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Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2008

To amend the Federal Advisory Committee Act to increase the transparency and accountability of Federal advisory committees, and for other purposes.

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6/24/2008--Passed House amended. Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2008 -
(Sec. 2) Amends the Federal Advisory Committee Act to require appointments to advisory committees to be made without regard to political affiliation or activity, unless otherwise required by f... more

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October 10, 2008 New government documents in Milner Library, September 2008

Call No: A 77.2:SCI 1/, Title: ARS science hall of fame. Author: United States. Agricultural Research Service. Imprint: [Beltsville Md.] : US Dept. of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. Type: Serial 16-4 wk ...

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October 02, 2008 Natural Capitalism & Rights;

HR 5687, Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Amendments of 2008 was passed by both Houses of Congress. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c101:HR5687.ENR Center for Inquiry staff plus a volunteer helped both to craft the language ...

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July 31, 2008 CFI Input Helps Craft Legislation Protecting Scientific Integrity

On June 24, the US House of Representatives passed HR 5687, Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Amendments of 2008. It now goes to be voted on in the Senate. Center for Inquiry staff plus a volunteer helped both to craft the language ...

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