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H.R.6028

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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.

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5/13/2008--Introduced.
Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance to Mexico and to the countries of Central America for:
(1) law enforcement and security assistance, in... moreSee Full Bill Text

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May 13, 2008June 10, 2008

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June 10, 2008Roll call number 393 in the House
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6028 Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%) Percentage of 'aye' votes: 71% Result: Passed

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June 11, 2008 Poe votes against drug-fighting plan

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) voted against HR 6028, the Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime ...

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May 19, 2008 Congressman Poe Works to Secure Funding for Texas Border

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) offered an amendment today to HR 6028, the Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized ...

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May 16, 2008 Congressman Poe Works to Secure Funding for Texas Border

Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) offered an amendment to HR 6028, the Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act ...

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Source: Kingwood Now, TX


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June 22, 2008 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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June 17, 2008 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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June 13, 2008 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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