Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.Res.6 Pay-As-You-Go bill

S.964: Job Protection Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2011-05-11T01:00:00Z

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S.952: A bill to authorize the cancellation of ... - OpenCongress

2011-05-10T01:00:00Z

This important bill gives eligible young people the opportunity to resolve their immigration status and work towards citizenship. They will have to pass background ... Source: http://justiceandpeacecenter.com/ ... -

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S.937: American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011 ... - OpenCongress

2011-05-09T01:00:00Z

Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced legislation (S. 937) to repeal certain barriers to domestic fuel production. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2007 ban on federal procurement of ... -

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S.510: ROADS SAFE Act of 2011 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2011-03-07T01:00:00Z

Remember all the hubbub about the S.510 "Food Safety Bill" and how it would make your food safe to eat? Well, it turns out those expanded FDA powers do absolutely nothing to even address the safety of fresh meat products ... -

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H.R.5: Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely ... - OpenCongress

2011-01-23T01:00:00Z

The bill was introduced to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5/show. ... Hr 6-CPUC 'Smart' Meter Opt-Out Workshop. Posted by MCS ...

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Congress Matters :: State of the Nation

2009-01-06T19:00:00Z

H.RES.6. Title: Recognizing the significant contribution coaches make in the life of children who participate in organized sports and supporting the goals and ideals of National Coaches Appreciation Week. ...

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Liberal Utopia: Peloseri's Plantation

2008-11-08T19:00:00Z

[text in italics added January 4, 2007 (H.Res. 6, Sec. 302)]. Last week, Desperatebrats summarily amended that "rule" by striking every instance of the word "Clerk" and inserting therein "Chair," and inserting after "15 m

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Letter to Editor Defending Burton Pulled By the Indy Star

2008-10-30T20:00:00Z

... Dan Burton you noted in the endorsement of his opponent, I can not, in good conscience, allow your condemnation of his lone vote against Title II of the 2007 House ethics legislation (H. Res. 6, roll call no. 7) to go unanswered. ...

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A vote for Erik Paulsen is a vote for a higher National Debt

2008-10-28T20:00:00Z

Jim Ramstad, of course (House Roll Call Vote # 9, H.Res. 6, 1/5/07). Paulsen keeps claiming to be a moderate like Ramstad, but itâ€™s clear he isnâ€™t. Maybe thatâ€™s why, as Paul Schmelzer of the MN Independent pointed out, Ramstad seemed to ...

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Democrats broken promises.

2008-10-28T20:00:00Z

will craft changes in the pay-as-you-go spending rules adopted in January (H.Res. 6) so that the GOP can no longer blindside the majority â€¦ â€˜We donâ€™t think that is appropriate,â€™ Hoyer said. â€˜We donâ€™t think that serves the legi

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Only 11% Of Mike Turnerâ€™s Votes Are Progressive, Only 3% Of John ...

2008-10-21T20:00:00Z

H. Res. 6 Adopting the rules of the House of Representative for the 110th Congress/On adopting Title 5 of the resolution Jan 05, 2007. Turner voted No; Roll Call 10. H. Res. 6 Adopting the rules of the House of Representative for the ...

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To My Worthy Opponent, Reddog...

2008-10-18T20:00:00Z

Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer said Tuesday that during the upcoming two-week recess he will craft changes in the pay-as-you-go spending rules adopted in January (H.Res. 6) so that the GOP can no longer blindside the majority â€¦ ...

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Reinvention Of A Virginia Native: Earmarks: What are Earmarks?

2008-09-27T20:00:00Z

This definition is similar to the definition that the Congress recently developed for disclosing earmarks in spending legislation (H. Res. 6 and the Senate-passed version of S. 1). Other documents on collection of information about ...

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Earmarks: What are Earmarks?

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

SOURCES FOR DEBUNKING THE PALIN RUMORS | Minnesota Democrats Exposed

2008-09-07T20:00:00Z

This definition is similar to the definition that the Congress recently developed for disclosing earmarks in spending legislation (H. Res. 6 and the Senate-passed version of S. 1). PlymouthDem Says: September 9th, 2008 at 7:55 am ...

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Of Palin and earmarks!

2008-09-01T20:00:00Z

This definition is similar to the definition that the Congress recently developed for disclosing earmarks in spending legislation (H. Res. 6 and the Senate-passed version of S. 1). I guess what we need to find out is whether these ...

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CQ Politics | Putting Convention Events Under the Ethics Microscope

2008-08-24T20:00:00Z

The watchdog groups are unhappy that convention partying is in high gear despite last yearâ€™s lobbying law (PL 110-81) and new House rules ( H Res 6 ) that were supposed to put more distance between lawmakers and lobbyists. ...

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The Dean's Office: Anyone? Bueller?

2008-07-25T20:00:00Z

Honest Leadership - H.Res. 6 To clean up Washington and sever unethical ties between lawmakers and lobbyists, House Democrats started by banning travel and gifts from lobbyists, requiring full transparency to end the abuse of special ...

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CQ Today - Democrats and Ethics: Swamp Not Drained Yet

2008-07-22T20:00:00Z

The new House majority also adopted rules requiring identification of earmark sponsors ( H Res 6 ), but that drew attention to how numerous the special projects are and gave candidates willing to denounce earmarks a way to stake a claim ...

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Harkin & Specter Introduce Emergency Funding For The NIH & NCI

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

to the House of Representatives by section 511(a)(4) of H. Res. 6 (110th Congress. Bookmark to add 'Harkin & Specter Introduce Emergency Funding For The NIH & NCI' to Del add 'Harkin & Specter Introduce Emergency Funding For The NIH

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The Budget and Economic Outlook Fiscal Years 2008 to 2018

2008-07-11T20:00:00Z

The House rule (established by H. Res. 6, 110th Congress) applies to legislation affecting direct spending or revenues that has the net effect of increasing the deficit or decreasing the surplus. Unlike the Senate rule, the House rule ...

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Earmark Reform: Comparison of New House and Senate Procedural ...

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

On January 5, 2007, the House completed action on H.Res. 6 (110th Cong.), adopting the rules of the House, including new provisions in House Rule XXI to require public disclosure of approved earmarks, their sponsors, and the additional ...

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Fix Congress - Earmarks

2008-05-17T20:00:00Z

1: Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 and the House adopted H. Res. 6: Ethics Reform resolution. S. 1 was also approved by the House and signed by the President, so it is now law. The House did not enact H.Res. ...

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H.R.6049: Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 - U.S. Congress ...

2008-05-13T01:00:00Z

Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008. -

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S.3001: National Defense Authorization Act for ... - OpenCongress

2008-05-11T01:00:00Z

OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.3001 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Working... or Login with your OpenID - Forgot Password? Click to ShowClick to Hide ... An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for mili

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The Senate Approach to Lobbying Reform - Brookings Institution

2008-05-07T20:00:00Z

The House began the process of ethics and lobbying reform at the start of the 110th Congress by enacting in H. Res. 6 a number of rules changes governing gifts, privately-financed travel, and earmarks. A bipartisan task force has been ...

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H.R.5830: FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention ...

2008-04-16T01:00:00Z

OpenCongress Summary. Permits the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to guarantee up to $300 billion in refinanced, viable mortgages for primary residences considered at risk of foreclosure. Lenders would have to accept a .... The Home Rescue Bill Passes

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S.Res.511: A resolution recognizing that John Sidney McCain, III ...

2008-04-09T01:00:00Z

Then what was the purpose of SR-511? http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sr511/show. Birdy says: Monday, September 13, 2010 at 12:26 PM. Let use not get confused here. There is a difference between a “born Citizen” and ... -

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Senate to consider renewable energy tax credits

2008-04-07T20:00:00Z

When the Congress convened in January 2007, one of the first things the House did was pass H. Res. 6. The House's PAYGO rule requires that legislation affecting spending or revenues (the stuff we take in via taxes) must not increase the ...

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2007: Year Of The Roadblock Republican Â«

2008-02-18T19:00:00Z

Cleaning up congress and separating legislators from lobbyists (H.Res. 6, Title II); Adopting pay-as-you-go rules to prevent new deficit spending (H.Res. 6, Title IV); Protecting America by implementing the recommendations of the 9/11 ...

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FactCheck.org: What is an earmark?

2008-01-27T19:00:00Z

Office of Management and Budget. "What is an Earmark?" accessed 8 Jan. 2008. Portman, Rob. "Memo: Collection of Information on Earmarks." Office of Management and Budget, 25 Jan. 2007. H.Res.6. United States House of Representatives, ..

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California Chronicle | House Has Passed 37 Key Measures, But ...

2008-01-20T19:00:00Z

Passed H.Res. 6, Honest Leadership Package, which includes a sweeping ethics reform package, including banning gifts and travel from lobbyists and the organizations that employ them and ending the influence-for-hire K Street Project, ...

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PolitiFact | More in the $8-billion range

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

U.S. Congress, H Res 6, Lobbying and disclosure law. Written by: Adriel Bettelheim Researched by: Nell Benton Edited by: Amy Hollyfield. Published: Wednesday, January 16th, 2008. Contribute. No, we donâ€™t want to take your money. ...

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Pelosi to EPA head on CA waiver denial: "I vigorously disagree ...

2007-12-21T19:00:00Z

Honest Leadership - H.Res. 6. To clean up Washington and sever unethical ties between lawmakers and lobbyists, House Democrats started by banning travel and gifts from lobbyists, requiring full transparency to end the abuse of special ...

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H.R.4775: Compound 1080 and M-44 Elimination Act - U.S. Congress ...

2007-12-17T01:00:00Z

Predator Poison Under Review. On the Net: The bill is HR 4775. Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov/ Agriculture Department Wildlife Services Program: ... Source: The Associated Press .... Opposing Bill, Opposing Senator, Opposing Representative. H.R.6 Creating

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Weapons of Mass Discussion: RSC: "110th Congress Is Bad for Business"

2007-12-07T19:00:00Z

H.Res. 6 applies â€œPAYGOâ€* requirements to tax cuts, making it significantly more difficult to cut taxes or to extend existing tax cuts, including the Bush marginal tax rate cuts, capital gains tax cuts, and dividends tax cuts. ...

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Steuben Young Republicans: Respect for Randy

2007-12-06T19:00:00Z

What he was saying is that he 'voted for it before he voted against it, Vote #6 of '07 (H Res 6)(Jan 4) he voted in favor of limiting the power of the lobbyists. On the final passage, Vote #11, H Res 6, Jan 5, he VOTED AGAINST the bill. ...

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CQ Politics | Ethics Ground Rules About to Change for Senators

2007-11-14T19:00:00Z

The House imposed new rules on its members at the beginning of the current session ( H Res 6 ), but the Senate opted for a statute. The new standards â€œwill start to change how business is done in Washington,â€* said Meredith McGehee, ...

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S.2324: Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 - U.S. Congress ...

2007-11-08T01:00:00Z

WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 110-409, The Improving Government ... The Inspector General Reform Act of 2007 (S. 2324) · The Improving Government Accountability Act (S. 1723). See Bills on the Same Subject: Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies,

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H.Con.Res.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom ... - OpenCongress

2007-10-30T01:00:00Z

H.R.3996: Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 - U.S. Congress ...

2007-10-30T01:00:00Z

All Bill Titles. Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. as introduced. Short: Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 as reported to house. Short: Tax Increase Prevention Act of ..... Op

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CQ Today - Ethics Law Still a Work in Progress in the Senate

2007-10-16T20:00:00Z

Earmarks have become more obvious now that Congress has agreed to list their sponsors in legislation and publish bills at least 48 hours before floor votes ( H Res 6 , PL 110-81). DeMint said phoning requests from Capitol Hill is an ...

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Letters

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

Unfortunately, House committee chairmen are taking advantage of a loophole in H. Res. 6 that allows them to surreptitiously slip earmarks into legislation while at the same time declaring the bills are earmark free. H. Res. ...

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House Rules Changes Affecting the Congressional Budget Process ...

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

On January 5, 2007, the House agreed to H.Res. 6, adopting the standing rules for the 110th Congress. The changes to the congressional budget process include (1) prohibiting the consideration of a budget resolution containing ...

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The Democratic Party

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

CRS Tuesday: Lobbying, and Iraq | The Open House Project

2007-09-15T20:00:00Z

Significant changes were made by Congress to the current lobbying laws, and to internal House and Senate rules on ethics and procedures, by the passage of S. 1, 110th Congress, and the adoption of H.Res. 6, 110th Congress. ...

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CQ Today - Ethics Ground Rules About to Change for Senators

2007-09-13T20:00:00Z

bush expected to sign ethics/lobby reform bill today

2007-09-13T20:00:00Z

the house imposed new rules on its members at the beginning of the current session (h res 6), but the senate opted for a statute. the new standards â€œwill start to change how business is done in washington,â€* said meredith mcgehee, ...

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|\|: Neutral Source Taxing Cigarettes to Fund Health Care: How ...

2007-08-06T20:00:00Z

H. Res. 6 ("PAYGO"). SEC. 405. PAY-AS-YOU-GO POINT OF ORDER. It shall not be in order to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, or conference report if the provisions of such measure affecting direct spending and revenues have ...

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Looking for Shrimp in the Constitution : Lone Star Times

2007-08-05T20:00:00Z

This definition is similar to the definition that the Congress recently developed for disclosing earmarks in spending legislation (H. Res. 6 and the Senate-passed version of S. 1). Hamous on August 7th, 2007 at 2:00 pm ...

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over generalization

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z

01/10/2007, hr 2, minimum wage increase, bill passed-house (315 - 116). 01/09/2007, hr 1, implementing the 9/11 commission recommendation act, bill passed-house (299 - 128). 01/05/2007, h res 6, pay-as-you-go bill, bill passed-senate ...

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want to dig deeper? this will also prove that despite what the ...

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z

paygo requirements (pay-as-you-go), s.10, title iv, h.res.6*, h.res.27. prescription drugs, allow importation from canada, hr380. prescription drugs, negotiate lower prices for part d medicare beneficiaries, s.3, hr4, hr1218 ...

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Sam Graves and Earmarks

2007-07-12T20:00:00Z

The Congressional Earmark Reform that was passed on January 4, 2007 requires you to disclose your earmark requests. H. Res. 6, Title IV, Section 402(b) amends Rule XXIII by requiring members to submit written [...]

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Federal Budget Process Reform in the 110th Congress: A Brief Overview

2007-07-08T20:00:00Z

On January 5, 2007, the House completed action on its rules package for the 110 Congress, H.Res. 6. Title IV of the measure included several budget process changes dealing with such matters as earmark reform, restrictions on the ...

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SCHIP Reauthorization Behind Schedule

2007-07-07T20:00:00Z

The second roadblock, and probably more of a problem, is H.Res.6 better known as PAYGO. Because the cost of health care is rising rapidly and fewer employers provide health insurance for their low income employers, the government ...

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Federal Farm Subsidy Programs: How to Discourage Congressional ...

2007-06-27T20:00:00Z

In what amounts to an indirect prohibition, H. Res. 6 requires a certification that neither the Member nor the Member's spouse has a financial interest in the requested earmark.[21] Although not as strong or inclusive as the language in ...

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DCist: The Weekly Feed: Little Cat Feed Edition

2007-06-26T20:00:00Z

The item on the House rules was just a way to introduce the paragraph, not a exegesis of H Res 6. In seriousness, I think the rules are a step in the right direction, but aren't nearly stringent enough, but I'm not that concerned about ...

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H.R.2640: NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 - U.S. Congress ...

2007-06-11T01:00:00Z

... Wiki; News (52) & Blogs (596) · Videos (0) · Comments (0). This Bill currently has no wiki content. If you would like to create a wiki entry for this bill, please Login, and then select the wiki tab to create it. ..... OpenCongress is

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Media Matters - NY Times reported without refuting Bush's false ...

2007-03-28T20:00:00Z

376 (109th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by section 511(a)(4) of 24 H. Res. 6 (110th Congress). A March 28 Post article reported that the funds "are actually for a highly classified upgrade of Capitol ...

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The Corner on National Review Online

2007-03-27T20:00:00Z

adopted in January (H Res 6) so that the GOP can no longer blindside the majority with broad and politically loaded motions to redraft legislation. "We don't think that's appropriate," Hoyer said. "We don't think that serves ...

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A purely Partisan Congress?

2007-03-27T20:00:00Z

Hoyer said Tuesday that during the upcoming two-week recess he will craft changes in the pay-as-you-go spending rules adopted in January (H Res 6) so that the GOP can no longer blindside the majority with broad and politically loaded ...

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House Republicans Win 7th Straight Motion-to-Recommit; Democrats ...

2007-03-27T20:00:00Z

appropriate appropriations â€“ when earmarks go wrong, and right

2007-03-26T20:00:00Z

recently the house adopted a rule (h.res.6) that for each earmark the member who is requesting it must provide the name, address and location of the intended recipient, the purpose, and a certification that the member has no financial ...

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Barking Moonbat Early Warning System

2007-03-25T20:00:00Z

376 (109th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by section 511(a)(4) of H. Res. 6 (110th Congress). For an additional amount for `Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wideâ€™, $2855993000, of which not to exceed ...

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The Iraq Supplemental Funding Debate - TalkLeft: The Politics Of Crime

2007-03-21T20:00:00Z

376 (109th Congress), as made applicable to the House of Representatives by section 511(a)(4) of H. Res. 6 (110th Congress). Snort (none / 0) (#25) by Big Tent Democrat on Thu Mar 22, 2007 at 03:30:28 PM EST. What a joke. [ Parent ] ...

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Knollenberg Rebukes 9th District Voters with His Unwavering ...

2007-03-18T20:00:00Z

HR 1: Bill Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act Knollenberg Didn't Bother to Vote H Res 6: Resolution to Adopt Ethic Reforms Knollenberg Voted NO HR ___: Bill Raising the Minimum Wage Knollenberg Didn't Bother to Vote ...

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Knollenberg Ignores His Constituents & Supports Bushâ€™s Escalation ...

2007-03-17T20:00:00Z

Affordable & Accessible Healthcare Will Save Both Lives & Money ...

2007-03-16T20:00:00Z

Oh No! Here Goes Joe With More Corporate Welfare! Â« Vote NO On Joe ...

2007-03-03T19:00:00Z

Knollenbergâ€™s Proposed "Solution" for Healthcare is Woefully ...

2007-03-02T19:00:00Z

Welcome One and All Â« Vote NO On Joe Knollenberg

2007-02-28T19:00:00Z

Coalition Aims to Close House Gift Ban Loophole

2007-02-26T19:00:00Z

5, 2007, the US House of Representatives adopted H. Res. 6, which included strict new ethics guidelines, including a ban on almost all gifts from registered lobbyists. Specifically, Section 203 of the resolution stipulates: “A Member, ...

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Smith's Letter Arrives

2007-02-25T19:00:00Z

H.Res.6 contained no such language. He's trying to make it sound like committees essentially became useless. This is false. When you go back an read previous resolutions passed establishing the House Rules (109th, 108th, 107th, 106th, ...

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Random Thoughts and other stuff

2007-02-22T19:00:00Z

First, lets revisit the CRS Summary of H.RES.6, Title 4 of the House Rules that were adopted for the 110th Congress. The rule clearly states that it makes the House out of order to consider "legislation reported by a committee unless ...

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Fraters Libertas

2007-02-20T19:00:00Z

The law Peterson is so anxious about(H RES 6, Section 207 which amends Rule XXIII clause 15(a) of the Rules of the House of Representatives) states: 15. (a) A Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner may not use personal funds, ...

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H.R.928: Improving Government Accountability Act - U.S. Congress ...

2007-02-08T01:00:00Z

OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.2 Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007

2007-02-04T19:00:00Z

Jan 10, 2007: UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 6, the Chair announced that further consideration of H.R. 2 will continue later in the legislative day. Jan 10, 2007: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res ...

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Why You Shouldn't Take Thaddeus McCotter Shopping....

2007-02-04T19:00:00Z

But it sounds innocuous enough: H RES 6- adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundreth Tenth Congress. All 232 Democrats voted yes. The Republican leaders stamped their feet and made a fuss but 48 of their ...

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The House's "Pay-As-You-Go" (PAYGO) Rule in the 110th Congress: A ...

2007-02-04T19:00:00Z

"On January 5, 2007, the House of Representatives adopted H.Res. 6, a measure setting forth its rules for the 110th Congress. Section 405 of the measure added a new rule, known as the House's "pay-as-you-go" (PAYGO) rule, ...

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Guide to Earmark Reform: Updated: January 26, 2007

2007-01-30T19:00:00Z

On January 4, 2007, the House of Representatives adopted an internal rules package (H. Res. 6) that places new restrictions on earmarks. Proposed by the new Democratic majority, the rules will be in effect for the duration of the 110th ...

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PAYGO confuses the 'Prospect' - and Congressional staff

2007-01-28T19:00:00Z

What has happened is the amending of Rule 21 by §405 of H Res 6 to add a point of order in circumstances where a bill infringes a PAYGO rule. Big deal. The thing about points of order in the House is that they are almost invariably ...

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My Letter to Rep. Adrian Smith

2007-01-27T19:00:00Z

Why did you vote against H. Res 6, Title 4, the rules dealing with Pay-Go, and disclosure of all pork barrel projects? You have made many statements about being a fiscal conservative, and even stated in a press release that â€œFinancial ...

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DownWithTyranny!: STEVE PORTER v PHIL ENGLISH-- THE BATTLE IS ...

2007-01-26T19:00:00Z

He stuck with the bankrupt and reactionary Republican leadership to oppose the ethics bill (H. Res 6), to oppose negotiated prices for prescription drug prices under Medicare Part D (HR 4), to oppose stem cell research (HR 3), and, ...

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Firedoglake Â» Blue America: Dr. Steve Porter (PA-03)

2007-01-26T19:00:00Z

OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.1 Implementing the 9/11 ...

2007-01-24T19:00:00Z

Jan 09, 2007: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 6, the House proceeded with 3 hours of debate on H.R. 1. Jan 09, 2007: Considered pursuant to H. Res. 6. Passed roll in the House on Jan 09, 2007. ...

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â€˜First 100 Hoursâ€™: 4 of 8 Agenda Items Passed at 17:48:00 Â« M ...

2007-01-22T19:00:00Z

H. Res. 6 Title V: House Rules Adoption on Pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) Legislation. Passed 280-152 on January 5th. HR 2 â€œFair Minimum Wage Act of 2007â€³ Passed 315-116 on January 10th. and as of this post, a key piece of the â€˜100 hoursâ€™ agenda

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HOUSE BANS SECRET EARMARKS-- THE KIND CROOKS LIKE CUNNINGHAM ...

2007-01-22T19:00:00Z

HOUSE BANS SECRET EARMARKS-- THE KIND CROOKS LIKE CUNNINGHAM ...

2007-01-22T19:00:00Z

But it sounds innocuous enough: H RES 6- adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundreth Tenth Congress. All 232 Democrats voted yes. more[...] ---- link LeftWord: The Best Liberal Blog Posts ...

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Small Business Scores During 110th Congress' First 100 Hours ...

2007-01-22T19:00:00Z

H.Res. 6, Title II, "Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress." Passed 430-1, Jan. 4th, 2007. GoodBiz113's stance: Now that Corporate America's direct link to lawmakers has been broken, ...

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H RES 5

2007-01-20T19:00:00Z

Providing for the consideration of H. Res. 6, adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress more... Passed 235-195. Â« Back to all House votes. Vote information from the Office of the Clerk. ...

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Senate Breaks Impasse on Ethics Bill (CQPolitics.com)

2007-01-18T19:00:00Z

The House changed its rules governing earmarks, gifts and other ethics standards by adopting a resolution that applied only to that chamber (H Res 6). Before the Senate bill??™s passage, an amendment by Robert F. Bennett, R-Utah, ...

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Minimum wage increase could die in compromise with ethics bill

2007-01-18T19:00:00Z

The House changed its rules governing earmarks, gifts and other ethics standards by adopting a resolution that applied only to that chamber (H Res 6). Before the Senate bill’s passage, an amendment by Robert F. Bennett, R-Utah, ...

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Senate Breaks Impasse on Ethics Bill

2007-01-18T19:00:00Z

The House changed its rules governing earmarks, gifts and other ethics standards by adopting a resolution that applied only to that chamber (H Res 6). Before the Senate billâ€™s passage, an amendment by Robert F. Bennett, R-Utah, ...

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"The Democrats Don't Have An Agenda"

2007-01-18T19:00:00Z

H.Res. 6, Title IV, "Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress." passed 280-152, Jan. 5th, 2007. We will make our nation safer by implementing the recommendations of the independent, ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 3, The Stem Cell Research Enhancement ...

2007-01-17T19:00:00Z

A Resolution Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress (H. Res. 6) · A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research (S. 997) (more recent ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H. Res. 6, A Resolution Adopting the Rules ...

2007-01-17T19:00:00Z

US Congress: H. Res. 6, A Resolution Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress.

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Amending the US Senate Rules

2007-01-17T19:00:00Z

For the 110th Congress the House Rules took the form of H.Res 6. This is a different form of legislation then if the House were to enact a law. In those cases it uses a bill, and refer to them with just an HR HR 1 was the Implementing ...

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Domestic Energy Disincentives

2007-01-16T19:00:00Z

Note: Although a rule for the consideration of the domestic energy disincentives bill has not yet been reported, it is likely that the consideration will mirror that of the 100-Hour Agenda bills provided for in H.Res. 6 (the Democrat ...

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House: First (Partial) Week of Votes

2007-01-12T19:00:00Z

H.Res. 6, The Rules of the House - Title 3: Passed 430-0; H.Res. 6, The Rules of the House - Title 4: Passed 280-152; H.Res. 6, On Motion to Commit with Instructions: Failed 200-232; H.Res. 6, The Rules of the House - Title 5: Passed ...

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H.R.6: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 - U.S. ...

2007-01-12T01:00:00Z

Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.6 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. - -

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The New Pay-As-You-Go Rule in The House of Representatives, 1/12/07

2007-01-11T19:00:00Z

It is already in effect; it took effect upon House agreement to H. Res. 6. The rule has no sunset, and so is as permanent as any other rule of the House. Note, however, that the House of Representatives adopts its rules anew each time a ...

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where the rubber meets the road (1/12/07)

2007-01-11T19:00:00Z

members approved, 430-1, new ethics rules (h res 6) including ones to bar members from riding on corporate jets, accepting meals from lobbyists, and receiving gifts worth more than $50 from lobbyists, with a $100 annual limit from any ...

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Citizens Against Government Waste: CAGW Releases Analysis of ...

2007-01-10T19:00:00Z

The report evaluates the recently-passed House ethics package (H. Res. 6) and the Presidentâ€™s proposal for earmark reforms, and compares each with CAGWâ€™s recommendations. â€œThe House ethics package is a long-overdue improvement that will ...

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Minimum Wage Bill Passed Despite Dave Reichert

2007-01-10T19:00:00Z

The first of these was Title V of H.RES.6. With a completely partisan split vote, Reichert joined his fellow Republicans to vote against Title V (200 nays to 232 yeas) which included:. SEC. 508. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: MINIMUM WAGE. ...

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House Changes Rules

2007-01-10T13:16:57Z

H.RES.6 Title: Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress. Sponsor: Rep Hoyer, Steny [MD-5] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 1/5/ ...

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Lawbreaker not a Lawmaker!!! Â« Vote NO On Joe Knollenberg

2007-01-09T19:00:00Z

The Corner on National Review Online

2007-01-09T19:00:00Z

... as inadequate and sent a letter to White House budget director Rob Portman urging a presidential veto of the legislation (S 1) unless the earmark disclosure rules are broadened at least to the level adopted by the House (H Res 6). ...

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rep. capito's first 100 hours in 110th congress

2007-01-09T19:00:00Z

1/5/07, vote 11: h res 6: adopting the rules of the house of representatives for the one hundredth tenth congress, no, no, yes. 1/5/07, vote 10: h res 6: adopting the rules of the house of representatives for the one hundredth tenth ...

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9/11 commission recommendations

2007-01-08T19:00:00Z

[110th] h.res.5 : providing for the consideration of the resolution (h. res. 6) adopting the rules of the house of representatives for the one hundred tenth congress. sponsor: rep slaughter, louise mcintosh [ny-28] (introduced 1/4/2007) ...

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Pay As You Go. Right.

2007-01-07T19:00:00Z

While the language in H. Res. 6 on rules for the 110th Congress on “paygo” sound great, it also sounds too good to end up being true. Congress has managed to pass, and flout, similar rules many a time in the past. ...

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Last Week in Congress

2007-01-07T19:00:00Z

The 38 page H. Res. 6 prohibits members from accepting gifts from lobbyists and places restrictions on free travel and other perks lobbyists provide. In principle, we applaud such reforms. Ethics rules recognize that responsibility for ...

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OK, I have to laught at this already

2007-01-07T19:00:00Z

"Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 6) adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hunderd Tenth Congress." ...

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On Corporate Jet Travel

2007-01-07T19:00:00Z

In H. Res 6, the House banned the use of private corporate jet travel for Representatives as part of the new ethics reform rules. The Senate’s bill, S. 1, the Senate is only requiring full disclosure of travel by private jet. ...

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One Hundred Hours Down the Drain

2007-01-07T19:00:00Z

Parliamentary Procedure Lesson #4: Rules

2007-01-07T19:00:00Z

Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the resolution (H . Res . 6) adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress. ...

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how area lawmakers voted

2007-01-06T19:00:00Z

voting 430 for and one against, the house on thursday adopted democratic-sponsored changes in house ethics rules for the 110 th congress (h res 6). the new rules bar members from accepting rides on corporate jets, prohibit members from ...

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One Week Down

2007-01-06T19:00:00Z

Well, of the real important things we have H.Res.6 which laid out all knids of reform having to do with lobbying and such. It banned using of official on behalf of others for money, paying less than face value for any kind ticket for ...

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Keys to online material on the Congress

2007-01-06T19:00:00Z

that Nancy wrote got me thinking: she was talking about the new House rules in H Res 6 and had linked the temporary PDF (because THOMAS hadn't yet caught up); and she then copied some parts of H Res 6. In case some are scared off by the ...

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Keys to online material on the Congress

2007-01-06T19:00:00Z

CAGW's Analysis of Earmark Refroms

2007-01-06T19:00:00Z

The report evaluates the recently-passed House ethics package (H. Res. 6) and the President’s proposal for earmark reforms, and compares each with CAGW’s recommendations. “The House ethics package is a long-overdue improvement that will ...

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How our House members voted on ethics reform bills

2007-01-06T19:00:00Z

H Res 6: New Ethics Rules. General ethics & lobbying reform House voted 430 - 1 to adopt new ethics rules, including banning members from flying in corporate jets and receiving gifts from lobbyists over $50 in value. ...

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Murphy's first votes in Congress

2007-01-06T19:00:00Z

Vote to consider H.Res. 6: H.Res. 6 covers the Rules of the House; it contains some of the rules that have been discussed in the media. ... The next set of votes was on H.Res. 6, which covers ethics rules, civility, fiscal matters ...

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Sestak's first votes in Congress

2007-01-06T19:00:00Z

votes: january 4th

2007-01-05T19:00:00Z

h res 5 providing for the consideration of h. res. 6, adopting the rules of the house of representatives for the one hundreth tenth congress (on agreeing to the resolution) passed 235-195, 4 not voting go to bill status: h.res. ...

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Minimum wage bill - bear traps ahead

2007-01-05T19:00:00Z

The bill (HR 2) is down for floor action on January 10, under a rule (H Res 6 Â§508) providing that. All points of order against the bill and against its consideration are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. ...

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Votes: January 5th

2007-01-05T19:00:00Z

On adoption of Title 5 of the resolution: H RES 6 Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundreth Tenth Congress Passed 232-200, 3 not voting Go to Bill Status: H.Res. 6: Adopting the Rules of the House ofâ€¦ ...

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House Committee on Science and Technology

2007-01-05T19:00:00Z

Bart Gordon (TN-06) assumed the Chairmanship of the House Committee on Science and Technology for the 110th Congress. House Rules Package (H.Res. 6) was passed January 4, 2007 and changes the name ...

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Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence

2007-01-05T19:00:00Z

For the first item, H.Res 6 [PDF], aimed at breaking the link between lobbyist and legislation passed the house in the first six hours of session yesterday. The Fiscal Responsibility portion of the House Rules Package was passed today, ...

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"Fiscally responsible" Bachmann votes "nay" on pay-as-you-go and ...

2007-01-05T19:00:00Z

... IV of House Resolution 6, which contained the earmark reforms and the pay-as-you-go changes. Since my earlier links didn't work, you can read a pdf of the entire H. Res. 6 here... scroll down to Title IV for the relevant information.

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The More They Change, The More They Stay The Same

2007-01-05T19:00:00Z

"MINORITY BILL OF RIGHTS (H Res 6): Voting 222-197, members blocked a Republican bid to add a “Minority Bill of Rights” unveiled in May by then-Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. They noted that although Pelosi called last year for “open, ...

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Nevada Congressional Reps show their partisan flair

2007-01-05T19:00:00Z

H.Res. 6 contained several items that were problematic for Nevada's Republican ... H. Res 6 Title 3 (civility) [roll call 8] 430-0 with 5 not voting. ... H.Res 6 Title 5 (expedited, up or down votes) [roll call 11] 232-200 with 3 not ...

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Gingrich precedent for Dem rules resolution

2007-01-05T19:00:00Z

of Pelosi's MO is that the special rules governing the first (calendar) week's worth (in floor time) of the 100 Hours bills are contained in the rules res H Res 6 (that's the THOMAS link - it's caught up with the Lioness at last! ...

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House Committee on Science and Technology | Free Government ...

2007-01-04T19:00:00Z

House Rules Package (H.Res. 6) was passed January 4, 2007 and changes the name of the Committee on Science to the Committee on Science and Technology to more accurately reflect its broad jurisdiction in the areas of science, ...

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beSpacific: Citizens Against Government Waste Publish Guide to ...

2007-01-04T19:00:00Z

The report evaluates the recently-passed House ethics package (H. Res. 6) and the President's proposal for earmark reforms, and compares each with CAGW's recommendations." Related postings on earmarks ...

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Comment on Week One: House Under Democrats by Adam Fogle

2007-01-04T19:00:00Z

I’m reading through the text of H Res 6 - emphasis on Title IV - and I’m just not seeing what you’re so upset about. It was an obvious power play by the new leadership and it was quite effective. The “fiscal responsibility” (Title IV) ...

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The House’s First Hours

2007-01-04T19:00:00Z

Serious legislative action was kicked off with the consideration of H.Res. 6 (careful, pdf), the rules package that sets the operating principles for the 110th Congress. The measure breaks down into into five sections, to be passed one ...

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Bart Gordon Hits The Ground Running

2007-01-04T19:00:00Z

"The House Rules Package (H.Res. 6) passed today changes the Committee's name from The Committee on Science to The Committee on Science and Technology." Bart Gordon Profile: New Chair of House Science Panel Takes Extreme Route to ...

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House Committee on Science and Technology

2007-01-04T19:00:00Z

Guide to Earmark Reform

2007-01-04T19:00:00Z

Comment on Week One: House Under Democrats by Adam Fogle

2007-01-04T19:00:00Z

Any Republican that voted for Title IV of H Res 6 can be “perceived” (your word) to be in favor of raising taxes. Any Republican that voted against Title IV of H Res 6 can be “perceived” to be (as you have continually pointed out) in ...

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Jan. 5, 2007 Update

2007-01-04T19:00:00Z

Action: House passes Title III of H.Res. 6 Primary Source: (PDF). During the 109th Congress, on important votes, ... House roll call vote on adoption of Title IV of H.Res. 6 – House roll call vote on adoption of Title V of H.Res. 6.

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Rules for the 110th Congress H. Res 6

2007-01-04T19:00:00Z

Conventionally, federal regulation is understood as an action taken by an Executive branch agency (or an independent commission, such as the FCC, SEC, or FERC). This view misses the rich body of regulation enacted directly by Congress. ...

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House Vote: On Motion to Commit with Instructions: H RES 6 ...

2007-01-04T19:00:00Z

Failed 200-232, 3 not voting. Go to Bill Status : H.Res. 6: Adopting the Rules of the House of... [This event matched these monitors: Congressional Votes ]

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S.1: Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 - U.S. ...

2007-01-04T01:00:00Z

H.R.976 Small Business Tax Re... 1 · H.R.1591 Small Business Tax Re... 1 · H.R.6 Creating Long-Term En... 1 · S.1 Legislative Transpare... 1 · H.R.1295 Parental Notification. ... Source: opencongress.org ... Today the House will consider HR 3963, a rev

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CREW statement: Ethics bill positive first step

2007-01-03T19:00:00Z

Later today, the House is expected to pass H. Res. 6, "Honest Leadership, Open Government, Civility, and Fiscal Responsibility House Rules Package for the 110th Congress." The pdf version of the rule is available on the website of the ...

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All sworn in? Good. Now start working.

2007-01-03T19:00:00Z

Democrats hope to get ethics reform through the House by the end of Friday however (I believe it will be introduced as H.Res 6, introduced by Hoyer and Hastings- but I’m not 100%). The Senate will likely start soon as well, ...

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The Meter -- Below the Fold

2007-01-03T19:00:00Z

H.Res. 6, the package of House rules that was debated today (and will be tomorrow) includes a provision that fast-tracks four bills, moving them around the normal committee process and blocking amendments. The bills: implementing the ...

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House passes new Ethics rules

2007-01-03T19:00:00Z

There were two votes on H.Res.6. Title I passed by a margin of 426 - 0. Title II passed with a vote of 430 - 1. The one no vote was Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN). Earlier today, CREW issued a statement calling the new ethics package proposed ...

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110th Congress -- The Rules

2007-01-03T19:00:00Z

Like yesterday's decree of a moritiorium on "pork." Guess what...That (Section 404) has already been done by the Dems Mr. Bush. You can't take credit for it! hres6w13. doc — January 3, 2007 — 5:45 pm. 110th Congress 1st Session H. RES.6

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House Democrats Propose Rules Package for 110th Congress

2007-01-03T19:00:00Z

Text of H.Res. 6 - Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress, January...

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Pay-As-You-Go Bill

2007-01-03T19:00:00Z

Title IV of H Res 6: Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress Project Vote Smart's Synopsis: Vote to pass Title IV of the resolution that amends Rule XXI to require that any tax cuts must be ...

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H. Res. 6, A Resolution Adopting the Rules of the House of ...

2007-01-02T19:00:00Z

H. Res. 6 establishes new rules for the House of Representatives, including reform of ethics rules. According to a document issued by the incoming House leadership, the bill:. Bans Gifts from Lobbyists: Bans gifts, including meals and ...

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Bill Action: Introduced: H.Res. 6: Adopting the Rules of the House ...

2007-01-02T19:00:00Z

Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD] introduced this bill. [This event matched these monitors: Active Legislation ]

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