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All Bill Titles. Official: To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from implementing certain rules relating to employment of aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes. as introduced. ....   1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=dt4oT9DtLMOg2gWmouDsAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHfx1lBJ14YORuRTKSUGZU3tfMUJQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from implementing certain rules relating to employment of aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes. as introduced. ....   1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TTYoT7fFKYrDsQLvj8DhAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGgkngx3V9nkXaeYM3xxNf15Y7Dxg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from implementing certain rules relating to employment of aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes. as introduced. ....   1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TY0nT52oJ6bY2AX9gJnPAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFAPqWeoayq7fmc9HfH_pn6_ydpfg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from implementing certain rules relating to employment of aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes. as introduced. ....   1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=f-QmT9fgNYGKsgKf_9WMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF1rq6z6q6Hrv4iuqeUuApdJ_1OBw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from implementing certain rules relating to employment of aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes. as introduced. ....   1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vTsmT9ywI4iJsgKP_q2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEA3F9Ft7aLg_P5h_N5PiC2_i54PA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from implementing certain rules relating to employment of aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes. as introduced. ....   1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=A5MlT7SkI8v3sQK48tWMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGQh5b6BD-ZlD8qejqPu0G0gwablg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from implementing certain rules relating to employment of aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes. as introduced. ....   1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=LeokT-jNKOissQL-8qCMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHPhl0V7GM2Lva_Q20YEHPJqb5GtQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from implementing certain rules relating to employment of aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes. as introduced. ....   1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=mUciT9XpIKi42wX7-JDgDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHxUZQ9NTrL4Z1qD_8ZbeGS2aCNcw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from implementing certain rules relating to employment of aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes. as introduced. ....   1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lp4hT-HYOOvHsQLY4MS6CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHiDgSrDhhJ8BlD37ChfoVYtyhymw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from implementing certain rules relating to employment of aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes. as introduced. ....   1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=l_YgT8G4Kcmq2QW0xtihCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGX-LtOsTslrImuSm7DLFwWa6rDDQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from implementing certain rules relating to employment of aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes. as introduced. ....   1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3162/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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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 possible. ... HR 3162 RDS 107th CONGRESS &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3162/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>taxes Tax Information: Six Urban Myths About Taxation</title>
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Domestically in the U.S. the Bank Secrecy Act (1970; &amp;quot;BSA&amp;quot;) was expanded and clarified after 9/11 with passage of the USA Patriot Act (2001; HR 3162 RDS). Congress decided that an effective way to catch terrorists was to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://taxes-tax-information.blogspot.com/2008/12/six-urban-myths-about-taxation_29.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Walter Dimmock &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Senator Obama and the ...</title>
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About The Blog Owner &#183; Commentary on the Pledge of Allegiance by Red Skelton &#183; The Declaration of Independence &#183; USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001 (HR 3162). Categories. U.S. Legal Issues &#183; 9-11 &#183; Abortion Issues &#183; ACLU &amp;mid&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://walterdimmock.com/archives/2008/12/28/senator-obama-and-the-transformation-of-human-nature/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Walter Dimmock &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Obama&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Excremental Economics</title>
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About The Blog Owner &#183; Commentary on the Pledge of Allegiance by Red Skelton &#183; The Declaration of Independence &#183; USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001 (HR 3162). Categories. U.S. Legal Issues &#183; 9-11 &#183; Abortion Issues &#183; ACLU &amp;mid&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://walterdimmock.com/archives/2008/12/26/obamas-excremental-economics/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#194;&#187; Six Urban Myths About Taxation</title>
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Domestically in the U.S. the Bank Secrecy Act (1970; &#226;&#8364;&#339;BSA&#226;&#8364;*) was expanded and clarified after 9/11 with passage of the USA Patriot Act (2001; HR 3162 RDS). Congress decided that an effective way to catch terrorists was to monitor cash ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dbottino.com/six-urban-myths-about-taxation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) &#183; Free Leonard Peltier &#183; FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT: REFERENCE GUIDE &#183; FRIENDS OF THE OGLALA LAKOTA &#183; H. R. 3162: The Patriot Act &#183; Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americanindiancrusadersunited.wordpress.com/2008/12/23/joint-statement-to-obama-energy-justice-for-indigenous-peoples/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Homeland Security: US Secret Service and Electronic Crimes</title>
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On October 26, 2001, President Bush signed into law HR 3162, the USA PATRIOT Act. The US Secret Service was mandated by this Act to establish a nationwide network of Electronic Crimes Task Forces (ECTFs).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thelandofthefree.net/conservativeopinion/2008/12/18/homeland-security-us-secret-service-and-electronic-crimes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>taxes Tax Information: Six Urban Myths About Taxation</title>
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Domestically in the U.S. the Bank Secrecy Act (1970; &amp;quot;BSA&amp;quot;) was expanded and clarified after 9/11 with passage of the USA Patriot Act (2001; HR 3162 RDS). Congress decided that an effective way to catch terrorists was to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://taxes-tax-information.blogspot.com/2008/12/six-urban-myths-about-taxation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Veritas et Sapientia: The truth about The Patriot Act</title>
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The Patriot Act (H.R. 3162) was allegedly created for the purpose of counteracting terrorism. However many of the provisions within the bill were &#226;&#8364;&#339;controversial&#226;&#8364;* at best. These flaws that threaten our fundamental freedoms include giving ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://veritasetsapientia.blogspot.com/2008/12/truth-about-patriot-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MichNews.com Homeland Security: US Secret Service and Electronic ...</title>
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    <updated>2008-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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On October 26, 2001, President Bush signed into law H.R. 3162, the USA PATRIOT Act. The US Secret Service was mandated by this Act to establish a nationwide network of Electronic Crimes Task Forces (ECTFs). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michnews.com/Jim_Kouri/Homeland_Security_US_Secret_Service_and_Electronic_Crimes.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Homeland Security: US Secret Service and Electronic Crimes</title>
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On October 26, 2001, President Bush signed into law H.R. 3162, the USA PATRIOT Act. The US Secret Service was mandated by this Act to establish a nationwide network of Electronic Crimes Task Forces (ECTFs). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/6964&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Homeland Security: US Secret Service and Electronic Crimes | MND ...</title>
    <link href="http://mensnewsdaily.com/2008/12/15/homeland-security-us-secret-service-and-electronic-crimes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-14:/commentary/3712188</id>
    <updated>2008-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>MND: Your Daily Dose of Counter-Theory </name>
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On October 26, 2001, President Bush signed into law H.R. 3162, the USA PATRIOT Act. The US Secret Service was mandated by this Act to establish a nationwide network of Electronic Crimes Task Forces (ECTFs). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mensnewsdaily.com/2008/12/15/homeland-security-us-secret-service-and-electronic-crimes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Informative Articles &#194;&#187; Six Urban Myths About Taxation</title>
    <link href="http://infoticle.com/six-urban-myths-about-taxation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-12:/commentary/3686991</id>
    <updated>2008-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Domestically in the U.S. the Bank Secrecy Act (1970; &#226;&#8364;&#339;BSA&#226;&#8364;*) was expanded and clarified after 9/11 with passage of the USA Patriot Act (2001; HR 3162 RDS). Congress decided that an effective way to catch terrorists was to monitor cash ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://infoticle.com/six-urban-myths-about-taxation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>No? &#194;&#171; Wi11iamtells&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Blog</title>
    <link href="http://wi11iamtells.wordpress.com/2008/12/09/no/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-08:/commentary/3643673</id>
    <updated>2008-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Wi11iamtells's Blog </name>
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The &#226;&#8364;&#339;Patriot Act,&#226;&#8364;* more appropriately named H.R. 3162, does no such thing. Make no mistake: there is nothing patriotic about the so-called &#226;&#8364;&#339;Patriot Act.&#226;&#8364;* If you do not feel the need to lead a life of privacy, no law prevents you from ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wi11iamtells.wordpress.com/2008/12/09/no/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Passes Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health Insurance Bill That Would Extend ...</title>
    <link href="http://siegfriedinsurance.blogspot.com/2008/11/house-passes-childrens-health-insurance.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-24:/commentary/3486251</id>
    <updated>2008-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Siegfried Insurance </name>
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The House on Wednesday voted 225-204 to approve a bill (HR 3162) that would reauthorize and expand SCHIP and also make revisions to Medicare, the New York Times reports (Pear, New York Times, 8/2). [click link for full article] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://siegfriedinsurance.blogspot.com/2008/11/house-passes-childrens-health-insurance.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Perle Insurance: CU Supports Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health Insurance Act</title>
    <link href="http://perleinsurance.blogspot.com/2008/11/cu-supports-childrens-health-insurance.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-24:/commentary/3475615</id>
    <updated>2008-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Perle Insurance </name>
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In a letter to Congress, CU strongly endorses HR 3162, the Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_health_care/004746.html. Posted by VernHessKV at 5:02 PM. Labels: children, cu, health, s, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://perleinsurance.blogspot.com/2008/11/cu-supports-childrens-health-insurance.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>those who give up liberty for safety, deserve neither liberty nor ...</title>
    <link href="http://iamthefuture-period.blogspot.com/2008/11/patriot-act-for-those-of-you-who-have.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-22:/commentary/3432497</id>
    <updated>2008-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>those who give up liberty for safety, deserve... </name>
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H. R. 3162 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 24, 2001 Received AN ACT To deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and for other purposes. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iamthefuture-period.blogspot.com/2008/11/patriot-act-for-those-of-you-who-have.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Colorado Confidential:: Feds Extend Abstinence-Only Funding</title>
    <link href="http://coloradoconfidential.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=A6C078080C96AD69AE48C76A867E24C4?diaryId=2835" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-21:/commentary/3508229</id>
    <updated>2008-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Colorado Confidential - Front Page </name>
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As noted in an earlier story, HR 3162 attempted to address shortcomings in the previous grant requirements by requiring medically and scientifically accurate curricula, broadening the lessons to include discussions on birth control ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coloradoconfidential.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=A6C078080C96AD69AE48C76A867E24C4?diaryId=2835&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>USA Patriot Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2654551/USA-Patriot-Act" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-16:/commentary/3399852</id>
    <updated>2008-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Docstoc feed for: legal </name>
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USA PATRIOT ActThe complete text of HR 3162, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism, aka the USA PATRIOT Act, as passed by the United States Congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2654551/USA-Patriot-Act&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bush&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Path to Martial Law | Citizen Against Lies</title>
    <link href="http://www.citizenagainstlies.com/?p=2645" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-12:/commentary/3456501</id>
    <updated>2008-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Citizen Against Lies </name>
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Patriot Act I The stated purpose of USA Patriot Act (USAPA) PUBLIC LAW 107-56 (H.R. 3162) passed by Congress on October 25, 2001, was the Uniting and Strengthening [of] America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citizenagainstlies.com/?p=2645&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Colorado Confidential:: Feds Extend Abstinence-Only Funding</title>
    <link href="http://coloradoconfidential.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=8C66E89363D2B7D28C883281C1104ED4?diaryId=2835" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-07:/commentary/3399857</id>
    <updated>2008-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Colorado Confidential - Front Page </name>
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As noted in an earlier story, HR 3162 attempted to address shortcomings in the previous grant requirements by requiring medically and scientifically accurate curricula, broadening the lessons to include discussions on birth control ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coloradoconfidential.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=8C66E89363D2B7D28C883281C1104ED4?diaryId=2835&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Iowa Politics</title>
    <link href="http://iowapolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=136921" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-06:/commentary/3399854</id>
    <updated>2008-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com: Press Release </name>
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[HR 3162, Vote #787 &lt;http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2007/roll787.xml&gt; , 8/1/07] Voted for 2003 Drug Plan That Cost Seniors Thousands In 2003, Latham voted in favor of the prescription drug bill. The prescription drug plan pushed seniors ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iowapolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=136921&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Patriot Act</title>
    <link href="http://forums.wtf.com/f10/patriot-act-t65681/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-03:/commentary/3496187</id>
    <updated>2008-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WTF?! </name>
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USA PATRIOT Act (H.R. 3162). The results are in: Most likely to offer to take his pants off drunk: farceur &quot;Me like the Robert Downey Jr. of Cookies!&quot;-Cookie Monster &quot;What's the difference between you and a mallard with a cold? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forums.wtf.com/f10/patriot-act-t65681/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>OpEdNews &#194;&#187; Our Time Is NOW!</title>
    <link href="http://www.opednews.com/articles/Our-Time-Is-NOW-by-Debbie-Morgan-081103-312.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-02:/commentary/3496182</id>
    <updated>2008-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpEdNews - OpEdNews.Com Progressive, Tough... </name>
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Endnotes:. HR 3162 (107) Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001. HR 3199 (109) USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opednews.com/articles/Our-Time-Is-NOW-by-Debbie-Morgan-081103-312.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Our Time Is NOW! | London Indymedia</title>
    <link href="http://londonontario.indymedia.org/?q=node/802" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-02:/commentary/3399853</id>
    <updated>2008-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>London Indymedia - </name>
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HR 3162 (107) Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h107-3162 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://londonontario.indymedia.org/?q=node/802&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>APA, Mental Health Advocates Discuss Need For Medicare Parity</title>
    <link href="http://my-general-health.blogspot.com/2008/11/apa-mental-health-advocates-discuss.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-02:/commentary/3205977</id>
    <updated>2008-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My General Health </name>
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The Children's levitra professional and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act bill (HR 3162), which passed the House in August 2007, contain a providing that would without beating about the bush adjust the coinsurance for mental levitra ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my-general-health.blogspot.com/2008/11/apa-mental-health-advocates-discuss.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Our Time Is NOW! | Philadelphia Independent Media Center</title>
    <link href="http://www.phillyimc.org/en/node/77027" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-01:/commentary/3496180</id>
    <updated>2008-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Philadelphia Independent Media Center -... </name>
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HR 3162 (107) Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h107-3162 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.phillyimc.org/en/node/77027&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>|\|: Neutral Source Description of Title X of H.R. 3162, the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.neutralsource.org/content/article/detail/927" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-01:/commentary/3456500</id>
    <updated>2008-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>|\|: Neutral Source </name>
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Description of Title X of H.R. 3162, the &quot;Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007&quot;. 25 Jul 2007. Download Document Adobe Acrobat (PDF) (1.94 MB) Send by Email. Joint Committee on Taxation, U.S. Congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.neutralsource.org/content/article/detail/927&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Baltimore Independent Media Center: Our Time Is NOW!</title>
    <link href="http://baltimore.indymedia.org/newswire/display/18070/index.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-01:/commentary/3399855</id>
    <updated>2008-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baltimore IMC </name>
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You better take it while you still can! Endnotes: HR 3162 (107) Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://baltimore.indymedia.org/newswire/display/18070/index.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Obama / Hitler Comparison, and Why it&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Important &#194;&#171; Paula&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://paulasmuniverse.wordpress.com/2008/10/30/the-obama-hitler-comparison/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-30:/commentary/3399865</id>
    <updated>2008-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Paula's Muniverse </name>
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Just a reminder by the way; H.R.3162 Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001 (Enrolled as Agreed to or Passed by Both House and Senate). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://paulasmuniverse.wordpress.com/2008/10/30/the-obama-hitler-comparison/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Christine Jennings / Vern Buchanan for Florida District 13</title>
    <link href="http://www.politicalgastronomica.com/2008/10/christine-jennings-vern-buchanan-for-florida-district-13.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-30:/commentary/3283771</id>
    <updated>2008-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Gastronomica </name>
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Vern Buchanan voted against a bill that would have expanded Medicare funding for low-income beneficiaries and eliminated the late enrollment penalty for the Medicare prescription drug program. (HR 3162, 8/07) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicalgastronomica.com/2008/10/christine-jennings-vern-buchanan-for-florida-district-13.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Christine Jennings / Vern Buchanan for Florida District 13</title>
    <link href="http://www.politicalgastronomica.com/archives/2008/10/christine-jennings-vern-buchanan-for-florida-district-13.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-30:/commentary/3194003</id>
    <updated>2008-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Gastronomica </name>
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Vern Buchanan voted against a bill that would have expanded Medicare funding for low-income beneficiaries and eliminated the late enrollment penalty for the Medicare prescription drug program. (HR 3162, 8/07) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicalgastronomica.com/archives/2008/10/christine-jennings-vern-buchanan-for-florida-district-13.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hit &amp; Run &gt; Staff Vote 4 Dummies (Get it??) - Reason Magazine</title>
    <link href="http://www.reason.com/blog/show/129741.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-28:/commentary/3496186</id>
    <updated>2008-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reason Magazine - All Reason Articles from... </name>
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2) Patriot Act (HR 3162). McCain, Barr, Biden (plus also-rans: Clinton, Edwards, Kerry, Dodd, Hagel). 3) Wall Street bailout (PL 110-343): McCain, Obama, Biden. So McCain is 0-3, Obama is 0-1, Biden is 0-3, Barr is 0-2. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reason.com/blog/show/129741.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Real reform - not McCain&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s &#226;&#8364;&#339;let&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s keep the incumbents in office ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.libertyforall.net/?p=1509" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-25:/commentary/3143428</id>
    <updated>2008-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty For All </name>
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Take the case of HR 3162, the anti-Patriot Act. Only 67 members of Congress (one Senator, Russ Feingold - R), and 66 Democrats) voted against this abomination against liberty. The kicker is Congress passed this terrible bill blindly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.libertyforall.net/?p=1509&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bob Barr 2008 Blog &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; McCain supporter: &#226;&#8364;&#339;If you ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.bobbarr2008.com/2008/10/25/mccain-supporter-if-you-throw-even-a-single-state-to-obama-we-will-hunt-you-with-dogs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-24:/commentary/3399863</id>
    <updated>2008-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bob Barr 2008 Blog </name>
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USA Patriot Act of 2001 HR 3162 - Voted Yes. USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization HR 3199 - Voted Yes. Looks like McCain continues to be Authoritarian on civil liberties too! Wheres the difference Mr. Dondero? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.bobbarr2008.com/2008/10/25/mccain-supporter-if-you-throw-even-a-single-state-to-obama-we-will-hunt-you-with-dogs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SCHIP... How To Find Out if Your Member of Congress Supported the Kids</title>
    <link href="http://myruralamerica.blogspot.com/2008/10/schip-how-to-find-out-if-your-member-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-22:/commentary/3143429</id>
    <updated>2008-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Rural America </name>
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... HR 976 Bill Veto Over-ride Failed House 273-156; NO 9/25/07 SCHIP Reauthorization HR 976 Concurrance Vote Passed House 265-159; NO 8/1/07 State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) HR 3162 Bill Passed House 225-204 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myruralamerica.blogspot.com/2008/10/schip-how-to-find-out-if-your-member-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Johnny Gard: Wrong AGAIN!</title>
    <link href="http://neenahlivin.blogspot.com/2008/10/johnny-gard-wrong-again.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-21:/commentary/3074588</id>
    <updated>2008-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NeenahLivin </name>
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Gard cites Roll Call vote 787 on HR 3162 as evidence supporting his charge. I'd ask Johnny Gard to tell the whole story in his next ad when he apologizes to northeast Wisconsin voters for purposely misleading them. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://neenahlivin.blogspot.com/2008/10/johnny-gard-wrong-again.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Amazon.com to Barack: You Are a Socialist, We&#226;&#8364;&#8482;ve proven it ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.earthfrisk.com/blog/?p=102" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-14:/commentary/3496191</id>
    <updated>2008-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EarthFrisk Blog </name>
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*THE MODEL STATE EMERGENCY HEALTH POWER ACT. *H.R 2977 *JOHN WARNER DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT *MILITARY COMMISSION ACT *REX 84 *OPERATION GARDEN PLOT *PROJECT MEGIDDO *H.R 3162 *H.R 1955 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_GTxUXWJUc ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthfrisk.com/blog/?p=102&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Truth Test: Hanna slams Arcuri on taxes | NBC-WKTV News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wktv.com/news/local/30924454.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-14:/commentary/3399858</id>
    <updated>2008-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WKTV - News - Local </name>
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HR 3162 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; &quot;raise the federal tobacco tax by 45 cents a pack&quot; What they leave out: the bill it was attached to improved children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s health insurance and improving beneficiary protection. HR 2642 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; &quot;Added a 0.47 surtax on those w&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wktv.com/news/local/30924454.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Republic of America</title>
    <link href="http://americanminarchist.blogspot.com/2008/10/republic-of-america.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-13:/commentary/3027086</id>
    <updated>2008-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Minarchist </name>
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HR 3162. -&quot;Patriot Act&quot;. &quot;Patriot Act 2&quot; - A renewel and extension of powers granted the Federal government by original Patriot Act. FISA.- Allows domestic wiretapping and surveillance without probable cause. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americanminarchist.blogspot.com/2008/10/republic-of-america.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Bush's FISA Law - American Civil Liberties Destroyed ...</title>
    <link href="http://crooksandliars.com/2007/08/05/house-passes-bushs-fisa-law-american-civil-liberties-destroyed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-12:/commentary/3496188</id>
    <updated>2008-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Crooks and Liars </name>
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You voted against HR 3162, the Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. The citizens of this community find it unacceptable for any child to suffer because he or she was born into a situation where proper health care is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://crooksandliars.com/2007/08/05/house-passes-bushs-fisa-law-american-civil-liberties-destroyed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>No Ben, it is not &#226;&#8364;&#339;campaign mischief&#226;&#8364;* - it is against the law ...</title>
    <link href="http://gretawire.foxnews.com/2008/10/11/no-ben-it-is-not-campaign-mischief-it-is-against-the-law/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-09:/commentary/3496189</id>
    <updated>2008-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GretaWire </name>
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On October 26, 2001, President Bush signed into law H.R. 3162, the USA PATRIOT Act. The U.S. Secret Service was mandated by this Act to establish a nationwide network of Electronic Crimes Task Forces (ECTFs). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gretawire.foxnews.com/2008/10/11/no-ben-it-is-not-campaign-mischief-it-is-against-the-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Blue Collar Republican &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; John Tanner votes poorly ...</title>
    <link href="http://bluecollarrepublican.com/blog/?p=588" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-06:/commentary/3399866</id>
    <updated>2008-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blue Collar Republican </name>
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This bill (H.R. 3162) would authorize about $86 billion over five years for the State Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The federal funds are given to state governments to provide healthcare for low-income, uninsured children ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bluecollarrepublican.com/blog/?p=588&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bushreich to Congress: Pass the Bailout or Martial Law &#194;&#171; Knocking ...</title>
    <link href="http://luminaria.wordpress.com/2008/10/06/bushreich-to-congress-pass-the-bailout-or-martial-law/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-04:/commentary/3496184</id>
    <updated>2008-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Knocking on the Sky </name>
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Patriot Act I The stated purpose of USA Patriot Act (USAPA) PUBLIC LAW 107-56 (H.R. 3162) passed by Congress on October 25, 2001, was the Uniting and Strengthening [of] America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://luminaria.wordpress.com/2008/10/06/bushreich-to-congress-pass-the-bailout-or-martial-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://kirmizi-ada.blogspot.com/2008/10/emergency-economic-stabilization-act-of_04.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/commentary/2953800</id>
    <updated>2008-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kirmizi_ada </name>
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18, 2001); HR 3162 (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001); extraordinary rendition, warrentless wire-tapping, shock-and-awe, David Iglesias, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kirmizi-ada.blogspot.com/2008/10/emergency-economic-stabilization-act-of_04.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Act Up Against the Fed - Topics - The Wall street bailout is setup ...</title>
    <link href="http://community.marketwatch.com/groups/act-up-against-fed/topics/wall-street-bailout-setup-martial" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-27:/commentary/3496183</id>
    <updated>2008-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch Community - Comments - dryheavesdaily </name>
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H.R.3162 Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) SEC. 802. DEFINITION OF DOMESTIC TERRORISM. (5) the term `domestic terrorism' means activities ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.marketwatch.com/groups/act-up-against-fed/topics/wall-street-bailout-setup-martial&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S. 3612: Travelers' Privacy Protection Act of 2008 (GovTrack.us)</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s110-3612" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/commentary/3399856</id>
    <updated>2008-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us </name>
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Answered by a visitor on Oct 22, 2008 9:43 AM - Because the intent of H.R. 3162 has been subverted and extended by Homeland Security agents beyond its original boundaries. Current behavior constitutes warrantless searches without legal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s110-3612&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Reading the Riot Act...</title>
    <link href="http://myblogospherecomments.blogspot.com/2008/09/reading-riot-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/commentary/2913703</id>
    <updated>2008-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Blogosphere Comments &amp;amp; Writing </name>
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Now you can read the Patriot Act, HR 3162. You can also read the text of the Financial Crisis Legislation. But will you? Doubt it. Of more interest will be this story about a situation that shouldn't be allowed to happen every again! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myblogospherecomments.blogspot.com/2008/09/reading-riot-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>obama backer alcee hastings convicted on eight charges of ...</title>
    <link href="http://obamawtf.blogspot.com/2008/09/obama-surrogate-rep-alcee-hastings-was.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-24:/commentary/3175814</id>
    <updated>2008-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Obama WTF </name>
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hastings opposed the patriot act. (hr 3162, cq vote #398: passed 357-66: r 211-3; d 145-62; i 1-1, 10/24/01, hastings voted nay). in december 2005, rep. hastings voted to stall patriot act reauthorization. (hr 3199, cq vote #626: motion ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://obamawtf.blogspot.com/2008/09/obama-surrogate-rep-alcee-hastings-was.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>2008 Elections TO Be Cancelled Breaking News!</title>
    <link href="http://myebuzz.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/2008-elections-to-be-cancelled-breaking-news/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-24:/commentary/3175813</id>
    <updated>2008-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>myebuzz </name>
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HR 2977. JOHN WARNER DEFENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT. MILITARY COMMISSION ACT. REX 84. OPERATION GARDEN PLOT. PROJECT MEGIDDO. HR 3162. HR 1955. Posted in advertise, current events, election, president Tagged: propaganda.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myebuzz.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/2008-elections-to-be-cancelled-breaking-news/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>USA PATRIOT Act (HR 3162)</title>
    <link href="http://fatidical.blogspot.com/2008/09/usa-patriot-act-hr-3162.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-23:/commentary/3766757</id>
    <updated>2008-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fatidical Things </name>
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USA PATRIOT Act (HR 3162):. &quot;To deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fatidical.blogspot.com/2008/09/usa-patriot-act-hr-3162.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Iowa Politics</title>
    <link href="http://iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=136921" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/commentary/2945135</id>
    <updated>2008-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com: Press Release </name>
    </author>
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[HR 3162, Vote #787 &lt;http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2007/roll787.xml&gt; , 8/1/07] Voted for 2003 Drug Plan That Cost Seniors Thousands In 2003, Latham voted in favor of the prescription drug bill. The prescription drug plan pushed seniors ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=136921&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Greenwald exposes Latham's real record on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.bleedingheartland.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1968" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/commentary/2878789</id>
    <updated>2008-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bleeding Heartland - Front Page </name>
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[HR 3162, Vote #787, 8/1/07 Voted for 2003 Drug Plan That Cost Seniors Thousands In 2003, Latham voted in favor of the prescription drug bill. The prescription drug plan pushed seniors into HMOs, had no limits on premiums and contained ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bleedingheartland.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1968&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Bennett's Top Ten List</title>
    <link href="http://lehighvalleyramblings.blogspot.com/2008/09/bennetts-top-ten-list.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-17:/commentary/2945136</id>
    <updated>2008-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lehigh Valley Ramblings </name>
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HR 3162: Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health Insurance &#226;&#8364;&#8220; August 1, 2007. Voting 225-204, the House restored SCHIP funding for five years, instead of the GOP&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s one-year extension, and covered 5.1 million children, more than eight times what their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lehighvalleyramblings.blogspot.com/2008/09/bennetts-top-ten-list.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>meet christine jennings, running for congress in florida's 13th ...</title>
    <link href="http://momocrats.typepad.com/momocrats/2008/09/meet-christin-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-16:/commentary/3175811</id>
    <updated>2008-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>momocrats&#8482; </name>
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i do know he voted against the first s-chip bill (hr 3162) that would have authorized $86 billion over five years, fully funding funded that vital health care program for children. on education, i always say that a quality public school ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://momocrats.typepad.com/momocrats/2008/09/meet-christin-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>London Autistic Rights Movement - demonstration in support of Gary ...</title>
    <link href="http://p10.hostingprod.com/@spyblog.org.uk/freegary/2008/09/london-autistic-rights-movement---demonstration-in-support-of-gary-mckinnon---4p.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-16:/commentary/2945138</id>
    <updated>2008-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Free Gary McKinnon </name>
    </author>
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PUBLIC LAW 107-56 [H.R. 3162] OCT. 26, 2001 UNITING AND STRENGTHENING AMERICA BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE TOOLS REQUIRED TO INTERCEPT AND OBSTRUCT TERRORISM (USA PATRIOT ACT) ACT OF 2001 . . . Sec. 814. DETERRENCE AND PREVENTION OF ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://p10.hostingprod.com/@spyblog.org.uk/freegary/2008/09/london-autistic-rights-movement---demonstration-in-support-of-gary-mckinnon---4p.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hank &quot;in the Tank&quot; Paulson: Time to Drop the F-bomb</title>
    <link href="http://anarchyjack-manifestosfromthedecline.blogspot.com/2008/09/hank-in-tank-paulson-time-to-drop-f.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-16:/commentary/2885576</id>
    <updated>2008-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Manifestos from the Decline </name>
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In the House, a meager 66 Representatives opposed HR 3162 (62 Democrats, 3 Republicans, 1 Independent; 9 didn't vote), what would become known as the USA Patriot Act of 2001. In the Senate, Russ Feingold (D-Iowa) stood alone in his ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://anarchyjack-manifestosfromthedecline.blogspot.com/2008/09/hank-in-tank-paulson-time-to-drop-f.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ADHA Applauds Congressional Action To Improve Access To Dental ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.zuixinxiaoshuo.com/adha-applauds-congressional-action-to-improve-access-to-dental-care-usa/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-16:/commentary/2849731</id>
    <updated>2008-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health and Fitness </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ADHA is listed in the Congressional Record as a supporter of the House bill, HR 3162. ADHA&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s endorsement letter expressed support for all of the dental access provisions and for the increase in the tobacco excise tax, which would not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zuixinxiaoshuo.com/adha-applauds-congressional-action-to-improve-access-to-dental-care-usa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hanna: Arcuri claim of cutting taxes is full of holes | NBC-WKTV ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wktv.com/news/local/28314994.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-11:/commentary/3551185</id>
    <updated>2008-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WKTV - News - Local </name>
    </author>
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HR 3162, 8/1/2007 - raise the federal tobacco tax by 45 cents a pack HR 2881, 9/20/2007 - raise general aviation fuel tax and commercial aviation fuel tax HR 2642, 5/15/2008 - a 0.47 surtax on modified adjusted gross income above ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wktv.com/news/local/28314994.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>hanna: arcuri claim of cutting taxes is full of holes</title>
    <link href="http://www.nrcc.org/news/view_article.asp?id=2411" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-11:/commentary/3175808</id>
    <updated>2008-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NRCC News Articles - RSS Feed </name>
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hr 3162, 8/1/2007 - raise the federal tobacco tax by 45 cents a pack hr 2881, 9/20/2007 - raise general aviation fuel tax and commercial aviation fuel tax hr 2642, 5/15/2008 - a 0.47 surtax on modified adjusted gross income above ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nrcc.org/news/view_article.asp?id=2411&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>a detailed accout of psy-ops being used on americans from former ...</title>
    <link href="http://notallgloomndoom.blogspot.com/2008/09/detailed-accout-of-psy-ops-being-used.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-10:/commentary/2822852</id>
    <updated>2008-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Not all Gloom-n-Doom </name>
    </author>
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(HR 3162) Website, Common Dreams News Center, Spying and Lying, The FBI's Dirty Secrets, by Mark Weisbrot Website, American Free Press. Net, Black Box Coverup, Rescue Workers Silenced After Exposing 9/11 Whitewash, by Greg Szymanski ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://notallgloomndoom.blogspot.com/2008/09/detailed-accout-of-psy-ops-being-used.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SCHIP: How Congress Can Avoid Repeating Last Year's Mistakes</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/healthcare/bg2180.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-07:/commentary/2945139</id>
    <updated>2008-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers: Thought </name>
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All three SCHIP versions passed by the House (H.R. 3162, H.R. 976, and H.R. 3963) contained provisions that encouraged states to overspend their allotments and adopt more liberal policies related to eligibility, cost-sharing, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/healthcare/bg2180.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Six Urban Myths About Taxation</title>
    <link href="http://www.financespro.com/tax/Six-Urban-Myths-About-Taxation-2401/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-07:/commentary/2807070</id>
    <updated>2008-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Finances Pro </name>
    </author>
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Domestically in the US the Bank Secrecy Act (1970; &quot;BSA&quot;) was expanded and clarified after 9/11 with passage of the USA Patriot Act (2001; HR 3162 RDS). Congress decided that an effective way to catch terrorists was to monitor cash ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.financespro.com/tax/Six-Urban-Myths-About-Taxation-2401/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Medical Insurance Va Champ</title>
    <link href="http://cid-b84336937dde2d3e.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!B84336937DDE2D3E!423.entry" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-30:/commentary/2770088</id>
    <updated>2008-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>:: </name>
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The Council for Affordable Health Insurance. HR 3162, the Children's Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act. Cost 5 yr: ... (KS), Smith (OR), Snowe (ME), Specter (PA), and Warner (VA). Sen. DeMint . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cid-b84336937dde2d3e.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!B84336937DDE2D3E!423.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Corporate Compliance Regulations &amp; Standards</title>
    <link href="http://abhishekkatiyar.wordpress.com/2008/08/27/corporate-compliance-regulations-standards/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-26:/commentary/2742557</id>
    <updated>2008-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Free to share your thoughts </name>
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Maligned in some circles for what is perceived to be a pinching of civil liberties, HR 3162, better known as the USA Patriot Act, was signed in October of 2001, just over a month after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abhishekkatiyar.wordpress.com/2008/08/27/corporate-compliance-regulations-standards/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The USA PATRIOT Act and the questions it raises</title>
    <link href="http://lsrevolution.blogspot.com/2008/08/usa-patriot-act-and-questions-it-raises.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-25:/commentary/2753174</id>
    <updated>2008-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>L&amp;#39;s Revolution </name>
    </author>
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For those of you who are not completely familiar with the aforementioned act(HR 3162), this act established a counterterrorism fund(what they use this money for, who knows?), the right to seize the property of any foreign person they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lsrevolution.blogspot.com/2008/08/usa-patriot-act-and-questions-it-raises.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>25 new messages in 15 topics - digest</title>
    <link href="http://tebov7.blogspot.com/2008/08/25-new-messages-in-15-topics-digest_267.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-25:/commentary/2742558</id>
    <updated>2008-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News from Groups </name>
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The PATRIOT Act, HR 3162, was approved by the Senate 98-1 (Record Vote 313 &gt; - among the Yeas: Clinton, Kerry, Biden, Reid, Mikulski, Rockefeller, &gt; Kennedy, Sarbanes, Schumer, Feinstein, Boxer, Edwards, Wellstone, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tebov7.blogspot.com/2008/08/25-new-messages-in-15-topics-digest_267.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Schauer Endorsed By Ex-Republican DeWeese</title>
    <link href="http://www.walbergwatch.com/2008/08/schauer-endorsed-by-ex-republican.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-24:/commentary/2729187</id>
    <updated>2008-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Walberg Watch </name>
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In August 2007, Congressman Walberg voted against the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (HR 3162), legislation to expand the current State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) by $47.8 billion and bring 5 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.walbergwatch.com/2008/08/schauer-endorsed-by-ex-republican.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>votesmart.org part:2</title>
    <link href="http://facecomics.blogspot.com/2008/08/votesmartorg-part2.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-22:/commentary/3175829</id>
    <updated>2008-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>facecomics </name>
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date, bill title, vote, outcome. 02/26/2008, prohibiting the funds in s 1200 from being used for abortions s amdt 3896, nv, amendment adopted - senate (52 - 42). 10/18/2007, prohibiting funds for groups that perform abortions ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://facecomics.blogspot.com/2008/08/votesmartorg-part2.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MotherJones Blog: Obama Taps Biden: A Conventional But Perhaps ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.motherjones.com/mojoblog/archives/2008/08/9358_obama_pics_biden_vp.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-22:/commentary/2945143</id>
    <updated>2008-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MotherJones.com | MoJoBlog - Social Issues... </name>
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H.R. 3162 Measure Title: USA PATRIOT Act - A bill to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and for other purposes. Biden (D-DE), Yea ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.motherjones.com/mojoblog/archives/2008/08/9358_obama_pics_biden_vp.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Privacy Policy</title>
    <link href="http://www.rezgo.com/legal/privacy-policy" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-16:/commentary/2797824</id>
    <updated>2008-08-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rezgo.com </name>
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Companies registered in the United States may be required to provide information under the USA PATRIOT Act HR 3162. These third parties are required by Rezgo to safeguard the personal information and are not permitted to use it for any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rezgo.com/legal/privacy-policy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>louisiana sheriff's association still endorsing criminals for ...</title>
    <link href="http://wesawthat.blogspot.com/2008/08/louisiana-sheriffs-association-still.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-07:/commentary/3175816</id>
    <updated>2008-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>we saw that... </name>
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... the unconstitutional usa patriot act. when the patriot act was originally voted on by the senate in 2001, katrina mary was the only senator who didnt bother to vote at all. see hr 3162 senate roll call #313 from 25 october 2001. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wesawthat.blogspot.com/2008/08/louisiana-sheriffs-association-still.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>we saw that...: louisiana sheriff's association still endorsing ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wesawthat.blogspot.com/2008/08/louisiana-sheriffs-association-still.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-07:/commentary/2945144</id>
    <updated>2008-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>we saw that... </name>
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... the unconstitutional usa patriot act. when the patriot act was originally voted on by the senate in 2001, katrina mary was the only senator who didnt bother to vote at all. see H.R. 3162 senate roll call #313 from 25 october 2001. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wesawthat.blogspot.com/2008/08/louisiana-sheriffs-association-still.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Can you enact a social policy while making the profit?</title>
    <link href="http://www.forum7.cn/viewthread.php?tid=10929" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-06:/commentary/2793248</id>
    <updated>2008-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politics &amp;amp; Government - Civic Participation </name>
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Can you enact a social policy while making the profit? The price of ciggarettes is being raised again by almost another dollar. On Wednesday, August 1st, HR 3162 which included a $4.50 per carton federal cigarette excise tax increase.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.forum7.cn/viewthread.php?tid=10929&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Can you enact a social policy while making the profit?</title>
    <link href="http://www.forum7.cn/Can-you-enact-a-social-policy-while-making-the-profit--10929-1-1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-06:/commentary/2639220</id>
    <updated>2008-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politics &amp;amp; Government - Civic Participation </name>
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Can you enact a social policy while making the profit? The price of ciggarettes is being raised again by almost another dollar. On Wednesday, August 1st, HR 3162 which included a $4.50 per carton federal cigarette excise tax increase.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.forum7.cn/Can-you-enact-a-social-policy-while-making-the-profit--10929-1-1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Emptywheel &#194;&#187; Anthrax Timeline</title>
    <link href="http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2008/08/04/anthrax-timeline/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-03:/commentary/2945147</id>
    <updated>2008-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emptywheel </name>
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October 23, 2001: Sensenbrenner introduces USA PATRIOT Act (HR 3162) in House, incorporating HR2975 + S1510 + HR3004 &#226;&#8364;&#339;Financial Anti-Terrorism Act&#226;&#8364;*. October 23, 2001: Feingold vehemently opposed to USA PATRIOT Act, Leahy expresses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2008/08/04/anthrax-timeline/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>heller likes kittens and puppies; veterans, seniors, children not ...</title>
    <link href="http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2008/07/heller-likes-kittens-and-puppies.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-27:/commentary/3175822</id>
    <updated>2008-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Desert Beacon </name>
    </author>
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on children: heller was quite pleased with himself for voting against the schip (hr 3162) program to provide health care for children in working class families who could not otherwise afford insurance. [db] [r&amp;d] even after amendments ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2008/07/heller-likes-kittens-and-puppies.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>TriCaucus SCHIP Letter to Congressional Leadership</title>
    <link href="http://iwanttobehealthytoo.org/blog/1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-21:/commentary/2639221</id>
    <updated>2008-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AMERICA&amp;#39;S FUTURE starts with HEALTHY CHILDREN </name>
    </author>
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You may remember that ICHIA was included in the House-passed CHAMP Act (HR 3162) and has bipartisan support. ICHIA would allow states the option to provide Medicaid and SCHIP coverage to eligible, legally present, children and pregnant ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwanttobehealthytoo.org/blog/1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is There Patriotism in the Patriot Act? (Final Draft)</title>
    <link href="http://tfoss.blogspot.com/2008/07/is-there-patriotism-in-patriot-act_21.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-20:/commentary/2544101</id>
    <updated>2008-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Porter&amp;#39;s Place </name>
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&amp;quot;How the USA PATRIOT Act Redefines &amp;quot;Domestic Terrorism&amp;quot;&amp;quot; http://www.aclu.org. 6 Dec. 2002. 28 June 2008 http://www.aclu.org/natsec/emergpowers/14444leg20021206.html. &amp;quot;&amp;quot;HR 3162 RDS, 107th CONGRESS, 1st Session, HR 3162.&amp;quot; h&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tfoss.blogspot.com/2008/07/is-there-patriotism-in-patriot-act_21.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dennis Shulman for U.S. Congress &#194;&#187; archive &#194;&#187; President Bush Vetoes ...</title>
    <link href="http://shulmanforcongress.com/2007/12/13/president-bush-vetoes-health-care-for-10-million-kids/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/commentary/3643676</id>
    <updated>2008-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dennis Shulman for US Congress </name>
    </author>
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[HR 3162, Vote #787, 8/01/07]. September 25. Garrett voted against an amendment that would reauthorize the State Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health Insurance Program at nearly $60 billion over five years, expanding the program by $35 billion. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shulmanforcongress.com/2007/12/13/president-bush-vetoes-health-care-for-10-million-kids/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>farewell to privacy. hello to arms</title>
    <link href="http://www.neverinournames.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2258" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-12:/commentary/3240320</id>
    <updated>2008-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NION - Front Page </name>
    </author>
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hr 3162, patriot act 107th congress. october 24, 2001; stop the new fisa; allowing the new surveillance law to stand would seriously cripple our free press. by chris hedges. los angeles times. july 11, 2008; pdf stop the new fisa; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.neverinournames.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2258&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Farewell To Privacy. Hello To Arms</title>
    <link href="http://www.bethink.org/showDiary.do?diaryId=950" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-10:/commentary/2863779</id>
    <updated>2008-07-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BeThink - Front Page </name>
    </author>
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HR 3162, Patriot Act 107th Congress. October 24, 2001; Stop the new FISA; Allowing the new surveillance law to stand would seriously cripple our free press. By Chris Hedges. Los Angeles Times. July 11, 2008; pdf Stop the new FISA; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bethink.org/showDiary.do?diaryId=950&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Real Look at the Patriot Act</title>
    <link href="http://readbtl.com/2008/07/11/a-real-look-at-the-patriot-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-10:/commentary/2498217</id>
    <updated>2008-07-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Read Between the Lies </name>
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... though miles from constitutional, under the Patriot Act. Cited:. Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA Patriot Act) Act of 2001, HR 3162, 107th Cong. (2007).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://readbtl.com/2008/07/11/a-real-look-at-the-patriot-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>the odds of change: a statistical look at our democrat&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s voting ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pscelebrities.com/whitelightblacklight/2008/07/odds-of-change-statistical-look-at-our.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-08:/commentary/3224696</id>
    <updated>2008-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>White Light Black Light </name>
    </author>
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hr 3162 (107) usa patriot act of 2001 hr 3199 (109) usa patriot improvement and reauthorization act of 2005 hr 418 died, but attached to hr 1268 (109) emergency supplemental appropriations act for defense, the global war on terror, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pscelebrities.com/whitelightblacklight/2008/07/odds-of-change-statistical-look-at-our.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is there patriotism in the Patriot Act?</title>
    <link href="http://tfoss.blogspot.com/2008/07/is-there-patriotism-in-patriot-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-07:/commentary/2471127</id>
    <updated>2008-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Porter&amp;#39;s Place </name>
    </author>
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Accessed: July 28, 2008 &amp;quot;HR 3162 RDS, 107th CONGRESS, 1st Session, HR 3162 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES, October 24, 2001&amp;quot; http://epic.org/privacy/terrorism/hr3162.html Published: October 24, 2001 Accessed: July 28, 2008.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tfoss.blogspot.com/2008/07/is-there-patriotism-in-patriot-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>gazette attacks abstinence</title>
    <link href="http://albanymediabias.blogspot.com/2008/07/gazette-attacks-abstinence.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/commentary/3175831</id>
    <updated>2008-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Media Bias </name>
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yet, the house just passed hr 3162 &#226;&#8364;&#8220;&#226;&#8364;&#8220; a bill that may hamper the implementation of abstinence programs at a time when the drop in pregnancies, births, and abortions for the youngest teens and pre-teens &#226;&#8364;&#8220;&#226;&#8364;&#8220; girls just 10-14 years of age .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://albanymediabias.blogspot.com/2008/07/gazette-attacks-abstinence.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Our Liberties for our Safety</title>
    <link href="http://education-shirll.blogspot.com/2008/07/our-liberties-for-our-safety.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-05:/commentary/2885575</id>
    <updated>2008-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Education </name>
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... &#195;&#402;&#198;&#8217;&#195;&#8218;&#194;&#162;&#195;&#402;&#226;&#8364;&#353;&#195;&#8218;&#226;&#8218;&#172;&#195;&#402;&#226;&#8364;&#353;&#195;&#8218;&#197;&#8220;USA PATRIOT Act (HR 3162),&#195;&#402;&#198;&#8217;&#195;&#8218;&#194;&#162;&#195;&#402;&#226;&#8364;&#353;&#195;&#8218;&#226;&#8218;&#172;&#195;&#402;&#226;&#8364;&#353;&#195;&#8218; http://epic.org/privacy/terrorism/hr3162.html; &#195;&#402;&#198;&#8217;&#195;&#8218;&#194;&#162;&#195;&#402;&#226;&#8364;&#353;&#195;&#8218;&#226;&#8218;&#172;&#195;&#402;&#226;&#8364;&#353;&#195;&#8218;&#197;&#8220;USA PATRIOT Act - Wi&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://education-shirll.blogspot.com/2008/07/our-liberties-for-our-safety.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Odds of Change: A Statistical Look at Our Democrat&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Voting ...</title>
    <link href="http://colorado.indymedia.org/node/692" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-03:/commentary/3899149</id>
    <updated>2008-07-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Colorado Independent Media Center </name>
    </author>
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HR 3162 (107) USA PATRIOT Act of 2001. HR 3199 (109) USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005. HR 418 died, but attached to HR 1268 (109) Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://colorado.indymedia.org/node/692&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>the odds of change: a statistical look at our democrat&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s voting ...</title>
    <link href="http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2008/07/377289.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-03:/commentary/3240319</id>
    <updated>2008-07-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>portland indymedia - newswire </name>
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hr 3162 (107) usa patriot act of 2001 hr 3199 (109) usa patriot improvement and reauthorization act of 2005 hr 418 died, but attached to hr 1268 (109) emergency supplemental appropriations act for defense, the global war on terror, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2008/07/377289.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>the odds of change: a statistical look at our democrat&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s voting ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.phillyimc.org/en/node/70865" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-03:/commentary/3175824</id>
    <updated>2008-07-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Independent Media Center -... </name>
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hr 3162 (107) usa patriot act of 2001. hr 3199 (109) usa patriot improvement and reauthorization act of 2005. hr 418 died, but attached to hr 1268 (109) emergency supplemental appropriations. act for defense, the global war on terror, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.phillyimc.org/en/node/70865&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Patriot-NewsSource: www.patriot-news.comNew England Patriots ...</title>
    <link href="http://z12.apdindia.org/patriot-throwback-jersey/2008/06/the-patriot-newssource-www-patriot-news-comnew-england-patriots-cheerleaderssource-patriot-throwback-jersey-www-patriots-comusa-patriot.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-03:/commentary/2439833</id>
    <updated>2008-07-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>patriot throwback jersey </name>
    </author>
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comUSA PATRIOT Act (HR 3162)Source: epic.orgTHE JEEP PATRIOT | WAY-BEYOND TRAILSource: www.patriotadventure.comWhat is the USA Patriot WebSource: www.lifeandliberty.govProgressive Patriots Fund - Russ Feingold, Honorary Chair ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://z12.apdindia.org/patriot-throwback-jersey/2008/06/the-patriot-newssource-www-patriot-news-comnew-england-patriots-cheerleaderssource-patriot-throwback-jersey-www-patriots-comusa-patriot.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Indymedia Barcelona: The Odds of Change: A Statistical Look at Our ...</title>
    <link href="http://barcelona.indymedia.org/newswire/display/346571/index.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-02:/commentary/3496190</id>
    <updated>2008-07-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indymedia Barcelona </name>
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HR 3162 (107) USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 HR 3199 (109) USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 HR 418 died, but attached to HR 1268 (109) Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://barcelona.indymedia.org/newswire/display/346571/index.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Patriot Act (HR 3162)</title>
    <link href="http://thezoereport.blogspot.com/2008/06/patriot-act-hr-3162.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-29:/commentary/2544100</id>
    <updated>2008-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Zoe Report </name>
    </author>
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Much is being said about Senator Obama&amp;#39;s backing of the FISA Act. However, the Patriot Act is much more of an attack on the civil liberties of US citizens. In light of recent information concerning the Bush Administration&amp;#39;s reason for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thezoereport.blogspot.com/2008/06/patriot-act-hr-3162.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Simple Way To make Health House Part Three</title>
    <link href="http://wealthy-health.blogspot.com/2008/06/simple-way-to-make-health-house-part_30.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-29:/commentary/2414809</id>
    <updated>2008-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wealthy Health </name>
    </author>
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Ideas for making health insurance more affordable for small businesses the house ways and means committee approved hr 3162 early friday, and s health insurance plans, washington, says ahip has supported the idea of creating an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wealthy-health.blogspot.com/2008/06/simple-way-to-make-health-house-part_30.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Press Releases</title>
    <link href="http://www.cmanet.org/publicdoc.cfm/2/1/presssection2/428" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-25:/commentary/2945146</id>
    <updated>2008-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CMA Media Feed </name>
    </author>
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At the federal level, CMA is supporting the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act (H.R. 3162), which passed the House of Representatives last summer but stalled in the Senate. It requires health plans to limit profit and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cmanet.org/publicdoc.cfm/2/1/presssection2/428&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Protect Individual Rights</title>
    <link href="http://republicmagazineseven.blogspot.com/2008/06/end-domestic-police-state.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-25:/commentary/2404004</id>
    <updated>2008-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Republic Magazine #7 </name>
    </author>
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Following the 9/11 attacks, one of the first pieces of legislation proposed to support the phony war on terror was HR 3162, otherwise known as the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://republicmagazineseven.blogspot.com/2008/06/end-domestic-police-state.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Urgent Action Request on House Medicare Bill | NASW Advocacy Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/index.php/2008/06/23/urgent-action-request-on-house-medicare-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-22:/commentary/3899148</id>
    <updated>2008-06-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NASW Advocacy Blog </name>
    </author>
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This provision was included in the earlier House Medicare package (HR. 3162) and NASW is still working to get Senator Baucus to add it to his bill in the Senate. Over 3000 of you have sent over 7000 messages to your Senators advocating ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/index.php/2008/06/23/urgent-action-request-on-house-medicare-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Socialized Medicine, Here We Come!</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/blogs/lancekates/2008/jun/23/socialized_medicine_here_we_come" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-22:/commentary/2404003</id>
    <updated>2008-06-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Redstate blogs </name>
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I bring this up because of House Bill HR 3162, to amend the Social Security Act and &amp;#39;improve&amp;#39; the children&amp;#39;s health insurance program and beneficiary protections under Medicare, Medicaid and the CHIP program. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/blogs/lancekates/2008/jun/23/socialized_medicine_here_we_come&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lobby Senate on Medicare SWRI Agenda | NASW Advocacy Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/index.php/2007/08/31/lobby-senate-on-medicare-swri-agenda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-16:/commentary/3496181</id>
    <updated>2008-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NASW Advocacy Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House and Senate will return next week from a month-long recess to begin a difficult conference over Medicare and child health insurance legislation (CHAMP, HR. 3162). NASW members should contact their Senators now to urge their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/index.php/2007/08/31/lobby-senate-on-medicare-swri-agenda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 3162, aka The Patriot Act</title>
    <link href="http://gw-images.blogspot.com/2008/06/hr-3162-aka-patriot-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-15:/commentary/2343737</id>
    <updated>2008-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GW-Images </name>
    </author>
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With the increases in recent harassment of photographers using the Patriot Act as the authority, I know there is a lot of confusion and curiosity about what the Patriot Act actually says about photography. Therefore, I decided to see ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gw-images.blogspot.com/2008/06/hr-3162-aka-patriot-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The USA PATRIOT Act and this blog</title>
    <link href="http://environymity.blogspot.com/2008/06/usa-patriot-act-and-this-blog.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-11:/commentary/2673960</id>
    <updated>2008-06-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Environymity: An Academic Privacy Blog </name>
    </author>
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... as the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (USA Patriot Act) of 2001 (Public Law 107-56, 115 STAT.272, HR 3162)) has been in force since October 24, 2001. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://environymity.blogspot.com/2008/06/usa-patriot-act-and-this-blog.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Six Urban Myths About Taxation</title>
    <link href="http://www.makeupblog.cn/taxes/six-urban-myths-about-taxation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-06:/commentary/2300623</id>
    <updated>2008-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>makeup </name>
    </author>
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Domestically in the US the Bank Secrecy Act (1970; &amp;quot;BSA&amp;quot;) was expanded and clarified after 9/11 with passage of the USA Patriot Act (2001; HR 3162 RDS). Congress decided that an effective way to catch terrorists was to monitor cash ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.makeupblog.cn/taxes/six-urban-myths-about-taxation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>history of medicare therapy caps</title>
    <link href="http://www.billingdynamix.com/bdxblog/?p=101" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-04:/commentary/3175826</id>
    <updated>2008-06-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hands-on Profitability BLOG </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
july 24, 2007 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; legislation to extend and improve the children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s health insurance program (hr 3162) is introduced. it also includes language to extend the therapy cap exceptions process until 2009. the house passes this legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.billingdynamix.com/bdxblog/?p=101&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>house for children</title>
    <link href="http://www.paginaswebinfantiles.com/kids-child-children/?p=18" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-28:/commentary/2320247</id>
    <updated>2008-05-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WWW </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House on Wednesday voted 225-204 to approve a bill (&amp;lt;a href=http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:HR3162: target=_new&amp;gt;HR 3162&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;) that would reauthorize and expand SCHIP and also. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/78626.php ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paginaswebinfantiles.com/kids-child-children/?p=18&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>[michael mccaul contributes to] texas get[ing] a f on children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://mikemccaul.com/2008/05/28/texas-f-children-healthcar/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-27:/commentary/3175809</id>
    <updated>2008-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>the mccaul Retort </name>
    </author>
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providing for the consideration of hr 3162, children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s health and medicare protection act. date: 8/01/07 bill: h res 594 mccaul: no gop: no democrats: yes. providing for the consideration of hr 3162, children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s health and medicare ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mikemccaul.com/2008/05/28/texas-f-children-healthcar/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>1952 UFO Sightings Over DC</title>
    <link href="http://homelessforobama.blogspot.com/2008/05/1952-ufo-sightings-over-dc.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-24:/commentary/2248013</id>
    <updated>2008-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Homeless For Obama </name>
    </author>
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On July 26, 1947, President Truman signed a sweeping change in the nation&amp;#39;s structure, called THE NATIONAL SECURITY ACT (Compare this with the passing of the HR-3162 PATRIOT ACT of 2001 signed by President Bush after the 9/11 attack)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homelessforobama.blogspot.com/2008/05/1952-ufo-sightings-over-dc.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Aes and student loans</title>
    <link href="http://yourrightloan.com/2008/05/25/aes-and-student-loans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-24:/commentary/2241725</id>
    <updated>2008-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>More about Loans </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3162: Childrens Health And Medicare Protection Act of 2007 Debate Amendments (GovTrack, Thomas) Votes On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (consideration: CR 8/2/2007 H9499-9502; text: CR H9499-9500) Failed 202-226 On Passage . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yourrightloan.com/2008/05/25/aes-and-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Stark to Be Honored by AAFP</title>
    <link href="http://www.familydocs.org/news-media/news/congressman-stark-be-honored-aafp.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-19:/commentary/2309048</id>
    <updated>2008-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Academy of Family Physicians... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congressman Stark is being honored for introducing the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (HR 3162) and for his long-standing interest in providing better access to health care for everyone in this country. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.familydocs.org/news-media/news/congressman-stark-be-honored-aafp.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UFOs</title>
    <link href="http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/alycerocco/gGBD4b" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-18:/commentary/2216835</id>
    <updated>2008-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Member Posts </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On July 26, 1947, President Truman signed a sweeping change in the nation&amp;#39;s structure, called THE NATIONAL SECURITY ACT (Compare this with the passing of the HR-3162 PATRIOT ACT of 2001 signed by President Bush after the 9/11 attack)&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/alycerocco/gGBD4b&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Consitutional Issues</title>
    <link href="http://truthseeker24info.blogspot.com/2008/05/consitutional-issues.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-17:/commentary/2213591</id>
    <updated>2008-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Despository of Information </name>
    </author>
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Under the definitions of &amp;quot;terrorism&amp;quot; in Section 411 of the newly signed USA-PATRIOT Act (HR 3162, now Public Law 107-56), you may be a terrorist when you go to church, or to the Boy Scouts, or to your local rifle range to practice with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://truthseeker24info.blogspot.com/2008/05/consitutional-issues.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TraderFeed: After a Flat Day: Context Matters</title>
    <link href="http://newpostings37.blogspot.com/2008/05/traderfeed-after-flat-day-context.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/2201954</id>
    <updated>2008-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>new postings </name>
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-ne On October 24, 2001 at 11:05AM, the US House conducted a roll call vote on HR 3162 (aka, the USA Patriot Act). The vote was 98 in favor to 1 opposed with 1 not voting.On its way to these votes, the bill had been reviewed and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newpostings37.blogspot.com/2008/05/traderfeed-after-flat-day-context.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A positive right to life would require others act to save the life ...</title>
    <link href="http://ironcladoath.blogspot.com/2008/05/positive-right-to-life-would-require.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-12:/commentary/2201955</id>
    <updated>2008-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>One Nation Under God; Indivisible </name>
    </author>
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HR 3162, The House [of Representatives] Open Multimedia Access System (THOMAS). 9. ^ ab US Government Printing Office. S10991 (October 25, 2001) Congressional Record. 10. ^ &amp;quot;&amp;#39;Trust me&amp;#39; just doesn&amp;#39;t fly&amp;quot;, News, USA Today. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ironcladoath.blogspot.com/2008/05/positive-right-to-life-would-require.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Edicare</title>
    <link href="http://edicare.blogspot.com/2008/05/edicare.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/2171364</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Edicare </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3162: Childrens Health And Medicare Protection Act of 2007 Debate Amendments (GovTrack, Thomas) Votes On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (consideration: CR 8/2/2007 H9499-9502; text: CR H9499-9500) Failed 202-226 On Passage . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://edicare.blogspot.com/2008/05/edicare.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Mounts New Attack on Physician-Owned Hospitals - Acadiana ...</title>
    <link href="http://health-insurance-net.com/blog/2008/04/28/congress-mounts-new-attack-on-physician-owned-hospitals-acadiana-medical-news/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2127154</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health Insurance - get the best deal </name>
    </author>
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... New Attack on Physician-Owned HospitalsAcadiana Medical News, LA - 43 minutes ago&#226;&#8364;&#166; contained in the original House of Representatives&#226;&#8364;&#8482; version of the state children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s health insurance program (SCHIP) reauthorization bill (HR 3162). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://health-insurance-net.com/blog/2008/04/28/congress-mounts-new-attack-on-physician-owned-hospitals-acadiana-medical-news/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Annotated Bibliography.</title>
    <link href="http://amyluempert.wordpress.com/2008/04/29/annotated-bibliography/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2127153</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Searching and Researching. </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001. Retrieved April 18, 2008, from http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c107:HR3162.ENR: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amyluempert.wordpress.com/2008/04/29/annotated-bibliography/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Screw Hillary Clinton!!! (Revised)</title>
    <link href="http://nytimesvids.blogspot.com/2008/04/screw-hillary-clinton-revised.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-18:/commentary/2076689</id>
    <updated>2008-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Times Videos </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
10/25/2001 USA Patriot Act of 2001 HR 3162 Y Bill Passed (Senate) - S(98 - 1) In 2006 03/02/2006 USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization HR 3199 Y Conference Report Adopted (Senate) - S(89 - 10) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nytimesvids.blogspot.com/2008/04/screw-hillary-clinton-revised.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sources.</title>
    <link href="http://amyluempert.wordpress.com/2008/04/18/sources/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-17:/commentary/2119444</id>
    <updated>2008-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Searching and Researching. </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c107:HR3162.ENR:. -The Patriot Act. http://www.tcf.org/list.asp?type=EV&amp;amp;pubid=158. -Got Privacy? Personal Freedom vs. National Security. http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/rightsandfreedoms/a/patriot2. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amyluempert.wordpress.com/2008/04/18/sources/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Special Kind of Stupid</title>
    <link href="http://www.tulsanow.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9385" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-13:/commentary/2131838</id>
    <updated>2008-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>tulsanow Forum </name>
    </author>
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If you look at the US Patriot Act, there are three requirements for causing someone to be labeled a &amp;quot;Domestic Terrorist&amp;quot;: &amp;#39;Under the new USA PATRIOT ACT, Section 802 of HR 3162 defines domestic terrorism as &amp;quot;activities that - 1) involve &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tulsanow.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9385&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&#216;&#170;&#216;&#167;&#217;&#8218;&#216;&#167;&#217;&#8224;&#217;&#710;&#217;&#8224; &#216;&#167;&#217;&#8222;&#217;&#710;&#216;&#183;&#217;&#8224;&#217;&#352;</title>
    <link href="http://whereistand.com/ar/NickLampson/1544" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-01:/commentary/2041007</id>
    <updated>2008-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nick Lampson </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The government should be able to access your financial, library, travel, video rental, phone, medical, and religious records without your knowledge or consent. Nick Lampson voted YES on HR 3162, also known as the USA Patriot Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whereistand.com/ar/NickLampson/1544&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>hr 1424: equitable mental health = increased medicaid rebate?</title>
    <link href="http://pharmacomplianceblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/hr-1424-equitable-mental-health.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-27:/commentary/3175828</id>
    <updated>2008-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Pharma Compliance Blog: Your Space.... </name>
    </author>
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hr 3162 passed in the house in august 2007 with a similar payment provision. hr 3162 has still not been passed by the senate, and it is expected that the only way for it to pass the senate will be to remove the medicaid rebate provision ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pharmacomplianceblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/hr-1424-equitable-mental-health.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Gabby&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s San Francisco Treat</title>
    <link href="http://gabbywatch.com/2008/03/28/gabbys-san-francisco-treat/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-27:/commentary/1958257</id>
    <updated>2008-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gabby Watch </name>
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HR 3162 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Voted to cut seniors&#226;&#8364;&#8482; Medicare, created a new tax on private health insurance, and opened the door to taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants. [Roll Call 787] HR 800 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Voted to strip workers of their right to a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gabbywatch.com/2008/03/28/gabbys-san-francisco-treat/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>No Wireless, but you can have the Patriot Act</title>
    <link href="http://libcollections.blogspot.com/2008/03/no-wireless-but-you-can-have-patriot.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-26:/commentary/2008026</id>
    <updated>2008-03-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Library Collections &amp;amp; Acquisitions </name>
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The USA PATRIOT Act (more formally known as the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (USA PATRIOT Act) of 2001 (Public Law 107-56, 115 STAT.272, HR 3162)) has ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libcollections.blogspot.com/2008/03/no-wireless-but-you-can-have-patriot.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Budget Office - The Budgetary Impact of Section 651 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=8901" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-23:/commentary/3821847</id>
    <updated>2008-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CBO's Latest 10 Documents </name>
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The Budgetary Impact of Section 651 of H.R. 3162, the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. December 20, 2007. Letter to the Honorable Jon Kyl. HTML Go to Documents &#183; PDF Go to Documents ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=8901&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s wrong with the USA? It is really very simple&#226;&#8364;&#166;</title>
    <link href="http://wildwickedwonderful.blogspot.com/2008/03/whats-wrong-with-usa-it-is-really-very.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-19:/commentary/1760350</id>
    <updated>2008-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WILD WICKED WONDERFUL </name>
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[1] HR 3162. [1] &amp;#39;Islamists&amp;#39; come late to a practice West has long justified for itself ,. [1] From &amp;quot;Pity the Nation: Lebanon at War&amp;quot; by Robert Fisk page 439. [1] Boumediene v. Bush and Rights of Detainees ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildwickedwonderful.blogspot.com/2008/03/whats-wrong-with-usa-it-is-really-very.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Report: FBI Misused National Security Letters</title>
    <link href="http://cubgovpubs.blogspot.com/2008/03/report-fbi-misused-national-security.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-12:/commentary/1732781</id>
    <updated>2008-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Government Publications Library &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;... </name>
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The FBI was granted expanded powers (including NSLs) after September 11th, by the USA Patriot Act. Find more information on the 2001 USA Patriot Act (HR3162) and the USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (HR3199) from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cubgovpubs.blogspot.com/2008/03/report-fbi-misused-national-security.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>USA</title>
    <link href="http://find-india.blogspot.com/2008/03/usa.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-12:/commentary/1722170</id>
    <updated>2008-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>INDIA </name>
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USA PATRIOT Act (HR 3162)USA PATRIOT Act Page | USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Page | USA PATRIOT Act FOIA Page ... to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001&amp;#39;. ... www.epic.org/privacy/terrorism/hr3162.html - 549 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://find-india.blogspot.com/2008/03/usa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&#230;&#179;&#8226;&#227;*&#168;&#227;*&#8249;&#231;&#8250;&#8212;&#232;*&#180;&#227;*&#168;&#227;*&#8249;&#232;&#171;&#339;&#229;&#160;&#177;&#227;*&#168;&#227;*&#8249;&#230;&#402;&#8230;&#229;&#160;&#177;&#227;*&#168;&#227;*&#8249;</title>
    <link href="http://maurice777.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2008/03/post_ca10.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-09:/commentary/1741774</id>
    <updated>2008-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>View Point </name>
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HR 3162 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 24, 2001 http://epic.org/privacy/terrorism/hr3162.html. &#226;&#732;&#8224;&#227;*&#161;&#227;*&#170;&#227;*&#191;&#227;*&#171;&#227;&#8364;*Patriot Act(&#230;&#8222;&#8250;&#229;&#8250;&#189;&#230;&#179;&#8226;&#239;&#188;&#8240;&#227;*&#163;&#227;*&#166;&#227;&#8364;*. &amp;quot; Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing App&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://maurice777.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2008/03/post_ca10.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Patriot Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.investment-blogs.org/a-patriot-act.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-07:/commentary/1710320</id>
    <updated>2008-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Investment Blogs </name>
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At over 300 pages, HR 3162 is a massive document, but it was the title page that first confirmed my concern: &#226;&#8364;&#339;An act to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.investment-blogs.org/a-patriot-act.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.5548 Postal Service Access ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5548/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-06:/commentary/3643675</id>
    <updated>2008-03-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Financial Services... </name>
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HR 3162 RDS 107th CONGRESS 1st Session HR 3162 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 24, 2001 Received AN ACT To deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5548/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Post 9 11</title>
    <link href="http://rkaresources.blogspot.com/2008/03/9-11.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-04:/commentary/1997690</id>
    <updated>2008-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RKA History Resource Data Bank </name>
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HR 3162 RDS 107th CONGRESS 1st Session HR 3162 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 24, 2001 Received AN ACT To deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rkaresources.blogspot.com/2008/03/9-11.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your Political Friend: June 2006 ballot</title>
    <link href="http://mybookmarks30.blogspot.com/2008/03/your-political-friend-june-2006-ballot.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-02:/commentary/1699805</id>
    <updated>2008-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>my bookmarks </name>
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Original passage of the USA PATRIOT Act (HR 3162, Vote 398 , 10/24/01)62 House Democrats voted against original passage of the USA PATRIOT Act, which gives law enforcement the necessary tools to vanquish the terrorist element.III. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mybookmarks30.blogspot.com/2008/03/your-political-friend-june-2006-ballot.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jill Derby going negative against Dean Heller?</title>
    <link href="http://helluvaheller.blogspot.com/2008/02/jill-derby-going-negative-against-dean.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-27:/commentary/1699804</id>
    <updated>2008-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helluva Heller </name>
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Mr. Hill&amp;#39;s letter pointed out that &amp;quot;Heller states he voted against the expansion of the SCHIP because &amp;quot;If HR 3162 just focused on improving children&amp;#39;s health care, my vote probably would have been different. Yet 75 percent of this bill ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://helluvaheller.blogspot.com/2008/02/jill-derby-going-negative-against-dean.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jill Derby going negative against Dean Heller?</title>
    <link href="http://nyenevada.blogspot.com/2008/02/jill-derby-going-negative-against-dean.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-27:/commentary/1680407</id>
    <updated>2008-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nye -- Gateway to Nevada&amp;#39;s Rurals </name>
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Mr. Hill&amp;#39;s letter pointed out that &amp;quot;Heller states he voted against the expansion of the SCHIP because &amp;quot;If HR 3162 just focused on improving children&amp;#39;s health care, my vote probably would have been different. Yet 75 percent of this bill ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nyenevada.blogspot.com/2008/02/jill-derby-going-negative-against-dean.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bachmann Will Walk But Not Help Cure Diabetes</title>
    <link href="http://dumpbachmann.blogspot.com/2008/02/bachmann-will-walk-but-not-help-cure.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-22:/commentary/1656715</id>
    <updated>2008-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dump Michele Bachmann </name>
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In addition to stem cell research, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation advocated for the passage of HR 3162 (Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection). While Bachmann slips into her release that she supported the SCHIP bill, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dumpbachmann.blogspot.com/2008/02/bachmann-will-walk-but-not-help-cure.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lest We Forget - a USA PATRIOT Act Primer</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/2/21/51040/2809" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-20:/commentary/1647815</id>
    <updated>2008-02-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3162, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism&amp;quot; Act, was introduced, in its final form, to the US House on October 23, 2001. It passed the House on October 24 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/2/21/51040/2809&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Patriot Act</title>
    <link href="http://heardthat.blogspot.com/2008/02/patriot-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-02:/commentary/1581647</id>
    <updated>2008-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Peanut Butter and Jelly </name>
    </author>
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Maybe the senator doesn&amp;#39;t recall his vote in favor of the Patriot Act (HR 3162). Now I have to suffer through another 7 hours of the talking heads on all the pre-game shows whining about &amp;quot;spygate.&amp;quot; Just shut up and play the game.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://heardthat.blogspot.com/2008/02/patriot-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bankrupting the US - Ron Paul and Osama Bin Laden</title>
    <link href="http://ronpaul-2008.blogspot.com/2008/02/bankrupting-us-ron-paul-and-osama-bin.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-01:/commentary/1581646</id>
    <updated>2008-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ron Paul For President </name>
    </author>
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We were slapped in the face with HR 3162 (The USA Patriot act), which is a complete and total nightmare. We have been slapped in the face a second time with The Departmenet of Homeland Security, and now we have to go through some ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ronpaul-2008.blogspot.com/2008/02/bankrupting-us-ron-paul-and-osama-bin.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>patriot</title>
    <link href="http://onepresentwhy.blogspot.com/2008/01/patriot.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-22:/commentary/1513863</id>
    <updated>2008-01-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>one present why </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
USA PATRIOT Act (HR 3162) - USA PATRIOT Act Page | USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Page | USA PATRIOT Act FOIA Page ... to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001&amp;#39;. ... patriot - Definitions from Dictionary.com - &amp;quot;The name ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://onepresentwhy.blogspot.com/2008/01/patriot.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How about Civil Liberties?</title>
    <link href="http://bluenc.com/rolf#comment-78116" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-19:/commentary/1502649</id>
    <updated>2008-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueNC - Comments </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Even HR 3162 (I can&amp;#39;t bear to call it the &amp;quot;patriot&amp;quot; act). Again, supported by our own Rep. David Price. You&amp;#39;re right, we&amp;#39;re losing a lot of ground with the Constitution and Civil Rights. And I&amp;#39;m running for Congress because our ex&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bluenc.com/rolf#comment-78116&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pay for Performance, or Performance for Pay?</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalpracticetrends.com/reimbursement/pay-for-performance-or-performance-for-pay/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-16:/commentary/1473469</id>
    <updated>2008-01-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical Practice Trends.com </name>
    </author>
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The Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP HR 3162) will provide for two years of .5 percent fee increases, rather than the cuts of 10 percent and 5 percent in 2008 and 2009 proposed in other bills. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalpracticetrends.com/reimbursement/pay-for-performance-or-performance-for-pay/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Hope for America</title>
    <link href="http://exitcavehere.com/2008/01/the-hope-for-america/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-14:/commentary/1581648</id>
    <updated>2008-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Exit Cave Here </name>
    </author>
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The Ripple Effect One can see that the latest atrocious encroachments of freedom such as: The Patriot Act (HR 3162), The Real ID Act (HR1268), The Protect America Act (SB 1927) and The Military Commissions Act (SB 3930), which has rid ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://exitcavehere.com/2008/01/the-hope-for-america/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>General A Biography of America: Contemporary History A Biography ...</title>
    <link href="http://history2100-2010.blogspot.com/2008/01/general-biography-of-america.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-11:/commentary/1581645</id>
    <updated>2008-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>future 2000 to 2010 ++++ </name>
    </author>
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HR 3162 &amp;quot;The PATRIOT Act&amp;quot; 24 October 2001, full text [403 Kb] Terorism and US Policy, from the National Security Archive Anti-Terorist Legislation, from LOC Legislative History of the USA PATRIOT Act, from the Center for Democracy and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://history2100-2010.blogspot.com/2008/01/general-biography-of-america.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Frank Wolf&amp;#39;s Worst Votes of 2007 (Part 3)</title>
    <link href="http://farewellfrank.blogspot.com/2007/12/frank-wolfs-worst-votes-of-2007-part-3.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-27:/commentary/1460204</id>
    <updated>2007-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Farewell Frank </name>
    </author>
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Bad Vote #3: On August 1, Frank Wolf voted against HR 3162, the &amp;quot;Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&amp;quot; What more can you say? Bad Vote #4: On August 3, Frank Wolf voted against HR 3356, &amp;quot;Improving Foreign Intelligence &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://farewellfrank.blogspot.com/2007/12/frank-wolfs-worst-votes-of-2007-part-3.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>All I can do, is roll my eyes!</title>
    <link href="http://usapatriotact.us/blog/?p=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-26:/commentary/1460208</id>
    <updated>2007-12-26T23:16:03Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>USAPATRIOTACT.US</name>
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 Again, a rant on &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.3162&lt;/strong&gt;, aka. The US Patriot Act.  &#160;Have any of you, taken a moment, to see how your Senators actually voted on this issue originally?  http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usapatriotact.us/blog/?p=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CMS Head Discusses Compromises For Reauthorizing SCHIP</title>
    <link href="http://sexualkio.zteo.com/2007/12/27/cms-head-discusses-compromises-for-reauthorizing-schip/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-26:/commentary/1656716</id>
    <updated>2007-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>health health hiv sexual </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House version (HR 3162), also approved last week, would reduce payments to Medicare Advantage plans and increase the federal cigarette tax by 45 cents per pack to increase funding for SCHIP by $50 billion over five years. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sexualkio.zteo.com/2007/12/27/cms-head-discusses-compromises-for-reauthorizing-schip/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How Congress Is Killing Competition: The Future of Specialty ...</title>
    <link href="http://socglory.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-congress-is-killing-competition.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-16:/commentary/1460202</id>
    <updated>2007-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SOCIALIZED MEDICINE </name>
    </author>
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During the current session of Congress, the House of Representatives has already included and enacted such restrictions in the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (HR 3162). There is discussion of reviving these kinds ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://socglory.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-congress-is-killing-competition.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US House of Representatives passes the Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and ...</title>
    <link href="http://long-term-care-insurance.whatisinsurance.info/19742/u-s-house-of/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-14:/commentary/1620242</id>
    <updated>2007-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Long term care insurance </name>
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New York - On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP)&#226;&#8364;* (HR3162), which expands health care coverage to pregnant women and their children and addresses a. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://long-term-care-insurance.whatisinsurance.info/19742/u-s-house-of/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mr. President: Save Medicaid Family Planning</title>
    <link href="http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2007/12/12/pardon-us-mr-president-save-medicaid-family-planning" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-10:/commentary/1460201</id>
    <updated>2007-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reproductive Health | RHRealityCheck.org blogs </name>
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1075 - HR 3162). But in the waning days of this empire, the women in the seven states with &amp;quot;Waiver execution dates&amp;quot; won&amp;#39;t care whether it&amp;#39;s a comma&amp;#39;s position or a full debate that renders the result. So pardon us, Mr. President. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2007/12/12/pardon-us-mr-president-save-medicaid-family-planning&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House members urge colleagues to extend rural health provisions</title>
    <link href="http://mhanewsnow.typepad.com/rural/2007/12/house-members-u.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-09:/commentary/1559731</id>
    <updated>2007-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>MHA&amp;#39;s Center for Rural Health </name>
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Provisions in the bill (HR 3162) would extend the outpatient hold harmless for hospitals with fewer than 100 beds, extend the rural home health bonus, extend cost-based lab payments for rural hospitals with 50 or fewer beds in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mhanewsnow.typepad.com/rural/2007/12/house-members-u.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Family HealthInsurance Care Company InsuranceLongTerm...</title>
    <link href="http://long-term-health-insurance.whatisinsurance.info/38456/family-healthinsurance-care-company/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-07:/commentary/1589872</id>
    <updated>2007-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Long term health insurance </name>
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HR 3162: Provisions in the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare... ...the State Children&amp;#39;s HealthInsurance ... for Medicare payments for skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and long-term care......&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://long-term-health-insurance.whatisinsurance.info/38456/family-healthinsurance-care-company/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Xavier Becerra - NEW MEDPAC RULING TAKES A PAGE FROM ...</title>
    <link href="http://becerra.house.gov/HoR/CA31/News/Press+Releases/2007/120607+NEW+MEDPAC+RULING+TAKES+A+PAGE+FROM+BECERRA+WRITTEN+LEGISLATION.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-05:/commentary/3899153</id>
    <updated>2007-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Congressman Xavier Becerra Podcasts </name>
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Becerra&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s legislation, H.R. 3127, the Medicare Savings Program Improvement Act of 2007, were included in the House-passed CHAMP Act (H.R. 3162). &#226;&#8364;&#339;Today&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s wise recommendations are good news for the millions of American Medicare ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://becerra.house.gov/HoR/CA31/News/Press+Releases/2007/120607+NEW+MEDPAC+RULING+TAKES+A+PAGE+FROM+BECERRA+WRITTEN+LEGISLATION.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NASW Government Relations Action Alert</title>
    <link href="http://socialworknc.blogspot.com/2007/12/nasw-government-relations-action-alert.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-04:/commentary/1538973</id>
    <updated>2007-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Hull House NC </name>
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... to the 5 percent increase in 2008, CSWs would receive the same percent payment change that Congress will authorize for all physician services in the program, currently a .5% positive payment update under the House version, HR 3162. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://socialworknc.blogspot.com/2007/12/nasw-government-relations-action-alert.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Critical Medicare Social Work Provisions Reach Senate Finance ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/?p=24" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-02:/commentary/1460207</id>
    <updated>2007-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NASW Advocacy Blog </name>
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... to the 5 percent increase in 2008, CSWs would receive the same percent payment change that Congress will authorize for all physician services in the program, currently a .5% positive payment update under the House version, HR 3162. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/?p=24&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Huh?</title>
    <link href="http://usapatriotact.us/blog/?p=3" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-02:/commentary/1460209</id>
    <updated>2007-12-02T02:13:06Z</updated>
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      <name>USAPATRIOTACT.US</name>
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 &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.3162&lt;/strong&gt;  Title: To deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and for other purposes.  H.R. 3162 aka. The Patriot Act&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usapatriotact.us/blog/?p=3&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>More Legislation they Foisted on us&#226;&#8364;&#166;.</title>
    <link href="http://earthrise.blogsavy.com/2007/12/02/more-legislation-they-foisted-on-us/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-01:/commentary/1460206</id>
    <updated>2007-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earthrise </name>
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USA PATRIOT Act - HR 3162 (passed). Protect America Act - S. 1927 (passed). Military Commissions Act - S. 3930 (passed). John Warner Defense Authorization Act - HR 5122 (passed). NSPD-51 (Presidential Directive, not a bill, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://earthrise.blogsavy.com/2007/12/02/more-legislation-they-foisted-on-us/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Privacy Statement (Example 1)</title>
    <link href="http://privcy.blogspot.com/2007/11/privacy-statement.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-26:/commentary/1597915</id>
    <updated>2007-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Privacy </name>
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For the full text of the Patriot Act, visit http://thomas.loc.gov, select legislation: public laws, select Congress 107, select 107-51 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; 107-100, click search, and select number 56, HR 3162. Questions or comments about the USA Patriot ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://privcy.blogspot.com/2007/11/privacy-statement.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>taxorism</title>
    <link href="http://xnerg.blogspot.com/2007/11/taxorism.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-02:/commentary/1316108</id>
    <updated>2007-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>skippy the bush kangaroo </name>
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these four laws are the patriot act, hr 3162, exec. order 13224 and unsc res. 1373. i&amp;#39;m not a professional legal researcher so there may be even more laws which apply here. but by my reading, these four laws make it a crime to give ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://xnerg.blogspot.com/2007/11/taxorism.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress takes major step toward equitable payment for nurse ...</title>
    <link href="http://google-sina.com/2007/10/31/congress-takes-major-step-toward-equitable-payment-for-nurse-midwifery-services/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-30:/commentary/1316110</id>
    <updated>2007-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>google-sina Medical,health articles </name>
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On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP)&#226;&#8364;* (HR3162), which expands health care coverage to pregnant women and their children and addresses a long-standing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://google-sina.com/2007/10/31/congress-takes-major-step-toward-equitable-payment-for-nurse-midwifery-services/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Part 2</title>
    <link href="http://sjohnson4590.blogspot.com/2007/10/part-2.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-29:/commentary/1460205</id>
    <updated>2007-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Steve Johnson&amp;#39;s Blag </name>
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ACT) of 2001 (HR 3162) By F. James Sensenbrenner October 2001. 10 October 2007. B. The target audience is law enforcement agencies and the constituents of the United States . Mainly Law Enforcement, because of the wording of the section ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sjohnson4590.blogspot.com/2007/10/part-2.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>[StemCellInformation] Digest Number 716</title>
    <link href="http://stem-cells-research.blogspot.com/2007/10/stemcellinformation-digest-number-716.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-22:/commentary/1282567</id>
    <updated>2007-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stem Cells Research </name>
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The impact of the HR 3162 (SCHIP) on America and people who require power wheelchairs to persons with disabilities will be disastrous. The impact of section 608, &#195;&#162;&#226;&#8218;&#172;&#197;&#8220;Rental and Purchase of Power-Driven Wheelchairs&#195;&#162;&#226;&#8218;&#172; will eliminate the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stem-cells-research.blogspot.com/2007/10/stemcellinformation-digest-number-716.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>[StemCellInformation] # 376 Friday, October 19, 2007 - STEM CELL ...</title>
    <link href="http://stemcellbiology.blogspot.com/2007/10/stemcellinformation-376-friday-october.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-21:/commentary/1265570</id>
    <updated>2007-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stem Cell </name>
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The impact of the HR 3162 (SCHIP) on America and people who require power wheelchairs to persons with disabilities will be disastrous. The impact of section 608, &#195;&#162;&#226;&#8218;&#172;&#197;&#8220;Rental and Purchase of Power-Driven Wheelchairs&#195;&#162;&#226;&#8218;&#172; will eliminate the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stemcellbiology.blogspot.com/2007/10/stemcellinformation-376-friday-october.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Federal Cigarette Exercise Tax Increase</title>
    <link href="http://tensign.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!EEAE331E6D05CB!286.entry" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-20:/commentary/1291702</id>
    <updated>2007-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tad&amp;#39;s Lineage II Space </name>
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On Wednesday, August 1st, HR 3162 which included at $4.50 per carton federal cigarette exercise tax increase was passed by the US House of Representatives by a vote of 225-204. On Thursday, August 2nd, HR 976 which included as $6.10 per ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tensign.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!EEAE331E6D05CB!286.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Center For Medicare Advocacy Supports One-Year Freeze Of Medicare ...</title>
    <link href="http://google-sina.com/2007/10/20/center-for-medicare-advocacy-supports-one-year-freeze-of-medicare-rates-for-skilled-nursing-facilities-usa/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-18:/commentary/1258619</id>
    <updated>2007-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>google-sina Medical,health articles </name>
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Implementing the recommendation of the non-partisan Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), the Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, HR 3162, eliminates the update to Medicare payment rates for skilled nursing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://google-sina.com/2007/10/20/center-for-medicare-advocacy-supports-one-year-freeze-of-medicare-rates-for-skilled-nursing-facilities-usa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House fails to muster SCHIP veto override - Martin Kady II ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1007/6438.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-17:/commentary/3899152</id>
    <updated>2007-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TOP 10 Blogs </name>
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As I'm sure Mr. Kady knows, section 143 of HR 3162 that Bush vetoed would provide several loopholes to get around section 605 of HR 976 and section 211 of HR 976 also makes it difficult to enforce section 605 of HR 976. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1007/6438.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SCHIP Expansion: Not Socialized Medicine</title>
    <link href="http://behindcurrentevents.blogspot.com/2007/10/schip-expansion-not-socialized-medicine.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-17:/commentary/1249669</id>
    <updated>2007-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Behind Current Events </name>
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The American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed HR 3162, and released a statement on October 18, 2007 expressing their dismay over the House&amp;#39;s failure to override Bush&amp;#39;s veto. The press release stated that the &amp;quot;rhetoric of those who opposed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://behindcurrentevents.blogspot.com/2007/10/schip-expansion-not-socialized-medicine.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>the patriot act</title>
    <link href="http://blogl3e3018e.blogspot.com/2007/10/patriot-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-16:/commentary/1273294</id>
    <updated>2007-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Argosy&amp;#39;s blog </name>
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USA PATRIOT Act (HR 3162). Text of the bill presented in October 2001 to the United States Senate, also known as the PATRIOT Act. http://www.epic.org/privacy/terrorism/hr3162.html. 2. American Civil Liberties Union: USA PATRIOT Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogl3e3018e.blogspot.com/2007/10/patriot-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Comparative Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness Research ...</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.cdt.org/document/RL34208" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-16:/commentary/1243837</id>
    <updated>2007-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open CRS: Recently Added </name>
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Many bills have been introduced in the 110th Congress that support comparative effectiveness research, including S. 3, HR 2184, HR 3162 (CHAMP Act), and the Healthy Americans Act (S. 334 and HR 3163). Although publicly supported by many ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.cdt.org/document/RL34208&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>patriot act</title>
    <link href="http://audrestephachenfjt.blogspot.com/2007/10/patriot-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-15:/commentary/1282568</id>
    <updated>2007-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>audrestephachen&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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USA PATRIOT Act (HR 3162). USA PATRIOT Act Page | USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Page | USA PATRIOT Act FOIA Page ... (a) SHORT TITLE- This Act may be cited as the `Uniting and Strengthening ... http://www.epic.org/privacy/terrorism/hr3162.html ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://audrestephachenfjt.blogspot.com/2007/10/patriot-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>patriot act</title>
    <link href="http://blogvan74nb9.blogspot.com/2007/10/patriot-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-15:/commentary/1282566</id>
    <updated>2007-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>edawen&amp;#39;s blog </name>
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USA PATRIOT Act (HR 3162). Text of the bill presented in October 2001 to the United States Senate, also known as the PATRIOT Act. http://www.epic.org/privacy/terrorism/hr3162.html. 4. EPIC USA PATRIOT Act Page ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogvan74nb9.blogspot.com/2007/10/patriot-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>the patriot act</title>
    <link href="http://lauracecilichenech.blogspot.com/2007/10/patriot-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-15:/commentary/1278207</id>
    <updated>2007-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>lauracecilichen&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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The act also expanded the definition of terrorism to include &amp;quot;domestic terrorism&amp;quot;, thus enlarging the number of activities to which the Patriot Act&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA_PATRIOT_Act. 2. USA PATRIOT Act (HR 3162) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lauracecilichenech.blogspot.com/2007/10/patriot-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Schip expansion costs seniors</title>
    <link href="http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/FDD38C32-1F77-4426-A38A-666F48007ECE/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-11:/commentary/1225302</id>
    <updated>2007-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Clipmarks | Live Clips </name>
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Prior to House passage of HR 3162, Pryce voted to extend SCHIP by supporting a motion to recommit the bill. Pryce is a nationally recognized leader on children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s health, and is the recipient of the Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Advocate Award from Ronald ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/FDD38C32-1F77-4426-A38A-666F48007ECE/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Grading the candidates: the MA-05 debate part three: Entitlement ...</title>
    <link href="http://ezreader.wordpress.com/2007/10/07/grading-the-candidates-the-ma-05-debate-part-three-entitlement-programs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-06:/commentary/1229500</id>
    <updated>2007-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Passages </name>
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(HR 3162: Title I, Subtitle D, Section 135), cunningly titled: NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS. He&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s likely a good farmer. He should seriously consider sticking to that and leave governing to grownups. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ezreader.wordpress.com/2007/10/07/grading-the-candidates-the-ma-05-debate-part-three-entitlement-programs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>National Indian Health Board - Washington Report, Oct 1, 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.nihb.org/article.php?story=20071001203722791" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-30:/commentary/3496193</id>
    <updated>2007-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>National Indian Health Board </name>
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On August 1, 2007, the House passed HR 3162, the Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act of 2007. HR 3162 reauthorizes the State Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) by $47 billion for the next five years and amends ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nihb.org/article.php?story=20071001203722791&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Medicare</title>
    <link href="http://medicare-901.blogspot.com/2007/09/medicare-many-seniors-and-disabled.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-27:/commentary/1191479</id>
    <updated>2007-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Medicare </name>
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The new House measure, which passed by a vote of 265 to 159, is nearly identical to the Senate version, and expands the program without the drastic cuts to Medicare that were contained in the earlier version of the House bill (HR 3162) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://medicare-901.blogspot.com/2007/09/medicare-many-seniors-and-disabled.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Extend Abstinence-Only Funding</title>
    <link href="http://www.coloradoconfidential.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2835" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-27:/commentary/1170880</id>
    <updated>2007-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Colorado Confidential - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As noted in an earlier story, HR 3162 attempted to address shortcomings in the previous grant requirements by requiring medically and scientifically accurate curricula, broadening the lessons to include discussions on birth control ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.coloradoconfidential.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2835&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Extend Abstinence-Only Funding</title>
    <link href="http://www.unbossed.com/index.php?itemid=1750" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-27:/commentary/1170834</id>
    <updated>2007-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>unbossed.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As noted in an earlier story, HR 3162 attempted to address shortcomings in the previous grant requirements by requiring medically and scientifically accurate curricula, broadening the lessons to include discussions on birth control ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.unbossed.com/index.php?itemid=1750&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Budget Office Launches Topical Health Website | LLRX.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.llrx.com/features/cbohealth.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-26:/commentary/3899151</id>
    <updated>2007-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LLRX.com - Legal and Technology Articles... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
For example, Estimate of Section 904 (Comparative Effectiveness Research) of H.R. 3162, the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 is dated September 5, 2007, and is described as &quot;Letter to the Honorable Pete Stark. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.llrx.com/features/cbohealth.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Good news, bad news on SCHIP</title>
    <link href="http://www.halfchangedworld.com/2007/09/good-news-bad-n.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-25:/commentary/1162041</id>
    <updated>2007-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Half Changed World </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;HR 3162 was not SCHIP. It was an excessive expansion of a good program, an expansion that could undermine the program&amp;#39;s effectiveness and a backdoor effort to move toward government run health care.... Given the wide range of problems ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.halfchangedworld.com/2007/09/good-news-bad-n.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CRS Tuesday: SCHIP Edition</title>
    <link href="http://www.theopenhouseproject.com/2007/09/25/crs-tuesday-schip-edition/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-24:/commentary/1162042</id>
    <updated>2007-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Open House Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This report, released August 14th, is specifically about HR 3162. The other document is a CRS report from August 7th on Medicaid, SCHIP, and FY2008 issues. Documents from OpenCRS.com, as usual.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theopenhouseproject.com/2007/09/25/crs-tuesday-schip-edition/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The 4th Amendment or Who&amp;#39;s Smoking Dutch Cleanser ...</title>
    <link href="http://mog.com/I_am/blog_post/113101" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-22:/commentary/1149081</id>
    <updated>2007-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I am&amp;#39;s MOG Posts </name>
    </author>
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This is where the important statement about Sec 213. in HR 3162 comes into play. The highest courts have upheld numerous cases on the very precept contained in that clause, through many Administrations. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mog.com/I_am/blog_post/113101&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3162: Provisions in the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare ...</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.cdt.org/document/RL34122" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-21:/commentary/1149060</id>
    <updated>2007-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open CRS: Recently Added </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On August 1, 2007, the House passed HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act of 2007. The bill would reauthorize and increase funding levels and state grant distributions for the State Children&amp;#39;s Health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.cdt.org/document/RL34122&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Protect Habilitation Services - Call Senators Shumer and Clinton NOW!</title>
    <link href="http://advokidsblog.com/?p=51" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/1138690</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>advokids </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tell them: &#226;&#8364;&#339;The House bill (HR 3162) to reauthorize the Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) includes a moratorium to stop regulations proposed by the Bush Administration which eliminate federal Medicaid for habilitation services. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://advokidsblog.com/?p=51&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Conference Set To Adopt Senate Version of SCHIP</title>
    <link href="http://proctoringcongress.blogspot.com/2007/09/conference-set-to-adopt-senate-version.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126595</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Watching Those We Chose </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
And the compromise bill would not include a House-passed cut to Medicare Advantage, a program in which insurers provide health benefits to seniors in place of the government, or other Medicare provisions from the House version (HR 3162) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://proctoringcongress.blogspot.com/2007/09/conference-set-to-adopt-senate-version.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thanks for the Form Letter Congresswomen</title>
    <link href="http://everythingrandomwithme.blogspot.com/2007/09/thanks-for-form-letter-congresswomen.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-16:/commentary/1265571</id>
    <updated>2007-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Random Blogs </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Thank you for sharing your views regarding the tobacco tax contained in the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (HR 3162). The provision increases the tax on tobacco from 39 cents to 84 cents per pack. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://everythingrandomwithme.blogspot.com/2007/09/thanks-for-form-letter-congresswomen.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>3rd And 4th Amendments or Knock Knock, Ahhh Candy-gram &#226;&#8364;&#166;&#226;&#8364;&#166;&#226;&#8364;&#166;</title>
    <link href="http://mog.com/I_am/blog_post/111860" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-16:/commentary/1120364</id>
    <updated>2007-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I am&amp;#39;s MOG Posts </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... precedent on the 3rd most of the Privacy litigation falls to the 4th. The 3rd is used to bolster arguments. I will get to the 4th Amendment tomorrow probably, but it is now 12:10. I need my sleep and you need the brush up on HR 3162 .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mog.com/I_am/blog_post/111860&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Peter King Votes Against Childrens Health Insurance</title>
    <link href="http://in2i.centerofcontents.com/Peter-King-Votes-Against-Childrens-Health-Insurance/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-15:/commentary/1121354</id>
    <updated>2007-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>insurance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3162 To amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program, and for other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://in2i.centerofcontents.com/Peter-King-Votes-Against-Childrens-Health-Insurance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Baucus, Rangel Discuss Possibility Of Separating Medicare ...</title>
    <link href="http://pharmacylink.info/?p=2668" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-13:/commentary/1121353</id>
    <updated>2007-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>pharmacylink.info </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
SCHIP legislation approved by the House (HR 3162) would reduce payments to Medicare Advantage plans and increase the federal cigarette tax by 45 cents per pack to increase funding for SCHIP by about $50 billion over five years. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pharmacylink.info/?p=2668&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Day in Washington Podcast #8 - State Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health Insurance ...</title>
    <link href="http://dayinwashington.com/?p=49" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-13:/commentary/1121351</id>
    <updated>2007-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Day In Washington </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Key Disability Provisions in HR 3162 http://www.ccd.org/press_room/CHAMP-Act-Disability-Provisions090407.pdf. Support Letter Detailing the Disability Provision in the House versus the Senate version of SCHIP ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dayinwashington.com/?p=49&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A LETTER TO MY BRAVE CONGRESSMAN ON HEALTH CARE</title>
    <link href="http://www.tpmcafe.com/blog/drricklippin/2007/sep/14/a_letter_to_my_brave_congressman_on_health_care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-13:/commentary/1110334</id>
    <updated>2007-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TPMCafe blogs </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While I admire and thank you for your vote for HR 3162 which will expand health care coverage to our nation&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s children under SCHIP, I respectfully offer to you that this is not nearly enough. Congressman Murphy- You may know that David ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tpmcafe.com/blog/drricklippin/2007/sep/14/a_letter_to_my_brave_congressman_on_health_care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SEPTEMBER MARCHING ORDERS</title>
    <link href="http://unitedwomensforum.blogspot.com/2007/09/september-marching-orders.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-12:/commentary/1121333</id>
    <updated>2007-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UNITED WOMEN&amp;#39;S FORUM </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3162 SCHIP Congress is attempting to reauthorize the SCHIP, children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s health insurance program, to increase taxes on cigarettes to fund it. The 1997 SCHIP program authorized $40 billion over 10 years. The House bill would expand ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unitedwomensforum.blogspot.com/2007/09/september-marching-orders.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Chiropractors Champion CHAMP Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.altmd.com/2007/09/chiropractors-are-urging-each-other-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-12:/commentary/1121332</id>
    <updated>2007-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health &amp;amp; Wellness Blog on altmd.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chiropractors are urging each other and the rest of the US to get the CHAMP Act legislation, HR 3162, to bind. Slated 2008 and 2009 Medicare cutbacks for doctors are making it impossible to stay on the program. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.altmd.com/2007/09/chiropractors-are-urging-each-other-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Anchored SCHIP</title>
    <link href="http://www.ombwatch.org/article/blogs/entry/3889" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-12:/commentary/1106746</id>
    <updated>2007-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OMBWatch Blogs </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Despite numerous meetings and continued discussions over the past two days, House and Senate leaders were unable to resolve the two biggest points of contention between a House bill (HR 3162) renewing the State Children&amp;#39;s Health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ombwatch.org/article/blogs/entry/3889&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nine... Eleven...Thirteen?</title>
    <link href="http://www.thoughtmafia.com/2007/09/nineeleventhirteen.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-11:/commentary/1099911</id>
    <updated>2007-09-11T23:11:38Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thought Mafia</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.&quot;- Benjamin Franklin, 1759  &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.3162&lt;/strong&gt; :: To deter and punish terrorist acts&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thoughtmafia.com/2007/09/nineeleventhirteen.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H R 3162</title>
    <link href="http://owenpshaw.net/congress/house/110/roll787.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-11:/commentary/2945145</id>
    <updated>2007-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US House of Representatives Votes </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
1-Aug-2007 7:37 PM. On Passage. Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 more... Passed 225-204. &#194;&#171; Back to all House votes. Vote information from the Office of the Clerk. Geographical information from the US Census Bureau.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://owenpshaw.net/congress/house/110/roll787.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NAIC Consumer Information</title>
    <link href="http://civil-actions-life-insurance-company-of-north-america.whatisinsurance.info/33741/naic-consumer-information/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-11:/commentary/1121356</id>
    <updated>2007-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Civil actions life insurance company of... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
USA PATRIOT Act (HR 3162) ... House of Representatives of the United States of America ... Additional defense to civil actions relating to preserving ... Code, section 21 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act .. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://civil-actions-life-insurance-company-of-north-america.whatisinsurance.info/33741/naic-consumer-information/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>School Bus Terrorism Threat</title>
    <link href="http://christianactionnetwork.wordpress.com/2007/09/12/school-bus-terrorism-threat/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-11:/commentary/1121349</id>
    <updated>2007-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Action Network </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The first move was to designate school buses as &#226;&#8364;&#339;mass transportation systems&#226;&#8364;* as part of HR 3162, the USA PATRIOT ACT. This extends federal jurisdiction and penalties to anyone who wrecks, attacks, uses as a weapon, or otherwise ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://christianactionnetwork.wordpress.com/2007/09/12/school-bus-terrorism-threat/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Enough is Enough</title>
    <link href="http://www.shoutwire.com/default.aspx?p=comments&amp;amp;id=103444" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-11:/commentary/1108894</id>
    <updated>2007-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ShoutWire.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On Wednesday, August 1st, HR 3162 which included a $4.50 per carton federal cigarette excise tax increase was passed by the US House of Representatives by a vote of 225-204. On Thursday, August 2nd, HR 976 which included a $6.10 per ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shoutwire.com/default.aspx?p=comments&amp;amp;id=103444&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Research Article. Visual Sciences HBX Analytics Ease-of-Use And ...</title>
    <link href="http://articleworld.livejournal.com/14633.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-10:/commentary/1121357</id>
    <updated>2007-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Article World : Search For The Best Article </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Estimate of Section 904 of HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, Congressional Budget Office: The report examines a provision of House SCHIP legislation that would establish a Center for Comparative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://articleworld.livejournal.com/14633.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBO Report Addresses Comparative Effectiveness Research</title>
    <link href="http://www.patienthealthinfo.com/11/cbo-report-addresses-comparative-effectiveness-research/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-10:/commentary/1121350</id>
    <updated>2007-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>health news </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Estimate of Section 904 (Comparative Effectiveness Research) of HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, Congressional Budget Office: The report examines a provision of House SCHIP legislation that would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.patienthealthinfo.com/11/cbo-report-addresses-comparative-effectiveness-research/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBO Report Addresses Comparative Effectiveness Research</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicarenews.net/cbo-report-addresses-comparative-effectiveness-research-09-2007.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-10:/commentary/1121346</id>
    <updated>2007-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Medicare news blog - Care about Medicare </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Estimate of Section 904 of HR 3162, the Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, Congressional Budget Office: The report examines a provision of House SCHIP legislation that would establish a Center for Comparative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicarenews.net/cbo-report-addresses-comparative-effectiveness-research-09-2007.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Coverage at Stake for Youngest and Oldest Ohioans</title>
    <link href="http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/6238/health_coverage_at_stake_for_youngest_and_oldest_ohioans" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-10:/commentary/1098201</id>
    <updated>2007-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Public News Service </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The White House has threatened a veto of that expanded coverage, arguing it would compete with private insurers. The bill referred to is the Children&amp;#39;s Health And Medicare Protection Act, or CHAMP act, HR 3162.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/6238/health_coverage_at_stake_for_youngest_and_oldest_ohioans&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBO Report Addresses Comparative Effectiveness Research</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicallead.com/cbo-report-addresses-comparative-effectiveness-research/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-09:/commentary/1121347</id>
    <updated>2007-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>medicallead.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Estimate of Section 904 (Comparative Effectiveness Research) of HR 3162, the Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, Congressional Budget Office: The report examines a provision of House SCHIP legislation that would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicallead.com/cbo-report-addresses-comparative-effectiveness-research/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>South Carolina Supplemental Abstinence-Only Education Program Made ...</title>
    <link href="http://viagra-canada-online.pharmaciesgenetic.com/2007/09/09/south-carolina-supplemental-abstinence-only-education-program-made-no-difference-in-preventing-delaying-sex-study-says/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-07:/commentary/1123193</id>
    <updated>2007-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>viagra-canada-online </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to the Times , the House earlier this year passed a measure (HR 3162) that would extend the program for two years and authorize $50 million in funding. The measure, which has not yet been considered in the Senate, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://viagra-canada-online.pharmaciesgenetic.com/2007/09/09/south-carolina-supplemental-abstinence-only-education-program-made-no-difference-in-preventing-delaying-sex-study-says/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Comparison Of Tax Provisions of HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health And</title>
    <link href="http://health-insurance-program.whatisinsurance.info/30518/comparison-of-tax-provisions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-06:/commentary/1123605</id>
    <updated>2007-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health insurance program </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Report Prepared by the Joint Committee on Taxation... NEJM Interview: Sara Rosenbaum on the battle over the State Rosenbaum is chair of the Department of Health Policy at the George Washington University School of Public Health and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://health-insurance-program.whatisinsurance.info/30518/comparison-of-tax-provisions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medicare Advantage Reform Puts SCHIP Reform At Risk</title>
    <link href="http://proctoringcongress.blogspot.com/2007/09/medicare-advantage-reform-puts-schip.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-05:/commentary/8445422</id>
    <updated>2007-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Watching Those We Chose </name>
    </author>
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This is the kind of inside the beltway story I find fascinating. Before the August recess the House passed a SCHIP reauthorization bill. The Senate passed its own bill. The bills were assigned to a conference committee for harmonization ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://proctoringcongress.blogspot.com/2007/09/medicare-advantage-reform-puts-schip.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Judge Strikes Down National Security Letter Portion of the Patriot Act</title>
    <link href="http://cubgovpubs.blogspot.com/2007/09/judge-strikes-down-national-security.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-05:/commentary/1084802</id>
    <updated>2007-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Government Publications Library &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Find more information on the 2001 USA Patriot Act (HR3162) and the USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (HR3199) from Thomas. Or if you are here on campus, search LexisNexis Congressional for additional reports and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cubgovpubs.blogspot.com/2007/09/judge-strikes-down-national-security.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alert - this passed the House</title>
    <link href="http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/17323/Alert---this-passed-the-House/?src=103" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-05:/commentary/1067278</id>
    <updated>2007-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FireSociety Forums - The FireWire - Breaking News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
After reading HR 3162 and the ensuing House Rules sponsored amendment, H. Amdt. 729, I have some serious reservations about this bill. Restricting Medicare benefits to pay for children&amp;#39;s health care is not the right thing to do. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/17323/Alert---this-passed-the-House/?src=103&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Comparative Effectiveness, Generic Biologics Draw Insurers ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fdalegislativewatch.com/2007/09/comparative-eff.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-05:/commentary/1067277</id>
    <updated>2007-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FDALegislativeWatch </name>
    </author>
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However, AHIP opposes the overall bill, HR 3162, because it would shift funding from the Medicare Advantage program to support SCHIP. The association also advocates a comparative effectiveness research entity drawing upon both public ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fdalegislativewatch.com/2007/09/comparative-eff.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bills in Congress... That may Interest YOU ?</title>
    <link href="http://wwwsecondchance.blogspot.com/2007/09/bills-in-congress-that-may-interest-you.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-05:/commentary/1067276</id>
    <updated>2007-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Underdog </name>
    </author>
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HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 HR 1940, the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2007 HR 3029, the Bear Protection Act What is Congress Writing to You About?Most Members of Congress have newsletters that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wwwsecondchance.blogspot.com/2007/09/bills-in-congress-that-may-interest-you.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Return from Recess - Summer of '07</title>
    <link href="http://cboldt.blogspot.com/2007/09/return-from-recess-summer-of-07.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-05:/commentary/1067282</id>
    <updated>2007-09-05T09:08:08Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Senate by Cboldt</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
     The Senate has &quot;appropriations&quot; on its plate, a sideline to the prime directive of self-congratulation.  I listened with about a quarter of an ear yesterday, enough to pick up  Nussle being confirmed as Director of the Office of Management and Budget &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cboldt.blogspot.com/2007/09/return-from-recess-summer-of-07.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Numbers are in Take Action!!!</title>
    <link href="http://floresplace.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!B0DF4AFA172B51A8!547.entry" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-04:/commentary/1121355</id>
    <updated>2007-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Flores Place </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The US House of Representatives has already issued one set of commitments to Latino children by passing HR 3162 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP) - which repeals extensive restrictions that legal immigrant ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://floresplace.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!B0DF4AFA172B51A8!547.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Taxing smokers to death</title>
    <link href="http://www.lastfreevoice.com/2007/09/05/taxing-smokers-to-death/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-04:/commentary/1067279</id>
    <updated>2007-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Last Free Voice </name>
    </author>
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On Wednesday, August 1st, HR 3162 which included a $4.50 per carton federal cigarette excise increase was passed by the US House of Representatives by a vote of 225-204. On Thursday, August 2nd, HR 976 which included a $6.10 per carton ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lastfreevoice.com/2007/09/05/taxing-smokers-to-death/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action Alert from NASW National</title>
    <link href="http://socialworknc.blogspot.com/2007/09/action-alert-from-nasw-national.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-04:/commentary/1067275</id>
    <updated>2007-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hull House NC </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House and Senate will return next week from a month-long recess to begin a difficult conference over Medicare and child health insurance legislation (CHAMP, HR. 3162). NASW members should contact their Senators now to urge their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://socialworknc.blogspot.com/2007/09/action-alert-from-nasw-national.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CQ Today - Bush Success Rating at Historic Low</title>
    <link href="http://public.cq.com/docs/cqt/news110-000002576765.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-02:/commentary/3899150</id>
    <updated>2007-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQ Midday </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Differences over proposed cuts in subsidies for student lenders ( HR 2669 ), a five-year farm programs reauthorization ( HR 2419 ) and children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s health coverage ( HR 3162 ) also affected the scores. Bush&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s flagging success resulted ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://public.cq.com/docs/cqt/news110-000002576765.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Conflict Of Interest Inherent In Government-Run Comparative ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ptgstudios.com/forums/ptg-studios-health-forum/266-conflict-interest-inherent-government-run-comparative-effectiveness-studies-req.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-02:/commentary/1121358</id>
    <updated>2007-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PTG Studios TV Production Forums </name>
    </author>
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&amp;quot;The proposal for a &amp;#39;comparative effectiveness&amp;#39; center&amp;quot; included in the House version of SCHIP reauthorization legislation (HR 3162) &amp;quot;has become a seductively simple idea that few are willing to challenge in Washington, making it alm&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ptgstudios.com/forums/ptg-studios-health-forum/266-conflict-interest-inherent-government-run-comparative-effectiveness-studies-req.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Abstinence</title>
    <link href="http://abstinence-913.blogspot.com/2007/09/abstinence-jokin-de-irala-wednesday-22.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-02:/commentary/1121344</id>
    <updated>2007-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Abstinence </name>
    </author>
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Proponents of abstinence-only sex education say the House-passed bill that renews the $50 million-a-year Title V Abstinence Education program for two years was written in a way that guts its intent. Under HR 3162, passed Aug ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abstinence-913.blogspot.com/2007/09/abstinence-jokin-de-irala-wednesday-22.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program</title>
    <link href="http://public.cq.com/docs/cqw/weeklyreport110-000002576972.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-01:/commentary/1067281</id>
    <updated>2007-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQ Weekly </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bills: HR 3162, HR 976.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://public.cq.com/docs/cqw/weeklyreport110-000002576972.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lobby Senate on Medicare SWRI Agenda</title>
    <link href="http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/?p=10" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-30:/commentary/1123256</id>
    <updated>2007-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NASW Advocacy Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House and Senate will return next week from a month-long recess to begin a difficult conference over Medicare and child health insurance legislation (CHAMP, HR. 3162). NASW members should contact their Senators now to urge their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/?p=10&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The House SCHIP Bill: Enlisting States as Agents of Government ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/research/healthcare/wm1593.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-28:/commentary/3643674</id>
    <updated>2007-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 3162 goes far beyond helping low-income children. The bill actually weakens private health insurance and uses budget gimmicks to encourage states to maximize enrollment. The House bill also makes SCHIP permanent and removes the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/research/healthcare/wm1593.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Here&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;Why&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://www.theprogressiveconnection.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=128" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-28:/commentary/1121359</id>
    <updated>2007-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Progressive Connection - Front Page </name>
    </author>
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Well, back on August 1, 2007, the House passed HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, otherwise known as the CHAMP Act. Here&amp;#39;s an excerpt from a press release titled AARP Commends House for Passing CHAMP Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theprogressiveconnection.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=128&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House bill guts abstinence education, pro-life provision</title>
    <link href="http://www.christian-bible-teaching.com/2007/08/house-bill-guts-abstinence-education.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-27:/commentary/1121345</id>
    <updated>2007-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Abortion </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But tucked into HR 3162 are two anti-family provisions&#226;&#8364;&#8221;one that could lead to more state-funded abortions and one that undermines abstinence education by expanding comprehensive sex education. Critics insist the second provision ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christian-bible-teaching.com/2007/08/house-bill-guts-abstinence-education.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Clinton Leaves Nothing to Chance</title>
    <link href="http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2007/08/27/clinton-leaves-nothing-to-chance" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-27:/commentary/1043312</id>
    <updated>2007-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RHRealityCheck.org blogs </name>
    </author>
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There is language that would permit pharmaceutical companies to voluntarily offer nominally priced contraceptives included in CHAMP HR 3162, but Representative Bobby Rush has proposed much more comprehensive legislation to improve the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2007/08/27/clinton-leaves-nothing-to-chance&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Every seat must be challenged. A tribute to Arden.</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/8/25/71440/7327" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-24:/commentary/1028247</id>
    <updated>2007-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On August 1st 2007 HR 3162 came to a vote. HR 3162 or the &amp;quot;Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act of 2007  included among other things a one-year, $150 million extension of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/8/25/71440/7327&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arden&#8217;s Day: Your Vote Counts!</title>
    <link href="http://progressiveintelligencia.wordpress.com/2007/08/24/ardens-day-your-vote-counts/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-22:/commentary/1019836</id>
    <updated>2007-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progressive Intelligencia </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On August 1st 2007 HR 3162 came to a vote. HR 3162 or the &#8220;Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act of 2007  included among other things a one-year, $150 million extension of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressiveintelligencia.wordpress.com/2007/08/24/ardens-day-your-vote-counts/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More Updates!</title>
    <link href="http://ohio15th.blogspot.com/2007/08/more-updates.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-21:/commentary/1028248</id>
    <updated>2007-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ohio 15th District </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
............against (SCHIP) State Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization (HR 3162). ............against Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (HR 2419) .............against Mandatory Troop Rest Periods and The ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ohio15th.blogspot.com/2007/08/more-updates.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Space Asks Bush To Stop Playing Politics With Children</title>
    <link href="http://www.leftofohio.com/2007/08/space-asks-bush-to-stop-playing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-21:/commentary/1014347</id>
    <updated>2007-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Left Of Ohio </name>
    </author>
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Zack Space of the 18th district wrote a letter to President Bush today over Bush&amp;#39;s recent threats to veto the CHAMP Act (HR 3162). In the letter, which is reprinted below, Space says that a veto would be a &amp;quot;short-sighted political ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leftofohio.com/2007/08/space-asks-bush-to-stop-playing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Should Impose Higher Taxes, Stricter Regulations On Tobacco ...</title>
    <link href="http://drugshospital.com/2007/08/22/us-should-impose-higher-taxes-stricter-regulations-on-tobacco-products-as-part-of-cancer-prevention-efforts-advisory-panel-recommends/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-20:/commentary/1019809</id>
    <updated>2007-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ONLINE PHARMACY ULTRAM </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In addition, the House and Senate each have passed bills (HR 3162, S 1893) that would increase cigarette taxes to fund the reauthorization and expansion of SCHIP. Bush has threatened to veto both measures. Bush has not threatened to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://drugshospital.com/2007/08/22/us-should-impose-higher-taxes-stricter-regulations-on-tobacco-products-as-part-of-cancer-prevention-efforts-advisory-panel-recommends/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Does SCHIP &amp;#39;save the children&amp;#39; or expand government control of our ...</title>
    <link href="http://vincentgioiasblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/does-schip-save-children-or-expand.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-20:/commentary/1019807</id>
    <updated>2007-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vincent Gioia&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
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The new House bill is 465 pages long and is called The Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (HR 3162). This bill greatly expands dependency of millions of Americans on government health care; it undermines private health plans, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vincentgioiasblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/does-schip-save-children-or-expand.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Headline in the New York Times: Rules May Limit Health Program ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.spn.org/id.567/detail.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-20:/commentary/1013358</id>
    <updated>2007-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SPN Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House bill (HR 3162) costs $28 billion over five years and $132 billion over ten, but passed by only 225 to 204. President Bush dislikes both bills &#8211; but not enough. His 2008 budget proposes increasing SCHIP funding by only $5 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.spn.org/id.567/detail.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>High Cost States: The Coming Children&amp;#39;s Health Battleground</title>
    <link href="http://www.freestatepolitics.us/showDiary.do?diaryId=532" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-20:/commentary/1010375</id>
    <updated>2007-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Free State Politics - Front Page </name>
    </author>
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(*&amp;amp; YOU&#8221; to Congress for passing bills (HR 3162 and HR 976) that would expand the program to kids with higher family incomes. If you want to let Dennis know: write him at. Dennis Smith 7500 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freestatepolitics.us/showDiary.do?diaryId=532&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Joe Biden Presidential Candidate 08' by PJ (Be Careful How You ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977062613" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-19:/commentary/2945150</id>
    <updated>2007-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather: Articles by Gather Essentials: Politics </name>
    </author>
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Unfortunately, this week's House consideration of H.R. 3162, (a bill to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP) proves that the Democrat Leadership is more interested in a dramatic expansion of the welfare ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977062613&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Aug. 14: Urge Congress to Preserve Abstinence Funding</title>
    <link href="http://journals.aol.com/denotchka/GoreSoundOffMoments/entries/2007/08/19/aug.-14-urge-congress-to-preserve-abstinence-funding/2237" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-18:/commentary/1004296</id>
    <updated>2007-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gore-Sound-Off-Moments </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3162 would renew the funding for two years &#8212; but will allow those precious abstinence funds to be used for comprehensive sex education. &amp;quot;Congress is enjoying its August recess, which provides the perfect opportunity for you to visit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://journals.aol.com/denotchka/GoreSoundOffMoments/entries/2007/08/19/aug.-14-urge-congress-to-preserve-abstinence-funding/2237&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>S-CHIP Spin: Medicare</title>
    <link href="http://www.fighting29th.com/2007/08/schip_spin.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-18:/commentary/1002167</id>
    <updated>2007-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Fighting 29th </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Randy Kuhl&amp;#39;s press release on HR 3162, the State Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP), is headlined &amp;quot;Kuhl Votes Against Measure That Cuts Senior&amp;#39;s Medicare Benefits&amp;quot;. Since this bill is likely to become a campaign issue, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fighting29th.com/2007/08/schip_spin.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>house votes - hr 3162: childrens health and medicare protection act</title>
    <link href="http://more.gov.mtopgroup.com/2007/08/house-votes-hr-3162-childrens-health.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-17:/commentary/3175840</id>
    <updated>2007-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Deeper Inside the Mountain </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
hr 3162: childrens health and medicare protection act of 2007 debate amendments (govtrack, thomas) votes on motion to recommit with instructions (consideration: cr 8/2/2007 h9499-9502; text: cr h9499-9500) failed 202-226 on passage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://more.gov.mtopgroup.com/2007/08/house-votes-hr-3162-childrens-health.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Another Robo-Call</title>
    <link href="http://www.fighting29th.com/2007/08/another_robocall.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-16:/commentary/996653</id>
    <updated>2007-08-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Fighting 29th </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... and he voted to preserve big subsidies for HMOs. It&amp;#39;s time to call Congressman Kuhl at (607) 776-9142. tell him to give back his $4000 Congressional pay raise and start voting for children and seniors. The bill in question is HR 3162.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fighting29th.com/2007/08/another_robocall.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Quick Congressional Recap II</title>
    <link href="http://nwlc.blogs.com/womenstake/2007/08/quick-congressi.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-16:/commentary/996625</id>
    <updated>2007-08-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Womenstake </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House recently passed a major health care bill (HR 3162) that includes a provision to make it easier for low-income women to access contraceptives. Nineteen states have asked the federal government for special permission, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nwlc.blogs.com/womenstake/2007/08/quick-congressi.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t Detour Family Planning</title>
    <link href="http://superstarch.com/belowthewaist/2007/08/dont-detour-family-planning/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-15:/commentary/1121334</id>
    <updated>2007-08-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>belowthewaist.org </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Riding with HR 3162 are provisions of the Unintended Pregnancy Reduction Act which allow states to easily include or to continue (as in twenty-six states) providing expanded access to federally funded family planning services in their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://superstarch.com/belowthewaist/2007/08/dont-detour-family-planning/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Clarification on Federal SCHIP coverage for pregnant women and ...</title>
    <link href="http://hvcljournal.typepad.com/lifenet/2007/08/clarification-o.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-15:/commentary/1023151</id>
    <updated>2007-08-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNet </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the House, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP) (HR 3162) includes the SCHIP reauthorization. In contrast to the 2002 regulations, HR 3162 shifts the focus of coverage from the child to the pregnant woman ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hvcljournal.typepad.com/lifenet/2007/08/clarification-o.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The US Secret Service and Electronic Crimes</title>
    <link href="http://www.magic-city-news.com/Jim_Kouri_96/The_US_Secret_Service_and_Electronic_Crimes8467.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-15:/commentary/993597</id>
    <updated>2007-08-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>magic-city-news.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On October 26, 2001, President Bush signed into law HR 3162, the USA PATRIOT Act. The US Secret Service was mandated by this Act to establish a nationwide network of Electronic Crimes Task Forces (ECTFs).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.magic-city-news.com/Jim_Kouri_96/The_US_Secret_Service_and_Electronic_Crimes8467.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Cabcer Panel Blasts Government Food Policies</title>
    <link href="http://www.seeingtheforest.com/archives/2007/08/cabcer_panel_bl.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-15:/commentary/993558</id>
    <updated>2007-08-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seeing the Forest </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House bill (HR 3162) would raise the federal tax on a pack of cigarettes by 45 cents, to 84 cents, while the Senate&#8217;s version (HR 976) would raise the tax by 61 cents, to $1 per pack. ... While the Senate version of the children&#8217;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seeingtheforest.com/archives/2007/08/cabcer_panel_bl.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House approves Medicare payment changes</title>
    <link href="http://rtacpa.blogs.com/reedtinsley/2007/08/house-approves-.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-14:/commentary/995001</id>
    <updated>2007-08-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reed Tinsley, CPA </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On Wednesday, August 1, the House of Representatives voted 225-204 to approve HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP) of 2007. This legislation, which includes reauthorization of the State Children&#8217;s Health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtacpa.blogs.com/reedtinsley/2007/08/house-approves-.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Would Harm Abstinence Education</title>
    <link href="http://www.christianactionleague.org/article/786" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-14:/commentary/988669</id>
    <updated>2007-08-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Action League </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3162&#8212;Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 reauthorizes the State Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), an initiative designed to assist children whose parents earn a low income but who are ineligible for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christianactionleague.org/article/786&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medicaid and SCHIP Provisions in HR 3162 and S. 1893/HR 976</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.cdt.org/document/RL34129" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/1045058</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open CRS: Recent Reports </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On August 1, 2007, the House passed HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act of 2007. The bill would reauthorize and increase funding levels and state grant distributions for SCHIP and make changes to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.cdt.org/document/RL34129&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=6yWBT5jwIcaC2wXA7Yz8Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEnAkGBET5qTqnEG52LXx-MMPMvcw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/14239318</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=6yWBT5jwIcaC2wXA7Yz8Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEnAkGBET5qTqnEG52LXx-MMPMvcw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vn2AT5PXHsK02gXVjI2HBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGHxG8Op72o11jPc39aqw2BnvwYCQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/14218599</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vn2AT5PXHsK02gXVjI2HBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGHxG8Op72o11jPc39aqw2BnvwYCQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=W9Z_T_WSK6i42wX18qWTBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF8E9udAlaci8eJYIwyy7eKjFM_Vw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/14200945</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=W9Z_T_WSK6i42wX18qWTBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF8E9udAlaci8eJYIwyy7eKjFM_Vw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Jix_T6_aLI-Q8wTExN20Bw&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFU6oUsDy3i4HgEoFwmzxCO-NfvUA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/14180404</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Jix_T6_aLI-Q8wTExN20Bw&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFU6oUsDy3i4HgEoFwmzxCO-NfvUA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=oYJ-T-mHNoOQ8wSUxrjXBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEPZ3xinokyZHM0h95GvzXowr3vVA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/14165001</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=oYJ-T-mHNoOQ8wSUxrjXBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEPZ3xinokyZHM0h95GvzXowr3vVA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Jdp9T72XKIOE8ASqpN3rDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEBG179ldISIT5HFTw3As9S30X6uQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/14143899</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Jdp9T72XKIOE8ASqpN3rDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEBG179ldISIT5HFTw3As9S30X6uQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VjF9T8jVGIGc9gTI-cCXDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEup6oDZCVf3UZ37bjS_fXAJ13rgw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/14126644</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VjF9T8jVGIGc9gTI-cCXDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEup6oDZCVf3UZ37bjS_fXAJ13rgw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7HZlT-DcHu7ksQK1xui2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFlfTLcCq4aUdr5ER0VA9nDKhZOOQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/13447831</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7HZlT-DcHu7ksQK1xui2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFlfTLcCq4aUdr5ER0VA9nDKhZOOQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HM5kT7_JIMWwsgKL1_S6DA&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEY4XZkjERb_4JKW8uNMzwkvRu_tA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/13428388</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HM5kT7_JIMWwsgKL1_S6DA&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEY4XZkjERb_4JKW8uNMzwkvRu_tA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=-CRkT8G1EemusQL_lOS2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEMKpbrkDVARMurcYjXzV6b_-FU-A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/13407927</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=-CRkT8G1EemusQL_lOS2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEMKpbrkDVARMurcYjXzV6b_-FU-A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/13402697</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/13391521</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
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    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=1dViT7rSEuWU2QWNrKDpCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGa8oSE-LazxBeTaLYmBx_mT0DnYw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/13367494</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
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box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Oi1iT_-lK-bc2QW09_HkCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHg_oTA-CRE4Z3kwzKgw1hnZs9j2Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=03dMT-2jLuymsAKvs5gU&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGSrW_Rd5AL5sl5iGF1j0ne3AfB5Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/12700779</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
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    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=03dMT-2jLuymsAKvs5gU&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGSrW_Rd5AL5sl5iGF1j0ne3AfB5Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/12685693</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
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    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Ic9LT4O9Mqf-sQLov-zNBA&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGci3ztd7gaGLppzLULoPhKn9sYng&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/12662663</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
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    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=nSZLT77OH6f9sQLu2_3qCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFOF6KiNT8G7Z-K126FZ3z4caEAGA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/12648783</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
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    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=WX1KT8_lEYeFsALXoPzqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF9XODg_UF5FssVSulNDv_z0Ax36g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OtVJT6fyJuyIsALCkoTrCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFZF6mLsmGC_RzSJfrTV-V72XiUvg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/12625048</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
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    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OtVJT6fyJuyIsALCkoTrCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFZF6mLsmGC_RzSJfrTV-V72XiUvg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=JCxJT60iwvixApbj-eoI&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG87ORNy2l2W9G-f7-rKugO0ydrFQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/12609946</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>aboujko</name>
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box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=JCxJT60iwvixApbj-eoI&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG87ORNy2l2W9G-f7-rKugO0ydrFQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/12081086</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>aboujko</name>
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    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=2HAxT-SyGIPq2AWosuDnBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH83BwOTZ3eEmyFz_syjffTWx4JuQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/12066791</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>aboujko</name>
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box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=0B4wT83eG8Xg2QXP-d32Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG-R33icdZo-SCWKSnzFrfCPUSDwQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/12041540</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>aboujko</name>
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box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=EHYvT_OcCaLq2wWXmt2ODw&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGkcfLIn0X0eRAxKTlVTTrDulFANg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/12015984</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ziQuT671JcH9sQKthMyKDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF8upHgUO8l5aR_HzW6NZjf1ZLEEA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/11937096</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=dt4oT9DtLMOg2gWmouDsAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNErJfr2SZ5D5If4QExGquSdIzpwdQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/11924661</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TTYoT7fFKYrDsQLvj8DhAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHkEK-EYR9CRmp1TL2hee4DEz7aHg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/11897737</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/11891244</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=f-QmT9fgNYGKsgKf_9WMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH8t5Ue-V3q7GmOOV6pNVu0aDShlw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/11875239</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
    </author>
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box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vTsmT9ywI4iJsgKP_q2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEeN77V8cgf6VG7PHMn3Oppkq6g4g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=A5MlT7SkI8v3sQK48tWMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHeJhr-OQdH9lQLPLm96W6RWUViXg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/11863527</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
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    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=A5MlT7SkI8v3sQK48tWMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHeJhr-OQdH9lQLPLm96W6RWUViXg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=LeokT-jNKOissQL-8qCMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGX0q9zhNbRn2fAKuMC4VXPZZ5Gew" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/11837022</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
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    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=LeokT-jNKOissQL-8qCMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGX0q9zhNbRn2fAKuMC4VXPZZ5Gew&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=mUciT9XpIKi42wX7-JDgDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG7LySmJc9O6OhTlhwOu9O9R77FKQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/11761348</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
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    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=mUciT9XpIKi42wX7-JDgDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG7LySmJc9O6OhTlhwOu9O9R77FKQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lp4hT-HYOOvHsQLY4MS6CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFtaXu-Pr7ELbrCI3KOTW1KAeJ3Ig" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/11746439</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
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    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lp4hT-HYOOvHsQLY4MS6CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFtaXu-Pr7ELbrCI3KOTW1KAeJ3Ig&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=l_YgT8G4Kcmq2QW0xtihCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHlYMbgnnlS6Xiu7cVWSRN8Adx1Ug" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/11722524</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
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box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=l_YgT8G4Kcmq2QW0xtihCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHlYMbgnnlS6Xiu7cVWSRN8Adx1Ug&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The european Parliament (EP) don&amp;#39;t feed the national parliaments ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/11666919</id>
    <updated>2007-08-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aboujko</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
box on each bill page that clearly shows its current status and next steps in the process, as you can see in this example :: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show. Finally, we&amp;#39;re working to make social wisdom about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://europa-eu-audience.typepad.com/en/2007/08/the-european-pa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>DCCC Targets Florida House Seats</title>
    <link href="http://pushingrope.blogspot.com/2007/08/dccc-targets-florida-house-seats.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-12:/commentary/980117</id>
    <updated>2007-08-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pushing Rope </name>
    </author>
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... continue to vote in lockstep with President Bush and against seniors and children in their districts will be held accountable,&amp;quot; Van Hollen said. Republicans Gus Bilirakis, Ginny Brown-Waite and Adam Putnam also voted against HR 3162.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pushingrope.blogspot.com/2007/08/dccc-targets-florida-house-seats.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>DCCC Launches Ad Campaign Targeting Republicans for Voting Against ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-12:/commentary/980096</id>
    <updated>2007-08-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Stakeholder </name>
    </author>
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[HR 3162, Vote 787, 8/1/07]. Text of the Ad Following the news, traffic, or weather announcements, the radio announcer will say:. The DCCC is responsible for the content of this advertising, not authorized by any candidate or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dccc.org/stakeholder/archives/005819.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Bill May Repeal Joint Commission&amp;#39;s Statutory Protection</title>
    <link href="http://msspnexus.blogs.com/mspblog/2007/08/new-bill-may-re.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-10:/commentary/974792</id>
    <updated>2007-08-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MSSPNexus Blog </name>
    </author>
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HR 3162, Section 507: Revocation of Deeming Authority of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Repeals JCAHO&amp;#39;s unique statutory protection, effective eighteen months after enactment. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://msspnexus.blogs.com/mspblog/2007/08/new-bill-may-re.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SCHIP Funding and Fiscal Irresponsibility</title>
    <link href="http://www.highlighthealth.com/healthcare/schip-funding-and-fiscal-irresponsibility/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-10:/commentary/972750</id>
    <updated>2007-08-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Highlight HEALTH </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
CBO Estimate of the Effects on Direct Spending and Revenues of HR 3162, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. Congressional Budget Office. 2007 July 30. CBO Estimates Show House Bill Would Provide Health Insurance ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.highlighthealth.com/healthcare/schip-funding-and-fiscal-irresponsibility/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>|\|: Neutral Source Taxing Cigarettes to Fund Health Care:&lt;br&gt; &lt;i ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/2945148</id>
    <updated>2007-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>|\|: Neutral Source </name>
    </author>
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This is the darkest implication of using tobacco taxes to fund an expansion in government-paid health insurance: H.R. 3162 makes the federal government an even larger partner in the tobacco business. The image graphic on the right, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://neutralsource.org/content/blog/detail/925/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AMA Applauds House Passage Of CHAMP Act (HR 3162) - Seniors, Kids ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.blog.site4seniors.com/healthinsuranceforseniors.blog/health-insurance-for-seniors/410/AMA-Applauds-House-Passage-Of-CHAMP-Act-(H.R.-3162)---Seniors,-Kids-A-Step-Closer-To-Continued-Access-To-Health-Care,-...-(Medical-News-Today)/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/984965</id>
    <updated>2007-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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    </author>
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&#8220;The American Medical Association applauds the members of the US House of Representatives who voted to pass legislation that preserves access to health care for children and seniors. [click link for full article]Read full story.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blog.site4seniors.com/healthinsuranceforseniors.blog/health-insurance-for-seniors/410/AMA-Applauds-House-Passage-Of-CHAMP-Act-(H.R.-3162)---Seniors,-Kids-A-Step-Closer-To-Continued-Access-To-Health-Care,-...-(Medical-News-Today)/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AMA Applauds House Passage Of CHAMP Act (HR 3162) - Seniors, Kids ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.blog.site4seniors.com/careforseniors.blog/care-for-seniors/474/AMA-Applauds-House-Passage-Of-CHAMP-Act-(H.R.-3162)---Seniors,-Kids-A-Step-Closer-To-Continued-Access-To-Health-Care,-...-(Medical-News-Today)/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/978297</id>
    <updated>2007-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>careforseniors </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#8220;The American Medical Association applauds the members of the US House of Representatives who voted to pass legislation that preserves access to health care for children and seniors. [click link for full article]Read full story.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blog.site4seniors.com/careforseniors.blog/care-for-seniors/474/AMA-Applauds-House-Passage-Of-CHAMP-Act-(H.R.-3162)---Seniors,-Kids-A-Step-Closer-To-Continued-Access-To-Health-Care,-...-(Medical-News-Today)/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Letter From My Representative</title>
    <link href="http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=98486" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/977507</id>
    <updated>2007-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Club Stogie Cigar Discussion Forum </name>
    </author>
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HR 3162 would expand SCHIP by $47.8 billion in an attempt to cover an additional 5 million children. In order to pay for the program, the bill also calls for various tax increases and funding changes, including a cigarette tax that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=98486&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Description of Title X of HR 3162, the &amp;quot;Children&amp;#39;s Health and ...</title>
    <link href="http://neutralsource.org/content/article/detail/927/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/969283</id>
    <updated>2007-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>|\|: Neutral Source </name>
    </author>
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Joint Committee on Taxation, US Congress. Description of Title X of HR 3152, the &amp;quot;Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://neutralsource.org/content/article/detail/927/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Approves Act to Compare Devices</title>
    <link href="http://www.fdanews.com/newsletter/article?articleId=96956&amp;amp;issueId=10560" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/964498</id>
    <updated>2007-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>FDAnews Device Daily Bulletin </name>
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The House voted 225-204 Aug. 1 to pass HR 3162, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fdanews.com/newsletter/article?articleId=96956&amp;amp;issueId=10560&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Idiot Texas congressman</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/964474</id>
    <updated>2007-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FireSociety Forums - The FireWire - Breaking News </name>
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Thank you for contacting me to express your support for HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP Act). You&amp;#39;ll be pleased to know that this bill passed in the House of Representatives, with my support, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/16415/Idiot-Texas-congressman/?src=103&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Take Action &#8211; Say &#8220;no&#8221; To A Federal Tax Increase On Cigarettes!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/964473</id>
    <updated>2007-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Volconvo Debate Forums </name>
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On Wednesday, August 1st, HR 3162 which included a $4.50 per carton federal cigarette excise increase was passed by the US House of Representatives by a vote of 225-204. On Thursday, August 2nd, HR 976 which included a $6.10 per carton ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.volconvo.com/forums/elections-bills-voting/17793-take-action-say-no-federal-tax.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The SCHIP Debate</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/964443</id>
    <updated>2007-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GOPProgress.com </name>
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Legislation: HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. Background: Established in...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gopprogress.com/story/2007/8/7/63047/63462&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>|\|: Neutral Source Taxing Cigarettes to Fund Health Care: How ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-06:/commentary/3899147</id>
    <updated>2007-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>|\|: Neutral Source </name>
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This is the darkest implication of using tobacco taxes to fund an expansion in government-paid health insurance: H.R. 3162 makes the federal government an even larger partner in the tobacco business. The image graphic on the right, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.neutralsource.org/content/blog/detail/925/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3162 better known as the Patriot Act.</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-06:/commentary/992530</id>
    <updated>2007-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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HR 3162 RDS 107th CONGRESS 1st Session HR 3162 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 24, 2001 Received AN ACT To deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the wor...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&amp;amp;friendID=116204806&amp;amp;blogID=296621882&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMA Applauds House Passage Of CHAMP Act (HR 3162) - Seniors, Kids ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-06:/commentary/981895</id>
    <updated>2007-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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&#8220;The American Medical Association applauds the members of the US House of Representatives who voted to pass legislation that preserves access to health care for children and seniors. [click link for full article]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wbhealth.net/2007/08/07/ama-applauds-house-passage-of-champ-act-hr-3162-seniors-kids-a-step-closer-to-continued-access-to-health-care-medical-news-today/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AMA Applauds House Passage Of CHAMP Act (HR 3162) - Seniors, Kids ...</title>
    <link href="http://medicare.blamfluie.com/2007/08/07/ama-applauds-house-passage-of-champ-act-hr-3162-3126702.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-06:/commentary/978296</id>
    <updated>2007-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medicare </name>
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&amp;quot;The American Medical Association applauds the members of the US House of Representatives who voted to pass legislation that preserves access to health care for children and seniors. [click link for full article]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://medicare.blamfluie.com/2007/08/07/ama-applauds-house-passage-of-champ-act-hr-3162-3126702.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMA Applauds House Passage Of CHAMP Act (HR 3162) - Seniors, Kids ...</title>
    <link href="http://meddot.com/ama_applauds_house_passage_of_champ_act_h_r_3162_seniors_kids_a_step_closer_to_continued_access_to_health_care_usa" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-06:/commentary/963755</id>
    <updated>2007-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MEDDOT.COM - Medical News </name>
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&amp;quot;The American Medical Association applauds the members of the US House of Representatives who voted to pass legislation that preserves access to health care for children and seniors. [click link for full article]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://meddot.com/ama_applauds_house_passage_of_champ_act_h_r_3162_seniors_kids_a_step_closer_to_continued_access_to_health_care_usa&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMA Applauds House Passage Of CHAMP Act (HR 3162) - Seniors, Kids ...</title>
    <link href="http://topicexchange.com/t/medical/2007/8/7/#_2411994" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-06:/commentary/960894</id>
    <updated>2007-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Topic Exchange: Channel &amp;#39;medical&amp;#39; </name>
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via Medical Buzz: &amp;quot;The American Medical Association applauds the members of the US House of Representatives who voted to pass legislation that preserves access to health care for children and seniors. [click link...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topicexchange.com/t/medical/2007/8/7/#_2411994&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>I was a teenage Bush veto death march</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/141742635/4068" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-06:/commentary/960874</id>
    <updated>2007-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Daily Kos </name>
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... Employee Free Choice Act - HR 800; Requiring Medicare to Negotiate Lower Prescription Drug Prices - HR 4; Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act - HR 2829; Both the House (HR 3162) and Senate (S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/141742635/4068&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House passes bill to extend research funding</title>
    <link href="http://www.thediabetesblog.com/2007/08/07/house-passes-bill-to-extend-research-funding/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-06:/commentary/960407</id>
    <updated>2007-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The US House of Representatives has passed reauthorization bill (HR 3162), legislation which includes a one-year extension of the Type 1 Diabetes Special Funding Program at the National Institutes of Health and the Indian Health Service ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thediabetesblog.com/2007/08/07/house-passes-bill-to-extend-research-funding/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The SCHIP Debate</title>
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    <updated>2007-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Legislation: HR 3162, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. Background: Established in 1997, the State Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP, pronounced &amp;quot;s-chip&amp;quot;) is a partnership between the states and federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/blogs/jonathan_rick/2007/aug/07/the_schip_debate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMA Applauds House Passage Of CHAMP Act (HR 3162) - Seniors, Kids ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bite.ws/2007/08/07/ama-applauds-house-passage-of-champ-act-hr-3162-seniors-kids-a-step-closer-to-continued-access-to-health-care-usa/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-06:/commentary/959287</id>
    <updated>2007-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&#8220;The American Medical Association applauds the members of the US House of Representatives who voted to pass legislation that preserves access to health care for children and seniors. [click link for full article]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bite.ws/2007/08/07/ama-applauds-house-passage-of-champ-act-hr-3162-seniors-kids-a-step-closer-to-continued-access-to-health-care-usa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress takes major step toward equitable payment for nurse ...</title>
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    <updated>2007-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed the &amp;quot;Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP)&amp;quot; (HR3162), which expands health care coverage to pregnant women and their children and addresses a long-standing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/?id=28560&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Passes &quot;CHAMP&quot; Budget Bill with Home Care Market Basket Freeze - Advocacy Efforts Must Continue for Congressional Support</title>
    <link href="http://www.hcanys.org/node/2546" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-06:/commentary/958431</id>
    <updated>2007-08-06T09:33:14Z</updated>
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      <name>Home Care Association of New York State | Home Care Association of New York State</name>
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House Passes &quot;CHAMP&quot; Budget Bill with Home Care Market Basket Freeze - Advocacy Efforts Must Continue for Congressional Support August 6, ...  related provisions of the 2008 Federal Budget bill - &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.3162&lt;/strong&gt;, known as the Chil&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hcanys.org/node/2546&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Vote: HR 3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-05:/commentary/977508</id>
    <updated>2007-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Hyrfilm </name>
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Go to Bill Status : HR 3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. [This event matched these trackers: Congressional Votes ] French Southern And Antarctic Lands Candle Resources Technology Resources.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bloggers.top501.nu/Blue/Hyrfilm/31581/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep Pat Tiberi responds to his NO vote on healthcare bill of children</title>
    <link href="http://martinruder.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!CE5A464D6B29CA29!146.entry" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-05:/commentary/963756</id>
    <updated>2007-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Martin &amp;amp; Bonnie&amp;#39;s space - Dedicated... </name>
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Representative John Dingell (D-MI) introduced HR 3162 on July 24, 2007. It was referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means in the US House of Representatives for further consideration. HR 3162 reauthorizes the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://martinruder.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!CE5A464D6B29CA29!146.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMA Applauds House Passage Of CHAMP Act (HR 3162) - Seniors, Kids ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicallead.com/ama-applauds-house-passage-of-champ-act-hr-3162-seniors-kids-a-step-closer-to-continued-access-to-health-care-usa/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-05:/commentary/963754</id>
    <updated>2007-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>medicallead.com </name>
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&#8220;The American Medical Association applauds the members of the US House of Representatives who voted to pass legislation that preserves access to health care for children and seniors. [click link for full article] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicallead.com/ama-applauds-house-passage-of-champ-act-hr-3162-seniors-kids-a-step-closer-to-continued-access-to-health-care-usa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Industry Rallies against New Threat to Home Oxygen</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-05:/commentary/958430</id>
    <updated>2007-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>HomeCare </name>
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WASHINGTON--Home oxygen providers braced for another body blow last week when the House of Representatives passed the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (HR 3162), which includes an 18-month cap for oxygen rental as a means ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homecaremag.com/news/home-oxygen-industry-threat&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressional Update | July 30 - August 4</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-05:/commentary/957210</id>
    <updated>2007-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bilirakis Blog </name>
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The House approved legislation (HR 3162) to expand the State Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) by cutting Medicare and raising taxes. Read more&#8230; Bilirakis Blog: Post of the Week. SCHIP: A Raw Deal for Seniors and American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bilirakis.wordpress.com/2007/08/06/congressional-update-july-30-august-4/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House passes Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.retailnet.com/rss/view.cfm?ID=39749" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-05:/commentary/956898</id>
    <updated>2007-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Retailnet.com: Retail Industry News </name>
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The House of Representatives voted on August 1 to pass the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (HR 3162), providing, among other measures, $50 billion to reauthorize the Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.retailnet.com/rss/view.cfm?ID=39749&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>LCSW changes to Medicare from National NASW!</title>
    <link href="http://socialworknc.blogspot.com/2007/08/lcsw-changes-to-medicare-from-national.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-05:/commentary/956897</id>
    <updated>2007-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Social Work Policy Blog </name>
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The House of Representatives considered on August 1, 2007, crucial legislation for clinical social workers within legislation known as the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP, HR 3162). NASW scored a major early victory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://socialworknc.blogspot.com/2007/08/lcsw-changes-to-medicare-from-national.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress takes major step toward equitable payment for nurse-midwifery services and expanded coverage for pregnant women, usa</title>
    <link href="http://www.bite.ws/2007/08/05/congress-takes-major-step-toward-equitable-payment-for-nurse-midwifery-services-and-expanded-coverage-for-pregnant-women-usa-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-05:/commentary/952999</id>
    <updated>2007-08-05T10:31:16Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bite - Dentistry And Medical News</name>
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 On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the &#8220;Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP)&#8221; (&lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.3162&lt;/strong&gt;), which expands health care coverage to pregnant women&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bite.ws/2007/08/05/congress-takes-major-step-toward-equitable-payment-for-nurse-midwifery-services-and-expanded-coverage-for-pregnant-women-usa-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Takes Major Step Toward Equitable Payment For Nurse-Midwifery Services And Expanded Coverage For Pregnant Women, USA</title>
    <link href="http://meddot.com/congress_takes_major_step_toward_equitable_payment_for_nurse_midwifery_services_and_expanded_coverage_for_pregnant_women_usa" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-05:/commentary/950992</id>
    <updated>2007-08-05T04:00:58Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MEDDOT.COM | Medical News</name>
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 On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the &quot;Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP)&quot; (&lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.3162&lt;/strong&gt;), which expands health care coverage to pregnant women&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://meddot.com/congress_takes_major_step_toward_equitable_payment_for_nurse_midwifery_services_and_expanded_coverage_for_pregnant_women_usa&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Takes Major Step Toward Equitable Payment For Nurse-Midwifery Services And Expanded Coverage For Pregnant Women, USA</title>
    <link href="http://www.nursing-news.net/2007-08-05/congress-takes-major-step-toward-equitable-payment-for-nurse-midwifery-services-and-expanded-coverage-for-pregnant-women-usa/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-05:/commentary/953000</id>
    <updated>2007-08-05T04:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name> Nursing News</name>
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On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the &quot;Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP)&quot; (&lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.3162&lt;/strong&gt;), which expands health care coverage to pregnant women&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nursing-news.net/2007-08-05/congress-takes-major-step-toward-equitable-payment-for-nurse-midwifery-services-and-expanded-coverage-for-pregnant-women-usa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H. Res. 594: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3162 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hr110-594" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-04:/commentary/2945142</id>
    <updated>2007-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us </name>
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A bill in the US Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 3162) to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hr110-594&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Takes Major Step Toward Equitable Payment For Nurse ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-04:/commentary/978298</id>
    <updated>2007-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MedicoNews.com </name>
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On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed the &#8220;Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP)&#8221; (HR3162), which expands health care coverage to pregnant women and their children and addresses a long-standing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediconews.com/2007/08/05/congress-takes-major-step-toward-equitable-payment-for-nurse-midwifery-services-and-expanded-coverage-for-pregnant-women-usa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Shameful Votes by Kentucky Republicans</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-04:/commentary/952319</id>
    <updated>2007-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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In the House of Representatives, on HR 3162, which would increase spending on the State Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) from $25 billion to $75 billion, Republican Representatives Whitfield, Lewis, Davis and Rogers voted NO, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://drinkingliberally.org/blogs/frankfort/archives/2007/08/shameful_votes_by_kentucky_rep.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Votes - washingtonpost.com</title>
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    <updated>2007-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tobacco Articles: category lobbying </name>
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CHILDREN&amp;#39;S HEALTH INSURANCE For: 225 / Against: 204 The House passed a bill (HR 3162) to raise spending for the State Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program from $25 billion to $75 billion over five years and expand SCHIP coverage from the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tobacco.org/news/250741.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Fosssella 0 For 4</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-04:/commentary/952298</id>
    <updated>2007-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Room Eight - New York Politics </name>
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On Wednesday August 1st, Congressman Fossella voted against the Childrens&amp;#39; Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. (HR 3162 - Rol Call Vote 787). This legislation will give an additional 6 million children healthcare coverage. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.r8ny.com/blog/richard_reichard/congressman_fosssella_0_for_4.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US House of Representatives passes the Children&#8217;s Health and ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-04:/commentary/951946</id>
    <updated>2007-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EON </name>
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New York - On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed the &#8220;Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP)&#8221; (HR3162), which expands health care coverage to pregnant women and their children and addresses a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eontarionow.com/health/2007/08/05/us-house-of-representatives-passes-the-childrens-health-and-medicare-protection-act-of-2007/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>More Work For Social Security Employees</title>
    <link href="http://socsecnews.blogspot.com/2007/08/more-work-for-social-security-employees.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-03:/commentary/972647</id>
    <updated>2007-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Social Security News </name>
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On July 27, 2007, by a vote of 24 to 17, the House Ways and Means Committee passed HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act of 2007. ... [The bill]. Would direct the Commissioner of Social Security to provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://socsecnews.blogspot.com/2007/08/more-work-for-social-security-employees.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SCHIP: A Raw Deal for Seniors and American Taxpayers</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-03:/commentary/950557</id>
    <updated>2007-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bilirakis Blog </name>
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The Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection &#8220;CHAMP&#8221; Act of 2007 (HR 3162) takes the SCHIP program and increases its funding by $160 billion over ten years, expands the program to include adults up to 21 years of age and fails to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bilirakis.wordpress.com/2007/08/05/schip-a-raw-deal-for-seniors-and-american-taxpayers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Analysis of US Government Data Shows Abstinence Education ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1876340/posts" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-03:/commentary/949272</id>
    <updated>2007-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News/Activism </name>
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WASHINGTON, August 3, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - As Congress works today to pass HR 3162, a bill which includes opening abstinence funding to states that want to teach contraception to teens, a new analysis of government data shows that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1876340/posts&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WALSH STANDS UP FOR AMERICA&#226;&#8364;&#8482;S SENIORS, VOTES AGAINST PROPOSED ...</title>
    <link href="http://walsh.house.gov/list/press/ny25_walsh/pr_070801b.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-02:/commentary/3643677</id>
    <updated>2007-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Press Releases </name>
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(Washington D.C.)- Congressman Jim Walsh today voted against H.R. 3162, the CHAMP Act, which would reauthorize the popular State Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), because of significant unintended consequences the legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://walsh.house.gov/list/press/ny25_walsh/pr_070801b.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Project Vote Smart - HR 3162 - State Children's Health Insurance ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=14620" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-02:/commentary/2945140</id>
    <updated>2007-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Project Vote Smart's :: Recent Keyvotes </name>
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HR 3162: To amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program, and for other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=14620&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Protect Life: Tell the House to vote NO on HR 3162</title>
    <link href="http://company-mortgage.org/mortgageblogs/broker-florida-guide-mortgage/3870/protect-life-tell-the/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-02:/commentary/962276</id>
    <updated>2007-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broker florida guide mortgage </name>
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From the Family Research Council. &#8220;This week &#8212; probably on Wednesday or Thursday &#8212; the US House of Representatives will vote on a bill (HR 3162) to reauthorize the federal government&#8217;s...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://company-mortgage.org/mortgageblogs/broker-florida-guide-mortgage/3870/protect-life-tell-the/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Anti-Life &amp;quot;HillaryCare&amp;quot; Socialized Med Scheme Back as House Passes ...</title>
    <link href="http://brownpelicanla.com/index.php/all/2007/08/03/anti_life_hillarycare_socialized_med_sch" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-02:/commentary/952957</id>
    <updated>2007-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Commentary </name>
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The Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Plan (CHAMP) or HR 3162, was proposed earlier this year by Sen. Clinton and Rep. Dingle, and would add $50 billion to SCHIP&amp;#39;s $25 billion budget and morph it into a new entitlement program considerably ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://brownpelicanla.com/index.php/all/2007/08/03/anti_life_hillarycare_socialized_med_sch&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CHAMP Bill Funds Drug Efficacy Comparisons, Limits ESA Reimbursements</title>
    <link href="http://www.fdanews.com/newsletter/article?articleId=96754&amp;amp;issueId=10540" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-02:/commentary/946806</id>
    <updated>2007-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FDAnews Drug Daily Bulletin </name>
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1 to pass HR 3162, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP Act), which includes a provision gauging the effectiveness of prescription drugs and medical devices, and lowering the reimbursement rates for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fdanews.com/newsletter/article?articleId=96754&amp;amp;issueId=10540&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pro-lifers: Health care for kids is anti-life!</title>
    <link href="http://trailerparkfeminist.blogspot.com/2007/08/pro-lifers-health-care-for-kids-is-anti.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-02:/commentary/945414</id>
    <updated>2007-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>trailer park feminist </name>
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The Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Plan (CHAMP) or HR 3162, was proposed earlier this year by Sen. Clinton and Rep. Dingle, and would add $50 billion to SCHIP&amp;#39;s $25 billion budget and morph it into a new entitlement program considerably ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trailerparkfeminist.blogspot.com/2007/08/pro-lifers-health-care-for-kids-is-anti.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Housekeeping</title>
    <link href="http://chaplaindanny.blogspot.com/2007/08/housekeeping.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-02:/commentary/945413</id>
    <updated>2007-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Danny Fisher </name>
    </author>
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As you might have heard, the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP), HR 3162, by a vote of 225-204--a piece of legislation that includes SCHIP ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chaplaindanny.blogspot.com/2007/08/housekeeping.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Overlooked Provisions of HR 3162 (Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program)</title>
    <link href="http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/reproductive_rights/2007/08/overlooked-prov.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-02:/commentary/945412</id>
    <updated>2007-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reproductive Rights Prof Blog </name>
    </author>
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Via Kaiser Network (8/2/07):The House on Wednesday voted 225-204 to approve a bill (HR 3162) that would reauthorize and expand SCHIP and also make revisions to Medicare. The bill also would extend a federal abstinence education program ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/reproductive_rights/2007/08/overlooked-prov.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House OKs SCHIP Reauthorization Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.hfma.org/hfmanews/PermaLink,guid,ed347188-1b65-4be2-9e76-edeb4485ee15.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-02:/commentary/944993</id>
    <updated>2007-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HFMA News </name>
    </author>
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By a vote of 225-204, the House passed the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (HR 3162) on Aug. 1, reauthorizing and expanding the State Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program. The bill would provide $50 billion over five years, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hfma.org/hfmanews/PermaLink,guid,ed347188-1b65-4be2-9e76-edeb4485ee15.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Joe Knollenberg won&amp;#39;t even support children&amp;#39;s health care</title>
    <link href="http://votenoonjoe.blogspot.com/2007/08/joe-knollenberg-wont-even-support.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-02:/commentary/942730</id>
    <updated>2007-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vote No on JOE (Knollenberg) </name>
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Yesterday, Congressman Knollenberg voted against a bill, HR 3162, commonly known as the State Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program, (SCHIP), that provides health care coverage to America&amp;#39;s children, the least protected class of citizens ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://votenoonjoe.blogspot.com/2007/08/joe-knollenberg-wont-even-support.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Bill Gives a Healthy Start to Millions of Americans</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/261-House-Bill-Gives-a-Healthy-Start-to-Millions-of-Americans" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-02:/commentary/934472</id>
    <updated>2007-08-02T04:01:12Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpenCongress - Congress Gossip Blog</name>
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House Bill Gives a Healthy Start to Millions of Americans   August 2, ...  day of strained debate, the House approved the reauthorization bill, &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.3162&lt;/strong&gt;, by a near party-line&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/261-House-Bill-Gives-a-Healthy-Start-to-Millions-of-Americans&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HealthImaging.com - MITA VP decries imaging cuts in CHAMP</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthimaging.com/content/view/7200/89/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/2945149</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health Imaging News </name>
    </author>
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Medical Imaging Technology Alliance (MITA) vice president Andrew Whitman issued a statement yesterday asking the U.S. House of Representatives to strike provisions of H.R. 3162, the Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthimaging.com/content/view/7200/89/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nevada News &amp;amp; Views - August 2, 2007</title>
    <link href="http://noisyroom.net/blog/?p=21159" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/971717</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NoisyRoom.net </name>
    </author>
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(Washington, DC) - Today, US Congressman Dean Heller (R-Carson City) made the following statement after the House vote on the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (HR 3162). This legislation seeks to expand the State Children&#8217;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://noisyroom.net/blog/?p=21159&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Bill Guts Abstinence Education, Pro-Life Provision</title>
    <link href="http://brownpelicanla.com/index.php/all/2007/08/02/house_bill_guts_abstinence_education_pro" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/962274</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Commentary </name>
    </author>
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But tucked into HR 3162 are two dangerous provisions &#8212; one that could lead to more state-funded abortions and one that essentially hands abstinence funding over to Planned Parenthood. In 2002, the Bush administration issued a regulation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://brownpelicanla.com/index.php/all/2007/08/02/house_bill_guts_abstinence_education_pro&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>initiatives offer better healthcare technology in abu dhabi&#8217;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lawsia.net/blog/Healthcare/index.php/2007/08/03/initiatives-offer-better-healthcare-technology-in-abu-dhabi%E2%80%99s-al-bawaba/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/952998</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Healthcare </name>
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On August 1st, the House passed the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP), HR 3162 by a vote of 225-204. The bill provides health care to 11 million children, reverses the Republican drive to privatize Medicare, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lawsia.net/blog/Healthcare/index.php/2007/08/03/initiatives-offer-better-healthcare-technology-in-abu-dhabi%E2%80%99s-al-bawaba/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Approved the CHAMP Act with Medicare Changes</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicarenews.net/house-approved-the-champ-act-with-medicare-changes-08-2007.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/952954</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care about Medicare - A Medicare news blog </name>
    </author>
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2,2007 - The House on Wednesday voted 225-204 to approve legislation ( HR 3162 ) that would reauthorize SCHIP and make changes to the Medicare program, Roll Call reports (Dennis, Roll Call, 8/2). Five Republicans voted with 220 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicarenews.net/house-approved-the-champ-act-with-medicare-changes-08-2007.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes CHIP Expansion</title>
    <link href="http://science.blogdig.net/archives/articles/August2007/02/House_Passes_CHIP_Expansion.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/952953</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Method: The Best Science Blog Posts </name>
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    <content type="html">
Here&amp;#39;s some good news from Congress, where the House of Representatives yesterday passed HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. This is the expansion of the State Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program (CHIP or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://science.blogdig.net/archives/articles/August2007/02/House_Passes_CHIP_Expansion.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rollcall 787: HR 3162 - On Passage</title>
    <link href="http://www.legislatorrater.com/rid/3420/rollcall.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/952952</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US House of Representatives Rollcall Feed... </name>
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Children?s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislatorrater.com/rid/3420/rollcall.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Texas Congressional Delegation Vote Record on SCHIP</title>
    <link href="http://texasimpact.org/houseschipvote" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/948578</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas Impact - people of faith working for justice </name>
    </author>
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Texas Members of US House Votes on HR 3162, SCHIP Reauthorization. YEAS Henry Cuellar, Lloyd Doggett, Chet Edwards, Charles Gonzalez, Gene Green, Al Green, Rub&#233;n Hinojosa, Sheila Jackson-Lee, Eddie Johnson, Nicholas Lampson, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texasimpact.org/houseschipvote&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NCLR Applauds House Passage of the CHAMP Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.hispanictips.com/2007/08/02/nclr-applauds-house-passage-champ/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/941917</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HispanicTips </name>
    </author>
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... the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the US, praised the members of the US House of Representatives who voted to pass the &#8220;Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act&#8221; CHAMP Act, HR 3162. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hispanictips.com/2007/08/02/nclr-applauds-house-passage-champ/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US House includes counselors in Medicare legislation</title>
    <link href="http://wthrockmorton.com/2007/08/02/us-house-includes-counselors-in-medicare-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/940319</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Warren Throckmorton </name>
    </author>
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The Medicare coverage provision was included in HR 3162, the &#8220;Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act,&#8221; or CHAMP Act, a bill which seeks to increase access to health insurance for uninsured children and strengthen the Medicare ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wthrockmorton.com/2007/08/02/us-house-includes-counselors-in-medicare-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support HR 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&amp;amp;friendID=181014062&amp;amp;blogID=294877459" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/940318</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zarya Studios Environmental - MySpace Blog </name>
    </author>
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Support HR 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 HR3162 Children Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 Title: To Amend titles XVIII,XIX and XXI of the...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&amp;amp;friendID=181014062&amp;amp;blogID=294877459&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress This Week to Consider Legislation That Would Reauthorize ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/4518/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/940317</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com News </name>
    </author>
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The Senate will begin debate on legislation (S 1893) to reauthorize and expand SCHIP, while the House is scheduled to begin debate on a separate bill (HR 3162) that would reauthorize the program and also make revisions to Medicare.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/4518/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PA Congressmen in the News (Again)</title>
    <link href="http://aboveavgjane.blogspot.com/2007/08/pa-congressmen-in-news-again.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/939853</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Above Average Jane </name>
    </author>
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When the bill (HR 3162) goes to the floor Wednesday, the newcomer hasecured floor time to help make a case for its passage. Altmire, who upset three-term Republican incumbent Melissa A. Hart, is one of the freshmen that Democratic ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aboveavgjane.blogspot.com/2007/08/pa-congressmen-in-news-again.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>news from La Raza</title>
    <link href="http://immigrationequality.org/blog/?p=233" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/939852</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Immigration Equality Blog </name>
    </author>
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Thanks for all of your calls in support for the &#8220;Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (HR 3162).&#8221; Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the CHAMP Act, a bill reauthorizing the federal-state health coverage program, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://immigrationequality.org/blog/?p=233&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Bill Targets Imaging Payments To Help Fund Children&amp;#39;s Insurance</title>
    <link href="http://www.mpo-mag.com/news/2007/08/02/house_bill_targets_imaging_payments_to_help_fund_children's_insurance" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/939851</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical Product Outsourcing Breaking News </name>
    </author>
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HR 3162, The Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act, passed the House Ways and Means Committee early July 27. The Energy and Commerce Committee was unable to complete its separate markup of the bill later that day due to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpo-mag.com/news/2007/08/02/house_bill_targets_imaging_payments_to_help_fund_children's_insurance&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MITA VP decries imaging cuts in CHAMP</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthimaging.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=7200&amp;amp;Itemid=89" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/939850</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health Imaging News </name>
    </author>
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Medical Imaging Technology Alliance (MITA) vice president Andrew Whitman issued a statement yesterday asking the US House of Representatives to strike provisions of HR 3162, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthimaging.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=7200&amp;amp;Itemid=89&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes CHIP Expansion [The Scientific Activist]</title>
    <link href="http://scienceblogs.com/scientificactivist/2007/08/house_passes_chip_expansion.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/939849</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ScienceBlogs Select </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Here&amp;#39;s good news from Congress, where the House of Representatives yesterday passed HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. This is the expansion of the State Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program (CHIP or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://scienceblogs.com/scientificactivist/2007/08/house_passes_chip_expansion.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>RoadBlock Republicans Vote AGAINST Health Care for Children</title>
    <link href="http://fl-kossacks.blogspot.com/2007/08/roadblock-republicans-vote-against.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/939824</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida Kossacks </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
They voted against Hr 3162 a bill. to extend and improve the children&amp;#39;s health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. Here is the list of Tampa Bay&amp;#39;s Roadblock ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fl-kossacks.blogspot.com/2007/08/roadblock-republicans-vote-against.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SCHIP BILL PUTS US ON PATH TOWARDS SOCIALIZED HEALTH CARE</title>
    <link href="http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2007/08/schip-bill-puts.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/939823</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>illinoisreview </name>
    </author>
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Roskam (R-IL) today issued the following statement after voting against the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (HR 3162):. &#8220;Today Congress took yet another step towards wasting the taxpayer dollar by expanding the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2007/08/schip-bill-puts.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NCLR Applauds House Passage of the CHAMP Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.nclr.org/content/news/detail/47704" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/939822</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Council of La Raza </name>
    </author>
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... the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the US, praised the members of the US House of Representatives who voted to pass the &#8220;Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act&#8221; (CHAMP Act, HR 3162).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nclr.org/content/news/detail/47704&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CHAMP Act moves forward, passes US House</title>
    <link href="http://www.auntminnie.com/redirect/redirect.asp?itemid=76999&amp;amp;wf=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/939821</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AuntMinnie.com Headlines </name>
    </author>
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In a vote that brings the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP) of 2007 (HR 3162), closer to becoming law, the US House of Representatives passed the bill Wednesday, August 1.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auntminnie.com/redirect/redirect.asp?itemid=76999&amp;amp;wf=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VITAL PRO-LIFE VOTE THIS WEEK--Dingell/Rangel Bill HR 3162</title>
    <link href="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1875359/posts" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/939820</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News/Activism </name>
    </author>
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Oppose the Dingell/Rangel bill, (HR 3162). This bill will FORCE YOU to pay for children&amp;#39;s health insurance that undermines coverage of unborn children, and for &amp;quot;family planning&amp;quot; services that will fund Planned Parenthood. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1875359/posts&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Video- Huge applause as SCHIP passes the House</title>
    <link href="http://www.thedailybackground.com/2007/08/02/video-huge-applause-as-schip-passes-the-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/935777</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Daily Background </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On August 1st, the House passed the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP), HR 3162 by a vote of 225-204. The bill provides health care to 11 million children, reverses the Republican drive to privatize Medicare, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailybackground.com/2007/08/02/video-huge-applause-as-schip-passes-the-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Abstinence Education Coincides with Teen Birth Decline</title>
    <link href="http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2007/08/abstinence-educ.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/935776</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>illinoisreview </name>
    </author>
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Glenview, IL, August 2, 2007 -- As Congress works today to pass HR 3162, a bill which includes opening abstinence funding to states who want to teach contraception to teens, a new analysis of government data shows that increases in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2007/08/abstinence-educ.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Newt: Low-Income Children Not Worth $1.00</title>
    <link href="http://studiodave.blogspot.com/2007/08/newt-low-income-children-not-worth-100.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/935775</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Nachos </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3162 masquerades as a children&amp;#39;s health insurance bill, but it actually sows the seeds of eliminating private insurance as we know it. And it begins by driving the private sector and all its innovations out of Medicare. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://studiodave.blogspot.com/2007/08/newt-low-income-children-not-worth-100.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Benefits Hospitals in Democrats&#8217; Districts</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/2007/08/bill_benefits_hospitals_in_dem.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/935773</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com - All Stories </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Provisions in the bill (HR 3162), written by senior House Democrats, would change the formulas used to calculate Medicare reimbursements for at least 27 hospitals, in every case increasing the payments those institutions can expect from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/2007/08/bill_benefits_hospitals_in_dem.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Barrett Votes to Reauthorize SCHIP</title>
    <link href="http://schotlinepress.wordpress.com/2007/08/02/congressman-barrett-votes-to-reauthorize-schip/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/935003</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SCHotline Press Releases </name>
    </author>
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HR 3162, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act, is an expansion of the favorable State Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). SCHIP, on deadline to be reauthorized by September 30, 2007, began as a bi-partisan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://schotlinepress.wordpress.com/2007/08/02/congressman-barrett-votes-to-reauthorize-schip/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reynolds Votes Against HR 3162</title>
    <link href="http://waterbuffalopress.wordpress.com/2007/08/02/reynolds-votes-against-hr-3162/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/935002</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Water Buffalo Press </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Resolution Would Reauthorize S-CHIP The US House of Representatives saw heated debate yesterday over HR 3162 which would reauthorize the State Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP). The bill provides a funding increase of $50 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waterbuffalopress.wordpress.com/2007/08/02/reynolds-votes-against-hr-3162/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OMB ISSUES STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY REGARDING HR 3162 ...</title>
    <link href="http://usfederalnews.blogspot.com/2007/08/omb-issues-statement-of-administration.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/934422</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WHITE HOUSE NEWS </name>
    </author>
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However, the President has several concerns about HR 3162 and the House approach to SCHIP Reauthorization. Accordingly, if HR 3162 were presented to the President in its current form, he would veto the bill. HR 3162 is objectionable on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usfederalnews.blogspot.com/2007/08/omb-issues-statement-of-administration.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress 110, House vote: Vote 787: HR 3162</title>
    <link href="http://www.ron-paul.for-president.us/congress-110-house-vote-vote-787-h-r-3162.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/934421</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ron Paul for President </name>
    </author>
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Question: On Passage. Bill: HR 3162 Vote description: Children&#8217;S Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 Result: Passed, 225-204, with 4 not voting. Ron Paul voted No.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ron-paul.for-president.us/congress-110-house-vote-vote-787-h-r-3162.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nevada Reps. Heller and Porter vote repeatedly against children&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2007/08/nevada-reps-heller-and-porter-vote.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/934419</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Desert Beacon </name>
    </author>
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The House of Representatives passed legislation, HR 3162, to expand federal health insurance for children of working families with low or very modest incomes. The Washington Post summed up the action as follows: &amp;quot;The 225 to 204 vote in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2007/08/nevada-reps-heller-and-porter-vote.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in the House</title>
    <link href="http://www.azcongresswatch.com/?p=3397" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/934414</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Congress Watch </name>
    </author>
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You&#8217;ve seen some of these bills before &#8212; they&#8217;re being voted on with Senate amendments. There&#8217;sa lot of legislation getting crammed through this week before Congress takes a break until after Labor Day. So. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.azcongresswatch.com/?p=3397&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3162</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/934473</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T18:49:13Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpenCongress</name>
    </author>
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 H.R.1   To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.  introduced Jan. 05, 2007   23 articles   &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.3162&lt;/strong&gt;   To amend titles XVIII, XIX, and &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jindal Votes Against HR 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&amp;amp;friendID=191593744&amp;amp;blogID=294882587" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/commentary/941918</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T04:14:50Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zarya Destinations Studio NOLA - MySpace Blog</name>
    </author>
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  Support HR 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007     &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.3162&lt;/strong&gt; Children Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007    Title: To Amend titles XVIII,XIX and XXI of the Social&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&amp;amp;friendID=191593744&amp;amp;blogID=294882587&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HorsesAss.Org &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Reichert votes against children ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.horsesass.org/?p=3252" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/3496192</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HorsesAss.Org </name>
    </author>
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A permanent fix for this inequity was included in the Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act, H.R. 3162, legislation that would provide $50 billion in new funding for SCHIP and Medicare. It was secured last week by U.S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.horsesass.org/?p=3252&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Vote: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: HR 3162 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-786" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/3010988</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GovTrack.us Tracked Events </name>
    </author>
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Failed 202-226, 5 not voting. 97% of Republicans supporting, 97% of Democrats opposing. (This motion sends a bill back to committee with instructions on how to proceed.) Go to Bill Status : HR 3162: Children's Health and Medicare ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-786&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>July 31 - Letter Opposing HR 3162, the &amp;quot;Children&amp;#39;s Health and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.uschamber.com/issues/letters/2007/070731_schip.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/957209</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Chamber: Issue Updates </name>
    </author>
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Letter Opposing HR 3162, the &amp;quot;Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uschamber.com/issues/letters/2007/070731_schip.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Another Hidden Tax from the Democrats - The CHAMP Act Will Tax ...</title>
    <link href="http://massdiscussion.blogspot.com/2007/08/another-hidden-tax-from-democrats-champ.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/952956</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Weapons of Mass Discussion </name>
    </author>
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... it will be impossible to get rid of, and very easy to increase. I urge all of you to protect your constituents and vote against HR 3162. If you have any questions, please contact Jon Traub with the Ways and Means Committee at x54021.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://massdiscussion.blogspot.com/2007/08/another-hidden-tax-from-democrats-champ.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Hilda L. Solis: CHAMP Act Promotes Health Care Access for Low ...</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.huffingtonpost.com/~r/HP/Politics/~3/139707304/champ-act-promotes-health_b_58785.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/952955</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politics on HuffingtonPost.com </name>
    </author>
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That is why I am proud to support the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Improvement Act of 2007 (HR 3162, the CHAMP Act). The CHAMP Act would provide health coverage for an additional five million uninsured children and ensure that seniors ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.huffingtonpost.com/~r/HP/Politics/~3/139707304/champ-act-promotes-health_b_58785.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WALSH STANDS UP FOR AMERICA&#8217;S SENIORS, VOTES AGAINST PROPOSED ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny25_walsh/pr_070801b.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/952320</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Press Releases </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(Washington DC)- Congressman Jim Walsh today voted against HR 3162, the CHAMP Act, which would reauthorize the popular State Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), because of significant unintended consequences the legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny25_walsh/pr_070801b.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Protect Life: Tell the House to vote NO on HR 3162</title>
    <link href="http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=AL07H01&amp;amp;f=RF07B01" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/952297</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FRC.org - Alert </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This week--probably on Wednesday or Thursday -- the US House of Representatives will vote on a bill (HR 3162) to reauthorize the federal government&amp;#39;s State Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to cover health care insurance for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=AL07H01&amp;amp;f=RF07B01&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Taking Action: SCHIP</title>
    <link href="http://www.androgiennei.org/2007/08/01/taking-action-schip/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/946809</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>androgiennei </name>
    </author>
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&#8220;As a member of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and a constituent, I urge you to vote Yes on HR 3162, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP [...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.androgiennei.org/2007/08/01/taking-action-schip/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress 110, House vote: Vote 786: HR 3162</title>
    <link href="http://www.ron-paul.for-president.us/congress-110-house-vote-vote-786-h-r-3162.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/946804</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ron Paul for President </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Question: On Motion to Recommit With Instructions. Bill: HR 3162 Vote description: Children&#8217;S Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 Result: Failed, 202-226, with 5 not voting. Ron Paul voted Yes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ron-paul.for-president.us/congress-110-house-vote-vote-786-h-r-3162.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Peter King Votes Against Childrens Health Insurance</title>
    <link href="http://kingwatch.blogspot.com/2007/08/peter-king-votes-against-childrens.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/940321</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Peter King Watch </name>
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HR 3162 To amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children&amp;#39;s health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program, and for other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kingwatch.blogspot.com/2007/08/peter-king-votes-against-childrens.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Vote: HR 3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-787" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/934418</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congressional Votes -- Tracked by GovTrack.us </name>
    </author>
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Passed 225-204, 4 not voting. 95% of Democrats supporting, 98% of Republicans opposing. Go to Bill Status : HR 3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. [This event matched these trackers: Congressional Votes ]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-787&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress 110, House vote: Vote 787: HR 3162</title>
    <link href="http://www.ygbiv.com/245578" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/934396</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beecoz </name>
    </author>
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Question: On Passage. Bill: HR 3162 Vote description: Children?S Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 Result: Passed, 225-204, with 4 not voting. Brad Miller voted Yes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ygbiv.com/245578&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SCHIP Passes House 225-204</title>
    <link href="http://halfempth.blogspot.com/2007/08/schip-passes-house-225-204.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/934395</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Half Empty </name>
    </author>
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HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (&amp;quot;CHAMP&amp;quot; Act), passed in the House by 225 to 204. This legislation provides critical protections to seniors receiving Medicare benefits, reauthorizes the State ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://halfempth.blogspot.com/2007/08/schip-passes-house-225-204.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Vote: On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 594 Providing ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-784" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/932989</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congressional Votes -- Tracked by GovTrack.us </name>
    </author>
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Passed 228-190, 14 not voting. 99% of Democrats supporting, 100% of Republicans opposing. Go to Bill Status : H.Res. 594: Providing for consideration of the bill (HR... [This event matched these trackers: Congressional Votes ]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-784&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Protect Life: Tell the House to vote NO on HR 3162</title>
    <link href="http://familyactionorganization.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/protect-life-tell-the-house-to-vote-no-on-hr-3162/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/932988</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Family Action Organization </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#8220;This week &#8212; probably on Wednesday or Thursday &#8212; the US House of Representatives will vote on a bill (HR 3162) to reauthorize the federal government&#8217;s State Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to cover health care insurance for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://familyactionorganization.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/protect-life-tell-the-house-to-vote-no-on-hr-3162/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Hilda L. Solis: CHAMP Act Promotes Health Care Access for Low ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-hilda-l-solis/champ-act-promotes-health_b_58785.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/932871</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com </name>
    </author>
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That is why I am proud to support the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Improvement Act of 2007 (HR 3162, the CHAMP Act). The CHAMP Act would provide health coverage for an additional five million uninsured children and ensure that seniors ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-hilda-l-solis/champ-act-promotes-health_b_58785.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action Alert - Insurance</title>
    <link href="http://sflillinois.org/81/action-alert-insurance" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/932870</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Students for Life of Illinois </name>
    </author>
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(House bill number HR 3162, and Senate bill S. 1893). Feminists for Life (FFL) was instrumental leading the initial effort to advocate insurance coverage for working poor and pregnant women and their unborn children. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sflillinois.org/81/action-alert-insurance&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VITAL PRO-LIFE VOTE THIS WEEK!</title>
    <link href="http://repubconcervamerica.blogspot.com/2007/08/vital-pro-life-vote-this-week.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/932833</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Republicans and Conservatives for America </name>
    </author>
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Oppose the Dingell/Rangel bill, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, or the CHAMP Act (HR 3162) This week-probably on Wednesday or Thursday -- the US House of Representatives will vote on a bill (HR 3162) to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://repubconcervamerica.blogspot.com/2007/08/vital-pro-life-vote-this-week.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CCAGW to House: Oppose Increases to SCHIP</title>
    <link href="http://councilfor.cagw.org/site/News2?abbr=CCAGW_&amp;amp;page=NewsArticle&amp;amp;id=10933" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/932832</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Citizens Against Government Waste Stories </name>
    </author>
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This week, you are scheduled to vote on HR 3162, the re-authorization of the State Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). On behalf of the more than 1.2 million members and supporters of the Council for Citizens Against Government ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://councilfor.cagw.org/site/News2?abbr=CCAGW_&amp;amp;page=NewsArticle&amp;amp;id=10933&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>S-CHIP Vote Thread (this update: the rule passes the House)</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/8/1/12042/06937" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/932831</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
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The House passed the rule on the children&amp;#39;s health care S-CHIP extension (HR 3162), and now will have 2+ hours of debate and delay before the vote on the bill. Originally Deputy Whip DeGette predicted that there might be one or two ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/8/1/12042/06937&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Washington</title>
    <link href="http://public.cq.com/docs/cqm/cqmidday110-000002564452.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/932830</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQ Midday </name>
    </author>
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considers $50 billion expansion of the State Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program (HR 3162) and the fiscal 2008 Agriculture appropriations bill (HR 3161).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://public.cq.com/docs/cqm/cqmidday110-000002564452.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Its About Time....</title>
    <link href="http://brownhornetsnest.blogspot.com/2007/08/its-about-time.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/931186</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brown Hornet </name>
    </author>
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Republicans were furious that a children&#8217;s health bill (HR 3162) will be debated later this week under highly restrictive rules, and they used the Agriculture spending bill to air their grievances. The dustup nearly touched off a fight ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://brownhornetsnest.blogspot.com/2007/08/its-about-time.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CHAMP ACT ALERT</title>
    <link href="http://www.4disdem.com/2007/08/champ-act-alert.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/931185</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOURTH DISTRICT DEMOCRAT </name>
    </author>
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House of Representatives will vote on HR 3162, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP), which would:. &#183; Reauthorize the State Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP);. &#183; Modify the Part D Asset test to allow for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.4disdem.com/2007/08/champ-act-alert.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democrats To Fund SCHIPS Program By Cutting Pay For Doctors</title>
    <link href="http://sayanythingblog.com/entry/democrats_to_fund_schips_program_by_cutting_pay_for_doctors/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/931184</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Say Anything </name>
    </author>
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The bill (HR 3162), which would reauthorize and expand the program (SCHIP), is expected to go to the floor Wednesday under a closed rule that would limit debate on the bill. But when Republicans seized the opportunity presented on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sayanythingblog.com/entry/democrats_to_fund_schips_program_by_cutting_pay_for_doctors/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SCHIP State Children's Health Insurance Program</title>
    <link href="http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&amp;amp;friendID=157892772&amp;amp;blogID=294005816" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-31:/commentary/946837</id>
    <updated>2007-07-31T11:12:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Maryanne - MySpace Blog</name>
    </author>
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   Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket    Urge Your U.S. Representative to Vote YES for H.R. 3162, the CHAMP Act   &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.3162&lt;/strong&gt;, the &quot;Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP) Act&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&amp;amp;friendID=157892772&amp;amp;blogID=294005816&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>report: budget report for hr 3162: children's health and medicare ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billreport.xpd?bill=h110-3162&amp;amp;type=cbo" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/3246403</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>govtrack.us Tracked Events </name>
    </author>
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a new congressional budget office report is available. no summary is available. [this event matched these trackers: house energy and commerce ]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billreport.xpd?bill=h110-3162&amp;amp;type=cbo&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress needs to hear from you: Pass the CHAMP ACT</title>
    <link href="http://lazzeo.com/rss.php?header=blogs&amp;amp;id=1623" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/1094853</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lazzeo &#187; Blogs </name>
    </author>
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The hard work has paid off and Congress is voting this week on a critical piece of health care legislation&amp;amp;mdash;HR 3162, better known as the Children&amp;amp;rsquo;s Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act.Congress needs to hear from you: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lazzeo.com/rss.php?header=blogs&amp;amp;id=1623&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>~Children&amp;#39;s Mental Health~</title>
    <link href="http://www.blacklooker.com/rss.php?header=blogs&amp;amp;id=1883" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/1067280</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlackLooker.Com &#187; Blogs </name>
    </author>
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Action RequiredAdvocates are strongly encouraged to contact their House member and Senators and urge them to support the House and Senate SCHIP bills &amp;amp;ndash; HR 3162 and S 1893.&amp;amp;nbsp; Both bills:Provide new resources to help states ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blacklooker.com/rss.php?header=blogs&amp;amp;id=1883&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medicare Program turns 42 Today.</title>
    <link href="http://ctprogressivedemocrat.blogspot.com/2007/07/medicare-program-turns-42-today.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/1019808</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CT Progressive Democrat </name>
    </author>
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Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee each passed the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (HR 3162), a health care bill to continue insurance coverage for millions of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ctprogressivedemocrat.blogspot.com/2007/07/medicare-program-turns-42-today.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress 110, House vote: Vote 786: HR 3162</title>
    <link href="http://www.ygbiv.com/245579" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/962275</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beecoz </name>
    </author>
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Question: On Motion to Recommit With Instructions. Bill: HR 3162 Vote description: Children?S Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 Result: Failed, 202-226, with 5 not voting. Brad Miller voted No.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ygbiv.com/245579&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush threatens to veto health care coverage for kids and seniors ...</title>
    <link href="http://michael-in-norfolk.blogspot.com/2007/07/bush-threatens-to-veto-health-care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/946810</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coming Out in Mid-Life in Red America </name>
    </author>
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This week, the House will pass its version of SCHIP reauthorization, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP), HR 3162. That bill will provide health care to 11 million kids while protecting senior citizens from the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michael-in-norfolk.blogspot.com/2007/07/bush-threatens-to-veto-health-care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>States Children Health Insurance (SCHIP) Expansion - Bill Passed</title>
    <link href="http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=14620" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/945415</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Project Vote Smart&amp;#39;s :: Recent Keyvotes </name>
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At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 3162 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=14620&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3162 - Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.rules.house.gov/SpecialRules_details.aspx?NewsID=2831" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/934420</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Special Rules Reported from the House Committee... </name>
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HR 3162 - Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/SpecialRules_details.aspx?NewsID=2831&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House SCHIP Legislation Needs Revision To Meet Pay/Go Requirements</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicarenews.net/house-schip-legislation-needs-revision-to-meet-paygo-requirements-07-2007.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/928641</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care about Medicare - A Medicare news blog </name>
    </author>
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House legislation (HR 3162) that would expand and reauthorize SCHIP and make revisions to Medicare will need to be revised to meet pay/go rules before it can be considered by the full chamber, CongressDaily reports (Johnson, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicarenews.net/house-schip-legislation-needs-revision-to-meet-paygo-requirements-07-2007.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush threatens to veto health care coverage for kids and seniors ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.americablog.com/2007/07/bush-threatens-to-veto-health-care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/926883</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth </name>
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This week, the House will pass its version of SCHIP reauthorization, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP), HR 3162. That bill will provide health care to 11 million kids while protecting senior citizens from the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americablog.com/2007/07/bush-threatens-to-veto-health-care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Committee Postpones Vote On SCHIP Legislation Amid ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rssmicro.com/?f=0&amp;amp;st=Legislation&amp;amp;fid=72770710" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/926765</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Legislation </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
postponed until Thursday a planned vote on Legislation (HR 3162) that would reduce payments to Medicare Advantage plans and increase the federal cigarette tax by 45 cents per pack to fund the reauthorization and expansion of SCHIP and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rssmicro.com/?f=0&amp;amp;st=Legislation&amp;amp;fid=72770710&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Committee Postpones Cigarette Tax Vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.cdpublications.com/saf/623" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/926764</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Substance Abuse Funding News Online </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Amid bipartisan concerns, House Energy &amp;amp; Commerce Chairman John Dingell (D-MI) temporarily postpones a planned vote on legislation (HR 3162) proposing to increase the federal cigarette tax by 45... Click headline link to read the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cdpublications.com/saf/623&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Oppose Legislation In Congress, USA</title>
    <link href="http://mediconews.com/2007/07/31/oppose-legislation-in-congress-usa/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/926762</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MedicoNews.com </name>
    </author>
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The &#8220;Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007  (HR 3162) is a $90 billion package that includes $50 billion to reauthorize the State Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program. Both patient and provider stakeholders, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediconews.com/2007/07/31/oppose-legislation-in-congress-usa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Save SCHIP for Children&amp;#39;s Sakes</title>
    <link href="http://www.watchblog.com/democrats/archives/005355.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/926760</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Democrats &amp;amp; Liberals: </name>
    </author>
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The White House wants to limit the expansion to an additional $5 billion, the Senate&amp;#39;s bipartisan version expands the program by $35 billion and the House version (HR 3162) by $50 billion. Co-author and conservative Republican Senator ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watchblog.com/democrats/archives/005355.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What Happens to MD When a Federal Plan is Too Popular?</title>
    <link href="http://www.freestatepolitics.us/showDiary.do?diaryId=460" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-30:/commentary/926748</id>
    <updated>2007-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Free State Politics - Front Page </name>
    </author>
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The CHAMP bill (S 1893/ HR 3162/maybe HR 976 for parliamentary reasons that even wonks find boring) would, House-side, make some serious cuts to Medicare Advantage and increase the federal tax on tobacco by 45 cents to pay for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freestatepolitics.us/showDiary.do?diaryId=460&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3162 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.rules.house.gov/announcement_details.aspx?NewsID=2819" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-29:/commentary/2019165</id>
    <updated>2007-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Amendment Process Announcements released... </name>
    </author>
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HR 3162 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Children&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. Text of the Bill as Reported; Committee Report; Rule, Committee Report, and roll call votes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/announcement_details.aspx?NewsID=2819&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Late breaking news</title>
    <link href="http://business.businessblog1.info/?p=58" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-29:/commentary/932872</id>
    <updated>2007-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Home Business </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
postponed until Thursday a planned vote on legislation (HR 3162) that would reduce payments to Medicare Advantage plans and increase the federal cigarette tax by 45 cents per pack to fund the reauthorization and expansion of SCHIP and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://business.businessblog1.info/?p=58&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Test To Detect Overactive Or Underactive Thyroid Glands Proves ...</title>
    <link href="http://medicine.truckofnews.com/2007/07/31/new-test-to-detect-overactive-or-underactive-thyroid-glands-proves-faster-and-more-accurate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-29:/commentary/928640</id>
    <updated>2007-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medicine, drugs and health </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
postponed until Thursday a planned vote on legislation (HR 3162) that would reduce payments to Medicare Advantage plans and increase the federal cigarette tax by 45 cents per pack to fund the reauthorization and expansion of SCHIP and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://medicine.truckofnews.com/2007/07/31/new-test-to-detect-overactive-or-underactive-thyroid-glands-proves-faster-and-more-accurate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Committee Postpones Vote On SCHIP Legislation Amid ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicarenews.net/house-committee-postpones-vote-on-schip-legislation-amid-bipartisan-concerns-07-2007.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-29:/commentary/926761</id>
    <updated>2007-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care about Medicare - A Medicare news blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
postponed until Thursday a planned vote on legislation (HR 3162) that would reduce payments to Medicare Advantage plans and increase the federal cigarette tax by 45 cents per pack to fund the reauthorization and expansion of SCHIP and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicarenews.net/house-committee-postpones-vote-on-schip-legislation-amid-bipartisan-concerns-07-2007.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Committee Postpones Vote On SCHIP Legislation Amid ...</title>
    <link href="http://topicexchange.com/t/medical/2007/7/30/#_2367223" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-29:/commentary/924960</id>
    <updated>2007-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Topic Exchange: Channel &amp;#39;medical&amp;#39; </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
via Medical Buzz: House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair John Dingell (D-Mich.) postponed until Thursday a planned vote on legislation (HR 3162) that would reduce payments to Medicare Advantage plans and increas...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topicexchange.com/t/medical/2007/7/30/#_2367223&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ways and Means Approves SCHIP Proposal</title>
    <link href="http://www.centerfortaxstudies.com/blog/taxnews/2007/07/30/ways_and_means_approves_schip_proposal" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-29:/commentary/924959</id>
    <updated>2007-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tax News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Early on July 27, 2007, the House Ways and Means Committee approved, by a vote of 24-17, the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Bill of 2007 (HR 3162), which would expand the State Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.centerfortaxstudies.com/blog/taxnews/2007/07/30/ways_and_means_approves_schip_proposal&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important to You...Medicare</title>
    <link href="http://wwwsecondchance.blogspot.com/2007/07/important-to-youmedicare.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-29:/commentary/924956</id>
    <updated>2007-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Underdog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today, July 30, marks the anniversary of the 1965 signing of the Medicare law, and Congress is considering important legislation, HR 3162, &amp;quot;The Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,&amp;quot; regarding its future. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wwwsecondchance.blogspot.com/2007/07/important-to-youmedicare.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Bill Targets Imaging Payments To Help Fund Children&amp;#39;s Insurance</title>
    <link href="http://fdcalerts.typepad.com/medicaldevicestoday/2007/07/house-bill-targ.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-29:/commentary/924955</id>
    <updated>2007-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical Devices Today </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3162, The Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act, passed the House Ways and Means Committee early July 27. The Energy and Commerce Committee was unable to complete its separate markup of the bill later that day due to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fdcalerts.typepad.com/medicaldevicestoday/2007/07/house-bill-targ.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Floor - HR 3162: CHAMP Act</title>
    <link href="http://more.gov.mtopgroup.com/2007/07/house-floor-hr-3162-champ-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-29:/commentary/924954</id>
    <updated>2007-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Deeper Inside the Mountain </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
After the House takes up its two final appropriations bills this week, it plans to take up its version of the SCHIP reauthorization, HR 3162, the Children&amp;#39;s Health And Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act. This bill would add $50 billion to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://more.gov.mtopgroup.com/2007/07/house-floor-hr-3162-champ-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Zuschauen Jene Haben Wir Gew&#228;hlt: Die ...</title>
    <link href="http://fullofhealth.blogspot.com/2007/07/zuschauen-jene-haben-wir-gewhlt-die.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-29:/commentary/921766</id>
    <updated>2007-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Full Of Health </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ich bin auf Opapflicht dieses Wochenende gewesen, damit ich viel wirkliches Bloggen habe nicht machen gekonnt. Meine f&#252;nf Jahre alte Enkelin ist nach Hause gegangen, deshalb habe ich eine Chance gehabt, auf SCHIP einzuholen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fullofhealth.blogspot.com/2007/07/zuschauen-jene-haben-wir-gewhlt-die.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WHEN &amp;quot;ADVANTAGE&amp;quot; ISN&amp;#39;T Private Medicare Advantag...</title>
    <link href="http://loghousestudio.blogspot.com/2007/07/when-advantage-isnt-private-medicare.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-28:/commentary/972646</id>
    <updated>2007-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The LogHouse Studio </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Against strong Republican opposition, HR 3162, the &amp;quot;Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,&amp;quot; passed out of committee. This bill would expand spending on both children&amp;#39;s health and Medicare by about $47-billion in the next .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loghousestudio.blogspot.com/2007/07/when-advantage-isnt-private-medicare.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CHAMP Bill Clears House Committee</title>
    <link href="http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=6994" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-28:/commentary/924958</id>
    <updated>2007-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News stories via the Rural Assistance Center </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
American Hospital Association (AHA) News article reports that the House Ways and Means Committee voted 24-17 Friday to approve the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (HR 3162). The bill would extend the State Children&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=6994&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Heritage Foundation Alternative To SCHIP-- Government Funded ...</title>
    <link href="http://proctoringcongress.blogspot.com/2007/07/heritage-foundation-alternative-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-28:/commentary/920122</id>
    <updated>2007-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Watching Those We Chose </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I have been on grandpa duty this weekend so I haven&amp;#39;t been able to do much real blogging. My five year old granddaughter has gone home, so I have had a chance to catch up on SCHIP. First, the just the facts part of this post. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://proctoringcongress.blogspot.com/2007/07/heritage-foundation-alternative-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>EXPANDING CHILDREN&#8217;S HEALTH CARE - HR 3162</title>
    <link href="http://blog.callifeadvocates.org/?p=106" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-27:/commentary/914085</id>
    <updated>2007-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Right to Life Advocates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
-&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.callifeadvocates.org/?p=106&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SCHIP FUNDING: House Committee Postpones Vote on SCHIP Because of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.federalhealthcarereform.com/index.php?mod=story&amp;amp;ID=510" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/928639</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Healthcare Reform Digest </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House Energy &amp;amp; Commerce Chairman John Dingell (D-MI) postpones until next week a planned vote on legislation (HR 3162) that would reduce payments to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and increase the federal cigarette tax by 45 cents per ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.federalhealthcarereform.com/index.php?mod=story&amp;amp;ID=510&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House SCHIP Legislation Needs Revision To Meet Pay/Go Requirements ...</title>
    <link href="http://best-update.com/?p=659" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/926770</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>best-update.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House SCHIP Legislation Needs Revision To Meet Pay/Go RequirementsKaiser network.org - 2 hours agoHouse legislation (HR 3162) that would expand and reauthorize SCHIP and make revisions to Medicare will need to be revised to meet pay/go ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://best-update.com/?p=659&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>RTDA&amp;#39;s Take Action Now Against New Proposed Tobacco Tax Bill for ...</title>
    <link href="http://villagehumidor.blogspot.com/2007/07/take-action-now-against-new-propsed-tax.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/926769</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Village Humidor </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
At 2 am this morning, the House Ways &amp;amp; Means Committee approved HR 3162, a bill to expand the State Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to be funded by higher tobacco taxes and cuts in the Medicare Advantage Program. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://villagehumidor.blogspot.com/2007/07/take-action-now-against-new-propsed-tax.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today, Republicans imposed a virtual filibuster by...</title>
    <link href="http://jonnyslemrod.blogspot.com/2007/07/today-republicans-imposed-virtual.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/926767</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The World </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today, Republicans imposed a virtual filibuster by requiring that the clerk of the Energy and Commerce Committee read aloud HR 3162, a 500-page bill, along with all amendments. The bill would increase funding of Children&amp;#39;s Health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jonnyslemrod.blogspot.com/2007/07/today-republicans-imposed-virtual.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Critical for Congress to vote for health care for children and ...</title>
    <link href="http://info.healthfinds.com/blogs/health-information-privacy-act/7016/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/926766</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health information privacy act </name>
    </author>
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... and Energy and Commerce committees, the president of the American College of Physicians (ACP) expressed support for the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Preotection (CHAMP) Act of 2007 (HR 3162). buy soma buy viagra.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://info.healthfinds.com/blogs/health-information-privacy-act/7016/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CQ Today Quotes Maya MacGuineas on PAYGO</title>
    <link href="http://www.newamerica.net/pressroom/2007/cq_today_quotes_maya_macguineas_paygo" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/924957</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The New America Foundation - New Voices,... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill (HR 3162) that would expand the State Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was approved last week by two panels but falls about $70 billion to $90 billion short of offsets over 10 years, which Democrats must deliver to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newamerica.net/pressroom/2007/cq_today_quotes_maya_macguineas_paygo&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>the latest email from the RTDA</title>
    <link href="http://www.cigarpass.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=35956" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/916915</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CP: The Lobby </name>
    </author>
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HR 3162, a bill to expand the State Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to be funded by higher tobacco taxes and cuts in the Medicare Advantage Program. At this time, the full House and Senate are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cigarpass.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=35956&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House SCHIP Legislation Needs Revision To Meet Pay/Go Requirements ...</title>
    <link href="http://raywil6.freehostia.com/wp/?p=11798" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/916914</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rayblog </name>
    </author>
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House SCHIP Legislation Needs Revision To Meet Pay/Go RequirementsKaiser network.org - 1 hour agoHouse legislation (HR 3162) that would expand and reauthorize SCHIP and make revisions to Medicare will need to be revised to meet pay/go ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://raywil6.freehostia.com/wp/?p=11798&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tobacco Deal Chokes Off Access To Oxygen Therapy For Half Million ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.natural-remedies-clinic.co.uk/news/archives/1109" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/914089</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alternative Medical News by NRC </name>
    </author>
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... benefits of a half million seniors who depend on medical oxygen therapy to treat severe respiratory conditions such as COPD. The changes were proposed in HR 3162, titled &amp;quot;The Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.natural-remedies-clinic.co.uk/news/archives/1109&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SCHIP FUNDING: House SCHIP Legislation Needs Revision to Meet Pay/Go</title>
    <link href="http://www.federalhealthcarereform.com/index.php?mod=story&amp;amp;ID=509" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/914088</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Healthcare Reform Digest </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House legislation (HR 3162) that would expand and reauthorize the State Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and make revisions to Medicare needs to be revised to meet pay-as-you-go (&amp;quot;pay/go&amp;quot;) rules before it can be considered by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.federalhealthcarereform.com/index.php?mod=story&amp;amp;ID=509&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Frank Kaiser: When &amp;quot;Advantage&amp;quot; ISN&amp;#39;T - and what you can do about it</title>
    <link href="http://kathiebracy.blogspot.com/2007/07/frank-kaiser-when-advantage-isnt-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/914087</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kathie Bracy&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Against strong Republican opposition, HR 3162, the &amp;quot;Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,&amp;quot; passed out of committee. This bill would expand spending on both children&amp;#39;s health and Medicare by about $47-billion in the next .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kathiebracy.blogspot.com/2007/07/frank-kaiser-when-advantage-isnt-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Data Feed</title>
    <link href="http://misstrade.wordpress.com/2007/07/27/data-feed-34/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/914086</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trading for the Masses </name>
    </author>
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AG Edwards discusses MedCath (MDTH 41.14), noting that House bill HR 3162, released the evening of 7/24, would eliminate the whole hospital exception so that physicians cannot self-refer to hospitals in which they have ownership ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://misstrade.wordpress.com/2007/07/27/data-feed-34/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pete Stark Proposes Elimination of Whole Hospital Ownership Exception</title>
    <link href="http://www.medlawblog.com/archives/fraud-stark-pete-stark-proposes-elimination-of-whole-hospital-ownership-exception.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/914083</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Med Law Blog </name>
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Congressman Pete Stark has proposed a new piece to the Stark legislation which would eliminate the existing &#8220;whole hospital&#8221; exception for a physician ownership by inserting a provision into HR 3162, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medlawblog.com/archives/fraud-stark-pete-stark-proposes-elimination-of-whole-hospital-ownership-exception.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US House to Vote on Medicare Physician Payment Update and SCHIP ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.osma.org/i4a/pages/headlinedetails.cfm?id=539" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/914082</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>www.osma.org OSMA Breaking News </name>
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The US House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means began hearings on the newly introduced, Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act (CHAMP Act), HR 3162. The bill is on the fast track and expected to be taken up by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.osma.org/i4a/pages/headlinedetails.cfm?id=539&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Support for Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act given to ...</title>
    <link href="http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2007/07/support-for-chi.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-25:/commentary/928638</id>
    <updated>2007-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>handsnet </name>
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... Representatives Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce committees, the president of the American College of Physicians (ACP) today expressed support for the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Preotection (CHAMP) Act of 2007 (HR 3162). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2007/07/support-for-chi.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Critical for Congress to vote for health care for children and seniors</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-medical.net/?id=28065" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-25:/commentary/910215</id>
    <updated>2007-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical News Feed </name>
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... House of Representatives Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce committees, the president of the American College of Physicians (ACP) expressed support for the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Preotection (CHAMP) Act of 2007 (HR 3162).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/?id=28065&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CU Supports Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/healthchildren/004746.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-24:/commentary/916913</id>
    <updated>2007-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Consumers Union - All Articles </name>
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In a letter to Congress, CU strongly endorses HR 3162, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/healthchildren/004746.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Patriot Act</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-24:/commentary/914092</id>
    <updated>2007-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hall Celebrities </name>
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USA PATRIOT Act/Title I. USA PATRIOT Act, HR 3162 pp7-13 (.pdf file). International Emergency Powers Act (50 USC 1702); United States Code Title 18, divide 2332e; Congressional Research Service summary ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hallcelebrities.com/?p=89&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CU Supports Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.prescriptionsavingsonline.com/2007/07/25/cu-supports-children%C2%92s-health-insurance-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-24:/commentary/914091</id>
    <updated>2007-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prescription Savings Online </name>
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In a letter to Congress, CU strongly endorses HR 3162, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prescriptionsavingsonline.com/2007/07/25/cu-supports-children%C2%92s-health-insurance-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tobacco Deal Chokes Off Access to Oxygen Therapy for Half Million ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicarenews.net/tobacco-deal-chokes-off-access-to-oxygen-therapy-for-half-million-medicare-beneficiaries-who-receive-cost-effective-07-2007.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-24:/commentary/903964</id>
    <updated>2007-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care about Medicare - A Medicare news blog </name>
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... a reimbursement cut that jeopardizes the benefits of a half million seniors who depend on medical oxygen therapy to treat severe respiratory conditions such as COPD. The changes were proposed in HR 3162, titled &#8220;The Children&#8217;s &#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicarenews.net/tobacco-deal-chokes-off-access-to-oxygen-therapy-for-half-million-medicare-beneficiaries-who-receive-cost-effective-07-2007.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SCHIP Under Consideration in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.do-online.org/dailyreport.php?itemid=2972" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-24:/commentary/903963</id>
    <updated>2007-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AOA Daily Report </name>
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The House committees of jurisdiction are planning to mark-up the &#8220;Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act of 2007&#8221; (HR 3162) this week, with Energy &amp;amp; Commerce beginning today and Ways &amp;amp; Means tomorrow. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.do-online.org/dailyreport.php?itemid=2972&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CU Supports Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_health_care/004746.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-24:/commentary/902609</id>
    <updated>2007-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumers Union - All Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In a letter to Congress, CU strongly endorses HR 3162, the Children&#8217;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_health_care/004746.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3162" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-23:/commentary/2945134</id>
    <updated>2007-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GovTrack.us Tracked Events </name>
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A bill in the US Congress: To amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3162&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 3162, The Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3162.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-23:/commentary/903962</id>
    <updated>2007-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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HR 3162 would amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children&amp;#39;s health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3162.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=6yWBT5jwIcaC2wXA7Yz8Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHbHiGVVJGI5Lzxwemmlx8GtGaieQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-23:/commentary/14239317</id>
    <updated>2007-07-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3162 Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=6yWBT5jwIcaC2wXA7Yz8Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHbHiGVVJGI5Lzxwemmlx8GtGaieQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vn2AT5PXHsK02gXVjI2HBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFvcUcO7a7a9HlRdQ_CvPfVpoI5eQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-23:/commentary/14218598</id>
    <updated>2007-07-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3162 Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vn2AT5PXHsK02gXVjI2HBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFvcUcO7a7a9HlRdQ_CvPfVpoI5eQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=W9Z_T_WSK6i42wX18qWTBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEoTjZp1hwmtT-WP8xQRnxRTIVLNg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-23:/commentary/14200944</id>
    <updated>2007-07-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3162 Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=W9Z_T_WSK6i42wX18qWTBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEoTjZp1hwmtT-WP8xQRnxRTIVLNg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Jix_T6_aLI-Q8wTExN20Bw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGIfhT75SKw7FlcL1FmIi2PKihIsQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-23:/commentary/14180403</id>
    <updated>2007-07-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3162 Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Jix_T6_aLI-Q8wTExN20Bw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGIfhT75SKw7FlcL1FmIi2PKihIsQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=oYJ-T-mHNoOQ8wSUxrjXBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFI3lzWIHHR9QKAHpl3QCcGA4nNpg" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2007-07-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3162 Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=oYJ-T-mHNoOQ8wSUxrjXBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFI3lzWIHHR9QKAHpl3QCcGA4nNpg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Jdp9T72XKIOE8ASqpN3rDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH0jY1C1giODfhzoPHM4hS9BicXSA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-23:/commentary/14143898</id>
    <updated>2007-07-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3162 Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Jdp9T72XKIOE8ASqpN3rDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH0jY1C1giODfhzoPHM4hS9BicXSA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VjF9T8jVGIGc9gTI-cCXDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFPLFRF4E8v8l3gLmB1_khjm_W68w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-23:/commentary/14126643</id>
    <updated>2007-07-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3162 Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VjF9T8jVGIGc9gTI-cCXDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFPLFRF4E8v8l3gLmB1_khjm_W68w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7HZlT-DcHu7ksQK1xui2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHIidk8yoi1D4CSLQdUscFV8Oresw" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2007-07-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3162 Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7HZlT-DcHu7ksQK1xui2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHIidk8yoi1D4CSLQdUscFV8Oresw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HM5kT7_JIMWwsgKL1_S6DA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGPiiLnoQ9eNCi1cb5ExSEA_RuptA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-23:/commentary/13428387</id>
    <updated>2007-07-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3162 Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HM5kT7_JIMWwsgKL1_S6DA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGPiiLnoQ9eNCi1cb5ExSEA_RuptA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=-CRkT8G1EemusQL_lOS2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH6YDWF5tGv4m--ANvRLaNwsfJklg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-23:/commentary/13407926</id>
    <updated>2007-07-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3162 Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=-CRkT8G1EemusQL_lOS2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH6YDWF5tGv4m--ANvRLaNwsfJklg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3162: Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare ... - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2007-07-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3162 Children&amp;#39;s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3162/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=2HxjT_y7GcqW2QXNtsHRCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE-8KbV7sI-JLuktzK6yYjzTtXBCA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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