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  <title>Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010</title>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2647/atom_news" rel="self"/>
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  <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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    <name>opencongress.org</name>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/58035</id>
  <entry>
    <title>Guantanamo Bay</title>
    <link href="http://krmg.com/blogs/jamie_dupree/2009/11/guantanamo-bay.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6696862</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KRMG</name>
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 Just take a look at the language that was recently signed into law by President Obama, when he signed the 2010 Defense Authorization Act, HR 2647. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://krmg.com/blogs/jamie_dupree/2009/11/guantanamo-bay.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Expands Coverage Under Military Leave Provisions of FMLA</title>
    <link href="http://ca.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=132836" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660300</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
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 111-288 to HR 2647). The House voted 281-146 in favor of the measure. The Senate is expected to take it up later this week. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=132836&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Law requires cost, security assessment of base housing</title>
    <link href="http://newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2009/1111/front_page/048.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650603</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Colts Neck News Transcript</name>
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 In June, the House of Representatives adopted and passed an amendment Smith offered to the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647), a wide-ranging ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2009/1111/front_page/048.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Oklahoma soldier dies in Fort Hood spree</title>
    <link href="http://www.stillwater-newspress.com/local/local_story_311021925.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6604765</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stillwater NewsPress</name>
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 The ability to provide increased resources to the military is directly connected to passage of the National Defense Authorization Act - HR 2647, White said. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stillwater-newspress.com/local/local_story_311021925.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-21521-Huntington-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Disabled-veterans-get-bayonetted-by-Congress-and-President-Obama" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604764</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
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 HR 2647 has good points for our current military personnel. Known as &amp;#39;The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act&amp;#39; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-21521-Huntington-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Disabled-veterans-get-bayonetted-by-Congress-and-President-Obama&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New FMLA Expansion: Employers Should Act Now</title>
    <link href="http://hr.blr.com/news.aspx?id=81143" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604766</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HR.BLR.com</name>
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 The National Defense Authorization Act for 2010 (HR 2647) expands an employee&amp;#39;s right to family military leave for an &#8220;exigency&#8221; associated with a family ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hr.blr.com/news.aspx?id=81143&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ocean cargo/global logistics: US inland seaports may be strengthened by ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/367621-Ocean_cargo_global_logistics_U_S_inland_seaports_may_be_strengthened_by_Defense_Dept_authorization_bill.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6604768</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Management</name>
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 ... (AAPA) had been among the most active interest groups championing final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, HR 2647. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/367621-Ocean_cargo_global_logistics_U_S_inland_seaports_may_be_strengthened_by_Defense_Dept_authorization_bill.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Law requires cost &amp;amp; security assessment of base housing</title>
    <link href="http://examiner.gmnews.com/news/2009/1105/front_page/039.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6604767</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Millstone Examiner</name>
    </author>
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 In June, the House of Representatives adopted and passed an amendment Smith offered to the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647), a wide-ranging ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://examiner.gmnews.com/news/2009/1105/front_page/039.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New power for the thought police</title>
    <link href="http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1583965.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6604770</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>McCook Daily Gazette</name>
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 Our elected members of Congress passed a defense appropriations bill HR 2647, last week which the President proudly signed. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1583965.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/grayslake/news/1842857,pioneer-press-roll-call-102909-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6660301</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grayslake Review</name>
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 A yes vote backed HR 2647. Homeland-Security budget: Senators approved, 79-19, the final version of a bill to appropriate $44.1 billion in fiscal 2010 for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/grayslake/news/1842857,pioneer-press-roll-call-102909-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/lakezurich/news/1842857,pioneer-press-roll-call-102909-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6604769</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lake Zurich Courier</name>
    </author>
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 A yes vote backed HR 2647. Homeland-Security budget: Senators approved, 79-19, the final version of a bill to appropriate $44.1 billion in fiscal 2010 for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/lakezurich/news/1842857,pioneer-press-roll-call-102909-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-8933-Philadelphia-Employee-Benefits-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Family-Medical-Leave-Act-FMLA-expanded--reserve-National-Guard--active-duty-provisions-added" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6564349</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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 AP Photo/Courtesy of the Griffin Family President Obama signed the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647) into law yesterday. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-8933-Philadelphia-Employee-Benefits-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Family-Medical-Leave-Act-FMLA-expanded--reserve-National-Guard--active-duty-provisions-added&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Defense bill extends military families&amp;#39; FMLA coverage</title>
    <link href="http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20091028/NEWS/910289978" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6564351</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Insurance</name>
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 The measure, HR 2647, builds on a 2008 law that gave new FMLA rights to military families. Under the new law, employees will be allowed to take up to 12 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20091028/NEWS/910289978&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FBI Agents Association Applauds Action on Sick Leave Credit and Retirement Issues</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS238637+28-Oct-2009+BW20091028" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6564350</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
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 ... President of the FBI Agents Association (FBIAA), offered the following statement on President Obama&amp;#39;s signing of HR 2647 into law: &amp;quot;Last week the US ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS238637+28-Oct-2009+BW20091028&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=114142" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6495727</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
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The bill, HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act, include the &amp;quot;hate crimes&amp;quot; plan that &amp;quot;expands criminal penalties against anyone who harms an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=114142&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20091025_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6491350</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
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Voting 68-29, the Senate sent President Obama the final version of a $680 billion defense budget (HR 2647) for fiscal 2010 that includes $130 billion for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20091025_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FEW Salutes Congress for Passing Federal Workforce Provisions</title>
    <link href="http://pr-au.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=93298&amp;amp;Itemid=34" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6483804</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-AU.com... (press release)</name>
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... for passing several critical federal workforce measures as part of the 2010 Defense Authorization Bill (HR 2647) that included unused sick leave credit, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pr-au.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=93298&amp;amp;Itemid=34&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/connecticut/ap_wwlp_conn_IncreaseblacksatCoastGuardschool_200910232000" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6479152</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Voting 68-29, the Senate sent President Obama the final version of a $680 billion defense budget (HR 2647) for fiscal 2010 that includes $130 billion for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/connecticut/ap_wwlp_conn_IncreaseblacksatCoastGuardschool_200910232000&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bipartisan mental health bills move forward</title>
    <link href="http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/10/military_mentalhealth_congress_102309w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6604771</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
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 The bill, HR 2647, received final approval from Congress on Thursday. McMahon and Rooney continue to work together. Their new joint effort is a bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/10/military_mentalhealth_congress_102309w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.tips-q.com/news/msm/1513576-senate-gives-final-approval-hate-crimes-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6483805</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tips-Q GLBT News (blog)</name>
    </author>
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The US Senate yesterday by a largely party-line vote of 68-29 approved HR 2647, the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act as recommended by the Conference ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tips-q.com/news/msm/1513576-senate-gives-final-approval-hate-crimes-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bipartisan mental health bills move forward</title>
    <link href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_mentalhealth_congress_102309w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6479162</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
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The bill, HR 2647, received final approval from Congress on Thursday. McMahon and Rooney continue to work together. Their new joint effort is a bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_mentalhealth_congress_102309w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19093-Seattle-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Disability-hate-crime-legislation-makes-its-way-to-white-house-for-presidential-signature" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6479158</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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Passing with votes of 68 to 29 with most republicans apposing because they saw it as unnecessary, the measure was attached to defense spending bill HR 2647. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-19093-Seattle-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Disability-hate-crime-legislation-makes-its-way-to-white-house-for-presidential-signature&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress votes: military budget</title>
    <link href="http://www.mankatofreepress.com/local/local_story_296150307.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6479157</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mankato Free Press</name>
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2010 MILITARY BUDGET: Voting 68 for and 29 against, the Senate on Oct. 22 sent President Obama the final version of a $680 billion defense budget (HR 2647) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mankatofreepress.com/local/local_story_296150307.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Approves Federal Retirement Changes</title>
    <link href="http://wiredworkplace.nextgov.com/2009/10/senate_approves_federal_retirement_changes.php?oref=latest_posts" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6479153</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nextgov</name>
    </author>
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The Senate on Thursday approved the final version of the fiscal 2010 Defense Authorization bill (HR 2647), which includes a provision that would allow ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wiredworkplace.nextgov.com/2009/10/senate_approves_federal_retirement_changes.php?oref=latest_posts&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Passes Hate Crime Leg - Obama To Sign</title>
    <link href="http://www.outcomebuffalo.com/hate-crime-senate-122-2009105002.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6483803</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Outcome Buffalo</name>
    </author>
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The measure was included in the conference report to the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647) that passed the House (281-146) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.outcomebuffalo.com/hate-crime-senate-122-2009105002.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Expands Coverage Under Military Leave Provisions Of FMLA</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=88110" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6479161</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
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111-288 to HR 2647). The House voted 281-146 in favor of the measure. The Senate is expected to take it up later this week. If the Senate votes in favor of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=88110&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FEW Salutes Congress for Passing Federal Workforce Provisions</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS247746+22-Oct-2009+PRN20091022" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6479160</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
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... for passing several critical federal workforce measures as part of the 2010 Defense Authorization Bill (HR 2647) that included unused sick leave credit, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS247746+22-Oct-2009+PRN20091022&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alexander: Hate Crimes Amendment Goes Too Far</title>
    <link href="http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_161461.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6479159</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Chattanoogan</name>
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Senator Bob Corker made the following statement after voting against the conference report to accompany HR 2647, the defense authorization bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_161461.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/22/politics/main5410852.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6479156</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Outcome Buffalo</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The measure was included in the conference report to the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647) that passed the House (281-146) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/22/politics/main5410852.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NSPS over and FERS Flu cured, Senate Passes Defense Authorization Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=35&amp;amp;sid=1792454" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6479154</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FederalNewsRadio.com</name>
    </author>
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The Senate has followed the House&amp;#39;s lead and has passed HR 2647, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 in a 68-29 vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=35&amp;amp;sid=1792454&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Analysis of FY 2010 Defense Authorization Conference Agreement (HR 2647)</title>
    <link href="http://www.armscontrolcenter.org/policy/securityspending/articles/102109_c111_fy10_authconf/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6479155</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On October 7, a House-Senate conference committee finalized the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Defense Authorization bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armscontrolcenter.org/policy/securityspending/articles/102109_c111_fy10_authconf/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mike Turner secures sexual assault protections for military personnel</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19303-Dayton-Crime-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Mike-Turner-secures-sexual-assault-protections-for-military-personnel" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6479163</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The FY 2010 NDAA conference report, HR 2647, passed the House of Representatives Thursday, October 8th by a 281 to 146 vote. The new provisions added to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-19303-Dayton-Crime-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Mike-Turner-secures-sexual-assault-protections-for-military-personnel&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress wants to put hate-group ban into law</title>
    <link href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_hate_groups_enlistment_ban_101909w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6564353</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Participation in such groups already is prohibited for current service members by regulation, but the compromise defense bill, HR 2647, also puts the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_hate_groups_enlistment_ban_101909w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress wants to put hate-group ban into law</title>
    <link href="http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_hate_groups_enlistment_ban_101909w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6432948</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NavyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Participation in such groups already is prohibited for current service members by regulation, but the compromise defense bill, HR 2647, also puts the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_hate_groups_enlistment_ban_101909w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DCCC: Representative Steve King and House Republicans keep saying no to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=173752" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6404234</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
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... opposed The Conference Report accompanying HR 2647, which will provide significant force protection and troop support measures for the Armed Services. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=173752&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/lakeforest/news/1823797,pioneer-press-rollcall-101509-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6564352</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lake Forester</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A yes vote was to pass HR 2647. Guantanamo Prisoners: Members defeated, 208-216, a GOP bid for firmer language in HR 2647 (above) against the transfer ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/lakeforest/news/1823797,pioneer-press-rollcall-101509-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/wilmette/news/1823797,pioneer-press-rollcall-101509-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6394220</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wilmette Life</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A yes vote was to pass HR 2647. Guantanamo Prisoners: Members defeated, 208-216, a GOP bid for firmer language in HR 2647 (above) against the transfer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/wilmette/news/1823797,pioneer-press-rollcall-101509-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New legal, financial protections stall out</title>
    <link href="http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/10/military_SCRA_Congress_101309w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6495728</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... and Senate veterans&amp;#39; affairs committees, which objected to having the provision included in HR 2647, the defense authorization act for fiscal 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/10/military_SCRA_Congress_101309w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New legal, financial protections stall out</title>
    <link href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_SCRA_Congress_101309w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6377366</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... and Senate veterans&amp;#39; affairs committees, which objected to having the provision included in HR 2647, the defense authorization act for fiscal 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_SCRA_Congress_101309w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eagle Forum Champions Courageous House Republicans for Opposing Hate Crimes ...</title>
    <link href="http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=276562&amp;amp;Itemid=30" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6377368</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-USA.net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... commends the 131 Republican Members of Congress who today opposed final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (FY 2010, HR 2647) Conference ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=276562&amp;amp;Itemid=30&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Defense bill funds Fort Wood projects</title>
    <link href="http://www.waynesvilledailyguide.com/news/x593082102/Defense-bill-funds-Fort-Wood-projects" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6369355</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Waynesville Daily Guide</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House approved the conference report to HR 2647, the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, by a vote of 281 to 146 Thursday. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.waynesvilledailyguide.com/news/x593082102/Defense-bill-funds-Fort-Wood-projects&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Be wary of expanding hate crime legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.statepress.com/node/8273" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6369354</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Web Devil</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In typical congressional fashion, it was attached to an unrelated defense-spending bill, HR 2647. While I think it is clear that all people, regardless of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statepress.com/node/8273&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Capitol Link</title>
    <link href="http://www.azstarnet.com/news/312710" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-10:/commentary/6377367</id>
    <updated>2009-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Daily Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Voting 281 for and 146 against, the House on Oct. 8 authorized a $680 billion defense budget (HR 2647) for fiscal 2010 that includes $130 billion for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.azstarnet.com/news/312710&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How they voted in Washington</title>
    <link href="http://www.post-trib.com/news/1818260,votechart1011.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-10:/commentary/6361527</id>
    <updated>2009-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gary Post Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
National Defense Authorization report: The House agreed to a conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647) to authorize ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.post-trib.com/news/1818260,votechart1011.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOW THEY VOTED</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091011/ARTICLE/910111031/-1/NEWSSITEMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-10:/commentary/6356734</id>
    <updated>2009-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Guantanamo prisoners: Members defeated, 208-216, a GOP bid for firmer language in HR 2647 (above) against the transfer Guantanamo Bay prisoners to the US A ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091011/ARTICLE/910111031/-1/NEWSSITEMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20091011_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-10:/commentary/6356733</id>
    <updated>2009-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Voting 281-146, the House authorized a $680 billion defense budget (HR 2647) for fiscal 2010 that includes $130 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20091011_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House and Senate Armed Services Committees agree FY 2010 Navy shipbuilding ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.defpro.com/news/details/10424/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6349800</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>defpro</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... 2009 As Marinelog reported yesterday, the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have reached agreement on the conference report to HR 2647, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.defpro.com/news/details/10424/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mayport gets dredging, wharf funds</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-10977-Jacksonville-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Mayport-gets-dredging-wharf-funds" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6389339</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ander Crenshaw today (10/7) confirmed that the National Defense Authorization Conference Report (HR 2647) includes $46.3 million for dredging and $29.6 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-10977-Jacksonville-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Mayport-gets-dredging-wharf-funds&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.tips-q.com/news/msm/1455344-hate-crimes-bill-included-defense-authorization-conference-report-passed-house" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6349801</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tips-Q GLBT News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Conference Report on HR 2647, the 2010 Department of Defense Authorization Bill, included in the bill the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crime ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tips-q.com/news/msm/1455344-hate-crimes-bill-included-defense-authorization-conference-report-passed-house&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Turner: Wright-Patt likely to get millions</title>
    <link href="http://newstalkradiowhio.com/localnews/2009/10/congressman-turner-announces-m.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341579</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WHIO Radio</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Mike Turner announced passage of HR 2647, the FY2010 National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report, which includes over ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newstalkradiowhio.com/localnews/2009/10/congressman-turner-announces-m.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VA director elected to prestigious post</title>
    <link href="http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20091009/NEWS01/910090302" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341577</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Desert Valley Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In response, on Wednesday, Congress included a provision in the conference report for the FY 2010 Defense Authorization bill (HR 2647) prohibiting the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20091009/NEWS01/910090302&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House passes amendments to Military Commissions Act</title>
    <link href="http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2009/10/house-passes-amendments-to-military.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341574</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JURIST</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
[JURIST] The US House of Representatives [official website] on Thursday passed a bill [HR 2647 materials] that amends the Military Commissions Act of 2006 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2009/10/house-passes-amendments-to-military.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress votes: 2010 military budget</title>
    <link href="http://www.mankatofreepress.com/local/local_story_282135506.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341573</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mankato Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
2010 MILITARY BUDGET: Voting 281 for and 146 against, the House on Oct. 8 authorized a $680 billion defense budget (HR 2647) for fiscal 2010 that includes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mankatofreepress.com/local/local_story_282135506.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/08/politics/main5372354.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341572</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JURIST</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
[JURIST] The US House of Representatives [official website] on Thursday approved a bill [HR 2647 materials] that extends the definition of federal hate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/08/politics/main5372354.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/7/790810/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6479164</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Conference Report on HR 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. Skelton &#8211; Armed Services) (Subject to a Rule) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/7/790810/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress plans to block Tricare fee increases</title>
    <link href="http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_tricarefees_blocked_100709w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6442524</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NavyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
30 and took effect on Oct. 1, but the defense bill, HR 2647, includes a provision barring any fee increases until the start of fiscal 2011. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_tricarefees_blocked_100709w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eagle Forum Champions Courageous House Republicans for Opposing Hate Crimes ...</title>
    <link href="http://au.sys-con.com/node/1138601" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6344164</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SYS-CON Media (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... commends the 131 Republican Members of Congress who today opposed final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (FY 2010, HR 2647) Conference ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://au.sys-con.com/node/1138601&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.tips-q.com/news/right/1453390-news-house-leaders-vote-no-hate-crimes" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6341578</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tips-Q GLBT News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Republican leaders in the US House voted against the Defense Authorization bill (HR 2647), because so-called hate-crimes legislation is attached to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tips-q.com/news/right/1453390-news-house-leaders-vote-no-hate-crimes&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DCCC: Latham says no to supporting America&amp;#39;s troops</title>
    <link href="http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=173003" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6341575</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Conference Report accompanying HR 2647, The National Defense Authorization Act of FY2010, will provide significant force protection and troop support ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=173003&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress moves closer to leveling small-business playing field</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtontechnology.com/Blogs/Acquisitive-Mind/2009/10/HUBZone-shall-versus-may.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331239</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Technology</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... representatives from the House and Senate amend the differences in the two versions of the fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtontechnology.com/Blogs/Acquisitive-Mind/2009/10/HUBZone-shall-versus-may.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FERS Flu and Fighter Jets</title>
    <link href="http://www.federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=20&amp;amp;sid=1780324" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331238</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FederalNewsRadio.com</name>
    </author>
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All of the above, and lots more related and not-so-related items are part of the Defense Authorization Acts approved June 25 by the House ( HR 2647) and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=20&amp;amp;sid=1780324&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/55646-congress+ok039s+lobiondowritten+language+protect+viability+177th+fighter+wing+give+legal+assistance+" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331237</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cape May County Herald</name>
    </author>
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Frank A. lobiondo (R-2nd), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, in a release, applauded passage of HR 2647, the &#8220;Fiscal Year 2010 National ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/55646-congress+ok039s+lobiondowritten+language+protect+viability+177th+fighter+wing+give+legal+assistance+&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Childers Supports Final Defense Authorization Bill</title>
    <link href="http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/18890/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331236</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yall Politics (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647) strengthens our nation&amp;#39;s defense programs and supports military families through increased ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/18890/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/10/8/1696/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331235</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Conference Report on HR 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. Skelton &#8211; Armed Services) (Subject to a Rule) H.Res. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/10/8/1696/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Conferees agree FY 2010 Navy shipbuilding authorization</title>
    <link href="http://www.marinelog.com/DOCS/NEWSMMIX/2009oct00080.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331234</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marine Log</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House and Senate Armed Services Committees have reached agreement on the conference report to HR 2647, the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marinelog.com/DOCS/NEWSMMIX/2009oct00080.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/09/hate-crime-laws-may-extend-to-gays/?feat=home_headlines" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331233</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Santa Rosa Press Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Jeff Miller (R-FL-01) voted against HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, due to a highly controversial measure inserted ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/09/hate-crime-laws-may-extend-to-gays/?feat=home_headlines&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2010 defense policy bill faces uphill battle</title>
    <link href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_defenseauthorization_100709w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6479165</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... 30000 increase in the size of the Army and a repeal of Tricare fee increases that took effect last week, is HR 2647, the 2010 defense authorization act. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_defenseauthorization_100709w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/06/hot-button-75103847/?feat=home_columns" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6394221</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
30 and took effect on Oct. 1, but the defense bill, HR 2647, includes a provision barring any fee increases until the start of fiscal 2011. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/06/hot-button-75103847/?feat=home_columns&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/07/piracy-on-treasure-island/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319740</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The current attempt hinges on Section 2711 of HR 2647, the House version of the Defense authorization bill. This section would, among other things, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/07/piracy-on-treasure-island/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>hubzone: &amp;#39;Shall&amp;#39; might turn to &amp;#39;may&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://fcw.com/blogs/acquisitive-mind/2009/10/hubzone-shall-versus-may.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319734</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FCW.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... representatives from the House and Senate amend the differences in the two versions of the fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fcw.com/blogs/acquisitive-mind/2009/10/hubzone-shall-versus-may.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Local News Mayport Dredging Funds Back On Track</title>
    <link href="http://wokv.com/localnews/2009/10/mayport-dredging-funds-back-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319733</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WOKV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congressman Ander Crenshaw today (10/7) confirmed that the National Defense Authorization Conference Report (HR 2647) includes $46.3 million for dredging ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wokv.com/localnews/2009/10/mayport-dredging-funds-back-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress plans to block Tricare fee increases</title>
    <link href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_tricarefees_blocked_100709w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319732</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
30 and took effect on Oct. 1, but the defense bill, HR 2647, includes a provision barring any fee increases until the start of fiscal 2011. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_tricarefees_blocked_100709w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2010 defense policy bill faces uphill battle</title>
    <link href="http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_defenseauthorization_100709w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319730</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NavyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... 30000 increase in the size of the Army and a repeal of Tricare fee increases that took effect last week, is HR 2647, the 2010 defense authorization act. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_defenseauthorization_100709w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Turner appointed as Conferee for Defense Authorization bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19303-Dayton-Crime-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Turner-appointed-as-Conferee-for-Defense-Authorization-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319729</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
US Representative Mike Turner today was named as a conferee for HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2010 Fiscal Year. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-19303-Dayton-Crime-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Turner-appointed-as-Conferee-for-Defense-Authorization-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reparations provision not included in Defense Authorization Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=11276732" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319728</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KUAM.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House and Senate Armed Services Committees have reached agreement on the conference report to HR 2647, the Fiscal Year 2010 National ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=11276732&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Meets At... 12:30 pm: Morning Hour</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/10/6/1684/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6319731</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
***Members are advised that close votes are possible at 6:30 pm on the Motion to Instruct Conferees on HR 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/10/6/1684/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:30 pm for Morning Hour and 2:00 pm for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/10/4/1678/-This-Week-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6369356</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Price (NC) &#8211; Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) Possible Consideration of the Conference Report on HR 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/10/4/1678/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.capitolhillreports.com/100509.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6319736</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill Reports</name>
    </author>
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... report this week along with possible votes on the Homeland Security appropriations and FY 2010 Defense Authorization (HR 2647) conference reports. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillreports.com/100509.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.tips-q.com/news/msm/1434601-special-comment-hates-crimes-and-defense-authorization-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6319735</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tips-Q GLBT News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House already passed one version, HR 2647, but the approved Senate version (S. 1390) contained an amendment expanding the definition of hate crimes to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tips-q.com/news/msm/1434601-special-comment-hates-crimes-and-defense-authorization-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/30-09-2009/109596-human_terrain_system-0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6319737</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pravda</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In Washington, DC, at long last, the House Armed Services Committee has included in the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2010 (HR 2647) a requirement ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/30-09-2009/109596-human_terrain_system-0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Sen. Grassley: Grassley works to preserve benefits for Iowa National Guard ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=171568" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6319739</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As you work to conference HR 2647, the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), we are writing to express our strong support for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=171568&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VH-71 Presidential helicopter teeters on the edge</title>
    <link href="http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/presidential-helo-teeters-on-the-edge/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6319738</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Aviation International News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Nevertheless, the House Armed Services Committee said in its report on the House 2010 defense authorization bill (HR 2647), &#8220;The committee supports a new ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/presidential-helo-teeters-on-the-edge/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Guam War Claims&amp;#39; Slow Drip Thru Congress Culminates In Obama&amp;#39;s Blessing</title>
    <link href="http://www.guamnewsfactor.com/200909231167/Top-Stories/Guam-War-Claims-Slow-Drip-Thru-Congress-Culminates-In-Obama-s-Blessing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6319742</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Guam News Factor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 2647 passed the US House of Representatives on June 25, 2009, while the Senate&amp;#39;s companion bill, S. 1390, passed their chamber on July 23, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guamnewsfactor.com/200909231167/Top-Stories/Guam-War-Claims-Slow-Drip-Thru-Congress-Culminates-In-Obama-s-Blessing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Maritime Security Update - August 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=107931&amp;amp;id8=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6319743</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
With respect to Congress, the National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647), which was passed by the House of Representatives on June 25, 2009, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=107931&amp;amp;id8=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What Congress has in Store for You in 2010</title>
    <link href="http://usmilitary.about.com/od/militarypay/a/2010paychanges.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6319741</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About - News &amp;amp; Issues (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Both the House and the Senate have passed their versions of the 2010 Defense Appropriations Acts. The House version is HR 2647. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usmilitary.about.com/od/militarypay/a/2010paychanges.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DoD may have to cover part of 2010 pay raise</title>
    <link href="http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/09/airforce_approp_092109w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6319744</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The 3.4 percent raise tentatively approved by the House and Senate as part of HR 2647, the 2010 defense policy bill, does not appear to be in jeopardy, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/09/airforce_approp_092109w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Absentee voter reform approved by Senate</title>
    <link href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/07/military_absentee_voting_reform_072309w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5640348</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While there is no similar provision in HR 2647, the House version of the 2010 defense authorization bill, there is support for the voter bill among members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/07/military_absentee_voting_reform_072309w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Small bites, greater expertise produce speedier acquisitions</title>
    <link href="http://fcw.com/articles/2009/07/27/acq-defense-technology-acquisition-process.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5640352</id>
    <updated>2009-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FCW.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House version of the fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647) invites DOD officials to identify 10 IT programs each year to use as test ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fcw.com/articles/2009/07/27/acq-defense-technology-acquisition-process.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill would make troop assault a federal crime</title>
    <link href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/07/military_assaulttroops_federalcrime_072109w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5640355</id>
    <updated>2009-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
There is no similar provision in the House version of the defense bill, HR 2647, so the fate of the provision rests on negotiations between the House and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/07/military_assaulttroops_federalcrime_072109w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Backs Obama on F-22 Fighter</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=5&amp;amp;docID=news-000003172056" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5640350</id>
    <updated>2009-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House-passed defense authorization bill ( HR 2647 ) authorizes $369 million to procure parts for a dozen of the planes, which would have to be funded ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=5&amp;amp;docID=news-000003172056&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=8140491&amp;amp;page=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/5640347</id>
    <updated>2009-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AmmoLand.com - Shooting Sports News</name>
    </author>
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The vote could be on the wording being attached as an amendment to a Department of Defense authorization bill, HR 2647. It is based on the &#226;&#8364;&#339;full faith and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=8140491&amp;amp;page=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Veterans' Focus</title>
    <link href="http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20090717/NEWS01/907170304/Veterans++Focus" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5640357</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>St. George Daily Spectrum</name>
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The recently-passed House version of the FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, HR 2647, contains the text of HR 707, the &quot;Homefront to Heroes Postal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20090717/NEWS01/907170304/Veterans++Focus&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Abercrombie amendment will hurt Guam</title>
    <link href="http://www.guampdn.com/article/20090717/OPINION02/907170316/1014/OPINION" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/5640356</id>
    <updated>2009-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pacific Daily News</name>
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Another amendment to HR 2647 extends Davis-Bacon wage protections to all military construction projects on Guam and requires the US Department of Labor to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guampdn.com/article/20090717/OPINION02/907170316/1014/OPINION&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Your Overdue Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=20&amp;amp;sid=1717410" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5640362</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FederalNewsRadio.com</name>
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A lot of people are watching the massive Defense Authorization Bill (HR 2647). Why? Because buried in that must-pass legislation, which has already cleared ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=20&amp;amp;sid=1717410&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill encourages DoD to buy hybrids, electric vehicles</title>
    <link href="http://federaltimes.com/index.php?S=4186220" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5640360</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Federal Times</name>
    </author>
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A provision in the House version of the 2010 Defense authorization bill, HR 2647, requires lifecycle costs to be considered when leasing or buying ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://federaltimes.com/index.php?S=4186220&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-10317-San-Diego-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Rightwing-extremist-beware--you-may-not-be-able-to-join-military" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5640358</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
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The brouhaha over HR 2647 is the language stemming from the first Department of Homeland Security report on right-wing extremists. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-10317-San-Diego-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Rightwing-extremist-beware--you-may-not-be-able-to-join-military&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Two bills worth close scrutiny</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/07/two_bills_worth_close_scrutiny.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5640354</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
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This bill alone would not be too terribly disturbing were it not for Mr. Hastings other bill-HR 2647. This demented bit of legislation grants the power to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/07/two_bills_worth_close_scrutiny.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US Air Force Fifth-Generation Fighter: The F-22A Raptor ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/NationalSecurity/wm2539.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5640364</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
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[19] During the mark-up of HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2010, the House Armed Services Committee was able to provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/NationalSecurity/wm2539.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jet Advocates Flout Veto Threat</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003164897" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5640359</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
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The companion bill the House passed last month ( HR 2647 ) would authorize $369 million to procure parts for a dozen F-22s that would be funded fully in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003164897&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US House of Representatives approves expanded armed forces access ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.chiroeco.com/chiropractic/news/8232/52/U.S.-House-of-Representatives-approves-expanded-armed-forces-access-to-chiropractic/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5640351</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chiropractic Economics</name>
    </author>
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The legislation is contained in HR 2647, a bill authorizing defense programs in fiscal year 2010, and is based in part on recommendations from the American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chiroeco.com/chiropractic/news/8232/52/U.S.-House-of-Representatives-approves-expanded-armed-forces-access-to-chiropractic/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Group Says: Nix Funding for the JSF Alternate Engine</title>
    <link href="http://www.lincolntribune.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=13121" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-10:/commentary/5640369</id>
    <updated>2009-07-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Lincoln Tribune</name>
    </author>
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urging them to eliminate funding for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) alternate engine from HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lincolntribune.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=13121&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress tries to improve defense acquisition</title>
    <link href="http://fcw.com/articles/2009/07/13/week-defense-authorization-contract-provisions.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5640353</id>
    <updated>2009-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FCW.com</name>
    </author>
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In its fiscal 2010 defense authorization bill (HR 2647), passed on June 25, the House told DOD to pick 10 IT programs every year to test new procurement ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fcw.com/articles/2009/07/13/week-defense-authorization-contract-provisions.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Legislation to Expand Chiropractic Benefit in Armed ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=53946" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5640349</id>
    <updated>2009-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dynamic Chiropractic</name>
    </author>
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The directive is contained in HR 2647, a bill authorizing defense programs in fiscal year 2010, and is based in part on recommendations from the American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=53946&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legislation would help some returning veterans</title>
    <link href="http://suburban.gmnews.com/news/2009/0709/greg_bean/030.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-08:/commentary/5640367</id>
    <updated>2009-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sayreville Suburban</name>
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The amendment to HR 2647 would require the Secretary of Defense to call returning Individual Ready Reserve veterans once every 90 days to determine the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://suburban.gmnews.com/news/2009/0709/greg_bean/030.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hastings' Amendment Attack on First Amendment</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenewamerican.com/index.php/usnews/election/1387" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-08:/commentary/5640363</id>
    <updated>2009-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The New American</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Within the $671 billion fiscal 2010 Defense Authorization bill (HR 2647) is a proposal to ban the US military from recruiting or retaining &#226;&#8364;&#339;a person ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenewamerican.com/index.php/usnews/election/1387&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fixing the Fighter Gap Facing the US Navy, Air Force, and Air ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/NationalSecurity/wm2531.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-08:/commentary/5640361</id>
    <updated>2009-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
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[13] Accordingly, HR 2647, the FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, approves a multi-year procurement contract for additional F/A-18E/F and EA-18G ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/NationalSecurity/wm2531.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Federal civilians may get smaller pay hike</title>
    <link href="http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/07/military_pay_militarycivilian_070809w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5640366</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NavyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
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The 2010 defense authorization bill, HR 2647, passed by the House on June 25, includes a 3.4 percent military raise, an amount greater than the 2.9 percent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/07/military_pay_militarycivilian_070809w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Energy Bill Has Hidden Agenda</title>
    <link href="http://www.gouverneurtimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=5102:energy-bill-has-hidden-agenda&amp;amp;catid=54:worldnational-news&amp;amp;Itemid=153" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5492693</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Gouverneur Times</name>
    </author>
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GOUVERNEUR, NY - HR 2647, Obama's Energy Bill that was passed by the US House of Representatives last month has a hidden agenda that goes beyond the control ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gouverneurtimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=5102:energy-bill-has-hidden-agenda&amp;amp;catid=54:worldnational-news&amp;amp;Itemid=153&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Federal civilians may get smaller pay hike</title>
    <link href="http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/07/military_pay_militarycivilian_070809w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5492692</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The 2010 defense authorization bill, HR 2647, passed by the House on June 25, includes a 3.4 percent military raise, an amount greater than the 2.9 percent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/07/military_pay_militarycivilian_070809w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislation would help some returning veterans</title>
    <link href="http://tritown.gmnews.com/news/2009/0709/greg_bean/012.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5492691</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Howell Tri Town News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The amendment to HR 2647 would require the Secretary of Defense to call returning Individual Ready Reserve veterans once every 90 days to determine the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tritown.gmnews.com/news/2009/0709/greg_bean/012.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lawmakers get tough on defense contractors over injuries</title>
    <link href="http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2009/07/07/defense-authorization-prohibit-contractor-award-fee.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5640368</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Technology</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Under the House version of the fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647), which recently passed in a vote of the full House, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2009/07/07/defense-authorization-prohibit-contractor-award-fee.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gay Rights Groups Ask Congress to Step Up</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003159762" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5484573</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
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However, the measure is expected to be attached to the defense authorization bill ( HR 2647 , S 1390 ), a tactic some House Democrats oppose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003159762&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.moviemaker.com/directing/article/steven_barber_return_to_tarawa_leon_cooper_20090702/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5479357</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MovieMaker Magazine</name>
    </author>
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Steven Barber (SB):The bill is Amendment HR 2647, as reported offered by congressman Daniel Lipinski of Illinois, and regards the recovery of the remains of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moviemaker.com/directing/article/steven_barber_return_to_tarawa_leon_cooper_20090702/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislation would help some returning veterans</title>
    <link href="http://ems.gmnews.com/news/2009/0708/greg_bean/016.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5479354</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Edison Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The amendment to HR 2647 would require the Secretary of Defense to call returning Individual Ready Reserve veterans once every 90 days to determine the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ems.gmnews.com/news/2009/0708/greg_bean/016.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20090707_sexism_and_sarah_palin/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5479353</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Truthdig</name>
    </author>
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Former impeached Florida judge and now Democratic Congressman Alcee Hastings has introduced amendments to HR 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20090707_sexism_and_sarah_palin/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-2581-St-Louis-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2009m7d7-You-too-can-be-part-of-a-hate-group" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5479352</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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The amendment was added to HR 2647 (which then passed in the House, and has moved on to the Senate) as one of a large number of amendments considered en ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-2581-St-Louis-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2009m7d7-You-too-can-be-part-of-a-hate-group&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Soldiers to get pay raise, base new machine gun range</title>
    <link href="http://www.leesvilledailyleader.com/news/x1885882913/Soldiers-to-get-pay-raise-base-new-machine-gun-range" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-05:/commentary/5479361</id>
    <updated>2009-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Leesville Daily Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The funds were authorized when the United States House of Representatives passed HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leesvilledailyleader.com/news/x1885882913/Soldiers-to-get-pay-raise-base-new-machine-gun-range&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Defense bill: Contractors would feel the hurt if feds are injured</title>
    <link href="http://fcw.com/articles/2009/07/06/defense-authorization-prohibit-contractor-award-fee.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-05:/commentary/5479359</id>
    <updated>2009-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FCW.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Under the House version of the fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647), which recently passed in a vote of the full House, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fcw.com/articles/2009/07/06/defense-authorization-prohibit-contractor-award-fee.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama, Democrats driving down the economy</title>
    <link href="http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/07/06/opinion/commentary/doc4a5154e9674bc199355301.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-05:/commentary/5479356</id>
    <updated>2009-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Napa Valley Register</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The $106 billion emergency war bill, HR 2647, is another rushed bill. This one had a number of unconstitutional items, including $420 million in aid for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/07/06/opinion/commentary/doc4a5154e9674bc199355301.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.capitolhillreports.com/070509.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-04:/commentary/5479355</id>
    <updated>2009-07-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill Reports</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Following a narrow victory on the American Clean Energy and Security Act (HR 2454) and easy passage of the FY 2010 defense authorization bill (HR 2647) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillreports.com/070509.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress wants DOD to buy IT faster</title>
    <link href="http://fcw.com/articles/2009/07/06/week-defense-authorization-contract-provisions.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-01:/commentary/5479368</id>
    <updated>2009-07-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FCW.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House's version of the fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647) would allow DOD to pick 10 IT programs every year in which to test new ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fcw.com/articles/2009/07/06/week-defense-authorization-contract-provisions.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>McKeon, local leaders, defense experts tout Defense Authorization Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/15044/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-30:/commentary/5479360</id>
    <updated>2009-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Signal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We at Northrop Grumman appreciate the actions you have taken to support our Country and our community.&quot; HR 2647 is expected to be considered on the House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/15044/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislative update for the US House of Representatives</title>
    <link href="http://www.smokymountainsentinel.com/news/2009/0701/government/056.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-29:/commentary/5640365</id>
    <updated>2009-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Smoky Mountain Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On Thursday, the House passed HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 which authorizes $550.4 billion for the Department of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smokymountainsentinel.com/news/2009/0701/government/056.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House of Representatives Passes $550.4 Billion Defense ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/108269" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-29:/commentary/5479365</id>
    <updated>2009-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington, DC &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/108269&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislative update for the US House of Representatives</title>
    <link href="http://www.cherokeesentinel.com/news/2009/0701/Community/038.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-29:/commentary/5479364</id>
    <updated>2009-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cherokee Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On Thursday, the House passed HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 which authorizes $550.4 billion for the Department of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cherokeesentinel.com/news/2009/0701/Community/038.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Defense Authorization Act Passes With Shea-Porter Amendments</title>
    <link href="http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-defense-authorization-act-passes-with-shea-porter-amendments-/2009/06/29/4249908.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5479369</id>
    <updated>2009-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TMCnet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Shea-Porter was able to incorporate the following measures into the final version of HR 2647: Protecting DoD and intelligence community civilian employees ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-defense-authorization-act-passes-with-shea-porter-amendments-/2009/06/29/4249908.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How they voted in Washington</title>
    <link href="http://www.post-trib.com/news/1643258,votechart0628.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5479367</id>
    <updated>2009-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gary Post Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS: The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2010 (HR 2647) to authorize $550.5 billion in appropriations for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.post-trib.com/news/1643258,votechart0628.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/blog/show/2924" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/commentary/5479370</id>
    <updated>2009-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OnMilwaukee.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By wiboots As you are likely aware, on June 16, the House Armed Services Committee reported the 2010 NDAA (HR 2647) out of committee and denied an amendment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/blog/show/2924&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Here's how area members of Congress voted in the last week:</title>
    <link href="http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/jun/28/272345/roll-call/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/commentary/5479362</id>
    <updated>2009-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Winston-Salem Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill (HR 2647) sets a 3.4 percent military pay raise, increases active-duty personnel by 40200 troops to 1.4 million troops and bars permanent US ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/jun/28/272345/roll-call/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOW THEY VOTED</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090628/ARTICLE/906281031/-1/NEWSSITEMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/commentary/5479358</id>
    <updated>2009-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A yes vote was to pass a bill (HR 2647) that raises military pay by 3.4 percent and increases active duty ranks by 3 percent to 1.4 million. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090628/ARTICLE/906281031/-1/NEWSSITEMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House moves to block Navy's OLF</title>
    <link href="http://www.ncnn.com/content/view/4585/26/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/commentary/5384786</id>
    <updated>2009-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina News Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Walter Jones, R-Farmville, and GK Butterfield, D-Wilson, the annual defense authorization bill for national defense, HR 2647, will prohibit the creation of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ncnn.com/content/view/4585/26/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wittman seeking secure centers</title>
    <link href="http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/062009/06272009/474344" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/commentary/5377637</id>
    <updated>2009-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Free Lance-Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Wittman voted for the bill, HR 2647, which passed in a 389-22 vote. Wittman said he's &quot;passionate&quot; about prompting federal agencies to comply with a law ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/062009/06272009/474344&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-4107-Gay--Lesbian-Issues-Examiner~y2009m6d25-URGENT--Hate-crimes-bill-in-jeopardy" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5492690</id>
    <updated>2009-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Product Design &amp;amp; Development</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By AP Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. The House Armed Services Committee brings ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-4107-Gay--Lesbian-Issues-Examiner~y2009m6d25-URGENT--Hate-crimes-bill-in-jeopardy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Skelton Remarks On HR 2647, The National Defense Authorization Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pddnet.com/news-ap-skelton-remarks-on-hr-2647-the-national-defense-a-062609/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5372641</id>
    <updated>2009-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Product Design &amp;amp; Development</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By AP Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. The House Armed Services Committee brings ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pddnet.com/news-ap-skelton-remarks-on-hr-2647-the-national-defense-a-062609/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/6/24/746585/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5492694</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Complete Consideration of HR 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. Skelton &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Armed Services) Possible Consideration of HR ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/6/24/746585/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Marietta's F-22 gets Obama's attention. Not in a good way</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2009/06/25/mariettas-f-22-gets-obamas-attention-and-not-in-a-good-way/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5384787</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlanta Journal Constitution</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... stating he would refuse to sign the House's version of the fiscal 2010 defense authorization bill (HR 2647) if it includes either of two provisions: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2009/06/25/mariettas-f-22-gets-obamas-attention-and-not-in-a-good-way/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/politics/house-passes-defence-bill-despite-obamas-veto-threat_100209621.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5365173</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives passed HR 2647, the 2010 defense authorization bill, on a 389-22 vote, and the Senate Armed Services Committee passed its ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/politics/house-passes-defence-bill-despite-obamas-veto-threat_100209621.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.themoneytimes.com/20090625/house-passes-defence-bill-despite-obamas-veto-threat-id-1074187.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5365137</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives passed HR 2647, the 2010 defense authorization bill, on a 389-22 vote, and the Senate Armed Services Committee passed its ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.themoneytimes.com/20090625/house-passes-defence-bill-despite-obamas-veto-threat-id-1074187.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2010 National Defense Authorization Act Passes the US House of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=8876:asd&amp;amp;catid=34:guam&amp;amp;Itemid=141" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5365136</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pacific News Center</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Guam - Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today announced that HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (FY10 NDAA), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=8876:asd&amp;amp;catid=34:guam&amp;amp;Itemid=141&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Guam War Rep Bill Now Linked To 2010 Defense Authorization Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=8868:guam-war-rep-bill-now-linked-to-2010-defense-authroization-act&amp;amp;catid=34:guam&amp;amp;Itemid=141" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5365086</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pacific News Center</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act, HR 44 is now a part of HR 2647 the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=8868:guam-war-rep-bill-now-linked-to-2010-defense-authroization-act&amp;amp;catid=34:guam&amp;amp;Itemid=141&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama threatens veto of authorization bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/06/military_defenseauthorization_vetothreat_062509w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5365014</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NavyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The June 24 statement of policy on HR 2647, the House version of the 2010 defense bill, says the two chief disagreements involve the F-22 and F-35 programs. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/06/military_defenseauthorization_vetothreat_062509w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/6/24/1181/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5365013</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Complete Consideration of HR 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. Skelton &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Armed Services) Possible Consideration of HR ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/6/24/1181/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>End run averted on 'don't ask, don't tell'</title>
    <link href="http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=580508" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5365012</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OneNewsNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Recently Polis attempted to attach two amendments to HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. Elaine Donnelly, president of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=580508&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today on the Hill</title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2009/06/today_on_the_hill_103.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5365011</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post Blogs</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House will take up complete consideration of HR 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. For a complete schedule of House and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2009/06/today_on_the_hill_103.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lawmakers seek 12-month limit on burn pits</title>
    <link href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/06/military_burnpits_12months_062409w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5484574</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The amendment to HR 2647, submitted by Reps. Tim Bishop, DN.Y., and Carol Shea-Porter, DN.H., states that the secretary of defense would have one year after ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/06/military_burnpits_12months_062409w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lawmakers seek 12-month limit on burn pits</title>
    <link href="http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/06/military_burnpits_12months_062409w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5479373</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The amendment to HR 2647, submitted by Reps. Tim Bishop, DN.Y., and Carol Shea-Porter, DN.H., states that the secretary of defense would have one year after ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/06/military_burnpits_12months_062409w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8118013.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5361046</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
McGovern's amendment to the Defense Authorization bill (HR 2647) Over at After Downing Street, David Swanson has the full list of co-sponsors as well as the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8118013.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fifteen &quot;One Minutes&quot; Per Side</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/6/24/1173/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5361045</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Price (NC) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) Begin Consideration of HR 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/6/24/1173/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Armed Services Committee Action on the FY 2010 Defense ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.armscontrolcenter.org/policy/nuclearweapons/articles/062409_c111_fy10_hasc_hr2647/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5361044</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) completed its markup of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Defense Authorization bill (HR 2647) on June 17, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armscontrolcenter.org/policy/nuclearweapons/articles/062409_c111_fy10_hasc_hr2647/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fifteen &quot;One Minutes&quot; Per Side</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/6/23/746114/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5358273</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Price (NC) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) Begin Consideration of HR 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/6/23/746114/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lawmakers seek 12-month limit on burn pits</title>
    <link href="http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/06/military_burnpits_12months_062409w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5358269</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NavyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The amendment to HR 2647, submitted by Reps. Tim Bishop, DN.Y., and Carol Shea-Porter, DN.H., states that the secretary of defense would have one year after ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/06/military_burnpits_12months_062409w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2010 Defense Authorization Bill: Merits and Flaws of House Armed ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/NationalSecurity/wm2501.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5358266</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
[3] HR 2647 rightly stresses the need to reverse &quot;the declining trend in Navy force structure.&quot;[4] This is encouraging language for the US submarine fleet, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/NationalSecurity/wm2501.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill to redesignate Department of Navy as Department of Navy and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.jdnews.com/news/year-65060-department-house.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/commentary/5479371</id>
    <updated>2009-06-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jacksonville Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The language of HR 24. was a recently included in HR 2647, the National Defense Authorizion Act for Fiscal Year 2010, which the House Armed Services ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jdnews.com/news/year-65060-department-house.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill to redesignate Department of Navy as Department of Navy and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.enctoday.com/news/year-65060-jdn-department-house.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/commentary/5358267</id>
    <updated>2009-06-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ENC Today</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The language of HR 24. was a recently included in HR 2647, the National Defense Authorizion Act for Fiscal Year 2010, which the House Armed Services ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.enctoday.com/news/year-65060-jdn-department-house.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/6/22/745300/-This-Week-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-21:/commentary/5358271</id>
    <updated>2009-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Price (NC) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) HR 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. Skelton &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Armed Services) (Subject ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/6/22/745300/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Week Ahead: Appropriations Season Reaches Full Swing</title>
    <link href="http://www.capitolhillreports.com/062109.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-20:/commentary/5358270</id>
    <updated>2009-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill Reports</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In addition, the FY 2010 Defense authorization legislation (HR 2647) could hit the House floor as early as Wednesday. On the committee level, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillreports.com/062109.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Sestak Includes Key Provisions in National Defense ...</title>
    <link href="http://newsblaze.com/story/20090620073754zzzz.nb/topstory.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-19:/commentary/5312855</id>
    <updated>2009-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsBlaze</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In total, HR 2647 authorizes $550.4 billion in budget authority for the Department of Defense (DOD) and the national security programs of the Department of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsblaze.com/story/20090620073754zzzz.nb/topstory.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Another Twist In VH-71 Saga</title>
    <link href="http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?ContentBlockID=58aa710f-0617-4741-b6ec-e9615b5c9538" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-19:/commentary/5305865</id>
    <updated>2009-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Aero-News Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But Congressional Quarter is reporting that in that bill (HR 2647)is language that &quot;strongly suggests&quot; that the Pentagon go ahead and buy more &quot;Increment 1&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?ContentBlockID=58aa710f-0617-4741-b6ec-e9615b5c9538&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill would let troops cancel more contracts</title>
    <link href="http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/06/military_cancel_contracts_061909w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-18:/commentary/5479372</id>
    <updated>2009-06-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The defense bill, HR 2647, would be a fitting place for Connelly's legislation because it already contains a provision related to financial protections for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/06/military_cancel_contracts_061909w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill would let troops cancel more contracts</title>
    <link href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/06/military_cancel_contracts_061909w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-18:/commentary/5302880</id>
    <updated>2009-06-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The defense bill, HR 2647, would be a fitting place for Connelly's legislation because it already contains a provision related to financial protections for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/06/military_cancel_contracts_061909w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Another Zig-Zag in Presidential Helicopter Program</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003147709" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-17:/commentary/5302882</id>
    <updated>2009-06-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
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The committee approved a fiscal 2010 defense authorization bill ( HR 2647 ) earlier this week that would ratify the administration's request for $85 million ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003147709&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Military to receive 3.4 percent pay raise</title>
    <link href="http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20090618/NEWS01/90618005" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-17:/commentary/5302881</id>
    <updated>2009-06-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Desert Valley Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In developing HR 2647, the FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, the House Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee has approved a January 2010, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20090618/NEWS01/90618005&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Quietly Passes Bill to Hide Torture Evidence</title>
    <link href="http://www.ombwatch.org/node/10135" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-17:/commentary/5302878</id>
    <updated>2009-06-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OMB Watch</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, the House may take it up as an amendment to the Defense Department authorization bill (HR 2647). by Anonymous (not verified) on 06/18/09.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ombwatch.org/node/10135&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lawmaker wants Medal of Honor review</title>
    <link href="http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/06/military_medalofhonor_061709w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5479374</id>
    <updated>2009-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The order for the study and survey are included in the report accompanying the defense bill, HR 2647, which the armed services committee approved early ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/06/military_medalofhonor_061709w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&amp;amp;id=47533" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5479366</id>
    <updated>2009-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pacific News Center</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chairman Ike Skelton (D-MO) announced that HR 2647 was reported favorably by the committee and it now awaits action by the full House before moving onto the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&amp;amp;id=47533&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/military/military_wavy_washington_CmteremovesdredgingfundsforMayport_20090617" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5302886</id>
    <updated>2009-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WAVY-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON - The House Armed Services Committee Wednesday approved the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647), which includes an amendment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/military/military_wavy_washington_CmteremovesdredgingfundsforMayport_20090617&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>$800 million approved for Fort Bliss growth</title>
    <link href="http://www.kdbc.com/Global/story.asp?S=10549915&amp;amp;nav=menu608_2" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5302885</id>
    <updated>2009-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KDBC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON, DC - Early this morning, the US House Armed Services Committee passed the fiscal year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kdbc.com/Global/story.asp?S=10549915&amp;amp;nav=menu608_2&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&amp;amp;id=47244" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5302879</id>
    <updated>2009-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pacific News Center</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chairman Ike Skelton (D-MO) announced that HR 2647 was reported favorably by the committee and it now awaits action by the full House before moving onto the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&amp;amp;id=47244&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Committee votes down missile defense increase</title>
    <link href="http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/06/military_missile_defense_cuts_061609/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-15:/commentary/5479375</id>
    <updated>2009-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... defense-related votes, all decided by about the same margin, as the armed services committee worked on the 2010 defense authorization bill, HR 2647. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/06/military_missile_defense_cuts_061609/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Committee votes down missile defense increase</title>
    <link href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/06/military_missile_defense_cuts_061609/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-15:/commentary/5302887</id>
    <updated>2009-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... defense-related votes, all decided by about the same margin, as the armed services committee worked on the 2010 defense authorization bill, HR 2647. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/06/military_missile_defense_cuts_061609/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House committee votes to slow down contracting of fed jobs</title>
    <link href="http://federaltimes.com/index.php?S=4142802" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-15:/commentary/5302883</id>
    <updated>2009-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Federal Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... studies all ready under way &#226;&#8364;&#8221; was approved by voice vote by the House Armed Services Committee as part of HR 2647, the 2010 Defense authorization act. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://federaltimes.com/index.php?S=4142802&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today on the Hill</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.voices.washingtonpost.com/click.phdo?i=71f6693e2cc90600a50dce142dc26ebc" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-11:/commentary/5244730</id>
    <updated>2009-06-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...will testify. 2123 Rayburn. House Armed Services (11 a.m.): Seapower and Expeditionary Forces Subcommittee holds a markup of H.R.2647, the &quot;National Defense Authorization Act for FY2010.&quot; 2212 Rayburn. No comments have been posted to this entry. We enco&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.voices.washingtonpost.com/click.phdo?i=71f6693e2cc90600a50dce142dc26ebc&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today on the Hill</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.voices.washingtonpost.com/click.phdo?i=70b695202de79e720013b8390c12d1d6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-10:/commentary/5236384</id>
    <updated>2009-06-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...2123 Rayburn. House Armed Services (9 a.m.): Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee holds a markup of H.R.2647, the &quot;National Defense Authorization Act for FY2010.&quot; 2118 Rayburn. No comments have been posted to this entry. We en&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.voices.washingtonpost.com/click.phdo?i=70b695202de79e720013b8390c12d1d6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lawmaker demands aircraft, shipbuilding plans</title>
    <link href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/06/military_shipbuilding_aircraft_060909w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-08:/commentary/5358274</id>
    <updated>2009-06-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The two resolutions demanding the release of the information will come June 16 at a meeting scheduled mainly to approve HR 2647, the 2010 defense ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/06/military_shipbuilding_aircraft_060909w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lawmaker demands aircraft, shipbuilding plans</title>
    <link href="http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/06/military_shipbuilding_aircraft_060909w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-08:/commentary/5302884</id>
    <updated>2009-06-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The two resolutions demanding the release of the information will come June 16 at a meeting scheduled mainly to approve HR 2647, the 2010 defense ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/06/military_shipbuilding_aircraft_060909w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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