S.3297 - Advancing America's Priorities Act

A bill to advance America's priorities. view all titles (41)

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  • Official: A bill to advance America's priorities. as introduced.
  • Popular: Advancing America's Priorities Act as introduced.
  • Short: Advancing America's Priorities Act as introduced.
  • Short: ALS Registry Act as introduced.
  • Short: Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Beach Protection Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Broadband Data Improvement Act as introduced.
  • Short: Captive Primate Safety Act as introduced.
  • Short: Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act as introduced.
  • Short: Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act as introduced.
  • Short: Drug Endangered Children Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Effective Child Pornography Prosecution Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Enhancing the Effective Prosecution of Child Pornography Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Federal Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: FOARAM Act as introduced.
  • Short: Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act as introduced.
  • Short: Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act as introduced.
  • Short: Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: NOAA Undersea Research Program Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act as introduced.
  • Short: Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act as introduced.
  • Short: Preservation of Records of Servitude, Emancipation, and Post-Civil War Reconstruction Act as introduced.
  • Short: PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Providing Resources, Officers, and Technology To Eradicate Cyber Threats to Our Children Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act as introduced.
  • Short: Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act as introduced.
  • Short: Support for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Vision Care for Kids Act of 2008 as introduced.

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05/02/10
S.3297: Zimbabwe Transition to Democracy and Economic Recovery Act ...

S.3297 - Zimbabwe Transition to Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2010. A bill to update United States policy and authorities to help advance a genuine transition to democracy and to promote recovery in Zimbabwe. view all titles (3) .... OpenCongress

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12/29/08
Tom_Coburn images,Tom_Coburn photos,Tom_Coburn videos,Tom_Coburn news

S. 3297 combined several bills which Senator Coburn had blocked into what became known as a "Tomnibus" bill, a reference to omnibus bills used combine several individual bills into one piece of legislation. [53] The bill included health ...

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12/15/08
The Daily Digest Revealed - Windows Live

motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3297, to advance America's priorities. Page S10859 Subsequently, the motion to proceed was withdrawn. Page S10859 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act--Cloture: Senate began consideration ...

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12/09/08
BobGeiger.com: Today In The Senate

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 3297, the Advancing America's Priorities Act. posted by Bob Geiger at 12/10/2008 10:51:00 AM ...

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12/08/08
BobGeiger.com: Today In The Senate

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 3297, the Advancing America's Priorities Act. posted by Bob Geiger at 12/09/2008 07:04:00 AM ...

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12/07/08
Congress Matters :: Today in Congress/Open Thread

Following Morning Business, the Senate will resume the Motion to Proceed to S.3297, to Advance America's Priorities. Can you believe there are still Republican Senators hanging on to the notion of blocking this stuff on Coburn's behalf? ...

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11/19/08
Today in Congress/Open Thread

Today in Congress/Open Thread 19 November 2008 In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, ... business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3297

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11/18/08
Today in Congress/Open Thread

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3297. Not long ago, the hope in the Congress was that this week's lame duck session would be spent on further economic recovery measures. ...

Source: Daily Kos
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11/18/08
Today in Congress/Open Thread

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3297. Not long ago, the hope in the Congress was that this week's lame duck session would be spent on further economic recovery measures. ...

Source: Daily Kos
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11/18/08
Daily Kos: State of the Nation

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3297. Not long ago, the hope in the Congress was that this week's lame duck session would be spent on further economic recovery measures. ...

Source: Daily Kos
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11/16/08
Impact of Illness

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has introduced a package of bills, the Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) that includes the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act ...

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10/31/08
Arrogant Thing, You Make Everything…Horrid : NO QUARTER

398 page “Priorities for America” omnibus bill (S. 3297) authorizing a massive $11.3 billion in federal spending– making it the largest earmark in history! At a time when American families are struggling under the strain ...

Source: NO QUARTER
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10/22/08
Sen. Barack Obama [D-IL]’s Voting Record

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S.3297. Cloture Motion Rejected 52-40, 8 not voting (3/5 required). Senate Roll #188. Jul 28, 2008 4:04 PM. No Vote. Motion to Instruct Sgt. At Arms. Motion Agreed to 87-3, ...

Source: Bear Tracks
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10/15/08
The most vauge proposal in US history?

The bill S.3297 should go down in history books as one of the most comprehensively vague bills ever proposed. The bill's official description alone should raise red flags around the nation: "A bill to advance America's priorities". ...

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10/02/08
Barack Obama’s Full Voting Record

7/28/08, Vote 189: On the Cloture Motion: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S.3297; Advancing America’s Priorities Act, Not Voting. 7/28/08, Vote 188: On the Motion: Motion to Instruct Sgt. ...

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09/30/08
The MOTHERS Act Blockers: ‘The most bitter pill’ by Jason Whited ...

In today’s Las Vegas City Life, Jason Whited reports on Harry Reid’s incorporation of The MOTHERS Act into his massive omnibus - the Advancing America’s Priorities Act, S. 3297. Whited writes that in 2005 alone, 2727 people died because ...

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09/25/08
Success on Capitol Hill!

It is part of S. 3297, the Advancing America's Priorities Act. It will promote and develop up-to-date, evidence based information and materials for parents who receive a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome and other genetic conditions. ...

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09/24/08
Letterman Rips No-Show McCain | Drudge Retort

Question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S.3297 ) July 28, 2008. Not Voting - 8 Allard (R-CO) Dole (R-NC) Ensign (R-NV) Hagel (R-NE) Kennedy (D-MA) McCain (R-AZ) ...

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09/23/08
The Posterity Project: Senate reconsiders America's Priorities...

While a motion to invoke cloture on S. 3297 and proceed with a vote stalled in July, Senate members are back from recess with renewed energy to get the the bill back on track. We'll see just how far the Senate is willing to go to ...

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09/23/08
8 new messages in 8 topics - digest

Act" (S. 3297) which is scheduled for a vote... 2) http://christiannewswire.com/ news/373117355. html. Mothers Tell Harry Reid to Read Up On FDA Antidepressant WarningsThe FDA has issued 25 warnings on antidepressants ranging from the ...

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09/23/08
Mitch McConnell Voted to Kill Legislation To Fight Internet Predators

The bill would establish a “National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program to assist law enforcement efforts to protect children against online enticement by sexual predators.” [S. 3297, Vote 189, 7/28/08]

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09/21/08
Need HELP! - Call Your Senator

As you may recall, the Senate voted in July to limit debate and consider the CDRPA as part of S. 3297, the Advancing America’s Priorities Act, but the motion failed by only a handful of votes (see Senate Vote No. 189). ...

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09/21/08
Senate vs. Soaps on Tuesday

The saga of S.3297 and what legislation will be freed of the Coburn hold continues until Tuesday morning.

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09/21/08
Today In The Senate

Cloture on the motions to proceed to S. 3297 (Advancing America’s Priorities) and HR 6049 (Tax Extenders) were vitiated. The next vote is expected to occur prior to the caucus lunches on Tuesday.

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09/21/08
Spread the Word

As you may recall, the Senate voted in July to limit debate and consider the CDRPA as part of S. 3297, the Advancing America's Priorities Act, but the motion failed by only a handful of votes (see Senate Vote No. 189). ...

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09/21/08
S. 3297 Being Discussed Now!!

S. 3297 is being discussed on the senate floor right now. The idiot from Oklahoma doesn't get in until around 7 PM. It can be watched on CSPAN2 or online at: http://www.c-span.org/watch/cspan2_wm.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS2.

Source: ALSVet
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09/20/08
Another opinion

The official bill is S. 3297, the Advancing America's Priorities Act Underneath it are 36 additional bills...one which includes S. 1738 - Protect Our Children Act of 2008. In order for this bill to pass it would mean the entire bill ...

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09/19/08
Update on Kennedy Brownback Bill from NDSC

The S. 3297 bill includes, Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act, which is a bipartisan compromise that will promote and develop up-to-date, evidence based information and materials for parents who, ...

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09/19/08
News on Kennedy-Brownback bill from NDSC

The Senate may soon hold another critical vote on S. 3297, the Advancing America's Priorities Act, a package of 35 bills which includes the Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act (S. 1810), introduced by Senators ...

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09/19/08
Coburn Omnibus Showdown Still Possible

The Coburn Omnibus package contains around 35 separate bills. Coburn’s office has written an executive summary on some of the contents of the package, which is linked here. The bill is S. 3297. (credit image: AP)

Source: SENATUS
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