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

A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. view all titles (9)

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  • Popular: Ethics Reform bill.
  • Short: Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Short: Commission to Strengthen Confidence in Congress Act of 2007 as passed senate.
  • Short: Congressional Pension Accountability Act as passed senate.
  • Short: Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 as passed senate.
  • Short: Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 as enacted.
  • Official: A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. as introduced.
  • Short: Commission to Strengthen Confidence in Congress Act of 2007 as introduced.

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01/05/09
What to expect when you're expecti...

S.1 -- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. "To create jobs, restore economic growth, and strengthen America's middle class th...

Source: Grist
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08/04/08
Lawmakers Who Commit Any Felony Sh...

No, this post is not really about last week’s indictment of Senator Ted Stevens; he is innocent until proven guilty. Rather, it’s about t...

Source: The Hill
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02/12/08
Democratic National Committee: McC...

[Washington Post, 2/11/07; Los Angeles Times, 3/8/06; The Hill, 1/18/07; S.Amdt.20 to S.1, Vote #17, 1/18/07, agreed to 55-43; R: 48-0, D...

Source: Earthtimes, UK
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09/30/07
Radio Revolutionaries

In January, Dr. Dobson was among Christian talk-show hosts who weighed in heavily in opposition to S.1, the first bill attempted by the n...

Source: CitizenLink, CO
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09/27/07
Congress’s “Earmark Reforms” Are H...

... transparency and accountability provisions of S. 1, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007, which was signed into law ...

Source: Business Wire (press release), CA
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09/13/07
The Week In Congress (September 10...

Also, President Bush was expected to sign the Senate ethics and transparency bill, S.1, on Friday. More details can be found below and th...

Source: Center for Media and Democracy, WI
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08/09/07
As I See It: 'Landmark' ethics leg...

By EMANUEL CLEAVER On July 31, Congress passed S.1, the Honest Leadership, Open Government Act. The speaker of the House, determined to s...

Source: Kansas City Star, MO
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08/09/07
Fearing Pocket Veto, Democrats Hol...

White House spokesman Tony Snow criticized the conference agreement on the measure (S 1) on Aug. 2, the day the Senate cleared it for the...

Source: CQPolitics.com, DC
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08/08/07
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The earmark provisions in S.1 require disclosure of earmarks included in committee reports accompanying a bill, and in joint resolutions,...

Source: Common Dreams (press release), ME
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08/06/07
US Senate Passes Comprehensive Lob...

“Mr. President, I rise today to urge the Senate to invoke cloture on this bill, S. 1, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. In t...

Source: All American Patriots (press release), Sweden
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03/07/11
H.R.976: To terminate certain hydr...

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.....

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01/25/11
S.188: A bill to designate the Uni...

OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.188 A bill to designate the United States courthouse under construction at 98 West First St... Working.....

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01/23/11
S.6: A bill to reform America's br...

Sen. Harry Reid [D-NV] introduced this bill. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ] -. Source: http://www.govtrack.us/u...

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09/23/09
S.1707: Enhanced Partnership with ...

A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to promote an enhanced strategic partnership with Pakistan and its ...

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09/16/09
S.1679: Affordable Health Choices ...

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09/16/09
S.1679: Affordable Health Choices ...

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09/16/09
S.1679: Affordable Health Choices ...

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09/16/09
S.1679: Affordable Health Choices ...

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09/16/09
S.1679: Affordable Health Choices ...

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09/16/09
S.1679: Affordable Health Choices ...

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