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Close the London Loophole Act of 2008

A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent price manipulation and excessive speculation and to increase transparency with respect to energy trading on foreign exchanges conducted within the United States.

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6/12/2008--Introduced.
Close the London Loophole Act of 2008 - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to authorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), in the case of a registered entity located within the United States, and subject to CFTC jurisdiction, which trades on a foreig... moreSee Full Bill Text

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June 16, 2008 Ag Bill to Close 'London Loophole'

In their statement the senators said this "London loophole" bill, formally S. 3129, is intended to complement recent legislation to close what has become ...

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June 11, 2008 S. 3129, A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent ...

S. 3129 would amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent price manipulation and excessive speculation and to increase transparency with respect to energy trading on foreign exchanges conducted within the United States. ...

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June 11, 2008 Bill Action: Introduced: S. 3129: A bill to amend the Commodity ...

Carl Levin [D-MI] introduced S. 3129: A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent price manipulation and excessive speculation and to increase transparency with respect to energy trading on foreign exchanges conducted within ...

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June 11, 2008 Introduced Bill: S.3129

A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent price manipulation and excessive speculation and to increase transparency with respect to energy trading on foreign exchanges conducted within the United States.

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Source: Open Congress : Sen. Carl Levin [D, MI]


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