H.R.2788 - Franking Reform Adds Needed Knowledge Act of 2007

To require each piece included in a mass mailing sent by a Member of the House of Representatives as franked mail to include a statement of the costs of producing and mailing the mass mailing, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: Franking Reform Adds Needed Knowledge Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Official: To require each piece included in a mass mailing sent by a Member of the House of Representatives as franked mail to include a statement of the costs of producing and mailing the mass mailing, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: FRANK Act as introduced.

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6/20/2007--Introduced.Franking Reform Adds Needed Knowledge Act of 2007, or the FRANK Act - Prohibits a Member of the House of Representatives, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner to Congress (Member) from mailing any mass mailing as franked mail unless each piece included in such mailing c

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6/20/2007--Introduced.
Franking Reform Adds Needed Knowledge Act of 2007, or the FRANK Act - Prohibits a Member of the House of Representatives, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner to Congress (Member) from mailing any mass mailing as franked mail unless each piece included in such mailing contains a statement of the aggregate cost of this mailing to the taxpayer to produce and mail it. Requires the House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards, upon request of a Member, to assist the individual in obtaining such required information to be included in the mass mailing.


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10/21/08
The Delaware County Daily Times: Serving Delaware County, PA ...

Williams expressed his support for legislation in Congress, H.R. 2788, which would require members of the House to print the total aggregate cost — production and franking cost — on each mailing. If elected, Williams said he will ...

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09/23/08
McCain Source–McCain’s Oil Policies

[HR 2788, Vote #241, 10/7/1989]. McSame As Bush: Bush Administration Called For End To Off Shore Drilling Ban. The New York Times reported, “The Bush administration proposed on Monday leasing out millions of acres along the coasts of ...

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09/02/08
mccain’s flip-flops on energy

... which includes $422.1 million for the fossil energy research program; $192.1 million for the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves; $413.3 million for energy conservation. the bill passed 91-6. [hr 2788, vote #241, 10/7/1989] ...

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