S.3268 - Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008

A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 as introduced.

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07/30/08
Senators who Voted AGAINST the St...

Under the previous order, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 3268, which the clerk will report. A bill (S. 3268) to amend the Com...

Source: Gather.com, MA
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07/29/08
Oil Companies Escape Billions in R...

The US Senate is currently considering amendments to the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 (S. 3268) that would repeal the co...

Source: Common Dreams (press release), ME
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07/29/08
TAX UPDATE: Doubtful the Senate Wi...

... (D-Nevada) to move to other legislation until he gives them a chance to offer amendments of their choosing to a pending energy specul...

Source: Helicopter Association International, VA
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07/24/08
Trading Commission sues fund over ...

On Friday, the US Senate rejected a bill [S. 3268 text, PDF; materials] designed to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent unchecked...

Source: JURIST
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07/24/08
GREGG OFFERS REAL SOLUTIONS TO HEL...

... its attention away from debating energy following this morning’s failed cloture vote on the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act o...

Source: Politicker NH, NH
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07/24/08
Speculations on Energy Trading

Senate Bill Proposal S.3268 co-sponsored by Senate Democratic leadership under Senator Harry Reid (D–Nev.) failed to receive the necess...

Source: Barron's
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07/24/08
Alexander Says Senate Shouldn’t ...

Lamar Alexander today made the following statement after voting against cutting off debate on the Energy Speculation bill (S. 3268): “T...

Source: The Chattanoogan, TN
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07/24/08
US House bill heads for floor; Sen...

The Senate motion on S. 3268 fell 10 votes short of the three-fifths majority necessary for adoption by a margin of 50 to 43. Seven senat...

Source: Oil & Gas Journal, TX
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07/23/08
High summer pump prices start to c...

Andrea Martincic, executive director, said APMA is hopeful that Congress will pass the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act (S.3268), "s...

Source: Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ
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07/22/08
Rising Fuel Prices Continue To Rec...

Legislation - S.3268 - intended to curb speculation in energy markets is pending in the Senate, but disagreements between the parties ove...

Source: AviationNews.net, VA
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04/25/10
S.3272: Close the Revolving Door A...

S. 3268. (Bill language not yet available); A bill to provide greater controls and restrictions on revolving door lobbying; to the Commit...

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01/03/09
The Realist: How To Be A Part Time...

Iminent Danger: S. 3268 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 3 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 2 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 1 · ...

Source: The Realist
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01/02/09
Hedge_fund images,Hedge_fund photo...

S. 3268, a bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities. The bill w...

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12/26/08
The Realist: Happy New Year

Iminent Danger: S. 3268 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 3 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 2 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 1 · ...

Source: The Realist
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12/22/08
The Realist: What's Your Vision Fo...

Iminent Danger: S. 3268 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 3 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 2 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 1 · ...

Source: The Realist
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12/13/08
The Realist: More Catching Up

Iminent Danger: S. 3268 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 3 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 2 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 1 · ...

Source: The Realist
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12/09/08
Mortgage Tax Debt Settlement (Но...

... Act of 2008 (S. 3268). Senator Gregg’s bill, the WARM Act of 2008 (S. 3323), is fully paid for through the elimination of unnecessa...

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12/08/08
GREGG OFFERS REAL SOLUTIONS TO HEL...

... Households (WARM) Act amendment as a standalone bill after the Senate turned its attention away from debating energy following this m...

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12/06/08
Hedge fund

S. 3268, a bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities. The bill w...

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12/05/08
Practising Law Institute - Advance...

Edward J. Rosen; Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act Of 2008, S.3268, 110th CONG., 2D Sess. (2008) Edward J. Rosen; Commodity Markets T...

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