Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

HR2997: To amend the Comprehensive ... - OpenCongress

2011-09-21T01:00:00Z

All Bill Titles. <li><em>Official:</em> To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Responsive Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("Superfund") to provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 2997, The Assured Food Safety Act of 2007

2010-12-19T19:00:00Z

H.R. 2997 would require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. Detailed Summary; Status of the Legislation ...

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Lock up the base : Post Politics: Political News and Views in ...

2010-11-01T20:00:00Z

She voted FOR these recent bills: H R 2997 – BILL TITLE: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other ...

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I have a voice » Blog Archive » Let the record speak

2010-10-23T20:00:00Z

Date, Bill Title, Vote, Outcome. 10/07/2009, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Fiscal Year 2009-2010. HR 2997, Y, Conference Report Adopted – House (263 – 162) ...

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Connolly's BS must taste like Kool-Aid

2010-10-03T20:00:00Z

10/7/2009, HR 2997, Yes, DEM. 10/7/2009, H RES 70, Yes, DEM. 10/7/2009, H RES 80, Yes, DEM. 10/7/2009, H RES 80, Yes, DEM. 10/7/2009, H RES 79, Yes, DEM. 10/7/2009, H RES 79, Yes, DEM. 10/6/2009, HR 2647, No, DEM ...

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Few Endorsements by TN Gay Newspaper | Humphrey on the Hill ...

2010-10-01T20:00:00Z

She voted FOR these recent bills: H R 2997 - BILL TITLE: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other ...

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H.R. 2997 [110th]: Assured Food Safety Act of 2007 (GovTrack.us)

2010-09-15T20:00:00Z

10 Jul 2007

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Rush Holt's Obnoxious Appropriations

2010-08-29T20:00:00Z

In HR 2997, another appropriation bill filled with excessive spending, Rush Holt voted for $1 million to fund a food animal residue avoidance database program, $80 million for breastfeeding peer counselors, and $216 million for the ...

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John Boehner voted NO on HR 2997

2010-07-24T20:00:00Z

Project Vote Smart's Synopsis: Vote to adopt a conference report that makes appropriations for fiscal year 2009-2010 to agriculture programs, rural development programs, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies. ...

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Americans for Tax Reform Center for Fiscal Accountability

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

CFA Urges Congress to Vote NO on H.R. 2997, Agriculture Appropriations. Wednesday, July 8, 2009 1:00 PM Add to Facebook · Add to Twitter. CFA has sent an alert to Members of Congress, urging them to vote agains the Agriculture, ...

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THE CASE AGAINST LYNN JENKINS CHAPTER 24 - SHE WAS FOR EARMARKS ...

2010-07-06T20:00:00Z

Lynn Jenkins voted against the conference report, final passage, of HR 2997. She voted against her own earmarks. She was for funding Agriculture and her earmarks before she was against it, she voted for the bill on roll call 510. ...

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The Sarcoma Calendar of Events, Meetings and Conferences

2010-06-28T20:00:00Z

This committee was created by the Brownback/Brown Amendment for Rare and Neglected Diseases in the FY 2010 FDA appropriations bill (HR 2997 Section 740) and is due to report back to Congress in March of 2011 on the needed changes for ...

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Gresham Barrett's complete voting record

2010-05-22T20:00:00Z

609 Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 2997) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the FY ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes ...

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FDA to Increase Inspections in 2010

2010-05-11T20:00:00Z

Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), the bill (HR 2997) provides the amount that President Obama requested for the agency, which is roughly $373 million more than the FDA's budget for fiscal 2009 (15% increase). The funds will help the FDA improve the ...

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O Gafanhoto - Devorando a Web! - 2997 - identificado-jovem-que ...

2010-04-30T01:00:00Z

H.R.2997 - Bill Text - 111th Congress (2009-2010) - THOMAS . ... Jun 22, 2009 – Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010. www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2997/show ...

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Rural Spectrum Scanner

2010-04-18T20:00:00Z

Designated H.R. 2997 in Congress, the bill provides Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other agencies. While over 80 percent of the funding is designated for food stamps and school nutrition ...

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Project Vote Smart - Representative Cynthia M. Lummis - Voting ...

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

Date, Bill Title, Vote, Outcome. 10/07/2009, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Fiscal Year 2009-2010. HR 2997, N, Conference Report Adopted - House (263 - 162) ...

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Never~Eat~Alone: Project Vote Smart - Representative Cynthia M ...

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

Date, Bill Title, Vote, Outcome. 10/07/2009, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Fiscal Year 2009-2010. HR 2997, N, Conference Report Adopted - House (263 - 162) ...

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Sunlight & Stars: Bennett's Voting Record...

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

o H.R. 2997 \ – Voted for Agriculture Appropriations (Federal food subsidies are not within the proper role of government.)...o H.R. 5140 – Economic Stimulus (Voted for rebate checks that basically "created money out of thin air")o H.R. ...

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Utah: Oppose Sen. Bennett this evening at your caucus meetings

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

o HR 2997 – Voted for Agriculture Appropriations (Federal food subsidies are not within the proper role of government.)… o HR 5140 – Economic Stimulus (Voted for rebate checks that basically “created money out of thin air”) ...

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Kirkham Motorsports: Caucus IS TONIGHT!!!

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

o H.R. 2997 – Voted for Agriculture Appropriations (Federal food subsidies are not within the proper role of government.)... o H.R. 5140 – Economic Stimulus (Voted for rebate checks that basically "created money out of thin air") ...

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Marsha Blackburn Declared Victory Over Wasteful Spending Yesterday ...

2010-03-11T19:00:00Z

H R 2997 - BILL TITLE: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Rel…ated Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes H R 3548 - BILL TITLE: ...

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Vote By Vote: Calling BS on Specter's "Sestak Missed Votes ...

2010-02-10T19:00:00Z

7/8/09 Vote 489: H RES 609: Question of Consideration of the Resolution, Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 2997) Making Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies ...

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Vote By Vote: Calling BS on Specter's "Sestak Missed Votes ...

2010-02-10T19:00:00Z

Northern Coastal » At what cost?

2010-02-09T19:00:00Z

And more, HR 2997 Fiscal 2010 Agriculture Appropriations bill represents an 11.9 percent or $2.436 billion dollar increase over 2009 spending. Republicans offered an amendment of a 2 percent increase instead, but it was rejected along ...

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Read the Bills Act: They have 8 Months to get it right

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

the 96-page Ag and FDA bill (H.R. 2997) passed (in final form) October 8 * the 1158-page Defense Authorization Act bill (H.R. 2647) passed October 22 * the 148-page Interior bill (H.R. 2996) passed October 29 ...

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Congressman Graves' This Week in Washington 1/21/2010 « Political ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

February 22, 2010 at 9:00 AM · Filed under Congressman Sam Graves, This Week in Washington and tagged: American Indian, Haiti, HR 1065, HR 2997, HR 3254, HR 4462, Republican, Scott Brown, State of the Union, Ted Kennedy, ...

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Tiahrt Endorsed by Crooks, Liars, and Thieves | Kansas Free Press

2010-01-17T19:00:00Z

HR 2997 also includes, $350 million for dairy producer aid, $60 million of which shall go to the purchase of cheese and other dairy products and $290 million of which shall go to the assistance of dairy and other livestock producers ...

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Government Spending in 2009 | North Houston Tea Party Patriots

2010-01-13T19:00:00Z

H.R. 2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This funds several food and agriculture-related bureaucracies through September 2010 at a cost of roughly $1200 per family. ...

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Tea Party or TEA Party? What's the issue? : liberty2010.org

2010-01-09T19:00:00Z

HR 2997- This bill that we're talking about right now under this rule is going to have a $2.4 billion increase over last year. That's 12 percent. And if you compare that to fiscal year 2008, the budget that the programs under this bill ...

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Obama Signs $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill

2009-12-16T19:00:00Z

The Agriculture (HR2997, S.1406) appropriations bill conference report has been signed into law by the President. The conference report includes $1.3 billion in R&D spending for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), a 6.3% increase ...

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Blog: China: Obama Signs $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill

2009-12-16T19:00:00Z

The Agriculture (H.R.2997, S.1406) appropriations bill conference report has been signed into law by the President. The conference report includes $1.3 billion in R&D spending for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), a 6.3% increase ...

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Republicans Polled: Dead Heat Between Tiarht and Moran | Kansas ...

2009-12-06T19:00:00Z

... 2009, Moran voted AGAINST HR 2892: Making Appropriations for Homeland Security Fy 2010; On Oct. 7, 2009, Moran voted AGAINST HR 2997: Making Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, ...

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Congress and Law: Department of Agriculture Federal R&D Funding

2009-11-25T19:00:00Z

H.R. 2997, H.Rept. 111-181. Funding levels within ARS are not yet available. c. Formerly CSREES. NIFA was established in Title VII of the 2008 Farm Bill. d. Higher Education includes capacity building grants, Hispanic-Serving ...

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U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: GAO to Study Horse Slaughter Closure

2009-11-23T19:00:00Z

On October 21, the president signed the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (H.R.2997). The primary purpose of the bill is to designate funding for The United ...

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Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...

2009-11-16T19:00:00Z

A Defector in the Delegation | Slog | The Stranger, Seattle's Only ...

2009-11-05T19:00:00Z

I'm assuming he felt the same exact way when he voted for HR 2997 (Ag, Rural Development, Food/Drug Admin, & Related Agency Appropriations Fiscal Year 09-10), HR 146 (Omnibus Public Land Mgmt Act of 09), HR 2892 (Dept of Homeland Sec ...

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Senate Boosts Food Stamps as Unemployment Rises - Admin Secret

2009-11-02T19:00:00Z

The bill also finances 296 earmarks – euphemistically called congressionally directed spending – worth $221 million. —. Associated Press writer Mary Clare Jalonick contributed to this report. —. The bill is H.R. 2997. ...

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Weekly News - 11/03/2009 | vet-advantage.com

2009-11-02T19:00:00Z

The House passed its version of the Agriculture Appropriations bill – H.R. 2997 – July 9; the Senate passed its amended version of H.R. 2997 Aug. 4. Differences were reconciled through a conference committee comprising members from the ...

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Senate Boosts Food Stamps as Unemployment Rises

2009-11-02T19:00:00Z

The bill also finances 296 earmarks - euphemistically called congressionally directed spending - worth $221 million. --. Associated Press writer Mary Clare Jalonick contributed to this report. --. The bill is HR 2997. ...

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Commodity Supplemental Food Program-- Blog@Hunger

2009-11-01T19:00:00Z

On October 21, President Obama signed into law the final agriculture appropriations legislation for Fiscal Year 2010 (H.R. 2997). This legislation includes a significant investment in nutrition assistance programs, including the ...

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Active Legislation in Congress Oct 26, 2009

2009-10-28T23:46:07Z

I wanted to see what the health bill is they are working on and by looking at this list these are the priorities today they are working on. I wanted to share this so we can get a chance to read these bills and get an idea of what they are doing. Act

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Obama Signs RUS Funding Bill

2009-10-28T20:00:00Z

Designated HR 2997 in Congress, the bill provides Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations for the US Department of Agriculture and other agencies. While over 80 percent of the funding is designated for food stamps and school nutrition programs, ...

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AgWired » Blog Archives » Blogger Buzz

2009-10-27T20:00:00Z

Earlier this week, I wrote about Obama signing HR 2997 into law, another emergency stimulus package that, this time, could assist dairy producers. I was checking the news yesterday, when I came across this blog post about my blog post. ...

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Blogger Buzz

2009-10-27T20:00:00Z

On the Legislative Front . . . . October 2009

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

If the FY10 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (HR 2997/S. 1406) is passed before the end of October 2009, it will supersede a continuing resolution (CR) signed Thursday, October 1, 2009, by President Obama as the Legislative Branch ...

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On the Legislative Front . . . . October 2009

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

On the Legislative Front . . . . October 2009

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

On the Legislative Front . . . . October 2009

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

On the Legislative Front . . . . October 2009

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

The Horse | Government to Study Unwanted Horse Issues

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

The U.S. Senate Appropriations' Committee ordered the study during its consideration of H.R. 2997, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. ...

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AIBS Public Policy Reports

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations act (HR 2997) will provide a $61 million boost to funding for competitively awarded, extramural agriculture research grants, ...

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Obama signs HR 2997 into law

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

Western Farm Press.

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Short Takes

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

Obama signs HR 2997 into law

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

President Obama has signed legislation providing fiscal 2010 appropriations — $121 billion — for the USDA, the Department of Health and Human Services, and other agencies.

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Obama signs HR 2997 into law

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

President Obama has signed legislation providing fiscal 2010 appropriations — $121 billion — for the USDA, the Department of Health and Human Services, and other agencies.

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naturelux | Obama signs HR 2997 into law – Southwest Farm Press

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

Obama signs HR 2997 into lawSouthwest Farm PressSchool nutrition program funding also leapt $1.9 billion for a total just under $17 billion. Of the.

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Badlands Blue: Keep playing video lottery - South Dakota needs you!

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

Thune: Working to Stop the Bailouts... Well, Not All of Them - I learn from Amanda Nolz that President Obama just signed into law more stimulus... for farmers! HR 2997 is actually the appropriations act for agriculture. ...

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DownsizeDC.org

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

318), Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2997, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010. ...

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AgWired » Blog Archives » Obama Signs HR 2997 Into Law

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

David Bennett with the Western Farm Press just posted this news alert about President Barack Obama signing HR 2997, a emergency stimulus package that could benefit farmers. Here is the most recent news on the topic… ...

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Madville Times: Thune: Working to Stop the Bailouts... Well, Not ...

2009-10-25T20:00:00Z

I learn from Amanda Nolz that President Obama just signed into law more stimulus... for farmers! HR 2997 is actually the appropriations act for agriculture, rural development, the Food and Drug Administration, and other federal programs ...

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Bills Summary « Media Comment

2009-10-23T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2997 / Public Law 111-80. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and. Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Oct. 21, 2009; 123 Stat. 2090; 47 pages). S. 1707 / Public Law 111-73 ...

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Statement by The Press Secretary on H.R. 2997 - SZONE.US Forums

2009-10-23T20:00:00Z

10.21.09 09:51 AM White House.gov Press Office Feed.

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The Brownback/Brown Amendment to the FDA appropriations bill (H.R. ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Study conclusively ties rare disease gene to Parkinson's · Rare finds for this week! From an active Parent Advocate! NIH RARE DISEASE Survey – participants needed! The Brownback/Brown Amendment to the FDA appropriations bill (H.R. 2997 ...

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Bright Supports AG Bill

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

In addition to providing the funds for the Farm Bill, HR 2997 provides more than $2.8 billion for USDA programs for rural communities such as rural housing, water projects, community facilities and economic development efforts. ...

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Arizona Blogging & Updates: Congress requests GAO study on horse ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

The House passed its version of the Agriculture Appropriations bill—H.R. 2997—July 9; the Senate passed its amended version of H.R. 2997 Aug. 4. Differences were reconciled through a conference committee comprising members from the ...

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Kaiser Global Health

2009-10-20T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law No: 111-080). Date: Oct 21, 2009; Recent Action: - The President signed the bill into law (Public Law ...

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Kaiser Global Health

2009-10-20T20:00:00Z

Statement by The Press Secretary on H.R. 2997 | The White House

2009-10-20T20:00:00Z

WhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. This site is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, ...

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$350 million on the way for dairy producers..but how?

2009-10-20T20:00:00Z

President Barack Obama signed the HR 2997 on Wednesday; the bill provides Fiscal Year 2010 funding for USDA, the Department of Health and Human Services and related agencies. The bill includes that $350 million relief package for dairy ...

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What Government Did Today » Statement by The Press Secretary on ...

2009-10-20T20:00:00Z

For Immediate Release October 21, 2009 STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY On Wednesday, October 21, 2009, the President signed into law: H.R. 2997, the "Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies ...

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Public law Update

2009-10-20T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2997 / Public Law 111-80. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Oct. 21, 2009; 123 Stat. 2090; 47 pages) ——————————————————————- S. 1289

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10-21-09 President Signs Into Law HR 2997…Ag Appropriations Bill ...

2009-10-20T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2997, the “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010,” which provides FY 2010 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Health and Human ...

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AWIC: FDA Alerts Pet Owners to Voluntary Recall of Premium Edge ...

2009-10-19T20:00:00Z

@TheHorse - On Oct. 8, 2009, the United States Senate passed the final version of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (H.R.2997). ...

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Obama's Attack on our Sovereignty; He's Selling Us Out | Impeach ...

2009-10-18T20:00:00Z

At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 2997 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible. ...

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Peter Roskam | As Unemployment Rises, Peter Roskam Votes to ...

2009-10-18T20:00:00Z

Even as the overall health of the economy shows signs of improvement, the unemployment rate in Illinois rose to 10.5 in September, the highest rate since 1983,

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Ag Act HR 2997) Says NO to Horse-slaughter Plants in 2010

2009-10-15T20:00:00Z

8, 2009, the United States Senate passed the final version of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (HR2997). The House of Representatives approved the bill the ...

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U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: New Ag Bill Passes Senate: Says NO ...

2009-10-15T20:00:00Z

On Oct. 8, 2009, the United States Senate passed the final version of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (H.R.2997). The House of Representatives approved the ...

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Montana's Horse “Butcher” invents new definition for “Red” State ...

2009-10-14T20:00:00Z

National School Lunch Program: Is Opting Out an Option?

2009-10-14T20:00:00Z

Just last week, Congress voted its support for the current agricultural appropriations bill, HR 2997, reauthorizing, among other things, funding for school lunch programs. I supported the bill because, as I was told by the head of ...

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AWIC: Wysong dog food recalled Archives

2009-10-14T20:00:00Z

Nutritional School Lunch Program: Is Opting Out an Option?

2009-10-14T20:00:00Z

AWIC: Scientists remove amyloid plaques from brains of live ...

2009-10-14T20:00:00Z

AWIC: The Animal Welfare Maze: Confused by conflicting programs ...

2009-10-14T20:00:00Z

Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Budget: Chart Edition

2009-10-14T20:00:00Z

For example, you can see how the House or Senate voted on the Agriculture Appropriations Act (HR 2997). The latest action seems to be happening in the Senate, where there was debate on the Energy and Water Appropriations Act (HR 3183). ...

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10-15-09 USGC Global Update for October 15, 2008… « BARN OnAir ...

2009-10-14T20:00:00Z

The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (H.R.2997), including full funding of $200 million for the Market Access Program (MAP) and $34.5 million for the Foreign ...

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Agriculturual Act Passes Senate, Moves onto President

2009-10-14T05:03:10Z

The Horse | Agricultural Act Passes Senate, Moves onto President

2009-10-13T20:00:00Z

On Oct. 8, 2009, the United States Senate passed the final version of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (HR2997). The House of Representatives approved the ...

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The Benefits of Free Trade

2009-10-13T20:00:00Z

Last week when the Senate quietly passed the Agricultural Appropriations Bill for the fiscal year 2010 (HR 2997), they added a late amendment revoking a ban on poultry imports from China. The measure will only allow the poultry imports ...

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Below is the entire report and update from the Republican Study ...

2009-10-13T20:00:00Z

The House agreed to the Conference Report (a set of recommendations for House conferees) to HR 2997, the Agriculture Appropriations bill, which includes a 13.9% increase in funding over last year. The House also agreed to the Conference ...

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AWIC: PA Ready to Protect Dogs by Enforcing New Commercial Kennel ...

2009-10-13T20:00:00Z

Congress continues work on FY 2010 appropriations

2009-10-12T20:00:00Z

Both chambers have approved the Conference Report for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Act (HR 2997). This is the only bill with funding for scientific research to make it this far ...

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Congress continues work on FY 2010 appropriations

2009-10-12T20:00:00Z

The Brownback/Brown Amendment to the FDA appropriations bill (HR ...

2009-10-12T20:00:00Z

In July, we got a great gift that we were not expecting. After some travel for the foundation in May and June, I went away with family on vacation. But others were at work, and it was a good thing. Following a talk I gave at the Rare ...

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Texas Insider » The Mcaul Minute

2009-10-12T20:00:00Z

On Wednesday, I voted against HR 2997, The Agriculture Appropriations Conference Report. After I voted against the House version of the bill in July, the Conference Report version still includes too much spending in unnecessary places. ...

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Minnesota Catholic Conference : Catholic Charities USA: Washington ...

2009-10-12T20:00:00Z

Last week, the U.S. Senate passed by a vote of 76 to 22 a $121.2 billion spending bill (H.R. 2997) that provides funding for Agriculture programs. This vote marks the completion of only the second of twelve spending bills needed for ...

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REP. TONKO VOTES TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, HELP STRUGGLING FAMILIES

2009-10-11T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted for legislation that will protect Upstate New York's dairy farmers, which passed the House by a vote of 263-162, in the Agriculture Appropriations Act, HR 2997. ...

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House Gives Nutrition $121 Billion Boost

2009-10-11T20:00:00Z

The House of Representatives on Oct. 7 approved HR 2997—a $121 billion agriculture spending bill for the 2010 budget year—that will benefit nutrition, food stamp and dairy aid programs nationwide.

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Last week's R&P Report from National Write Your Congressman for 10 ...

2009-10-10T20:00:00Z

(HR2997). PREVIEW. Financial Industry Regulations: The administration is urging lawmakers to overhaul financial industry regulations before next year. Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT) proposed creating a single banking regulator. ...

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October 11th 2009

2009-10-10T20:00:00Z

On the Conference Report – House – HR 2997 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes ...

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Senate Sends Agriculture Spending Bill to Obama « The Salt Lick

2009-10-08T20:00:00Z

The agriculture measure is only the second of 12 annual spending bills for fiscal year 2010 that Congress has cleared for Obama. The budget year began Oct. 1. ——. The bill is H.R. 2997. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov ...

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Brown-Waite secures more than $1M for Brooksville STARS facility ...

2009-10-08T20:00:00Z

The funding was included in H.R. 2997; the Conference Report for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. In previous years, Congresswoman Brown-Waite has taken a number ...

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TGIF- and here's the E-Newsletter from my US Rep - Judy Biggert ...

2009-10-08T20:00:00Z

I voted against HR 2997, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010. Despite rising deficits and an increasingly difficult economic situation, this bill provided a ...

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Politics News & Analysis: Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize

2009-10-08T20:00:00Z

Congress 111, House vote: Vote 761: HR 2997 • Congress 111, House vote: Vote 760: H RES 701. Web-Wide News Alerts MyWebpost. Get The Post's take on whatever you're reading -- anywhere on the Web. » Sign Up | Learn More ...

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Press Release Says, Rep. Young Works With Approps Ranking Member ...

2009-10-08T20:00:00Z

Washington, DC – Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of HR 2997, the Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 Conference Report. The conference report includes $70 ...

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CW Notes » Blog Archive » U.S. House Votes to Secure $4,3 Million ...

2009-10-08T20:00:00Z

Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) voted today for H.R. 2997, the Fiscal Year 2010 (FY 10) Agriculture Appropriations Act, when it passed the House by a vote of 263 to 162. This legislation provides $4.3 million for the National Center for ...

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Today in Washington DC - Oct 9, 2009

2009-10-08T20:00:00Z

Also, the Senate voted 76-22 to adopt the conference report for HR 2997, the $121 billion fiscal year 2010 Agriculture appropriations bill. Much was made of yesterday's news about a CBO score for Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max ...

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TEFAP Alliance Blog » Foodlinks America - October 9, 2009

2009-10-08T20:00:00Z

The final bill (H.R. 2997), which passed the House on a 263-162 vote and was endorsed in the Senate by a 76-22 tally, includes $97.58 billion in mandatory spending and another $23.30 billion for discretionary programs administered by ...

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Southeast AgNET » Archive » FL Agricultural Research Receives ...

2009-10-08T20:00:00Z

The measure H.R. 2997 – Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – contains a number of provisions supported by Congressman Adam Putnam that will help advance vital ...

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Spilled milk

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

As the Washington Post relayed earlier today, yesterday's Congressional proceedings resulted in the passage of a bill entailing $121 billion in emergency funding for agriculture known as HR 2997, which also included $58.2 billion to be ...

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Out:standing in their Field

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

The Brownback/Brown Amendment to the FDA appropriations bill (H.R. ...

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

The Brownback/Brown Amendment to the FDA appropriations bill (H.R. 2997 § 740) Passes! by Emil D. Kakkis 8. October 2009 00:46. “The beginning of treatment requires knowing that you are sick…” In July, we got a great gift that we were ...

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Republicans Say No to Making Food Safer

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

Despite their obstruction, Democrats passed the Conference Report on HR 2997 to strengthen the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s ability to regulate and improve the safety of America's food supply [HR 2997; #761; 10/7/09]. ...

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Bill increases funds for food stamps, nutrition - Midwest AGNet ...

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

... President Barack Obama's efforts to shut down the U.S. prison, but faces continued opposition from Republicans and some Democrats who have campaigned hard to keep terrorist detainees out of the U.S.. ___. The bill is H.R. 2997. ...

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FY 2010 Agricultural Appropriations Bill

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

On October 7 the House adopted the Agricultural Appropriations Conference Report (HR 2997) by a 263-162 vote. The Senate passed the Report in a 77-26 vote on October 8, and it has been sent to White House. The bill includes increases in ...

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Senate sends agriculture spending bill boosting dairy and food aid ...

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

The bill is H.R. 2997. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines ...

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Some Texas Congressmen Flex Their Political Muscle Against Hunger ...

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

Yesterday, the House of Representatives approved HR 2997 which provides hunger relief for families in Texas and across the nation. The $121 billion spending bill temporarily extends expiring provisions of the Child Nutrition ...

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Senate sends agriculture spending bill to Obama | Gather

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

The agriculture measure is only the second of 12 annual spending bills for fiscal year 2010 that Congress has cleared for Obama. The budget year began Oct. 1. ___. The bill is H.R. 2997. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov ...

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DownsizeDC.org

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

261), Senate passed H.R. 2997, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, as amended, 170 pages ...

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Senate Roll Call #318 Details - OpenCongress

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

H.R.2997: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Back to Main Bill Page ...

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Huron Daily Tribune > News > Local News

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 2997, funds the entire Agriculture Department and the FDA. The $350 million for dairy farmers includes $290 for direct assistance and $60 million for the purchase of cheese, milk and other dairy products to go to food banks ...

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October 9, 2009

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

Bob Etheridge today supported H.R. 2997, the Agriculture Appropriations Act as one that will protect Americans' food safety, boost rural economies, and help feed struggling families. H.R. 2297 also cuts millions of dollars from programs ...

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Senate sends Obama agriculture spending bill boosting aid to dairy ...

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

The agriculture measure is only the second of 12 annual spending bills for fiscal year 2010 that Congress has cleared for Obama. The budget year began Oct. 1. The bill is H.R. 2997. On the Net: Congress: thomas.loc.gov ...

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Senate sends agriculture spending bill boosting dairy and food aid ...

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

Senate Passes 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Conference Report ...

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

Senators have passed the conference report to the 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2997) by a vote of 76 to 22. According to a Democratic bill summary, ...

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Capital Business Blog » Blog Archive » Tonko supports bill to help ...

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted for legislation that will protect Upstate New York's dairy farmers, which passed the House by a vote of 263-162, in the Agriculture Appropriations Act, H.R. 2997. The bill helps rural communities hit ...

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Daily Kos: Today in Congress

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

Conference Report on H.R. 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. DeLauro – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule). Suspensions (8 Bills) ...

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H.R. 2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug ...

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

a watchdog for New Mexico's 3rd congressional district.

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Congress Matters ::

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

On the floor today, the conference report on H.R. 2997 – Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 -- known in the shorthand as "Ag approps." What's it all about? ...

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Today in Congress

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

Conference Report on HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. DeLauro – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule). Suspensions (8 Bills) ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding H.Res.799

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 799 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany HR 2997, Agriculture Appropriations FY 2010 regarding H. ...

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H. Res. 799: Providing for consideration of the conference report ...

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

A resolution in the US Congress: Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (HR 2997) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding H.Res.799

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

James Moran [D, VA-8] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 799 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany HR 2997, Agriculture Appropriations FY 2010 regarding H. ...

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Nutrition, food stamp, dairy programs among winners in spending ...

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR2997

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Agreeing to the Conference Report: HR 2997 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal ...

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Congress Matters ::

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

Bill increases funds for food stamps, nutrition - The Liberty ...

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

The bill is H.R. 2997. On the Net: source: AP - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091007/ap_on_go_co/us_congress_spending [link]. Digg this Post! Add Post to del.icio.us · Bookmark Post in Technorati · Furl this Post! Stumble Upon this Post! ...

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Today in Congress

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

Bayou Perspective: Rep. Melancon Secures $7.3 Million for ...

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

The funding was included in the fiscal year 2010 Agriculture Appropriations bill (H.R. 2997). The conference report will now go to the Senate for passage, and then to the President to be signed in to law. ...

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Nutrition, food stamp, dairy programs among winners in spending bill

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

... boost President Barack Obama's efforts to shut down the U.S. prison, but faces continued opposition from Republicans and some Democrats who have campaigned hard to keep terrorist detainees out of the U.S.. The bill is H.R. 2997. ...

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Nutrition, food stamp, dairy programs among winners in spending ...

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

House Roll Call #761 Details - OpenCongress

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

MegaVote for NC’s 11th Congressional District: Oct. 5, 2009

2009-10-06T11:50:18Z

MegaVote is a service provided by Congress.org as a means of tracking the most recent and upcoming votes of our elected Congressional officials. This information is provided via e-mail on a weekly basis when Congress is in session. Here’s this we

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S.1289: Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009 - U.S. ...

2009-10-05T20:00:00Z

S. 1289 / Public Law 111-79. Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009 (Oct. 19, 2009; 123 Stat. 2086; 4 pages). H.R. 2997 / Public Law 111-80. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and . ...

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Vote Series I

2009-10-05T20:00:00Z

Res. 799, the rule providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 ...

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THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2009

2009-10-05T20:00:00Z

Conference Report on HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, Suspensions.

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The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: MegaVote for S.C. Congressional ...

2009-10-05T20:00:00Z

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2997. The House is expected to vote on the conference report of this $23.3 billion funding bill for the Department of ...

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The Republican Cloakroom

2009-10-05T20:00:00Z

House meets at 10:00 a.m.. Fifteen One Minutes per side. H.R. 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Conference Report (Rep. DeLauro – Appropriations) ...

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BLOG.BAGYOURREP.COM: Fwd: The Whipping Post - 10/7/09

2009-10-05T20:00:00Z

Conference Report on H.R. 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and. Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rule Waives all Points of. Order, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. ...

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Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 10-5-09: Recent and Upcoming ...

2009-10-05T20:00:00Z

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2997. The House is expected to vote on the conference report of this $23.3 billion funding bill for the Department of ...

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This Week in Congress

2009-10-04T20:00:00Z

WashingtonWatch.com Digest – October 5, 2009

2009-10-04T20:00:00Z

The House will debate the conference report for HR 2997, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. The bill funds the Department of Agriculture, the FDA, ...

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This Week in Congress

2009-10-04T20:00:00Z

This Week in Congress - Calm Before the Storm

2009-10-04T20:00:00Z

H.Res.799: Providing for consideration of the conference report to ...

2009-10-04T20:00:00Z

Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.Res.799 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (HR 2997) making appropriations for Agriculture, ...

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This Week in Congress

2009-10-04T20:00:00Z

Washington Watch.com reports: Earmarks, Commerce-Justice-Science ...

2009-10-04T20:00:00Z

Dispatch from the Front: The Week of October 5

2009-10-04T20:00:00Z

The House convenes at noon Tuesday, for business at 2 pm, and along with a mess o' suspensions has a full floor agenda for the week: the conference report on HR 2997, the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA appropriations; HR 2442, ...

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This Week in Congress

2009-10-04T20:00:00Z

MegaVote: TX 1st, 10/5/2009 | The Voice

2009-10-04T20:00:00Z

Irishmike's Federal Affairs Stuff: $$$

2009-10-04T20:00:00Z

In addition to the Legislative Branch bill, conference agreements have been completed for Agriculture (H.R. 2997) and Energy and Water (H.R. 3183). The House approved the Energy and Water conference report yesterday. ...

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APN Legislative Round-Up for the week ending October 2, 2009 ...

2009-10-04T20:00:00Z

(OHIO-ISRAEL AGRICULTURAL COOPERATION) HR 2997: Introduced 6/23/09 by Rep. De-Lauro (D-CT), "Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ...

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The Republican Cloakroom

2009-10-03T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Conference Report (Rep. DeLauro – Appropriations). Subject to a Rule Being Granted. Rule, Y, N. Passage, Y, N ...

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The coming week...

2009-10-02T20:00:00Z

The conference report for HR 2997, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010; - Possible consideration of the conference report on HR 2892, Department of Homeland ...

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Congress This Week Oct 2, 2009

2009-10-02T20:00:00Z

WE THE PEOPLE, will have to stay diligent in stopping Congress from passing legislation that is Unconstitutional and Unacceptable to the people. Because the BALANCE OF POWER is skewed, there is very little CHECKS AND BALANCES. ...

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Senate and House Conferees Agree on Rare and Neglected Diseases ...

2009-10-01T20:00:00Z

We previously reported on a Senate floor amendment to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 (HR 2997) co-sponsored by Senators Sam Brownback (R-KS) and Sherrod ...

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BLOG.BAGYOURREP.COM: Fwd: The Whip Notice - Week of 10/5/09

2009-10-01T20:00:00Z

Conference Report on H.R. 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and. Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. DeLauro / Appropriations Committee) ...

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(NUTRITION) Conferees Approve Increases for Food & Nutrition ...

2009-09-30T20:00:00Z

This week, a House-Senate conference resolves differences on the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations measure (HR 2997), which would provide $23.3 billion in discretionary spending--a $2.7 billion boost--with increases to several key ...

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(USDA) Conferees Approve $23.3B in FY 2010 Funding; House ...

2009-09-30T20:00:00Z

House-Senate negotiators reached a compromise on the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations measure (HR 2997), which funds a series of programs important to CYF readers. The overarching spending bill would provide $23.3 billion in ...

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(USDA) Conferees Approve $23.3B in FY 2010 Funding; House ...

2009-09-30T20:00:00Z

30, a House-Senate conference resolves differences on the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations measure (HR 2997), which would provide $23.3 billion in discretionary spending, a $2.7 billion boost. The compromise measure now must be ...

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By Jingo!: "Every step we take towards making the State our ...

2009-09-29T20:00:00Z

Republican Cloakroom Daily Schedule · Daily Schedule - *WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2009* House meets at 10:00 a.m. *Fifteen One Minutes per side. * *H.R. 2997* - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Admini... 10 hours ago ...

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Congress Matters ::

2009-09-29T20:00:00Z

9/30, 3:00 pm, Meeting of conferees on H.R.2997, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010. ...

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Cash for farmers, surplus purchases in $350 million congressional ...

2009-09-29T20:00:00Z

... 1880-1950 - by Charles E. Mitchell. http://bit.ly/1Y6qVs. ladinah Senate Approves $32.1 Billion FY 2010 Interior Appropriations Bill; govfresh Vote: On Motion to Instruct Conferees: H.R. 2997 Making appropriations for Agriculture, ...

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CACFP Reauthorization Â« WECA Advocates in Action

2009-09-29T20:00:00Z

This year, the US Congress has an opportunity to improve services to children through the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act (H.R.2997). A well-drafted reauthorization bill that includes improved access to services, ...

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House Roll Call #742 Details - OpenCongress

2009-09-28T20:00:00Z

Question On Motion to Instruct Conferees: H R 2997 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other ...

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House & Senate wrap-up

2009-09-28T20:00:00Z

Motion to Go To Conference on HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. DeLauro – Appropriations). Ø Motion to Instruct Conferees – Passed ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR2997

2009-09-28T20:00:00Z

Jerrold Nadler [D, NY-8] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Motion to Instruct Conferees: HR 2997 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ...

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Vote Series I

2009-09-27T20:00:00Z

Kingston motion to instruct conferees on HR 2997, Agriculture Appropriations to insist that the House Conferees allow for 72 hours for the Managers to view the conference report before they sign it. ...

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The House Cloakroom: Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 Â» The Foundry

2009-09-24T20:00:00Z

There are several appropriations bills waiting to be conferenced by the two chambers including Agriculture (HR 2997), Energy-Water (HR 3183), Homeland Security (HR 2892), Transportation-HUD (HR 3288) and Interior-Environment (HR 2996). ...

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Kay Bailout Rubber Stamps â€œLargest Spending Plan in Our Nation's ...

2009-09-24T20:00:00Z

The Energy-Water spending bill (HR 3183) drew 31 GOP votes, the Agriculture bill (HR 2997) received 24 and the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (HR 3288) and Legislative Branch (HR 2918) bills each got 17. ...

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The Republican Cloakroom

2009-09-21T20:00:00Z

H.R. 3617 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009?? Possibly Appoint Conferees on the following Appropriations bills: â€¢ H.R. 3183 â€“ Energy and Water â€¢ H.R. 2997 â€“ Agriculture â€¢ H.R. 2918 â€“ Legislative Branch Appropriati

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The Republican Cloakroom

2009-09-20T20:00:00Z

Appoint Conferees on H.R. 2997 â€“ Agriculture Appropriations Out late afternoon. Thursday: 10:00 am. Continuing Resolution Appoint Conferees on H.R. 2918 â€“ Legislative Branch Appropriations Friday: 9:00 am. Session? ...

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This week's R&P Report from NWYC.com ...

2009-09-20T20:00:00Z

(HR2997) Permanent Residency: A House committee is considering a bill that would provide permanent residency to spouses and children of undocumented immigrants who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. ...

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Food & Water Watch Hands Petition to Members of Congress Calling ...

2009-09-14T20:00:00Z

Food & Water Watch supports the House version (H.R. 2997). In a letter that accompanied the petition, Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter warned of the dangers from deficiencies. in the Chinese food safety inspection ...

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H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of ...

2009-09-13T20:00:00Z

XIOMBIX: On the sunny side of the street

2009-09-11T20:00:00Z

House & Senate wrap-up - In the House, Wednesday, October 7: *HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR OCTOBER 7, 2009 Considered and Passed: Conference Report on H.R. 2997* - Agriculture, Rural... 2 hours ago ...

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UNFIT for a Celebration | UNFIT

2009-09-06T20:00:00Z

Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) to re-introduce HR-2997, the Space Preservation Act of 2001, and have him start screaming and yelling about Congress wasting time. Unlike subsequent Space Preservation Acts, the 2001 version includes a clause ...

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How the Blue Dog Voted - News and Scripture

2009-09-05T20:00:00Z

H R 2997 is the Fiscal 2010 Agriculture Appropriations. This bill has an increase of 11.9% over 2009 spending. It has 320 earmarks totaling $225 million. Roll call vote number 510 shows Chiders voted yes. 88% of Blue Dogs voted yes. ...

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American Grand Jury hands down Indictment of Fraud and Treason ...

2009-09-04T20:00:00Z

(APPROPRIATIONS) House & Senate Must Settle $24B Ag. Funding Bill

2009-09-04T20:00:00Z

8, they must resolve differences in the massive $24 billion Agriculture Appropriations bill (H.R. 2997) which supports an array of programs important to CYF readers. Before leaving for the August recess, the full Senate approved FY 2010 ...

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The US Report - The US Report - Why it's time for some soul ...

2009-09-03T20:00:00Z

And by the way, our milk prices will probably rise since HR 2997 was passedâ€”dairy price supports were raised by Dems. And for the final insulting stroke, a tax dodger heads up the committee writing our tax regulations. ...

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On the Road | Discourse Matters

2009-09-01T20:00:00Z

House & Senate wrap-up - In the House, Tuesday, September 29: *HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 Considered and Passed: Motion to Go To Conference on H.R. 2997* - Agric... 5 hours ago. Talking Points Memo ...

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The 80% solution

2009-08-21T20:00:00Z

#261 On Passage â€“ Senate â€“ HR 2997 As Amended #255 Motion to Invoke cloture on the Kohl Amdt. No. 1908 #248 On Passage â€“ Senate â€“ HR 3183 as Amended #242 On Passage â€“ Senate â€“ S.1390 As Amended #236 Lieberman Amdt. No. 1528 ..

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FDA Law Blog: Senate Agriculture/FDA Appropriations Bill Amendment ...

2009-08-18T20:00:00Z

By Kurt R. Karst & Frank J. Sasinowski â€“ A Senate floor amendment to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 (HR 2997) would establish within FDA two new review ...

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Proposed (GAO) Study of Unwanted Horse Issue

2009-08-17T20:00:00Z

On August 4, the Senate passed its version of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (HR2997). This bill provides funding for the US Department of Agriculture. ...

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Paul Hodes $pends Loads | Free State Blogs

2009-08-14T20:00:00Z

HR 2997 is the agriculture appropriation. They get an 11.9% budget increase while it scores FDA a 54% budget raise for a total of 2.4 billion more in Hodes related down-economy spending for the department of otherwise useless ...

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NH INSIDER- Your Source for NH Politics - Steve Mac Donald - Paul ...

2009-08-14T20:00:00Z

Where The Rubber Meets The Road (8/14/09)

2009-08-13T20:00:00Z

The bill (HR 2997) would appropriate $2.3 billion for the Food and Drug Administration, fund a growing demand for government food aid during the recession, increase international food aid, and raise price supports for dairy farmers. ...

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Inhofe votes to preserve funding for Oklahoma flood prevention ...

2009-08-13T20:00:00Z

U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., voted against an amendment that would eliminate funding for watershed and flood prevention for fiscal year 2010 from the Agriculture Appropriations Bill, H.R.2997. Under the Watershed program, ...

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Senate Completes Its Work on Agriculture Appropriations

2009-08-12T20:00:00Z

Before leaving for the August recess, the full Senate approved FY 2010 funding for key anti-hunger programs in the Agriculture Appropriations bill (HR 2997). The House had previously enacted its version on July 9. ...

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The US Report - The US Report - Are aging Democrats in Congress ...

2009-08-12T20:00:00Z

We have to ask ourselves if these issues aren't relevant to the lack of quality in legislation like Waxman-Markey, various healthcare proposals like HR 3200 and the monster bill HR 2997. No one's mentioned HR 2997, but it's likely ...

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Roll Call Report :: Pioneer Press :: PIONEER PRESS ::

2009-08-12T20:00:00Z

Milk price supports: Senators voted, 60-37, to raise dairy price supports by $1.50 per hundred pounds of milk, adding $350 million to the cost of HR 2997 (above) and setting the stage for a small rise in retail milk prices. ...

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WashingtonWatch.com Digest - August 10, 2009

2009-08-09T20:00:00Z

The Senate also passed HR 2997, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, last week. It would spend about $1100 per US family on operations of the the US Department ...

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How Clout Works in US Congress Â« Terry's Data

2009-08-09T20:00:00Z

While funding for the program was knocked out of the Agriculture spending bill (HR 2997) in the House, the Senate retained it, though at a lower spending level. For a junior member, there also is the convenience that Senate ...

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The Common Room: Is This What Economic Recovery Looks Like?

2009-08-09T20:00:00Z

The bill is H.R. 2997. Just a reminder- this time last year, 1 in 11 of us were on food stamps, and most of us thought that was pretty much unsustainable. Posted by Headmistress, zookeeper at 8/10/2009 12:29:00 PM ...

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Are High School Students Prepared to Succeed amid the Recession ...

2009-08-08T20:00:00Z

In the House, Tuesday, September 29: HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 Considered and Passed: Motion to Go To Conference on H.R. 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug . ...

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Ensign and other conservatives Vote Against Ag and Rural Programs

2009-08-08T20:00:00Z

True to ultra-conservative form, Senator John Ensign (R-NV) voted in opposition to HR 2997, the bill to fund Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for FY 2010. ...

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Nevada Progressive: Movie Review: "Julie & Julia"

2009-08-08T20:00:00Z

Ensign and other conservatives Vote Against Ag and Rural Programs - True to ultra-conservative form, Senator John Ensign (R-NV) voted in opposition to H.R. 2997, the bill to fund Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food ... 10 hours ago ...

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How area legislators voted - 8/3-8/7 | StarNewsOnline.com | Star ...

2009-08-07T20:00:00Z

4 voted, 60 for and 37 against, to raise dairy price supports by $1.50 per hundred pounds of milk, adding $350 million to the cost of HR 2997 (above). The measure would help dairy farmers nationwide cut losses attributed to global ...

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Sanders Predicts Agricultural Armageddon

2009-08-06T20:00:00Z

His amendment (SA 2276) to the agricultural appropriations bill (HR 2997) allocates an additional $350 million to help raise prices paid to dairy farmers. Compared to the billions being thrown around in Congress, $350 million is a drop ...

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DemConWatch:: Sotomayor Confirmed: 68-31

2009-08-05T20:00:00Z

Resume consideration of H.R.2997, Agriculture Appropriations, with the time until 10:30am equally divided between the Managers and Senator McCain, or their designees. The filing deadline for second degree amendments is 10:15am. ...

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The FDA and safer food and Senator Ensign | Nye - Gateway to ...

2009-08-05T20:00:00Z

The Senate passed HR 2997 last Tuesday providing funding for the FDA. It does take some money for the FDA to inspect the safety of the food we eat. Remember the salmonella and the Georgia peanut company last January? ...

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Catching up on the Senate

2009-08-04T20:00:00Z

Resume consideration of HR2997, Agriculture Appropriations, with the time until 10:30am equally divided between the Managers and Senator McCain, or their designees. The filing deadline for second degree amendments is 10:15am. ...

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Blue Sage Views: Ensign Votes Against Funding FDA

2009-08-04T20:00:00Z

Senator John Ensign (R-NV) voted against the passage of H.R. 2997, a bill to provide appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration today. The bill passed 80-17 with 3 members not voting. ...

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Desert Beacon: Senator Ensign's Invisible Ink: The Covenant No One ...

2009-08-04T20:00:00Z

[Filibusted] He also tried to stall H.R. 2997, the Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA appropriations in the Senate. [Filibusted] All these filibusters failed, but that's really not the point â€“ Ensign, and his fellow ...

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ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - August 5, 2009 ...

2009-08-04T20:00:00Z

Yesterday the Senate voted 80-17 to pass the fiscal year 2010 Agriculture appropriations bill, H.R. 2997. The bill provides $124.5 billion for the USDA, the FDA, and farm programs. Prior to final passage, the Senate rejected another ...

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Blue Collar Republican Â» Blog Archive Â» TN Senator Lamar Alexander ...

2009-08-04T20:00:00Z

H.R.2997. Title: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Will it ever end? ...

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Climate Change Action in a Sea of Amendments

2009-08-04T20:00:00Z

For example, Barbara Boxer introduced an amendment yesterday to an amendment that was introduced by John Barrasso, that in turn amended another amendment by Herb Kohl, which amended H.R. 2997, an agricultural appropriations bill. ...

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Today in Congress

2009-08-04T10:16:02Z

The House is in recess, returning Sep. 8th. In the Senate, courtesy of the Secretary of the Senate: Convenes: 10:00am Resume consideration of H.R.2997 , Agriculture Appropriations, with the time until 10:30am equally divided between the Man

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR2997

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Daniel Inouye [D, HI] voted 'Aye' on the question: On the Motion (Motion to Waive the CBA Sanders Amdt. No. 2276 ) regarding HR2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, ...

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Vote: 'Nay' regarding HR2997

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Sen. Daniel Inouye [D, HI] voted 'Nay' on the question: On the Amendment (mccain Amdt. No. 1912 ) regarding HR2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.

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Senate votes more money for foods stamps, school lunch program as ...

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

The bill also finances 296 earmarks â€” euphemistically called congressionally directed spending â€” worth $221 million. Associated Press writer Mary Clare Jalonick contributed to this report. The bill is H.R. 2997. On the Net: ...

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Yall Politics

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

The FY2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill (HR.2997) was approved on an 80-17 vote. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, Cochran will now serve on a joint ...

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Today in Congress

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

...House is in recess, returning Sep. 8th. Resume consideration of H.R.2997, Agriculture Appropriations, with the time until 10:30am equally divided between the Managers and Senator McCain, or their designees. The filing deadline for second degree amendmen

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Senate Roll Call #259 Details - OpenCongress

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Yall Politics

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

AP: Senate boosts food stamps as unemployment rises

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR2997

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Daniel Inouye [D, HI] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Passage of the Bill (HR 2997 As Amended ) regarding HR2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.

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Today in Congress

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Today in Congress

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

MegaVote for NC's 11th Congressional District: Aug. 3, 2009 ...

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2997. The Senate is scheduled to vote on this bill funding the USDA, FDA and other related agencies and programs. ...

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bottlerocketscience: Why You Can't Innovate Like Apple

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Daily Kos: State of the Nation · Today in Congress - The House is in recess, returning Sep. 8th. In the Senate, courtesy of the Secretary of the Senate: *Convenes: 10:00am* Resume consideration of H.R.2997... 34 minutes ago ...

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Paint's Blog Â» MegaVote: GA 1st, 8/3/2009

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Financial Advisor | Financial Forecast 2009 | FOREX | GOLD ...

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

In the Senate, courtesy of the Secretary of the Senate: *Convenes: 10:00am* Resume consideration of H.R.2997... MarketWatch.com - Top Stories · Tech Stocks: Tech stocks slips give back gains in early trading - SAN FRANCISCO ...

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FDA to Increase Inspections in 2010 Â« Computer Systems Validation

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), the bill (H.R. 2997) provides the amount that President Obama requested for the agency, which is roughly $373 million more than the FDA's budget for fiscal 2009 (15% increase). The funds will help the FDA improve ...

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The Old Black Church!: Where Is The Black Church In The Midst Of ...

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

8th. In the Senate, courtesy of the Secretary of the Senate: *Convenes: 10:00am* Resume consideration of H.R.2997... 9 minutes ago. Black Entertainment : Black News : Urban News : Hip Hop News - EURweb.com ...

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Desert Beacon: Coffee and the Papers: The Basics

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

[Unbossed] Senate Schedule for August 4, 2009: H.R. 2997 â€“ Agriculture Appropriations. Nostalgia 101: â€œNewport Folk Festival Turns 50: With sets from Seeger, Baez, Decemberists, and moreâ€* [Rolling Stone] ...

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ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - Aug 4, 2009 - Are ...

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 2997, the fiscal year 2010 Agriculture appropriations bill. The bill provides $124.5 billion for the USDA, the FDA, and farm programs. The Senate will vote on two amendments by Sen. ...

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Senate boosts food stamps as unemployment rises - WCAX.COM Local ...

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

The bill is H.R. 2997. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Powered by WorldNow ...

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Senate Passes 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Â« S E N A T U S

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Senators have passed the $124 billion Fiscal Year 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (S. 1406) by a vote of 80 to 17. The bill is being inserted into the ...

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The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: MegaVote for S.C.'s 1st ...

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

Today in Congress

2009-08-03T10:30:03Z

The House is in recess. In the Senate, courtesy of the Secretary of the Senate: Convenes: 2:00pm Morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with Senator Begich controlling the first 30 m

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Today in Congress

2009-08-03T10:30:03Z

Today in Congress

2009-08-03T10:30:03Z

Today in Congress

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of HR2997, the Agriculture Appropriations bill. 3:30pm filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the Kohl substitute amendment #1908/HR2997. ...

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Today in Congress

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

A Rose in a Sea of Manure: Is Wall Street taking us for a ride?

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

In the Senate, courtesy of the Secretary of the Senate: *Convenes: 10:00am* Resume consideration of H.R.2997... 14 minutes ago. HuffingtonPost.com · Joe Sestak To Challenge Specter In Primary - FOLSOM, Pa. â€” Rep. ...

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Huddle 24/7 - POLITICO.com

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

â€œBetween now and then they'll be scrambling to work through an Agriculture appropriations bill (HR 2997), travel promotion legislation (S 1023) and additional funding for the â€œcash for clunkersâ€* auto trade-in program. ...

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Dispatch from the Front: The Week of August 3

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

The Senate convenes at 2 pm today and continues consideration of HR 2997, the Agriculture appropriations bill. Floor consideration of Judge Sotomayorâ€™s nomination to the Supreme Court begins Tuesday. On Wednesday, the Commerce Committee ...

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This Week in Congress: Senate Wrap-Up

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

HR 3435 â€“ Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program. HR 2997 â€“ Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, ...

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Review and Preview Report for August 3, 2009 from National Write ...

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

The House is expected to wrap up work on the fiscal 2010 Agriculture appropriations bill (HR2997). The chamber is scheduled to vote early in the week, either on ending debate or on passage. Cost per family of four is estimated at ...

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Act For Chemistry: Home

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

The House will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8th. Monday, August 3, 2009. House: The House is not in session. Senate: Convenes 2 p.m.. Roll call votes expected. HR 2997 - Agriculture appropriations ...

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Senate Roll Call #255 Details - OpenCongress

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

Amendment (S.Amdt.1908) to H.R.2997: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. ...

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MegaVote: TX 1st, 8/3/2009 | The Voice

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

This Week on Capitol Hill, August 3-7 : University of Washington ...

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

The Senate will reconvene at 2 p.m. to resume consideration of the fiscal 2010 Agriculture appropriations bill (HR 2997). There will be a cloture vote on the substitute amendment to the measure at 5:30 p.m.. Tuesday, August 4 ...

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The United States Agricultural & Food Law and Policy Blog: Senate ...

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

The United States Senate will be spending today, August 3, 2009, voting on various amendments and passage of H.R. 2997, the Agriculture Appropriations legislation. According to the Wisconsin Ag Connection, the appropriations bill is one ...

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Shop Today Under Cash For Clunkers Program | Latest Information

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2997, the Agriculture Appropriations bill. 3:30pm filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the Kohl substitute amendment #1908/H.R.2997.[....] ...

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ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - Aug 3, 2009 ...

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

The Senate reconvened at 2 PM today and resumed consideration of H.R. 2997, the fiscal year 2010 Agriculture appropriations bill. The bill provides $124.5 billion for the USDA, the FDA, and farm programs. Senate Majority Leader Harry ...

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CQ Politics: Crowded Agenda Before Senate Recess Begins Friday ...

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

Between now and then they'll be scrambling to work through an Agriculture appropriations bill (HR 2997), travel promotion legislation (S 1023) and additional funding for the â€œcash for clunkersâ€* auto trade-in program. ...

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Senate Roll Call #256 Details - OpenCongress

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

Amendment (S.Amdt.1910) to H.R.2997: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. ...

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Cloture Invoked on FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill ...

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

Cloture has been invoked on the $124 billion Fiscal Year 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (S. 1406) by a vote of 83 to 11. The Senate bill is being inserted as a ...

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H.Res.701: To recognize the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve as a ...

2009-08-01T20:00:00Z

Sunday Open Thread

2009-08-01T20:00:00Z

AUGUST 03, 2009 â€” After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond one hour), Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 2997, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Act, ...

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Food Bills

2009-08-01T20:00:00Z

609: Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 2997) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other ...

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CQ Politics | Crowded Agenda Before Senate Recess Begins Friday

2009-08-01T20:00:00Z

Between now and then they'll be scrambling to work through an Agriculture appropriations bill ( HR 2997 ), travel promotion legislation ( S 1023 ) and additional funding for the â€œcash for clunkersâ€* auto trade-in program. ...

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THE AMERICAN JINGOIST: Blue Dog Dems Report Card

2009-07-31T20:00:00Z

HR 2997: Fiscal 2010 Agriculture Appropriations This bill represents a $2.436 billion or 11.9% increase over 2009 spending. Republicans offered an amendment that would have represented only a 2% increase in spending, but this was ...

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Nevada Progressive: Wherein The Washington Post Jumps the Shark

2009-07-30T20:00:00Z

Today in Congress

2009-07-30T20:00:00Z

In the Senate, courtesy of the Secretary of the Senate: Convenes: 9:30am. Resume consideration of HR2997, Agriculture Appropriations. There will be no roll call votes during today's session. In the Committees: ...

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Cogress today call-985-320-6006: CQ Midday Update

2009-07-30T20:00:00Z

The Senate debates the fiscal 2010 Agriculture appropriations bill (HR 2997). No roll call votes are expected. The President meets with advisers; lunches with business leaders; delivers remarks on the economy; meets with Vice President ...

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ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - July 31, 2009 ...

2009-07-30T20:00:00Z

The Senate began consideration of H.R. 2997, the fiscal year 2010 Agriculture appropriations bill. The bill provides $124.5 billion for the USDA, the FDA, and farm programs. Yesterday, the Senate voted 79-17 to pass a bill that provides ...

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Today in Congress

2009-07-30T10:00:03Z

In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009 House Meets At... 10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business Ten "One Minutes" Per Side Last Vote Predicted... 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Complete Conside

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HR 2997 - Statement of Administration Policy

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

The Administration strongly supports Senate passage of H.R. 2997, with the Committee-reported text of S. 1406, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug. Administration, and Related Agencies programs for ...

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HR 2997 - Statement of Administration Policy

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug ...

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

The Administration strongly supports Senate passage of HR 2997, with the Committee-reported text of S. 1406, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the ...

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Today in Congress

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

Upon disposition of the Highway bill, the Senate will turn to the consideration of HR2997, Agriculture Appropriations. Roll call votes are expected throughout the day. Committee events of note: Thu., 7/30, 9am. ...

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Today in Congress

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

Today in Congress

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

TEFAP Alliance Blog Â» Foodlinks America - July 31, 2009

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

The Agriculture appropriations bill (H.R. 2997) passed the House on July 9, 2009 by a vote of 266-160. The bill contains funding of more than $61.3 billion for a growing caseload in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ...

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Today in Congress

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

...Secretary Clinton and Secretary Gates. Upon disposition of the Highway bill, the Senate will turn to the consideration of H.R.2997, Agriculture Appropriations. Roll call votes are expected throughout the day. Thu., 7/30, 9am. House Oversight & Governmen

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Today in Congress

2009-07-29T10:30:03Z

In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009 House Meets At... 10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business Fifteen "One Minutes" Per Side Last Vote Predicted... 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Suspensions

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Nevada Progressive: House Reaches Compromise on Health Care ...

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

Nevada Progressive: NV-03: Dina Titus' Office on Her Cosponsoring ...

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

Today in Congress

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

Senator Reid announced that it is his intention to turn to the consideration of HR2997, Agriculture Appropriations, next. Committee events of note: Wed., 7/29, 10am. House Foreign Affairs Committee: New Challenges for International ...

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Today in Congress

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

Report Card for Dems Blue Dog | Gold Coast Chronicle

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

Random Musings: Flake's jihad against earmarks: The reality is not ...

2009-07-26T20:00:00Z

For H.R. 2997, Agriculture, Rural Development and FDA appropriations, Flake proposed 12 amendment, some of which were of the "MIRV" variety, attacking multiple states in one strike. He went after projects in Pennsylvania, Idaho (twice), ...

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Obama's birth conspiracy theory was concocted by an anti-Semite ...

2009-07-24T20:00:00Z

In the Senate, courtesy of the Secretary of the Senate: Convenes: 10:00am Resume consideration of H.R.2997, Agriculture Appropriations, with the time until 10:30am equally divided between the Managers and Senator McCain, ...

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July 23 Newsletter Â« Oregon Opportunity Network

2009-07-22T20:00:00Z

The House passed H.R. 2997 on July 9, making no changes in the Appropriations Committee's funding for rural housing programs (see Oregon ON Newsletter 7/9). S. 1406, passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee on July 7, would almost ...

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July 23 Newsletter Â« Oregon Opportunity Network

2009-07-22T20:00:00Z

FACT OF THE MATTER: Republican Obstruction against health care ...

2009-07-21T20:00:00Z

Tuesday, 8/4: *Convenes: 10:00am* Resume consideration of H.R.2997, Agriculture Appropriations, with the time until 10:30am equally divided between the ... 3 hours ago. Crooks and Liars. DOWNLOADS: (134) [image: Download WMV] [image: ...

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Conrad Strong: American's Most Trusted Newscaster?

2009-07-21T20:00:00Z

In the Senate, courtesy of the Secretary of the Senate: *Convenes: 10:00am* Resume consideration of H.R.2997... 6 minutes ago. HuffingtonPost · Joe Sestak To Challenge Specter In Primary - FOLSOM, Pa. â€” Rep. ...

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Bill Watch—111th Congress

2009-07-20T20:00:00Z

HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Farm Bill Includes Environmental Funding Water Roundup HR 3183 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies ...

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NC Grange Legislative Department: Congressional Votes

2009-07-20T20:00:00Z

HR 2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2010. This bill makes FY2010 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, ...

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DownsizeDC.org

2009-07-20T20:00:00Z

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: The House passed H.R. 2997, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, ...

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FACT OF THE MATTER: Thought For The Day.......great thoughts and ...

2009-07-19T20:00:00Z

In the Senate, courtesy of the Secretary of the Senate: *Convenes: 10:00am* Resume consideration of H.R.2997... 1 hour ago. Crooks and Liars. DOWNLOADS: (194) [image: Download WMV] [image: Download Quicktime] PLAYS: (1312) [image: Play ...

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Agriculture and Energy Spending Bills Advance in Both Chambers

2009-07-19T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 2997, passed on a 266-160 vote. The bill exceeds current spending levels by 11 percent. The measure includes $210 million for competitive research grants through the Agriculture and Food Research Institute (AFRI), ...

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July 20th 2009 | B.A.D. Idea News

2009-07-19T20:00:00Z

Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 2997) Making Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Programs for the Fy Ending September 30, 2010, and for Other Purposes ...

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LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

2009-07-17T20:00:00Z

Background: Text of the Burton Amendment to HR 2997, the Agriculture Appropriations bill: None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to provide benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ...

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LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

2009-07-17T20:00:00Z

Today in Congress

2009-07-16T20:00:00Z

Frank â€“ Financial Services) (Subject to a Rule) In the Senate, courtesy of the Secretary of the Senate: Convenes: 9:30am Resume consideration of HR2997, Agriculture Appropriations. There will be no roll call votes during todayâ€™s session ...

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H.R.3183: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies ...

2009-07-15T20:00:00Z

Approximately $3 billion boost for FDA

2009-07-15T20:00:00Z

Last week, the US House of Representatives passed HR 2997, the Fiscal Year 2010 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations bill, which sets aside $2.995 billion for the US Food and Drug Administration.

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House Appropriates Nearly $3 Billion for FDA

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

Last week, the House of Representatives passed HR 2997, the Fiscal Year 2010 Agriculture?FDA Appropriations bill, which sets aside $2.995 billion for the US Food and Drug Administration.

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House Appropriates Nearly $3 Billion for FDA

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

The McCaul Minute - From Congressman Mike McCaul

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act This week, the House passed the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies ...

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NC Green Industry CouncilNC Green Industry Council Â» NCFB National ...

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

On Thursday afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2997, the Fiscal Year 2010 Agriculture Appropriations bill by a 266-160 vote. The measure would allocate $123.8 billion for U.S. Department of Agriculture, ...

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NRC Capitol Clips: FY 2010 Appropriations Update

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

Agriculture and rural development (H.R. 2997; H.Rept. 111-181) -- House subcommittee markup held June 11, full committee markup was June 18; HOUSE PASSED July 9. Senate version (S. 1406; S.Rept. 111-39) marked up and reported out from ...

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This Week in Washington DC: a Revew and Preview from www.nwyc.com

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

(HR2997). PREVIEW. The House will focus on spending bills next week. It is expected to begin with the draft fiscal 2010 appropriations bill for the Energy Department and water infrastructure programs, which would provide $33.3 billion ...

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Update from the House Republican Study Committee (RSC)

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

Last week, the House considered three appropriations bills: HR 2997, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; HR 3028, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, ...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Â» Archive Â» Weekly ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

House Passes Its Ag Appropriations Bill: On Thursday, July 9, the House approved the FY 2010 agriculture spending bill (HR 2997) by a vote of 266-160. The bill is notable for substantial increases in funding for the Women, ...

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LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

John Campbell, R-Calif., to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (HR 2997) that would have prohibited funding in the legislation from being used for the Specialty Crops ...

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Congressman Graves-This Week In Washington 7/13/2009 ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2997 â€“ Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 â€“ includes $20.4 billion for the Department of Agriculture ($2 billion more than last year), $2.35 billion for the ...

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The Liberal Doomsayer: Where The Rubber Meets The Road (7/13/09)

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

Voting 185-248, the House rejected a proposed 5 percent across-the-board cut in fiscal 2010 appropriations (HR 2997) to fund agriculture and food programs, rural development, and agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and ...

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Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Rural Development Funding

2009-07-11T20:00:00Z

Instead, much of the spending increases will be applied to rural rental assistance, housing loans, and rural business and renewable energy programs. The rural appropriations bill, formally cited as S.1406 and a companion bill to HR 2997 ...

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The 8(a) program, a first principle of Small Business in America ...

2009-07-11T20:00:00Z

Bill: H RES 609 Vote description: Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 2997) Making Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Programs for the Fy Ending September 30, ...

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How They Voted This Week

2009-07-11T20:00:00Z

LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

2009-07-10T20:00:00Z

LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

2009-07-10T20:00:00Z

Congressional Spending

2009-07-09T22:19:41Z

You know when you have no money and are borrowing every cent America spends it seems to me that we would try to be more concientious of what we are spending our tax dollars on. There are a number of areas I would not spend any tax dollars on or reduce it

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HeraldNet: Roll Call

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

The amendment to HR 2997 (above) sought to block a proposed $373 million, or 11 percent, increase in FDA spending. A yes vote was to freeze the FDA budget. Voting yes: Hastings, McMorris Rodgers, Reichert Voting no: Inslee, Larsen, ...

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HeraldNet: Roll Call

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

From Smart Growth to Climate Change: Congress Busy on Key Issues ...

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

The Senate Appropriations Committee passed the 2010 agriculture spending bill, with a summary of the mark available here. At publication, the bill has passed in the House (HR 2997), but is still pending a full floor vote in the Senate. ...

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What Congress is doing this week July 8-10, 2009

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

609: Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 2997) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscalâ€¦ This bill has been added to a schedule of ...

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(Rep. Pete Hoekstra) Week in Review 7/6-7/10

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

Key Votes - HR 2965 â€“ Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act - HR 2997 - Department of Agriculture Appropriations Act - HR 3081 â€“ Department of State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act.

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TGIF- and here's the E-Newsletter from my US Rep - Judy Biggert ...

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: I opposed this $123.8 billion bill because it is bloated with wasteful spending. It represented a 14% increase over ...

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Bug Squad - Agriculture and Natural Resources Blogs

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

That's why we were glad to see the U. S. House of Representatives yesterday pass HR 2997, the "Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act" for fiscal year 2010. ...

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food... OpenCongress

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

HR2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 on OpenCongress.

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The United States Agricultural & Food Law and Policy Blog - Home ...

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

On Thursday, the House passed a $123.8 billion agriculture appropriations bill for FY10 (H.R. 2997) by a vote of 266 to 160. For Associated Press article, click here. The bill increases spending by 14% for food stamps, as of April, ...

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Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards Votes for 2010 Agriculture, Rural ...

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

Washington, D.C. â€“ Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) today voted for the 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill, H.R. 2997, which passed the House by a vote of 266-160. ...

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Residents For Positive Change: Representative Tom Petri's E ...

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2997, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Appropriations Act was approved today, and the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 is currently ...

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House Roll Call #499 Details - OpenCongress

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

H.R.2997: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010,. Back to Main Bill Page. July 09, 2009 Roll call number 499 ...

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Vote: 'Nay' regarding HR2997

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

C. Thompson [D, CA-1] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 12 to HR 2997 regarding HR2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.

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Vote: 'Nay' regarding HR2997

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Thompson [D, CA-1] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 13 to HR 2997 regarding HR2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.

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Today in Congress

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Complete Consideration of HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. DeLauro â€“ Appropriations). Postponed Amendment Votes (11). DeLauro Managerâ€™s Amendment ...

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Press Releases | Hirono (HI02) - Congresswoman Hirono Secure $16.2 ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, D.C.â€”The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the FY2010 Agriculture Appropriations bill, H.R. 2997, which funded several requests Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai'i) submitted to the House Appropriations ...

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FarmPolicy.Com | Keith Good

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

... â€œRanking Member Frank Lucas issued the following statement today in response to learning that an amendment that he submitted to be offered for consideration in the agriculture appropriations bill (H.R. 2997) was denied. ...

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Press Releases | Hirono (HI02) - Congresswoman Hirono Secure $16.2 ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Today in Congress

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Today in Congress

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR2997

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Thompson [D, CA-1] voted 'Aye' on the question: Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair: HR 2997 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR2997

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Passage: HR 2997 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, ...

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Today in Congress

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR2997

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Thompson [D, CA-1] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Passage: HR 2997 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, ...

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House Roll Call #500 Details - OpenCongress

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Today in Congress

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Evening ***Members are advised that procedural votes are possible throughout the day and could occur as early as 10:00 am Complete Consideration of HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, ...

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FarmPolicy.com Â» Blog Archives Â» Climate Issues; Food Aid; SNAP ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

House Roll Call #502 Details - OpenCongress

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Press Releases | Hirono (HI02) - Congresswoman Hirono Secure $16.2 ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

$16.2 MILLION SECURED FOR HAWAII AGRICULTURE PROJECTS Â« PRG NEWS ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

The FY210 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, H.R. 2997, includes 13 of Congresswoman Mazie Hirono's requests. â€œAgriculture remains a vital component of Hawaii's economy. During these challenging economic times, it is critical that farmers ...

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FarmPolicy.Com | Keith Good

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Newsletter, July 9 Â« Oregon Opportunity Network

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

The House Appropriations Committee passed FY 2010 USDA Funding Bill HR 2997. Most rural housing programs would remain at FY 2009 levels, with increases for Section 523 self-help, Section 515 rental, Section 514/516 farm labor housing, ...

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H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

HR 2997 RH. Union Calendar No. 98. 111th CONGRESS 1st Session. [Report No. 111-181]Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending ...

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Senate panel permanently reverses ban on aid to overseas groups ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

609: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2997) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug A. intellibitz Senate Appropriations Committee approves Agriculture funding; mcgeneral Senate ...

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07-08-09 Read the NAFB's National Ag News for July 9thâ€¦ Â« BARN ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

That amendment to H.R. 2997, the agriculture appropriations bill, was denied consideration. The amendment would have ensured that the funds appropriated for the Department of Agriculture would not be used to implement or conduct data ...

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The United States Agricultural & Food Law and Policy Blog - Home ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

To view a copy of the House's version of the agriculture appropriations bill (H.R. 2997), click here. For more on the House's version of the agriculture appropriations bill, click here for a National Journal article by Jerry Hagstrom. ...

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tcot.us Â» Blog Archive Â» Today in Congress

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Evening ***Members are advised that procedural votes are possible throughout the day and could occur as early as 10:00 a.m. Complete Consideration of H.R. 2997 â€“ Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, ...

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Bo For Congress Â» DeLauro Agri-Bill Sets Records for Spending ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

DeLauro's H.R. 2997 passes! 238 Democrats and 27 Republicans joined Rep. DeLauro to increase deficits, increase inflation, and raise prices on the poor and middle-class just to expand government bureaucracies and pet programs across the ...

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Congressman Paul Broun, MD

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

U.S. Representative Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) today offered an amendment to H.R. 2997, the FY 10 Agriculture Appropriations Bill that would have saved taxpayers $373 million. Rep. Broun's amendment to maintain the Food and Drug ...

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Washington Watch.com reports: The E12,000 Cap and Trade bill,â€¦..

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

HR 2997 The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Costs $1101.66 per family. HR 2008 The Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act Saves $0.06 per family ...

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Today in Congress

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. DeLauro â€“ Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule). Postponed Suspension Votes (5 Bills) ...

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LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

Text of the Burton Amendment to HR 2997, the Agriculture Appropriations bill: None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to provide benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (the former ...

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THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

Complete Consideration of HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, HR 3081 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, ...

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Floor Schedule for Wednesday, July 8, 2009

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

HR 2997 â€“ Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. DeLauro â€“ Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule). Postponed Suspension Votes (5 Bills) ...

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Today in Congress

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

Vote: 'Aye' regarding H.Res.609

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

James Moran [D, VA-8] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Question of Consideration of the Resolution: H RES 609 Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 2997) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug ...

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Document of the Day: Agriculture-FDA Spending Bill Manager's Amendment

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

The House later today will consider the Agriculture, rural development and Food and Drug Administration appropriations bill (HR 2997). Under the rule, a managerâ€™s amendment will be offered by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn. ...

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Today in Congress

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

H. Res. 609: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2997 ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

A resolution in the US Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 2997) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending ...

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Believers Global Watch Â» Blog Archive Â» WashingtonWatch.com ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

The House will debate H.R. 2997, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. The bill would spend money for the operation of the Department of Agriculture, ...

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Political Peon: Senator Franken sponsors his first piece of ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

Agriculture-FDA appropriations - On the floor now, H.R. 2997, Ag. appropriations. From the Daily Whip Line: *Summary of H.R. 2997 - making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Developm... 5 hours ago ...

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FACT OF THE MATTER: Afternoon Thread.........w/Media Matters

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

From the Daily Whip Line: *Summary of H.R. 2997 - making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Developm... 12 hours ago. Crooks and Liars. I'm not a fan of Brian Williams, but this is pretty funny. Open thread below... 6 hours ago ...

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Fresh Produce Discussion Blog: Fw: Release: Lucas' Amendment to Ag ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON â€“ Ranking Member Frank Lucas issued the following statement today in response to learning that an amendment that he submitted to be offered for consideration in the agriculture appropriations bill (H.R. 2997) was denied. ...

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OverTheCounterToday: FDA On Notice To Solve Sec. 912 Puzzle

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

The House was scheduled to vote today on its appropriations bill including FDA's spending, H.R. 2997. Not a subscriber to "The Tan Sheet"? Get a sub or a free trial here. -- Malcolm Spicer (m.spicer@elsevier.com) ...

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How Teens Are Using Media | Future Majority

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

On the floor now, H.R. 2997, Ag. appropriations. From the Daily Whip Line: Summary of H.R. 2997 - making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and . ...

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Congress Matters ::

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

Summary of H.R. 2997 - making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. BILL TOTAL ...

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Daily Kos: Today in Congress

2009-07-06T20:00:00Z

Rules, Tue., 7/7, 5:00 p.m., H.R. 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010; H.R. 2965 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009, No ...

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COMMITTEE ON RULES - Summary of Amendments Submitted to the Rules ...

2009-07-06T20:00:00Z

Summary of Amendments Submitted to the Rules Committee for HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.

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Summary of Amendments Submitted to the Rules Committee for HR 2997 ...

2009-07-06T20:00:00Z

Summary of Amendments Submitted to the Rules Committee for HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.

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THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2009

2009-07-06T20:00:00Z

HR 2965 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009, HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.

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List of Selected US Documents from Gallerywatch.com

2009-07-06T20:00:00Z

07/06/2009, Spreadsheet of Earmarks to Accompany the House Agriculture, Rural Development and FDA Appropriations Act, HR 2997 (XLS 64 KB) Spreadsheet of Earmarks Contained in the Bill as Reported by the House Appropriations Committee on ...

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Representative Jack Kingston

2009-07-06T20:00:00Z

This week, the House is set to consider the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Act (HR 2997). Jack serves as the Ranking Republican on the Subcommittee which drafted this bill. To view a fact sheet of the bill, click here. ...

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Texas Insider Â» Congress Returns Today for Four Weeks of Votes

2009-07-06T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 â€“ includes $20.4 billion for the Department of Agriculture ($2 billion above FY09), $2.35 billion for the Food and ...

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The Maritime Sentry: Update from the House Republican Study ...

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

This week, the House is scheduled to consider three appropriations bills, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 2997), the Department of State, Foreign Operations ...

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This Week on Capitol Hill, July 6-10

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

Will convene at 10:00 am to consider HR 2997, Fiscal 2010 Agriculture Appropriations. Friday, 7/10. In the House: Â· Will convene at 9:00 am and is expected to consider HR 3081, Fiscal 2010 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations, ...

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Congressman Patrick J. Murphy - Rep. Patrick Murphy Introduces ...

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

This measure, an amendment to H.R. 2997, the FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, would cut $100 million in funding from the program and use the savings to reduce ...

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Has College Become a Bad Investment? | Future Majority

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

This Week in Congress

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

HR 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. DeLauro â€“ Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule). HR 3081 â€“ Department of State, Foreign Operations, ...

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This Week in Congress

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

WashingtonWatch.com Digest - July 6, 2009

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

The House will debate HR 2997, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. The bill would spend money for the operation of the Department of Agriculture, ...

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H.R.3082: Making appropriations for military... OpenCongress

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

Foreign Operations appropriations bills (HR 2997 and HR 3081), and possibly the Military Construction & Veterans Affairs spending measure (HR 3082). ... Was this article useful? Yes or No. Source: Capitol Hill Reports ...

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Dispatch from the Front: The Week of July 6

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

Bills scheduled for floor action Wednesday include HR 2965, Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act; HR 2701, the intelligence authorization; HR 2997 HR 3081, Department of State appropriations; and possibly HR 3082, ...

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This Week on Capitol Hill, July 6-10 : University of Washington ...

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

Will convene at 10:00 am to consider HR 2997, Fiscal 2010 Agriculture Appropriations. Friday, 7/10. In the House: Will convene at 9:00 am and is expected to consider HR 3081, Fiscal 2010 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations, ...

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The Maritime Sentry: Update from the House Republican Study ...

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

Berry Laker: Upcoming House Business, Huh

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. DeLauro â€“ Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) H.R. 3081 â€“ Department of State, Foreign Operations, ...

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Reading The Bills - Jamie Dupree on wsbradio.com

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

When you search H.R. 2997 for the word "earmark," nothing comes up. But when you search the report that accompanies H.R. 2997, you will find a big section listing all the earmarks. The same thing was true for the Omnibus budget bill ...

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The coming week...

2009-07-04T20:00:00Z

HR 2997, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 HR 3081, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 ...

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Political Peon: Sarah Palin resigns

2009-07-02T20:00:00Z

Political Peon: Video: Sarah Palin announces her resignation as ...

2009-07-02T20:00:00Z

FY 2010 Spending Tracker – The WashingtonWatch.com Blog

2009-06-28T20:00:00Z

Cost*. Vote (Y-N). Bill. Cost*. Vote (Y-N). House (Y-N). Senate (Y-N). Budget Resolution. H. Con. Res. 85. $29000. 233 – 196 · S. Con. Res. 13. $29000. 55 – 43 · 233 – 193 · 53 – 43 · President does not sign. Agriculture

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WashingtonWatch.com Digest - June 29, 2009

2009-06-28T20:00:00Z

H.R.2965: Enhancing Small Business Research and... OpenCongress

2009-06-27T20:00:00Z

July 08, 2009 House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business. HR 2965 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 (Rep. Altmire Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Small Business) (Subject to a Rule) HR 2997 - Agriculture, . ...

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8-PAC is Expanding the Conversation between 8(a), Woman, and ...

2009-06-25T20:00:00Z

The Wrex Files: RIP MJ

2009-06-24T20:00:00Z

H.R.3100: Food Desert Oasis Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2009-06-24T20:00:00Z

HR 3100: Food Desert Oasis Act of 2009, Introduced, Jun 26, 2009. S. 1269: Food Safety Rapid Response Act, Introduced, Jun 16, 2009. HR 2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies . ...

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H.R.3100: Food Desert Oasis Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2009-06-24T20:00:00Z

Appropriations Update

2009-06-23T20:00:00Z

Introduced and on the near horizon, Legislative Branch spending ($38.00) and the Agriculture Department (HR 2997 - $1100). You donâ€™t have to just sit there staring at your computer, yâ€™know! The number for the Capitol operator is ...

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H.R. 2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug ...

2009-06-22T20:00:00Z

A bill in the US Congress: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

H.R.2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and ...

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food ... - OpenCongress

2009-06-22T01:00:00Z

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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