H.R.6028 - Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008

To authorize law enforcement and security assistance, and assistance to enhance the rule of law and strengthen civilian institutions, for Mexico and the countries of Central America, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 as reported to house.
  • Official: To authorize law enforcement and security assistance, and assistance to enhance the rule of law and strengthen civilian institutions, for Mexico and the countries of Central America, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 as passed house.

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06/04/10
Appearance of the Mérida Initiative on the Decision Agenda ...

[6] http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6028/show. [7] http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=18877. [8] http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/23/AR2010032304196.html ...

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01/01/09
California Chronicle | ILLEGAL DRUG-RELATED VIOLENCE THREATENS SO ...

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today voted in favor of the Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act (H.R. 6028), a U.S. counter-narcotics assistance package for ...

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11/06/08
Mexico, Drug Cartels, and the Merida Initiative: A Fight We Cannot ...

[9] Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008, H.R. 6028, May 22, 2008, § 402(a)(4). [10] Anthony P. Placido, "The U.S. Government's Domestic Obligations Under the Merida ...

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10/22/08
The Cry of a Strawman

This specious argument is just one example of Congressman Price’s perverted thinking on the issue of drug abuse, with his vote just this year for HR 6028 to support aggressive “drug war” efforts in Mexico and Central America being ...

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09/26/08
Good answer.

Let me assure you that I do not support sending foreign aid to Mexico and that I voted against HR 6028, the legislation authorizing the Merida Initiative. Again, thank you for keeping me apprised of your concerns. ...

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09/25/08
OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.7014 NAFTA Modernization Trade ...

H.R.6028 Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narco... [1]; H.Con.Res.22 H.Con.Res.22 [1]; H.R.6180 Trade Reform, Accountability, Development... [1]; H.Con.Res.40 H.Con.Res.40 [1]; H.R.6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affair. ...

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08/17/08
The Merida Initiative

Although I am unable to link directly to HR6028, the various versions of the Merida Initiative bill can be reached by a search for “Merida Initiative” at the following link:. http://thomas.loc.gov/. In a very abbreviated nutshell, ...

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07/25/08
Mexico, Drug Cartels, and the Merida Initiative: A Fight We Cannot ...

[9] Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008, H.R. 6028, May 22, 2008, § 402(a)(4). [10] Anthony P. Placido, "The U.S. Government's Domestic Obligations Under the Merida ...

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07/25/08
The Dean's Office: Anyone? Bueller?

Combating International Drug Trafficking - H.R. 6028 Earthquake in China - H. Res. 1195 North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act - H.R. 5834 Resolution on Devastating Cyclone Nargis in Burma - H. Res. 1181 ...

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07/20/08
OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.3288 Department of State, Foreign ...

H.R.6028 Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narco... [1]; H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affair... [1]. Show More User Statistics... Hide User Statistics. In the News feed. We are not currently finding any news articles on ...

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07/05/08
1.4 BILLION??? For MEXICO??

What the hell is going on here? President Bush is proposing the Merida Initative, a huge foreign aid package to help Mexico secure their southern border from illegal aliens crossing into Mexico from Central America. ...

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07/02/08
June 2008 Chiapas/Zapatista News Summary

Final Version of “Plan Mexico” Approved - On June 26, the authorization of funds for the Merida Initiative (HR 6028) passed the United States Senate. The Senate appropriated $465 million: $400 million for Mexico and $65 million for ...

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06/21/08
MEX : Mexican Army Incursions Threaten Zapatista Jungle Region

A bill known as the Merida Initiative, more commonly labeled “Plan Mexico,” after the failed Plan Colombia, is currently winding a twisted path through the two houses of Congress as HR 6028. Each house has approved a different version ...

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06/20/08
Mexican Army Incursions Threaten Zapatista Jungle Region : Indybay

A bill known as the Merida Initiative, more commonly labeled “Plan Mexico,” after the failed Plan Colombia, is currently winding a twisted path through the two houses of Congress as H.R. 6028. Each house has approved a different version ...

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06/20/08
Militarization in Mexico : Indybay

A bill known as the Merida Initiative, more commonly labeled 'Plan Mexico,' after the failed Plan Colombia, is currently winding a twisted path through the two houses of Congress as H.R. 6028. Each house has approved a different version ...

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06/19/08
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF ...

The House Foreign Affairs Committee has approved a bill (H.R. 6028) that would authorize $73.5 million to be appropriated over three years to increase ATF resources committed to disrupting the flow of illegal guns into Mexico. ...

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06/17/08
here’s what’s happening in congress:

this was hr 6028. it passed 311-106. the house also voted for a five-year reauthorization of amtrak. amtrak’s last reauthorization expired in 2002. hr 6003 passed by a vote of 311-104. hr 5749, a bill to expand unemployment benefits, ...

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06/16/08
200806171206 | US Immigration Legislative Update June 17, 2008 ...

H.R. 6028, the Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008, authorizes $1.6 billion in spending. If appropriated, the aid would be used to provide training and equipment to drug ...

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06/16/08
Update no.340

Laws like HR 6028 continue us on the inexorable march toward the latter condition. And, we remain blind to reality. Nonetheless, in true Quixote-esque fashion, I shall continue my lonely quest. -- Zimbabwe has scheduled a runoff ...

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06/14/08
productive uses of congress' time

hr 6028 - merida initiative to combat illicit narcotics and reduce organized crime authorization act of 2008 (berman – foreign affairs). h.res. 1063 – marking the 225th anniversary of the treaty of paris of 1783, which ended the ...

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06/12/08
Office of the House Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

1) H.R. 6028 - Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 (Berman – Foreign Affairs). 2) H.Res. 1063 – Marking the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the ...

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06/12/08
Poe votes against drug-fighting plan

Congressman Ted Poe voted against HR 6028, the Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008, according to a release issued by his press secretary. ...

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06/11/08
More on Mexico

$20 goes a long way in Mexico. Also, there's currently a bill in the house (HR 6028) addressing the subject by (gasp!) throwing money at it: HR 6028 would authorize assistance for Mexico and Central American countries to control drug ...

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06/10/08
California Chronicle | ILLEGAL DRUG-RELATED VIOLENCE THREATENS SO ...

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today voted in favor of the Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act (H.R. 6028), a U.S. counter-narcotics assistance package for ...

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06/10/08
Politics News & Analysis

Congress 110, House vote: Vote 393: HR 6028 • Congress 110, House vote: Vote 392: H RES 1253 • Congress 110, House vote: Vote 391: H RES 1253. There’sa better way to grow your small business. Email Marketing with Constant Contact is ...

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06/10/08
House Finally Passes Funding for Military (HR.6028)

Oh, sorry, you thought that was the War Supplemental Funding Bill for the US Military? No no no……this was the Merida Initiative which is funding MEXICO’s military! The House can’t get a US Military funding bill approved, ...

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06/09/08
Michelle Malkin » Good news: House passes $1.6 billion border ...

The TIW Blog · The Book of Barack · NEWS & OPINION ROUNDUP (11 JUNE 2008) | Democrat=Socialist · PoliGazette » Is it just me · Bear Creek Ledger » House Finally Passes Funding for Military (HR.6028) · Michelle M

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06/09/08
illegal drug-related violence threatens so cal communities

congresswoman mary bono mack (ca-45) today voted in favor of the merida initiative to combat illicit narcotics and reduce organized crime authorization act (hr 6028), a us counter-narcotics assistance package for mexico and central ...

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06/09/08
Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR6028

John Kuhl [R, NY-29] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: HR 6028 Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act regarding HR6028 Merida Initiative ...

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06/09/08
Passed 311-106, Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and ...

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended - Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act (HR 6028, Roll Call 393)

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