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Obama Vs. Mccain on the Economy | Financial Blog

2008-12-24T00:00:00Z

Obama voted in favor of raising the federal minimum wage to $7.25 an hour while McCain voted against increasing the minimum wage (SA.44 to S.256, Vote #26, 3/7/05). On the subject of tax relief for working families, ...

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Bankruptcy Help Resources Â» Does it scare you that Obama voted ...

2008-12-24T00:00:00Z

The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (S.256), as passed, was introduced in the 109th Congress (2005-2006). The act made sweeping changes to American bankruptcy laws, affecting both consumer and business ...

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Obama to pick Duncan, Salazar - Carol E. Lee and Erika Lovley ...

2008-12-15T00:00:00Z

I disagreed with his vote on the Bankruptcy Bill, "S. 256 was a bill that made it harder for people to declare bankruptcy when their debts overwhelmed them, made it harder for struggling people to keep basic assets like a roof over ...

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Blurt: The Seven Days Staff Blog: Reps from Vermont Solid Waste ...

2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

Among them: Helping draft a bill addressing mercury in lamps or working on S.256, an "e-waste" bill introduced last session by Sens. Claire Ayer (D-Addison) and Virginia "Ginny" Lyons (D-Chittenden). (That bill, incidentally, attracted

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Obama Vs. Mccain on the Economy | Obama Holiday

2008-11-27T00:00:00Z

Obama Vs. Mccain on the Economy

2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

obama-on the issues: Obama-Real Change or A CON GAME

2008-11-11T00:00:00Z

Mr. DAYTON proposed an amendment to the bill S. 256, to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. __. TERMS OF CONSUMER CREDIT. ...

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Der aktuelle Newsletter Deiner Aktion WIR! e. V.

2008-11-06T00:00:00Z

1982 S. 256), zuletzt geÃ¤ndert durch Artikel 3 des Gesetzes vom 9. Oktober 2007 (GV. NRW. S. 393), wird wie folgt geÃ¤ndert:. 1. In Â§ 78 Abs. 1 Satz 1 werden die WÃ¶rter â€ž;diese Regelung ist bis zum 31. Dezember 2008 befristetâ€œ gestrich

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The Mouth-Breather Express - The Market Ticker

2008-11-02T00:00:00Z

They got it half-right, never mind that Senator Obama did vote "Nay" on S.256/2005:. "John McCain wants the government to massively overpay for mortgages in a plan that would guarantee taxpayers lose money, and put them at risk of ...

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The Mouth-Breather Express

2008-11-02T00:00:00Z

Indeed, you both voted to place that noose on the neck of Americans through the passage of S.256/2005, the "Bankruptcy Reform" Act. You are intentionally destroying the hopes and dreams of the American people and have been doing so for ...

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The Mouth-Breather Express

2008-11-02T00:00:00Z

Routinen, Gewohnheiten und *-management

2008-10-30T00:00:00Z

(S. 256). Ich habe bisher zur Kennzeichnung von Praktiken, insbesondere ihres regelhaften Charakters immer gerne den Begriff der Routine in Kombination mit Erwartungen kommunikativer GegenÃ¼ber (ob nun in Form personalisierter oder ...

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FACT CHECK: NEW AD BY COLEMAN ALLY A BLATANT LIE | Al Franken for ...

2008-10-30T00:00:00Z

[S.256, Vote 14, 3/2/05, Pioneer Press, 3/6/05]. Coleman Voted Against Exempting Low Income Workers from Means Test in Bankruptcy Bill. In March 2005 Coleman voted against an amendment that â€œwould simplify the billâ€™s means test for ...

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McCainâ€™s Hostility Toward Minimum Wage

2008-10-25T00:00:00Z

Amdt. 128 to S. 256, Vote 27, 3/07/05). If a man of McCainâ€™s background doesnâ€™t know anything about the life of the average â€œworking stiff,â€* thatâ€™s understandable, but anybody running for President ought to make an effort to learn.

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McCain and Obama: 50 Key Senate Votes

2008-10-24T00:00:00Z

S. 256 â€“ Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (designed to prevent bankruptcy fraud by making it more difficult to file for bankruptcy), Yes, No. S. Amdt. 4347 to S. Con. Res. 70: To establish an earmark ...

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Was kostet Linux? Was die NaturÃ¶konomie?

2008-10-22T00:00:00Z

387, S. 256.) Auch die kollektiven kulturellen Leistungen - aus der die unschÃ¤tzbare FÃ¼lle der Wissensallmende hervor geht- sind nicht mitgerechnet. Sie wurden in der Studie leider weitgehend auÃŸen vor gelassen. ...

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I'm Andy the Engineer

2008-10-22T00:00:00Z

(McCainâ€™s Remarks on Economic Woes, 3/25/08; St. Petersburg Times, 1/24/08; S. 256, Vote #22, 3/3/05; S. 2338, Vote #432, 12/14/07) Is that enough? - Did you know that 70 other countries prefer Obama to McCain? ...

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Do Our Leaders Feel Our Pain?

2008-10-17T00:00:00Z

Notably when his record consists of repeatedly voting against raising the minimum wage [Vote 278, S. Amdt. 3540 to S. 1301, 9/22/98; Vote 357, S. Amdt. 2547 to S. 625, 11/9/99; Vote 26, S. 256, 3/7/05] ...

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An â€œEconomic Slowdown?â€* Are You Kidding, Mitch?

2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

[S. 256, Roll Call Vote 44, 3/10/05]. McConnell voted multiple times for tax cuts for millionaires. Mitch McConnell has consistently supported tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthiest Americans. ...

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Union Maine: Veterans vote for------------

2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

(H.R. 5631, Vote 234, 9/6/06; S. 256, Vote 27, 3/7/05). McCain opposed the 21st Century GI Bill and voted against increased funding for veteransâ€™ health care in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. (ABCNews.com, 5/26/08; S.Amdt. 2745 to S.Con. ...

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Compare your Candidates: McCain Vs. Obama Â· THE UNION LABEL

2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

[3] Obama: S.Amdt. 2115 to H.R. 3058, CQ Vote 258 10/19/05; McCain: S.Amdt. 44 to S. 256, Vote 26, 3/7/05; S.Amdt. 2115 to H.R. 3058, CQ Vote 258 10/19/05, H.R. 2, Vote 23, 1/24/07; S.Amdt. S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2, Vote 24, 1/24/07. ...

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McCain and Obama: 50 Key Senate Votes

2008-10-15T00:00:00Z

S.256 â€“ Bankruptcy Reform Bill (2005), Yes, No. S Amdt 4347 to S Con Res 70: To establish an earmark moratorium for fiscal year 2009, Yes, Yes. HR5970 â€“ Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief Act of 2006, Yes, No ...

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Worker Freedom: Compare the candidates

2008-10-15T00:00:00Z

[3] Obama: S.Amdt. 2115 to HR 3058, CQ Vote 258 10/19/05; McCain: S.Amdt. 44 to S. 256, Vote 26, 3/7/05; S.Amdt. 2115 to HR 3058, CQ Vote 258 10/19/05, HR 2, Vote 23, 1/24/07; S.Amdt. S.Amdt. 100 to HR 2, Vote 24, 1/24/07. ...

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Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis, McCain "Sowing Seeds Of Hatred"

2008-10-11T00:00:00Z

[HR 2, Vote #23, 1/24/07; S.Amdt. 44 to S. 256, Vote #26, 3/07/05; S.Amdt. 128 to S. 256, Vote #27, 3/07/05; S.Amdt. 3079 to S.Amdt. 2951 to S.Con.Res. 101, Vote #76, 4/07/00; S.Amdt. 1383 to S. 1429, Vote #239, 7/30/99; S. 96, ...

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Obama Vs Mccain On The Economy

2008-10-02T21:13:26Z

<p>Obama Vs Mccain On The Economy</p> [ Obama or mccain] ... McCain voted against increasing the minimum wage (SA.44 to S.256, Vote #26, 3/7/05). On the subject

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Young on Consumer Protections

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

In debate on the bill, John Conyers (D-MI) called S. 256 â€œthe most special interest-vested bill that I have ever dealt with in my career in Congress. It massively tilts the playing field in favor of banks and credit card companies and ...

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John McCain and the Bankruptcy Bill of 2005*

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

In 2005, John McCain was an enthusiastic backer of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act S. 256 which ultimately became law on a 75-24 vote. As the name implies Republicans were concerned with what they considered ...

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John McCain and home owners

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

[S. 256, 3/03/05] â€“ McCain failed to vote on bill to overhaul mortgage lending practices of FHA. In 2007, McCain failed to vote on passage of a bill that would overhaul the mortgage lending practices of the Federal Housing ...

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Retire Ted Stevens Â» Â» When It Comes To The Wall Street Mess ...

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

[Roll Call Vote 44, S. 256, 3/10/2005]. Stevens Voted Against Protecting People Who Declare Bankruptcy Because Of Serious Medical Problems. On March 2, 2005 Stevens voted against protecting debtors whose financial problems were caused ...

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Quotes on the economy

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

Bush, April 20, 2005, at the signing of S.256, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention, Consumer Protection Act:. Today we take an important action to strengthen -- to continue strengthening our nation's economy. [...] This new law will help make ...

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newsrackblog.com Â» Blog Archive Â» Billions in bailouts for them ...

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

While he wasnâ€™t an official co-sponsor of the 109th Congressâ€™s S. 256 bill, Biden explained in a letter to the editor of the L.A. Times that the bill was one big wonderful package â€“â€œIs this bill perfect? No. But over several congresses

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Eddie G. Griffin (BASG): Why We Reject John McCain

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

Fly by Night, Blog by Day: The Tour

2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

AMDT.44, amends A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes, S.256; see also Jared Bernstein, others, The Next Step link. The nuclear planners named the first nuclear bombs to be dropped on an enemy Little ...

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Werenâ€™t the GOPers against Welfare, benefits to foreigners, and ...

2008-09-22T00:00:00Z

See the problem I have with these bailouts is not that they are bailing out the corporations who mismanaged so much money, but that the same people who voted for S. 256 -which essentially eliminated chapter seven bankruptcy protection ...

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Personal Bankrupty Protection

2008-09-17T00:00:00Z

ABI | S. 256 News Center "Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005" 109th Congressâ€”First Session. 25 Changes to Personal Bankruptcy Law. Means Test for Chapter 7 ... Prevent the threat of identity theft ...

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Donâ€™t Step in the Economy

2008-09-07T00:00:00Z

For those interested in reading the text of this bill, S. 256, I direct your attention to. http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=1&vote=00044. Well John â€œPopulistâ€* McCain voted .

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Obama and the Bankruptcy Abuse and Prevention Act of 2005

2008-09-06T22:41:07Z

Obama and the Bankruptcy Abuse and Prevention Act of 2005 Senator’s Obama was and is a staunch opponent of the Bankruptcy Reforms that were put in ... under his administration. Floor Statement of Senator Barack Obama on S.256
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a few words from John McCain

2008-09-05T00:00:00Z
[S. 256, 3/03/05]; 2007: McCain failed to sign on to Truth in Lending Act, a bipartisan initiative providing protection to consumers taking out home mortgage loans. Among other measures, it was designed to 'establish new lending ...

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NY Times Compares Obamaâ€™s and Bidenâ€™s Votes

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z
S. 256 Motion To Invoke Cloture On Bill S. 256 (March 8, 2005). â€œBankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005â€³ Agreed to, 69-31 Obama voted No; Biden voted Yes. Biden will be criticized by some for his support of the ...

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Sen. Biden's Votes Against His Own Party - Capitol Hill Blue

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z
Sen. Biden's Votes Against His Own Party Capitol Hill Blue, VA - 9 hours ago Yes Yes No 3/10/05 Vote 44: S 256: S. 256 As Amended; Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 Yes Yes No 3/10/05 Vote 42: S 256: ...

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Joe Biden is the guy who put-through the "anti-bankruptcy" bill.

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z
S.256 actually leaves vulnerable groups -- the poor, the elderly, military personnel and their families -- more vulnerable to credit card companies looking to make money off late fees and less capable of seeking protection in bankruptcy ...

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Beijing Weighs in on Vermontâ€™s E-Waste Bill | Seven Days

2008-08-20T00:00:00Z
S.256, which never made it out of committee, proposes recapturing and recycling some of those electronics, which often contain hazardous materials such as PCBs, mercury, cadmium and lead. Lyons never responded to the letter from China ...

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Uninformed Vermont Legislator Makes Big Stink About China's WTO ...

2008-08-20T00:00:00Z
In an official communication-which was sent to the home address of this citizen-legislator- China asserted that Senator Lyons' bill (S.256) presents an obstacle to international trade. In its letter, China cited an existing US ...

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The Facts About Personal Bankruptcy

2008-08-14T00:00:00Z
On March 10, 2005, the senate passed S. 256, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. On Apr 20th, President Dubya subscribed into accumulation the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of ...

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So, Who Voted To Screw You In The Bankruptcy Bill?

2008-08-14T00:00:00Z
... compiled through Senate LIS by the Senate Bill Clerk under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate Vote Summary Question: On Passage of the Bill (S. 256 As Amended ) Vote Number: 44 Vote Date: March 10, 2005, 06:12 PM Required.

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The Blue Dog Coalition

2008-08-03T00:00:00Z
In 2005, the members of the Blue Dog Coalition voted 32 to 4 in favor of the bill to limit access to bankruptcy protection (S. 256). Voted for Iraq war funding in May 2007. Voted to grant President Bush warrantless wiretapping powers. ...

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OBAMA VS McCAIN ON THE ECONOMY

2008-08-02T08:08:55Z
In a previous post, I discussed Obama’s positions on key economic issues ... while McCain voted against increasing the minimum wage (SA.44 to S.256, Vote #26, 3/7/05

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Public Knowledge Says Digital-Music Legislation Would Take Away ...

2008-07-29T00:00:00Z
Legislation considered today by the Senate Judiciary Committee would nullify rights consumers already have to record digital music, Public Knowledge said in written testimony submitted to the Committee. The group said S. 256 ...

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Public Knowledge Says Digital-Music Legislation Would Take Away ...

2008-07-29T00:00:00Z
Legislation considered today by the Senate Judiciary Committee would nullify rights consumers already have to record digital music, Public Knowledge said in written testimony submitted to the Committee. The group said S. 256, ...

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Public Knowledge Says Digital-Music Legislation Would Take Away ...

2008-07-29T00:00:00Z
The group said S. 256, the PERFORM Act, would also unfairly impose restrictions on some types of digital music, but not on others. For example, digital music transmitted over the Internet would have to comply with strict mandates on the ...

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The Facts About Personal Bankruptcy

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z
On March 10, 2005, the Senate passed S. 256, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. On April 20th, President Bush signed into law the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 ...

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Cases: The Facts About Personal Bankruptcy at www.cases.org.ua

2008-06-29T00:00:00Z
ncreasing trend in personal bankruptcy the federal government has recently implemented sweeping bankruptcy reform legislation. On March 10 2005 the Senate passed S. 256 the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 ...

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Everquestin, Across the Universe... err Norath: Ding AA1

2008-05-25T00:00:00Z
... 2005, 02:05 PM Required For Majority: 1/2 Vote Result: Amendment Rejected Amendment Number: S.Amdt. Yet, I accuse Debbie Stabenow of being a democrat traitor for voting to close debate on S.256 today, March 8, 2005, and for failing ...

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The 18% Solution

2008-05-13T22:44:23Z
PROPOSAL: If elected U.S. president in 2008, I will vigorously promote an 18% cap on credit card interest rates ... Amendment 31 to S.256 came to a vote: Purpose: "To limit the amount of interest that can be charged

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A quick and illuminating comparison

2008-05-07T18:33:02Z
Clinton: NO on Amendment No. 4882 that would have banned the use of cluster bombs in civilian areas ... bombs in civilian areas. NO on Bankruptcy bill (S.256) which stripped protections for people

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Nj Consumer Affairs

2008-05-03T00:00:00Z
... to educate people about fake check scams A week dedicated to keeping you safe from scams WTVM The bankruptcy law he is referring to was the 109th Congressâ€™s S. 256 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. ...

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Anrechnung der GeschÃ¤ftsgebÃ¼hr: Deutliche Worte

2008-05-02T00:00:00Z
Im Anwaltsblatt 5/2008, S. 256 findet sich hierzu der Kommentar des Kollegen Schons, Duisburg:. Diese Entscheidung des BGH eine Katastrophe zu nennen mÃ¶gen nicht wenige als eine verharmlosende und eine dem BGH Ã¼bertrieben Respekt ...

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The Facts About Personal Bankruptcy

2008-04-29T00:00:00Z
On March 10, 2005, the Senate passed S. 256, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. On April 20th, President Bush signed into law the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 ...

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Obama s mom

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z
Floor Statement of Senator Barack Obama on S.256, the Bankruptcy Abuse and. Barack Obama - US Senator for Illinois. Mid -America Mom's Page on Families for Obama This young mom with young kids was excited and charged up for Barack Obama ...

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ambivalent Candidate

2008-04-15T00:00:00Z
The bankruptcy law he is referring to was the 109th Congressâ€™s S. 256 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. It was one of the most partisan bills to make it into law under the Republican majority before the ...

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A nice card...well timed....

2008-04-13T03:10:39Z
Heh! Heh (squared)! Our friend Pat (AnkleBitingPundits was preceeded by CrushKerry.com) would be pleased! ... PL 109-8 is S.256 : A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes ... . In add

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McCainâ€™s Shameful Positions on Civil Rights and Federal King Holiday

2008-04-05T00:00:00Z
[HR 2, Vote #23, 1/24/07; S.Amdt. 44 to S. 256, Vote #26, 3/07/05; S.Amdt. 128 to S. 256, Vote #27, 3/07/05; S.Amdt. 3079 to S.Amdt. 2951 to S.Con.Res. 101, Vote #76, 4/07/00; S.Amdt. 1383 to S. 1429, Vote #239, 7/30/99; S. 96, ...

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McCainâ€™s Shameful Positions on Civil Rights and Federal King Holiday

2008-04-05T00:00:00Z
[HR 2, Vote #23, 1/24/07; S.Amdt. 44 to S. 256, Vote #26, 3/07/05; S.Amdt. 128 to S. 256, Vote #27, 3/07/05; S.Amdt. 3079 to S.Amdt. 2951 to S.Con.Res. 101, Vote #76, 4/07/00; S.Amdt. 1383 to S. 1429, Vote #239, 7/30/99; S. 96, ...

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John McCain on Martin Luther King and More LIES

2008-04-04T00:00:00Z
Amdt. 44 to S. 256, Vote #26, 3/07/05; S.Amdt. 128 to S. 256, Vote #27, 3/07/05; S.Amdt. 3079 to S.Amdt. 2951 to S.Con.Res. 101, Vote #76, 4/07/00; S.Amdt. 1383 to S. 1429, Vote #239, 7/30/99; S. 96, Vote #94, 4/28/99; S .Amdt. 3540 to ...

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S.256 Introduced - Perform Act of 2007 Â« Copywrite

2008-04-02T00:00:00Z
S. 256. To harmonize rate setting standards for copyright licenses under sections 112 and 114 of title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. January 11, 2007. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, ...

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Veterans and McCain

2008-03-29T00:00:00Z
16 to S. 256 Statement of Purpose: To protect servicemembers and veterans from means testing in bankruptcy, to disallow certain claims by lenders charging usurious interest rates to servicemembers, and to allow servicemembers to exempt ...

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Veterans and McCain

2008-03-29T00:00:00Z
Amendment Number: S.Amdt. 16 to S. 256 Statement of Purpose: To protect servicemembers and veterans from means testing in bankruptcy, to disallow certain claims by lenders charging usurious interest rates to servicemembers, and to allow ...

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Trickle-Down McCain

2008-03-25T00:00:00Z
[S. 256, 3/03/05]; McCain failed to vote on bill to overhaul mortgage lending practices of FHA. In 2007, McCain failed to vote on passage of a bill that would overhaul the mortgage lending practices of the Federal Housing Administration ...

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Infertile Meanderings ... To Infertility and Beyond!: The Here and ...

2008-03-25T00:00:00Z
... 2005, 02:05 PM Required For Majority: 1/2 Vote Result: Amendment Rejected Amendment Number: S.Amdt. Yet, I accuse Debbie Stabenow of being a democrat traitor for voting to close debate on S.256 today, March 8, 2005, and for failing ...

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Obama s speech

2008-03-18T00:00:00Z
Floor Statement of Senator Barack Obama on S.256, the Bankruptcy Abuse â€¦ Speeches. Visiting DC Contact. Washington DC Office. 713 Hart Senate Office Building â€¦ Floor Statement of Senator Barack Obama on S.256, the Bankruptcy â€¦ ...

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Another Blog in the Wall: US friendly fire kills Italian officer

2008-03-15T00:00:00Z
... 2005, 02:05 PM Required For Majority: 1/2 Vote Result: Amendment Rejected Amendment Number: S.Amdt. Yet, I accuse Debbie Stabenow of being a democrat traitor for voting to close debate on S.256 today, March 8, 2005, and for failing ...

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Just Other Articles: The Facts About Personal Bankruptcy at www ...

2008-03-14T00:00:00Z
On March 10 2005 the Senate passed S. 256 the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. On April 20th President Bush signed into law the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Co.

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The Facts About Personal Bankruptcy

2008-03-10T00:00:00Z
On March 10, 2005, the Senate passed S. 256, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. On April 20th, President Bush signed into law the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 ...

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The Clinton Attack Machine Hits Texas Mailboxes

2008-03-02T00:00:00Z
Amdt.31 to S.256 Vote #20 on 3/3/05. But it attacks him for trying to hurt working families. That is a bit of a stretch. The reason we say this is because of the final vote in the Senate. In case you don't recall S.256, it is referred ...

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Barack Obama votes like a liberal socialist democrat.

2008-03-01T00:00:00Z
During consideration of the bankruptcy overhaul bill (S. 256), Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) offered an amendment to raise the minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour. The minimum wage was last raised in 1996 by 90 cents, ...

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Barack Hussein Obama votes AGAINST the Constitution.

2008-03-01T00:00:00Z
During consideration of the bankruptcy overhaul bill (S. 256), Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) offered an amendment to raise the minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour. The minimum wage was last raised in 1996 by 90 cents, ...

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Bankruptcy Bill Passes - Law Firm Criticizes Congressional Approval

2008-02-22T00:00:00Z
... Manhattan personal injury law firm reacted with criticism for the bill and concern for its clients and the thousands of other Americans faced with staggering medical bills. Supporters of the bill, formally known as S. 256.

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Clinton, Obama, McCain, and the Bankruptcy Bill

2008-02-18T00:00:00Z
S. 256 was a bill that made it harder for people to declare bankruptcy when their debts overwhelmed them, made it harder for struggling people to keep basic assets like a roof over their heads when working out bankruptcy arrangements, ...

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Secrets to Successful Short Sales- Addison

2008-02-16T00:00:00Z
Finally, with the passing of Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (S.256) which was signed into law by President George W. Bush on April 20, 2005, this has made it more difficult for consumers to file ...

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Dahl - Rosenrot

2008-02-05T00:00:00Z
So ab S. 256 etwa beginnt Dahl dann, die einzelnen ErzÃ¤hlstrÃ¤nge zu verknÃ¼pfen: Der mordende Polizist auf Alkoholentzug. Der Auftragseinbrecher, der einem Mord knapp entgangen ist. Das Drama der abgeschobenen Asylbewerber. ...

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Secrets to Successful Short Sales- Harlingen

2008-02-04T00:00:00Z
Finally, with the passing of Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (S.256) which was signed into law by President George W. Bush on April 20, 2005, this has made it more difficult for consumers to file ...

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Secrets to Successful Short Sales- Addison

2008-02-03T00:00:00Z
Finally, with the passing of Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (S.256) which was signed into law by President George W. Bush on April 20, 2005, this has made it more difficult for consumers to file ...

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The Facts About Personal Bankruptcy

2008-02-02T00:00:00Z
On March 10, 2005, the Senate passed S. 256, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. On April 20th, President Bush signed into law the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 ...

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Abgrund des Seins und das Gebet

2008-01-31T00:00:00Z
(Gestalten, Bd. V der GW, S. 256) Der franzÃ¶sische Philosoph Gabriel Marcel, ein gesitverwandter Freund Peter Wust, sagte Ã¼ber ihn, dass er in den letzten Jahren seines Lebens mit einer Art von kindlich unbefangenem Heroismus die ...

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Factcheck: Sen. Obamaâ€™s Vote on Bankruptcy Bill Amendment

2008-01-21T00:00:00Z
Obama voted against and Hillary voted for a Dayton, D-Minn., amendment that would set a 30 percent ceiling on interest rates for loans or credit cards. [Vote 20, S.Amdt. 31 to S. 256, Rejected 24-74: R 0-55; D 23-19 (ND 22-16, SD 1-3); ...

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Hillary Clinton Voted Present on the Bankruptcy Bill

2008-01-21T00:00:00Z
Senator Clinton has been very critical of Senator Obama's votes on the 2005 Senate bankruptcy bill (S. 256), but she in fact voted "Not Voting" on that bill.

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New Bankruptcy Laws - ABI | S. 256 News Center Provisions in

2008-01-16T00:00:00Z
ABI | S. 256 News Center Provisions in New Bankruptcy Law Relevant to Public Companies and Claims Traders â€¦ â€œTargeting Bankruptcy Laws,â€* The Conversation, KUOW Radio Seattle, March 1 â€* â€¦

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Barack Obama and the bankruptcy bill of 2005

2008-01-15T00:00:00Z
S.256 passed the Senate 74-25. The Republicans (including John McCain) were unanimous in their support for the bill. 18 Democrats and Independent Jim Jeffords voted with the majority. (Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter voted for the House ...

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The Facts About Personal Bankruptcy

2008-01-15T00:00:00Z
On March 10, 2005, the Senate passed S. 256, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. On April 20th, President Bush signed into law the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 ...

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Citibank, US Credit Management and Me

2007-10-23T00:00:00Z
President Bush quickly signed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (S. 256) into law. This was a hugely mean-spirited act. This new law has supposedly stopped a few case of unwarranted bankruptcies in the ...

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Citibank, US Credit Management and Me

2007-10-23T00:00:00Z
President Bush quickly signed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (S. 256) into law. This was a hugely mean-spirited act. This new law has supposedly stopped a few case of unwarranted bankruptcies in the ...

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Secrets to Successful Short Sales-Corpus Christi

2007-10-22T00:00:00Z
Finally, with the passing of Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (S.256) which was signed into law by President George W. Bush on April 20, 2005, this has made it more difficult for consumers to file ...

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Highlight of the Yiddish Renaissance, S. 256

2007-10-10T00:00:00Z
dre002.jpg. During the fifteenth century, many Jews left Germany to settle in Northern Italy in prospects of making a better living thus adopting the Italian language and blending their culture with Italian culture. ...

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Secrets to Successful Short Sales-San Antonio

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z
Finally, with the passing of Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (S.256) which was signed into law by President George W. Bush on April 20, 2005, this has made it more difficult for consumers to file ...

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The Facts About Personal Bankruptcy

2007-07-20T00:00:00Z
On March 10, 2005, the Senate passed S. 256, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. On April 20th, President Bush signed into law the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 ...

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Comment on Bankruptcy Law (S.256) In Effect by e patrick harding

2007-07-19T00:00:00Z
In September 2005 my chapter 7 bankruptcy went into effect; since then I have saved $12000 and want to invest it in a Roth IRA account for my retirement; I am 63 years old; can this be done?

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ABI | S. (Consumer bankruptcy) 256 News Center ... Exception

2007-07-02T00:00:00Z
ABI | S. 256 News Center ... Exception Cap Not Applicable in Opt-out States (Consumer Bankruptcy Committee) ... after the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and consumer bankruptcy Consumer Protection Act of ... abiworld.net/bankbill - 60k ...

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Perform Act of 2007 introduced - S.256

2007-04-22T00:00:00Z
A BILL To harmonize rate setting standards for copyright licenses under sections 112 and 114 of title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of ...

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Joe Biden on the Bankruptcy Bill: he did it for the children

2007-03-28T04:58:11Z
In 2005, Joe Biden, the Democratic Senator from Delaware (home the world's largest issuer of credit cards) was a central figure lobbying for passage of S.256 the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 20

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Hillary Clinton and the Bankruptcy Bill of 2005

2007-03-26T04:38:57Z
Garance Franke-Ruta is waging a fairly lonely crusade in defense of Hillary Clinton at the Prospect site ... that Hillary Clinton voted for the bankruptcy bill (S.256) which stripped protections for people

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PERFORM Act = DRM Mandate

2007-03-25T00:00:00Z
Hey, RIAA, satellite radio and webcasters already pay you licensing fees. ... Much of the coverage of the PERFORM Act, S. 256, recently reintroduced by Senator ... In fact, all the streaming radio stations in iTunes use MP3 streams. ...

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Will the Perform Act Kill Online Radio'

2007-03-18T00:00:00Z
444feinstein Bad news for anyone who listens to internet radio: the Perform Act was recently harkened back down to earth from legislative purgatory. If you don't recall what this nasty bill (formerly S.2644, now S.256) entails, ...

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Floor Statement of Senator Barack Obama on S.256, the Bankruptcy ...

2007-03-13T00:00:00Z
Monday, February 28, 2005. Mr. President, I have come to the floor today to address this pending legislation. This issue should force us to face a fundamental question about who we are as a country, how we progress as a society, ...

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The Obama and Edwards Myth

2007-03-08T00:00:00Z
Obama voted against the final passage of Bill S 256 or the Bankruptcy Bill that most of us despise. On this issue, Obama is definately the more liberal. Edwards supports Death Penalty... Obama is against it. ...

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Radio News You Can't Use

2007-02-05T16:27:01Z
[ Radiobabe] Perform Act Back The feds have reintroduced an ugly piece of legislation that could put an end to MP3 streaming, under the guise of "preventing piracy." Read about Diane Feinstein's Perform Act (S.256), and be sure to shoot off a letter to you

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Banned in DC

2007-01-29T00:00:00Z
Dianne Feinstein's latest appeasement for her buddies at the RIAA, is her proposed Bill S.256,(also known as the “Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act” (PERFORM)... Looks like this one will screw up web ...

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Internet Radio DRM?

2007-01-29T00:00:00Z
Apparently the US Senate wants Internet radio providers to use Digital Rights Management (DRM), in S.256, also known as the “Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act” (PERFORM):. Then there are the issues related ...

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Washington Tries Its Best To Kill Internet Radio

2007-01-28T22:53:30Z
Medialoper Bill S.256, also known as the “Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act” (PERFORM), would, among other things, require that Internet broadcasters protect their audio streams with DRM technology. Apparently the RIAA

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What Has Washington Got Against Internet Radio?

2007-01-26T19:38:03Z
What Has Washington Got Against Internet Radio? January 26th 2007 Posted to News Bill S.256, also known as the “Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act” , would, among other things, require that Internet broadcasters protec

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Washington Tries Its Best To Kill Internet Radio

2007-01-24T00:00:00Z
Bill S.256, also known as the “Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act” (PERFORM), would, among other things, require that Internet broadcasters protect their audio streams with DRM technology. ...

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Will the Perform Act Kill Online Radio?

2007-01-23T03:20:43Z
[ 444feinstein] Bad news for anyone who listens to internet radio: the Perform Act was recently harkened back down to earth from legislative purgatory. If you don't recall what this nasty bill (formerly S.2644, now S.256) entails, allow me to get your bloo

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Don’t Let Congress Shackle Digital Music

2007-01-23T00:00:00Z
As a constituent with an interest in technological innovation and the future of the Internet, I am writing to ask you to oppose S.256, the PERFORM Act, introduced in the Senate by Senator Feinstein. This bill is an attempt by the ...

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S.256 Introduced - Perform Act of 2007

2007-01-21T00:00:00Z
S. 256, 110th Congress. 110th CONGRESS. 1st Session. S. 256. To harmonize rate setting standards for copyright licenses under sections 112 and 114 of title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. ...

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The PERFORM Act Makes a Repeat Performance

2007-01-20T10:30:00Z
The infamous PERFORM Act, originally shelved in committee last year, has been revived, this time as senate bill S.256. The limitations it will impose on both satellite and Web radio are no more benign than the Act's previous incarnation. In fact, the smal

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Senate Bill Again Aims to Restrict Internet Radio

2007-01-20T00:00:00Z
That means goodbye to your favorite streaming audio formats, hello DRM. The EFF said pretty much the same when this bill last reared its ugly head in April of 2006. It’s too soon to get the text of this year’s version (S.256) online, ...

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Not Possible

2007-01-18T00:00:00Z
You can't vote for part of a bill, and against part of it. Maybe your legislators can in Canada, but it isn't an option here. The Congressional Record shows him as a "Nay" vote for S 256.

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Really. Why would I help the RIAA?-New Legislation

2007-01-17T03:33:03Z
From Ars Technica: "A new bill (S.256) introduced in the US Senate this week would force satellite, digital, and Internet radio providers (but not over-the-air radio) to implement measures designed to restrict the ability of listeners to record audio fro

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Overreacting to sex

2007-01-16T22:05:46Z
Permalink ◊ ◊ ◊ Senators do bidding of the RIAA Congress wants to restrict your freedom. Emphasis added. A new bill (S.256) introduced in the US Senate this week would force satellite, digital, and Internet radio providers

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Senators introduce bill to restrict Internet, Cable, and Satellite Radio Recording

2007-01-15T00:12:02Z
Senators introduce bill to restrict Internet, Cable, and Satellite Radio Recording Filed under: Technology, Copyright/Patents — Sunday, January 14, 2007 by Eric Bangeman Ars Technica A new bill (S.256) introduced in the US Senate this week would for

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Wishlists to be outlawed- Tivo next?

2007-01-15T00:00:00Z
According to the Bill (S.256), "reasonable recordings" do not permit automated recording or playback based on specific sound recordings, albums, or artists; (source) but manual recordings are ok: ``(B) Nothing in this paragraph shall ...

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S. 256: Perform Act of 2007 (GovTrack.us)

2007-01-15T00:00:00Z
S. 256--110th Congress (2007): Perform Act of 2007, GovTrack.us (database of federal legislation) (accessed Nov 8, 2008). Because the U.S. Congress posts most legislative ...

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PERFORM Act = DRM Mandate

2007-01-14T00:00:00Z
Much of the coverage of the PERFORM Act, S. 256, recently reintroduced by Senator Feinstein (D - Calif.), seems to treat the issue as a tussle between XM and the RIAA over royalties. More important, however, is the DRM mandate tucked in ...

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The Protection of Creativity

2007-01-14T00:00:00Z
Senator Feinstein, being from the state that is host to Hollywood and all, is supporting a bill called S.256, the PERFORM Act. It is a step in right direction for protecting digital music. Will it work? Probably not. ...

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PERFORM - Double Plus Ungood for Radio and Netio

2007-01-14T00:00:00Z
That means goodbye to your favorite streaming audio formats, hello DRM. The EFF said pretty much the same when this bill last reared its ugly head in April of 2006. It’s too soon to get the text of this year’s version (S.256) online, ...

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Joe Bi and Di Fi are "looking out for us" -- not!!

2007-01-13T04:16:00Z
Sure they are, if by "us" they mean the "RIAA". Senators introduce bill to restrict Internet, cable, and satellite radio recording. A new bill introduced (S.256) in the US Senate this week would force satellite, digital, and Internet radio providers (but

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Senate Bill Again Aims to Restrict Internet Radio

2007-01-13T00:00:00Z
That means goodbye to your favorite streaming audio formats, hello DRM. The EFF said pretty much the same when this bill last reared its ugly head in April of 2006. It's too soon to get the text of this year's version (S.256) online, ...

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Public Knowledge Disappointed with PERFORM Act

2007-01-12T00:00:00Z
Background: Senators Dianne Feinstein, Lindsey Graham, Joe Biden and Lamar Alexander yesterday introduced the PERFORM Act (S 256), legislation identical to that introduced last year. The following statement is attributable to Gigi B. ...

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Public Knowledge Disappointed with PERFORM Act

2007-01-12T00:00:00Z
Background: Senators Dianne Feinstein, Lindsey Graham, Joe Biden and Lamar Alexander yesterday introduced the PERFORM Act (S 256), legislation identical to that introduced last year. The following statement is attributable to Gigi B. ...

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