistan-the-true-story.blogspot.com/2007/10/human-rights-watch-letter-to-us-rep.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1182555 2007-10-02T20:00:00Z All American Patriots - Dispatches from... Legislation pending before Congress (HR 2740 and S.674) would expand MEJA jurisdiction to cover all US government contractors operating in areas – such as Iraq and Afghanistan – where the armed forces are conducting what are known as ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.allamericanpatriots.com/48733916_military_private_military_contractors_and_law">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1182554 2007-10-02T20:00:00Z CQ Midday considers bills to enhance autonomy for inspectors general (HR 928) and accountability for federal contractors in combat zones (HR 2740).<br /><br /><a href="http://public.cq.com/docs/cqm/cqmidday110-000002598849.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1182553 2007-10-02T20:00:00Z Desert Beacon The House has now moved on to HR 2740, “MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007â€* to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts. Herewith is the entire list of naming bills: Note that two ...<br /><br /><a href="http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2007/10/gop-hyperventilation-myth-naming-post.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-01:/commentary/3879279 2007-10-01T20:00:00Z MWC News - A Site Without Borders - - last... Legislation pending before Congress (H.R. 2740 and S.674) would expand MEJA jurisdiction to cover all US government contractors operating in areas – such as Iraq and Afghanistan – where the armed forces are conducting what are known as ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mwcnews.net/content/view/17124/26/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-01:/commentary/3879272 2007-10-01T20:00:00Z Big Brass Blog The proposed bill, H.R. 2740, will also establish F.B.I. investigative units in the war zone charged with investigating allegations of misconduct. Blackwater's Enablers at the State Department:. House Oversight and Government Reform ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bigbrassblog.com/index.php?itemid=1146">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-01:/commentary/3140082 2007-10-01T20:00:00Z Cleveland vs. The World meja expansion and enforcement act of 2007 - hr2740 the house will vote on this bill to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under federal contracts. improving government accountability act - hr928 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://clevelandplanner.blogspot.com/2007/10/legislative-action-10th-district-and_02.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-01:/commentary/2023909 2007-10-01T20:00:00Z Summary of Amendments Submitted to the... Summaries and Text of Amendments Submitted to the Rules Committee for HR 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rules.house.gov/amendment_details.aspx?NewsID=3051">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-01:/commentary/1186016 2007-10-01T20:00:00Z My collection of spam Price&#39;s legislation (HR 2740) would clarify that any US contractor who commits a felony while operating in Iraq or Afghanistan is liable to federal criminal prosecution under MEJA, regardless of what agency issued the contract. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://my-collection-of-spam.blogspot.com/2007/10/us-close-legal-loopholes-allowing_02.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-01:/commentary/1184464 2007-10-01T20:00:00Z Active Legislation (Except New Bills) --... 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 trackers: Active Legislation (Except New Bills) ]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hr110-702">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-01:/commentary/1182558 2007-10-01T20:00:00Z My collection of spam Price&#39;s legislation (HR 2740) would clarify that any US contractor who commits a felony while operating in Iraq or Afghanistan is liable to federal criminal prosecution under MEJA, regardless of what agency issued the contract. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://my-collection-of-spam.blogspot.com/2007/10/us-close-legal-loopholes-allowing.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-30:/commentary/3879267 2007-09-30T20:00:00Z Croton Blog Price has introduced a contractor bill, H.R. 2740, that deserves our full-throated support. The bill has two key new rules for private military contractors that would lift the curtain on what happens and who may be held accountable. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.crotonblog.com/archives/2007/10/01/the_real_deal_by_leo_wiegman/price_is_right_and_prince_is_wrong_holding_blackwater_accountable/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-30:/commentary/1182557 2007-09-30T20:00:00Z Conservative Revolutionary American Party III The proposed bill, HR 2740, will also establish FBI investigative units in the war zone charged with investigating allegations of misconduct. In a letter to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice last week, Price wrote, “The allegations ...<br /><br /><a href="http://crap713three.blogspot.com/2007/10/pentagon-gives-blackwater-new-contract.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-30:/commentary/1182552 2007-09-30T20:00:00Z Special Rules Reported from the House Committee... HR 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rules.house.gov/SpecialRules_details.aspx?NewsID=3056">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-29:/commentary/1189140 2007-09-29T20:00:00Z Independents Unbound The proposed bill, HR 2740, will also establish FBI investigative units in the war zone charged with investigating allegations of misconduct. In a letter to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice last week, Price wrote, &quot;The allegations ...<br /><br /><a href="http://independentsunbound.blogspot.com/2007/09/another-pentagon-contract-for.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-28:/commentary/3140083 2007-09-28T20:00:00Z Washminster hr 2740 – meja expansion and enforcement act of 2007 hr 928 – improving government accountability act hr 3648 - to amend the internal revenue code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income.<br /><br /><a href="http://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/09/week-ahead_29.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-28:/commentary/1229721 2007-09-28T20:00:00Z JUSTICE Price’s legislation (HR 2740) would clarify that any US contractor who commits a felony while operating in Iraq or Afghanistan is liable to federal criminal prosecution under MEJA, regardless of what agency issued the contract. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://afightforjustice.blogspot.com/2007/09/justice-news.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-27:/commentary/3879268 2007-09-27T20:00:00Z IPS Inter Press Service - Iraq and Beyond The proposed bill, H.R. 2740, will also establish F.B.I. investigative units in the war zone charged with investigating allegations of misconduct. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice last week, Price wrote, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=39458">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-27:/commentary/1171041 2007-09-27T20:00:00Z Night Bird&#39;s Fountain Hall is a co-sponsor of two bills, HR 2740 and HR 369, that would establish legal accountability for private security contractors operating in a war zone. HR 369, The Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nightbirdsfountain.blogspot.com/2007/09/thank-you-rep-john-hall.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-25:/commentary/2079869 2007-09-25T20:00:00Z Amendment Process Announcements released... Amendment Process for HR 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rules.house.gov/announcement_details.aspx?NewsID=3046">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-25:/commentary/2033257 2007-09-25T20:00:00Z Amendment Process Announcements released... HR 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007. Meeting Time: 3:00pm Tuesday 10/02; Amendment Process Announcement; Text of Bill as Reported; Committee Report; Summaries and Text of Amendments Submitted ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rules.house.gov/announcement_details.aspx?NewsID=3045">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1133647 2007-09-18T20:00:00Z CAAFlog &quot;be responsible for investigating allegations of criminal misconduct under section 3261 of title 18, United States Code, by contract personnel.&quot; Representative Price&#39;s proposed HR 2740, which includes similar provisions, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://caaflog.blogspot.com/2007/09/more-on-blackwater-from.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-12:/commentary/1108677 2007-09-12T20:00:00Z The White Rabbit - BLOGGER SUCKS Edition The “MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007â€* (HR 2740) has just escaped from committee and is headed for the House floor. That makes it sound more like Godzilla than a legislative bill. But we’re fine with the statement for two ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blackwaterblogger.blogspot.com/2007/09/roe.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-05:/commentary/975784 2007-08-05T20:00:00Z The White Rabbit The “MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007” (HR 2740) has just escaped from committee and is headed for the House floor. That makes it sound more like Godzilla than a legislative bill. But we’re fine with the statement for two ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blackwaterblogger.com/2007/08/roe.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-03:/commentary/950929 2007-08-03T20:00:00Z BlueNC - Progressive NC Politics I also introduced a new measure, HR 2740, which includes only the provisions focusing on expanding and enforcing MEJA. The Judiciary Committee has approved the bill, and I am hopeful that it will soon be brought to the House floor for ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bluenc.com/another-letter-from-congressman-price">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-24:/commentary/3140086 2007-07-24T20:00:00Z Greatscat! ... to the house of representatives that former white house counsel harriet miers and white house chief of staff joshua bolten be cited for contempt of congress; and markup of: hr 1943, hr 1199, hr 400, hr 2740 also scheduled for cspan. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://miaculpa.blogspot.com/2007/07/contempt.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-18:/commentary/3140081 2007-06-18T20:00:00Z Balkinization I appear here this afternoon in support of HR 369, the Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act, co-sponsored by Representatives Price, Schakowsky, and 39 other Members, as well as HR 2740, which pulls out the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://balkin.blogspot.com/2007/06/accountability-for-private-military.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-15:/commentary/3001520 2007-06-15T20:00:00Z Active Legislation (Except New Bills) --... Passed House 389-30, 13 not voting with Bipartisan support. Roll Call. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation (Except New Bills) ]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-2740">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-13:/commentary/803065 2007-06-13T20:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... HR 2740 would require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2740.html">Go to article</a>