Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008

Air Transport Association Statement on Reports that Ray LaHood ...

2008-12-22T19:00:00Z

Air Transport Association Comments on Passage of H.R. 6604: Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act · Air Transport Association Chairman Calls on Congress to Swiftly Move Forward with Bipartisan and ...

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Air Transport Association Expects 43 Million Passengers To Travel ...

2008-12-11T19:00:00Z

Air Transport Association Applauds Appeals Court Decision To Stay ...

2008-12-09T19:00:00Z

CQ Politics | 2008 Legislative Summary: Offshore Oil Drilling Ban

2008-12-07T19:00:00Z

Many efforts stalled or failed, including attempts to rein in speculation on energy commodity trading ( HR 6604 , S 3268 ), to expand drilling while investing as much as $20 billion in developing renewable and alternative energy ...

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United Airlines Chief Executive Glenn Tilton to Chair Air ...

2008-12-07T19:00:00Z

CQ Politics | 2008 Legislative Summary: Offshore Oil Drilling Ban

2008-12-07T19:00:00Z

Practising Law Institute - Advanced Swaps & Other Derivatives 2008 ...

2008-12-02T19:00:00Z

Edward J. Rosen; Commodity Markets Transparency And Accountability Act Of 2008, H.R. 6604, 110th CONG., 2D Sess. (2008) Edward J. Rosen; FGI Draft Act To Amend The Insurance Law To Enhance The Regulation Of Financial Guaranty Insurers, ...

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Air Transport Association Opposes U.K. Air Passenger Duty Tax Grab ...

2008-11-25T19:00:00Z

Air Transport Association Applauds Administrations Efforts to ...

2008-11-19T19:00:00Z

Playing politics at FIA Chicago

2008-11-12T19:00:00Z

Ronald Oppenheimer, general counsel at Merrill Lynch Commodities, said that of the 30-plus speculation bills floating around in Congress, three will be at the top of the radar in 2009: HR 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and ...

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Advanced Swaps & Other Derivatives 2008

2008-11-09T19:00:00Z

Edward J. Rosen; Commodity Markets Transparency And Accountability Act Of 2008, HR 6604, 110th CONG., 2D Sess. (2008) Edward J. Rosen; FGI Draft Act To Amend The Insurance Law To Enhance The Regulation Of Financial Guaranty Insurers, ...

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Election Rundown | CSP Daily News / Magazine | CSP Information ...

2008-11-06T19:00:00Z

Mahoney is on the Agriculture Committee and voted in favor of H.R. 6604. In an open-seat race, Bill Posey (R) defeated Stephen Blythe to represent Florida's 15th Congressional district. Retiring member Dave Weldon is assigned to the ...

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Scrutiny Hooligans Â» Daniel Johnson Tells The Truth About Patrick ...

2008-10-21T20:00:00Z

-McHenry voted â€œnoâ€* to cracking down on oil speculators that artificially inflate the price of oil (H.R. 6604, 7/30/08). -McHenry voted â€œnoâ€* to releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 6578, 7/24/08). ...

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Blythe Masters, JPM-Speak Out of Both Sides of Mouth

2008-10-15T20:00:00Z

Dingell (D-MI), the Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following statement regarding HR 6604, the â€œCommodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act,â€* which passed the House of Representatives 283 to 133 ...

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Bailouts would be avoided with greater market transparency

2008-10-13T20:00:00Z

I find it interesting that neither presidential candidate made mention in their last debate of the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000, or the subsequent passage of HR 6604 on Sept. 18 (this is not the bailout bill, but a...

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Effects of Speculation on the Commodities Market

2008-10-12T20:00:00Z

Just last month, the House of Representatives passed HR 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. This bill, if it became law, would increase the regulatory power of the Commodities Futures Trading ...

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Bill For Georgia Blogosphere: New Television Ads (web versions)

2008-10-10T20:00:00Z

[HR 5244 of 2008, HR 6604 of 2008, HR 3221 of 2008, HR 3915 of 2007, HR 1375 of 2004]. - This year Kingston voted against the new GI Bill for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, then later voted for it after political pressure from my ...

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DownsizeDC.org

2008-10-07T20:00:00Z

Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008: The House passed H.R. 6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, by a recorded vote of 283 ayes to 133 ...

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washingtonwatch.com digest - october 6, 2008

2008-10-05T20:00:00Z

hr 6604 the commodity markets transparency and accountability act of 2008 costs $1.67 per family. hr 6694 the fha seller-financed downpayment reform and risk-based pricing authorization act of 2008 saves $0.13 per family ...

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patrick mchenryâ€™s questionable voting

2008-10-04T20:00:00Z

congressman patrick mchenry, running for reelection in north carolinaâ€™s 10th congressional district, voted against the commodity market transparency and accountability act (hr 6604), a bill to regulate excessive energy speculation that ...

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Commodity Markets Speculation Bill - Bill Passed

2008-10-03T20:00:00Z

At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 6604 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.

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H.R. 6604

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

H.R. 6604. Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. As passed by the House of Representatives on September 18, 2008. SUMMARY. H.R. 6604 would expand the authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ...

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HR 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

Cost estimate for the bill as passed by the House of Representatives on September 18, 2008.

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recent activity on the oil commodity market speculation issue

2008-09-24T20:00:00Z

sep 25: on september 18, the us house of representatives passed the commodity markets transparency and accountability act of 2008 (hr 6604) introduced by representative collin peterson (d-mn), chairman of the house agricultural ...

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MNMuseTube: Peterson Updates...

2008-09-24T20:00:00Z

Collin Peterson was on the floor trying once again to pass the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 (HR 6604). The bill had been brought up in late July but failed to gain the 2/3 vote needed to pass. ...

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Project Vote Smart - HR 6604 - Commodity Markets Speculation Bill

2008-09-23T20:00:00Z

HR 6604: To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. Highlights:. - Limits off-shore trading by prohibiting foreign boards of trade from providing ...

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chpp daily brief - september 24, 2008

2008-09-23T20:00:00Z

(hr 6604) spending bills - cr is short for "continuing resolution." it is a stopgap spending bill congress always approves when it hasn't finished its appropriations work by sept. 30, the end of the government's fiscal year. ...

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Speculation Provisions In Wall Street Bailout

2008-09-22T20:00:00Z

... control this market and that forcing Index Speculators out of these markets would bring prices down right away. This could be easily accomplished by the Senate passing HR 6604 which would re-regulate commodities futures and OTC swaps.

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House Approves Speculation Limiting Bill

2008-09-22T20:00:00Z

... Progress)--The House of Representatives voted to approve a bipartisan bill to increase the transparency, oversight, and anti-manipulation authority over commodity futures and options markets. The House overwhelmingly passed HR 6604, th.

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NEON: NEFI Energy Online News

2008-09-21T20:00:00Z

Congress is poised to make good on this threat, as the House of Representatives was poised for a vote on the "Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008" (H.R. 6604) as this issue went to press. ...

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house passes energy package: is there a â€œreasonableâ€* compromise ...

2008-09-21T20:00:00Z

check it out:. hr 6899; hr 6899 - house vote role call; hr 6899 - timeline of contributors; â€œgang of 20â€³- senate energy policy; commodity markets transparency and accountability act of 2008 (hr 6604)

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SHAYS SUPPORTS TRADING REGULATION BILL

2008-09-21T20:00:00Z

Congressman Christopher Shays (CT-4) supported HR 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency & Accountability Act, when it passed the House today by a vote of 283 to133. The legislation would strengthen transparency in energy futures ...

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Crazy commodities and financial markets

2008-09-21T20:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives recently passed HR 6604. The Senate has failed to vote on a similar bill. If you are sick of paying the high prices, I suggest you write/email you Senator and put the screws into them. ...

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HR6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008

2008-09-21T20:00:00Z

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes.

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News from the National Association of Wheat Growers

2008-09-19T20:00:00Z

The Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008, or H.R. 6604, was introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) The bill was approved by the House Agriculture Committee, ...

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House of Representatives PASSED Commodity Markets Transparency and ...

2008-09-19T20:00:00Z

On Friday, September 18, 2008, by a vote of 283-133, the House of Representatives passed HR 6604, a bipartisan bill that gives the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) greater authority to control excessive, harmful speculation ...

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House of Representatives Approves Bill to Strengthen Oversight of ...

2008-09-19T20:00:00Z

The House overwhelmingly ... a vote of 283-133. HR 6604 strengthens trader position limits on oil and other futures ... changes in recent years," Chairman Peterson said. Trading volume is at record levels, tradable products ...

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House votes to crack down on institutional oil and agricultural ...

2008-09-19T20:00:00Z

Whether the bill, HR 6604, will get through the Senate and a House-Senate conference committee before Congress adjourns next week for the elections remains to be seen. The bill authorizes the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), ...

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House Passes Bill to Curb Speculation in Oil and Commodities Markets

2008-09-18T20:00:00Z

The House overwhelmingly passed HR 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008, a bill sponsored by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota, by a vote of 283-133. ...

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Congress is Trying to Help ! Republican Senate, Won`t let them !

2008-09-18T20:00:00Z

18, 2008 - The Air Transport Association (ATA), the industry trade organization for the US airlines, today commented on the passage of HR 6604, a bipartisan bill which gives the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) the authority ...

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Air Transport Association Comments on Passage of HR 6604 ...

2008-09-18T20:00:00Z

The Air Transport Association (ATA), the industry trade organization for the US airlines, today commented on the passage of HR 6604, a bipartisan bill which gives the Commodity Futures...

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U.S. Representative Betty Sutton :: Representing Ohio's 13th District

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

Additionally, H.R. 6604 requires that the CFTC set standards for all energy and agricultural futures markets. This is critically important as it will limit traders' ability to distort the market. Our bill will also require the CFTC to ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.6947 Department of Homeland ...

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

People, Bills, Issues. Sen. Blanche Lincoln [D, AR] [1]; Rep. Victor Snyder [D, AR-2] [1]. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accoun... [1]; H.R.6022 Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspensi... [1] ...

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House passes commodities market transparency bill

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

The House overwhelmingly passed H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008, a bill sponsored by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota, by a vote of 283-133. ...

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today in congress/open thread

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

hr 6604 - the commodity markets transparency and accountability act of 2008 (rep. peterson â€“ agriculture) (subject to a rule). hr 3036 â€“ no child left inside act of 2008 (rep. sarbanes â€“ education and labor) (subject to rule) ...

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Today in Congress/Open Thread

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

HR 6604 - The Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 (Rep. Peterson â€“ Agriculture) (Subject to a Rule). HR 3036 â€“ No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 (Rep. Sarbanes â€“ Education and Labor) (Subject to Rule) ...

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today in congress/open thread

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

in the house, courtesy of the office of the majority leader: floor schedule for thursday, september 18, 2008 house meets at 10:00 am for legislative business unlimited "one minutes" per side last vote predicted: 6:00 - 7:00 pm hr 6604 ...

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today in congress/open thread

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

Vote: 'Nay' regarding H.Res.1449

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

Bill Sali [R, ID-1] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1449 Providing for consideration of HR 6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR6604

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

Rep. Bill Sali [R, ID-1] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: HR 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act regarding HR6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008.

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Today in Congress/Open Thread

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

House Passes HR 6604 by 283-133 margin

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

â€œThe House today approved a bill intended to curb oil market speculation. The bill is little changed from a version the Democrats tried to expedite in July, but this time it had more Republican support and passed, 283-133. ...

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ATA Statement: ATA comments on passage of HR 6604

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

ATA commented on the passage of HR 6604, a bipartisan bill which gives the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) the authority to impose additional position limits on certain types of energy trades and provide greater transparency ...

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9/18/2008

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

HR 6604 - The Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 (Rep. Peterson â€“ Agriculture) (Subject to a Rule) HR 3036 â€“ No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 (Rep. Sarbanes â€“ Education and Labor) (Subject to Rule) ...

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House Approves Anti-Speculation Measures HR 6604

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

Passed 218-190, Providing for consideration of HR 6604, to amend ...

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

On Agreeing to the Resolution - Providing for consideration of HR 6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes (H RES 1449, Roll Call 606)

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Vote: 'Nay' regarding H.Res.1449

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

Bill Sali [R, ID-1] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1449 Providing for consideration of HR 6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets ...

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09-18-08 House of Representatives Approves Bill to Strengthen ...

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

... anti-manipulation authority over commodity futures and options markets. The House overwhelmingly passed HR 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008, a bill sponsored by House Agriculture Committee [...]

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House Approves Anti-Speculation Measures

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

Today the House passed HR 6604 "The Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act" by a vote of 283-133.

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Months ago I said oil prices would go down and no one believed me....

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

My real point is this: Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will vote on HR 6604 "The Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act," legislation that will close some of the loopholes speculators have relied upon and bring a ...

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IT'S A NEW DAY

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

At 11:11am House passed HR 6604, energy speculation regulation, 283/133. Well done Peterson. Would you, could you, support Brent Barton in his race against Linda Flores? Iâ€™m going to try to make the following gathering; itâ€™s only a few ...

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The Coalition to Protect Competitive Markets Urges Defeat of Oil ...

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Coalition to Protect Competitive Markets cautioned lawmakers today against adopting HR 6604, legislation that would severely restrict investment activity.

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ENERGY MARKETS: House stays on energy, will consider speculation ...

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

House Democrats will continue devoting floor time to energy issues with a vote today to limit speculative trading in commodity futures markets. The bill, HR 6604, will be brought underâ€¦

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ENERGY MARKETS: House approves speculation measure

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

The House approved legislation today that would toughen oversight of the oil futures market, despite a veto threat from the White House. House members voted 283-133 in favor of the bill, HR 6604, to increase market transparency and ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR6604

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

Mark Udall [D, CO-2] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Passage: HR 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act regarding HR6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008.

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR6604

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

Ronald Paul [R, TX-14] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: HR 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act regarding HR6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008.

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FIA Urges House of Representatives to Oppose HR 6604

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

Washington, DC - September 18, 2008 - The Future Industry Association today sent a letter to Democratic and Republican leaders in the US House of Representatives urging them to oppose HR 6604, the Commodity Markets Trasparency and ...

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ATA Statement: ATA Comments on Passage of HR 6604 â€“ Commodity ...

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

Garbage In, Financial Crisis Out | Techdirt

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

H.R. 6604, "The Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008", passed and it's on the way to the Senate. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:H.R.6604: How does a blowhard like Gram get into office? ...

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The Online Office of Congressman Peter Welch - 9.18.08 - Oil ...

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008, restores transparency to commodity and futures markets and toughens position limits on oil and other futures markets as a way to prevent ...

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Commodity Markets Speculation Bill - Bill Passed

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 6604 so you can see how the office holder representing ...

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Bill Action: Scheduled for Debate: H.Res. 1449: Providing for ...

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee to be considered. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation (Except New Bills) ]

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Introduced Bill: H.Res.1449

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 6604) to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes.

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Rep. Ed Markey: Oil Speculators Cost Consumers $31 Billion this Summer

2008-08-21T20:00:00Z

On July 30, 2008, the House considered HR 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency Act of 2008, which would have directed the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to use their authorities more aggressively to police the energy ...

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here's the drill

2008-08-20T20:00:00Z

that sort of speculation, or trading oil on paper, has led congress to look at bills like hr 6604, which would have ordered tougher oversight of oil-futures speculation. despite 61 republicans crossing party lines to vote for hr 6604, ...

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I still canâ€™t get an answer as to why Nick Lampsonâ€¦

2008-08-20T20:00:00Z

I still canâ€™t get an answer as to why Nick Lampson (D) D-22 voted NO on HR 6604. I just keep getting a canned letter about drilling, which I never asked about. Drilling wonâ€™t solve one thing as long as the speculators are driving the ...

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Stephanie Provides Substance and Solutions at Dakotafest Debate

2008-08-19T20:00:00Z

The ranchers and farmers in the group were encouraged to hear about the progress the commodities bill, HR 6604, and Stephanie's dedication to get it passed in the House in September. For those of us concerned about gas prices, ...

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Who should I vote for in the 2008 North Carolina 10th District ...

2008-08-18T20:00:00Z

Congressman Patrick McHenry, running for reelection in North Carolina's 10th Congressional District, voted against the Commodity Market Transparency and Accountability Act (H.R. 6604), a bill to regulate excessive energy speculation ...

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democrats pick up on mchenryâ€™s doublespeak

2008-08-12T20:00:00Z

-mchenry voted â€œnoâ€* to cracking down on oil speculators that artificially inflate the price of oil (hr 6604, 7/30/08). -mchenry voted â€œnoâ€* to releasing oil from the strategic petroleum reserve (hr 6578, 7/24/08). ...

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Patrick McHenry votes to protect foreign oil barons | Republicans ...

2008-08-11T20:00:00Z

A few days ago, Patrick McHenry decided to vote against H.R. 6604, the Commodity Market Transparency and Accountability Act. This act, in essence, requires recordkeeping and holds foreign boards of trade to meet specific US requirements ...

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Here's the Drill - The sticky truths about offshore oil - News ...

2008-08-11T20:00:00Z

That sort of speculation, or trading oil on paper, has led Congress to look at bills like HR 6604, which would have ordered tougher oversight of oil-futures speculation. Despite 61 Republicans crossing party lines to ...

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where the rubber meets the road (8/8/08)

2008-08-07T20:00:00Z

a yes vote was to advance the bill (hr 6604). voting yes: andrews, brady, castle, dent, fattah, gerlach, holden, lobiondo, murphy, schwartz, sestak and smith. voting no: pitts and saxton. so pitts and saxton think they know more than ...

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dean heller runs off to join the circus: calls for comprehensive ...

2008-08-06T20:00:00Z

heller voted against it on hr 6604, the commodity market transparency and accountability act. [db]. when he was offered an opportunity to vote in favor of a bill that would have exchanged light grade petroleum for heavy grade in the ...

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News and Notes: Ohio Congressional Races

2008-08-06T20:00:00Z

Notably, Schmidt was one of thirteen GOP members who were strong-armed into switching their votes on the the Commodity Markets and Transparency Act (HR 6604) to rein in oil profiteers on Jully 30th, driving the cost-fighting measure to ...

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TRA 080801.pub

2008-08-05T20:00:00Z

strongly urged Members to vote for H.R. 6604. The letter. pointed out "[t]his important legislation would benefit. farmers and the entire economy by insuring that the na-. tionâ€™s commodity futures markets are utilized for their ...

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House bill for market transparency fails

2008-08-05T20:00:00Z

support of more than 290 members of Congress, including more than 75 Republicans, HR 6604 ... and ranchers in jeopardy. Buis said this legislation would also address concerns producers have about ... the markets, Buis said. ...

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Elite Punditosophistry Not Particularly Appealing to Reality

2008-08-05T20:00:00Z

Today, Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter voted in favor of the Commodity Market Transparency and Accountability Act (HR 6604), a bill which would reduce gas prices by preventing excessive speculation and energy market manipulation. ...

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Dennis Shulman for U.S. Congress Â» archive Â» Garrettâ€™s Stands with ...

2008-08-04T20:00:00Z

... three New Jersey Republican Congressmen joined a large, bipartisan majority in voting to try to address the pain people are experiencing at the pump by voting for the Commodity Market Transparency and Accountability Act (H.R. 6604). ...

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McCain to Congress: No Recess, Get Back to Work - TalkLeft: The ...

2008-08-04T20:00:00Z

During yesterday's vote on the Commodity Markets and Transparency Act (H.R. 6604) to rein in oil profiteers, House Republican leaders pressured 13 of their members to switch their vote from "yes" to "no." Thanks to these strong arm

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Managed Forex Account

2008-08-02T20:00:00Z

30 failed to reach a two-thirds majority needed to pass a bill (HR 6604) directing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to curb 'excessive speculation' in the oil-futures market, in part by setting higher margin requirements, ...

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How Virginia's members of Congress for the week of July 16-Aug. 2

2008-08-02T20:00:00Z

require disclosure of product ingredients, ban cigarette marketing to children and require more prominent health ... HR 6604, that would have directed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb "excessive speculation" in the ...

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nye announces common sense energy plan

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

it is time to pass hr 6604 and amend the commodity exchange act. stop price gouging. at a time when americans are paying record prices for gas, keeping oil companies from illegally inflating the price of gas further is just common sense ...

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letters to the editors

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

hr 6604, the commodity market transparency and accountability act - legislation that would have taken crucial steps to curb excessive speculation in the energy futures markets in order to bring down gas prices. ...

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US House Republicans Stage Juvenile Comedy Show

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

During yesterday's vote on the Commodity Markets and Transparency Act (HR 6604) to rein in oil profiteers, House Republican leaders pressured 13 of their members to switch their vote from "yes" to "no." Thanks to these strong arm ..

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My random thoughts for the day

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

(Looks at last 7 yrs) Oh wait, nevermind. snurl.com/39c25; 10:32 @johnculberson 2 days ago, HR 6604, bill to lower gasoline prices by controlling profiteers, the GOP voted it down??! snurl.com/39hrp.

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Happy Hour Discurso

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

During yesterdayâ€™s vote on the Commodity Markets and Transparency Act (HR 6604) to rein in oil profiteers, House Republican leaders pressured 13 of their members to switch their vote from â€œyesâ€* to â€œno.â€* Thanks to these strong arm .

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Republicans obstruct vote to lower gas prices

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

House Republican leaders pressured 13 of their members to switch their vote from â€œyesâ€* to â€œnoâ€* during Wednesday's vote on the Commodity Markets and Transparency Act (HR 6604), a bill designed to rein in oil profiteers. ...

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Republicans obstruct vote to lower gas prices

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

House Republican leaders pressured 13 of their members to switch their vote from â€œyesâ€* to â€œnoâ€* during Wednesdayâ€™s vote on the Commodity Markets and Transparency Act (HR 6604), a bill designed to rein in oil profiteers. ...

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The Crypt: Dems turn out the lights but GOP won't go home Part II ...

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

Repubs were in favor of HR-6604 (To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes) but wanted a drilling amendment added. The amend has NOTHING to do with ...

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Sunlight Foundation Â» Twitter and Qik Cover Pro-Oil Drilling ...

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

During yesterdayâ€™s vote on the Commodity Markets and Transparency Act (H.R. 6604) to rein in oil profiteers, House Republican leaders pressured 13 of their members to switch their vote from â€œyesâ€* to â€œno.â€* Thanks to these strong arm

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Precinct by precinct: Hope for Tinklenberg in CD6 [promoted diary ...

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

During that vote on the Commodity Markets and Transparency Act (H.R. 6604) to rein in oil profiteers, House Republican leaders pressured 13 of their members to switch their vote from â€œyesâ€* to â€œno.â€* Strong arm tactics and weak members, .

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CQ Today - Sound and Fury Over Energy, but Few Results

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

Democratic leaders will wait until September to resume efforts to pass a bill ( HR 6604 ) designed to curb speculation in energy markets. The bill failed July 30 by a vote of 276-151, under an expedited procedure that required a ...

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House of Representatives - COMMODITY MARKETS TRANSPARENCY AND ...

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

110th Congress - Second SessionMr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (HR 6604) to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, ...

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House Ag Committee Chair Colin Peterson Disappointed at Failure to ...

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

Peterson of Minnesota released the following statement today regarding the floor vote on HR 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008: "With the support of more than 290 Members of Congress, including more ...

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Congress changes rules to defeat oil speculation bill

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

In another move that suprised absolutely no one, the House of â€œRepresentativesâ€* today voted down HR 6604, the House version of the energy speculation bill, by a vote of 276-151. Wait, you ask, how do you lose a vote with more people ...

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Today in Congress/Open Thread

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

But don't worry, I'll make up the volume by explaining parliamentary procedure you probably don't care about and may never see. But boy, if you do, won't you feel smart? One notable miss along the way: the failure of HR 6604, the House ...

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Office of Congresswoman Shea-Porter - Shea-Porter Supports Bill to ...

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

Washington, DC â€“ Today, Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter voted in favor of the Commodity Market Transparency and Accountability Act (HR 6604), a bill which would reduce gas prices by preventing excessive speculation and energy market ...

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Congress Changes Rules to Defeat Oil Speculation Bill

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

In another move that suprised absolutely no one, the House of "Representatives" today voted down HR 6604, the House version of the energy speculation bill, by a vote of 276-151. Wait, you ask, how do you lose a vote with more people ...

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House Fails to Address Commodity Market Speculation

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

Unfortunately, an effort to remedy the situation, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 (HR 6604) failed in the House of Representatives yesterday. Without the adequate oversight and transparency this [...]

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GRAINNET News and Information for the Grain, Milling, Feed, Seed ...

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

The Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 (H.R. 6604) would have required transparency and improved access; prevented excessive speculation by requiring the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) establish ...

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7/30/2008

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

8) hr 6604 - to amend the commodity exchange act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes (rep. peterson (mn) â€“ agriculture) 9) s. 3352 - to temporarily extend the programs under the ...

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today in congress/open thread

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

hr 6604 - to amend the commodity exchange act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes (rep. peterson (mn) â€“ agriculture). s. 3352 - to temporarily extend the programs under the ...

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today in congress/open thread

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

Vote: 'Nay' regarding HR6604

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

Bill Sali [R, ID-1] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: HR 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act regarding HR6604 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater ...

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defenders.org

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

The House will vote as early as today on HR6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 -- legislation to stop the wealthy speculators who economists blame for driving up the price of gas. ...

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Failed 276-151, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act (HR 6604, Roll Call 540)

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House Anti-Speculation Measure Defeated

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

House Democrats Wednesday failed to get the majority vote needed to move forward with their bill (HR 6604) aimed at curbing excessive speculation in the energy and agriculture markets.

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Energy speculation

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

Nevada Congressman Dean Heller apparently disagrees as he voted against the Commodity Market Transparency and Accountability Act (HR6604) today. I don't know about you, but the Gramm-Bush-Cheney-McCain-Heller energy strategy isn't ...

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McCain Not Helping Solve It - We Can!

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

HR 6604 Bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h110-6604 ...

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Congress Continues to Criticize Speculators, Real World Solutions ...

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

The bill, The Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 (HR 6604), seeks to limit speculation activity across a wide range of commodity futures contracts. This would be a good idea, if oil speculation had a ...

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OIL AND GAS: House Dems fail to pass last pre-recess energy bill

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

... markets that critics say may be inflating oil prices. The vote on HR 6604, 276-151, was a disappointment for House Democrats, who are now 0-for-4 in their attempt to pass legislation to address high gas prices under expedited rules.

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Smith Votes Against Agriculture and Transparency in Commodities

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

The House of Representatives held a vote today on HR 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. A Motion was made to â€œsuspend the rulesâ€* and pass the bill as it was amended in the House Agricultural ...

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Smith Votes Against Agriculture and Transparency in Commodities

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota released the following statement today regarding the floor vote on HR 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008: ...

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07-30-08 Chairman Peterson Statement on HR 6604

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

Peterson of Minnesota released the following statement today regarding the floor vote on HR 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008: â€œWith the support of more than 290 Members of Congress, including more ...

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Vote: 'Nay' regarding HR6604

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

Rick Renzi [R, AZ-1] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: HR 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act regarding HR6604 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater ...

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Office of the House Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

2008-07-28T20:00:00Z

8) H.R. 6604 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes (Rep. Peterson (MN) â€“ Agriculture). 9) S. 3352 - To temporarily extend the ...

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Republican Whip :: Roy Blunt

2008-07-28T20:00:00Z

8) H.R. 6604 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Peterson / Agriculture Committee) ...

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ATA Statement: ATA Expresses Disappointment with Congressional ...

2008-07-28T20:00:00Z

ATA issued a statement in response to the House of Representativesâ€™ failure to pass the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act (HR 6604).

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ATA Statement: ATA Voices Industry Support for HR 6604

2008-07-28T20:00:00Z

ATA has issued a statement in support of HR 6604, to amend the Commodities and Exchange Act.

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HR 6604, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater ...

2008-07-22T20:00:00Z

HR 6604 would amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.

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Bill Action: Introduced: HR 6604: To amend the Commodity Exchange ...

2008-07-22T20:00:00Z

Collin Peterson [D-MN] introduced HR 6604: To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

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