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  <title>Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.3326 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010</title>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3326/atom_news" rel="self"/>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3326/news" rel="alternate"/>
  <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
  <author>
    <name>opencongress.org</name>
  </author>
  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/59361</id>
  <entry>
    <title>President Obama Signs Department Of Defense Appropriations Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=92344" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314156</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
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 19, 2009, President Obama signed the Department of Defense appropriations bill HR 3326. The final enacted bill includes a controversial amendment introduced ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=92344&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress extends unemployment benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.queencitynews.com/modules.php?op=modload&amp;amp;name=News&amp;amp;file=article&amp;amp;sid=11006&amp;amp;mode=flat&amp;amp;order=0&amp;amp;thold=0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7249910</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queen City News</name>
    </author>
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 28 with the passage by Congress of HR 3326. This provision allows people whose regular Montana unemployment claim runs out between now and the end of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queencitynews.com/modules.php?op=modload&amp;amp;name=News&amp;amp;file=article&amp;amp;sid=11006&amp;amp;mode=flat&amp;amp;order=0&amp;amp;thold=0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama&amp;#39;s first veto</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/1/12/821301/-Obamas-first-veto" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232352</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
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 64) ended up being superfluous, as the Defense appropriations bill (HR 3326) rolled up all the still-outstanding appropriations bills, so that everything ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/1/12/821301/-Obamas-first-veto&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Mandatory Arbitration Restrictions For Federal Contractors Signal Things ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=92100" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232330</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On December 21, 2009, President Obama signed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2010 (HR 3326). Section 8816 of the Act, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=92100&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.salem-news.com/articles/january122010/war-cost.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232329</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salem-News.Com</name>
    </author>
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 ... 2009; the Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 3288) passed on December 16, 2009; and the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326) passed on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salem-news.com/articles/january122010/war-cost.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tallies Cost of War through September 30, 2010: $747 billion for Iraq, $299 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2010/01/11-12" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7232331</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... 2009; the Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 3288) passed on December 16, 2009; and the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326) passed on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2010/01/11-12&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Priorities Project Tallies Cost of War through September 30, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalpriorities.org/2009/1/11/Cost-of-war-tallies-through-FY2010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228652</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Priorities Project</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... 2009; the Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 3288) passed on December 16, 2009; and the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326) passed on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalpriorities.org/2009/1/11/Cost-of-war-tallies-through-FY2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eligibility for COBRA premium subsidy is extended</title>
    <link href="http://hr.cch.com/news/pension/011110a.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7215868</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CCH</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... 2009, but House lawmakers voted 395-to-34 to extend the benefits as part of the defense spending measure (HR 3326) on December 16, 2009. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hr.cch.com/news/pension/011110a.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New law bars government contractors from mandating arbitration of certain ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=f2d04bd8-96dd-460e-9e96-8838edc00415" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7207677</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On December 22, 2009, President Obama signed the 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326), which includes a provision prohibiting government ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=f2d04bd8-96dd-460e-9e96-8838edc00415&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extended</title>
    <link href="http://www.keci.com/Emergency-Unemployment-Benefits-Extended/6064334" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7188264</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KECI-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Compensation program (EUC08), set to expire on December 31, 2009, has been extended to February 28, 2010 with the passage by Congress of HR 3326. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.keci.com/Emergency-Unemployment-Benefits-Extended/6064334&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.defpro.com/news/details/12312/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176455</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>defpro</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The explanatory statement for the FY2010 DOD appropriations act (HR 3326/PL 111-118 of December 19, 2009) funds the procurement of the revised total of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.defpro.com/news/details/12312/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://djcoregon.com/news/2010/01/06/employment-bills-you-should-know-about/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176454</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Journal of Commerce</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 An amendment to the FY 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill (HR 3326) approved by the Senate on Dec. 19, 2009, would restrict federal contractors and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://djcoregon.com/news/2010/01/06/employment-bills-you-should-know-about/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Employers Prepare To Carry Out Extension of COBRA Health Benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/5/employers-prepare-to-carry-out-extension-of-cobra-health-benefits.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7188265</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last month, President Obama signed the 2010 defense spending bill (HR 3326), which extended federal stimulus funding for the COBRA subsidies. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/5/employers-prepare-to-carry-out-extension-of-cobra-health-benefits.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Do you get NRA-ILA alerts?</title>
    <link href="http://www.ohioccw.org/201001064747/do-you-get-nra-ila-alerts.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162929</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ohioans for Concealed Carry</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 US House of Representatives passes HR 3326-the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010. NRA&amp;#39;s efforts on the huge spending bill were rewarded with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ohioccw.org/201001064747/do-you-get-nra-ila-alerts.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/living/health/story/1408146.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162928</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last month, President Obama signed the 2010 defense spending bill (HR 3326), which extended federal stimulus funding for the COBRA subsidies. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/living/health/story/1408146.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COBRA subsidy extension complicates benefits admin</title>
    <link href="http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20100103/ISSUE01/301039979" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-02:/commentary/7136903</id>
    <updated>2010-01-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Insurance</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the measure, HR 3326, the nine-month 65% premium subsidy&#8212;established by an economic stimulus measure Congress passed early last year&#8212;would be extended ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20100103/ISSUE01/301039979&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Round-Up: Reaction to Senate Vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11166/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7213743</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A few days before the final vote, President Obama signed into law HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. This is the appropriations bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11166/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1652824.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7136904</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A few days before the final vote, President Obama signed into law HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. This is the appropriations bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1652824.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul_insurers.html?source=mypi" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7134389</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A few days before the final vote, President Obama signed into law HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. This is the appropriations bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul_insurers.html?source=mypi&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul.html?source=mypi" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7134358</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A few days before the final vote, President Obama signed into law HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. This is the appropriations bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul.html?source=mypi&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1397471.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7123227</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A few days before the final vote, President Obama signed into law HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. This is the appropriations bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1397471.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/28/AR2009122800207.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7121470</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A few days before the final vote, President Obama signed into law HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. This is the appropriations bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/28/AR2009122800207.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091227?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7108358</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A few days before the final vote, President Obama signed into law HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. This is the appropriations bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091227?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Shuler votes for increased spending on US troops, families</title>
    <link href="http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20091229/NEWS/312260002/1119" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7092261</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Asheville Citizen-Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 With overwhelming support, the House passed HR 3326 which provides a 3.4 percent raise to military personnel and increases funding for medical care for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20091229/NEWS/312260002/1119&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Defense Bill funds Minnesota projects</title>
    <link href="http://www.reviewmessenger.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=3836:defense-bill-funds-minnesota-projects&amp;amp;catid=88:politics" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7089189</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Review Messenger</name>
    </author>
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 The funding, which was included in the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326) at the request of Congressman Jim Oberstar, makes investments ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reviewmessenger.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=3836:defense-bill-funds-minnesota-projects&amp;amp;catid=88:politics&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/funds-to-develop-self-powered-prosthetic-limb-technology-00001940.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7089166</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Energy Harvesting Journal</name>
    </author>
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 HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2010, which included the funding, must still pass the Senate and signed by the President before ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/funds-to-develop-self-powered-prosthetic-limb-technology-00001940.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Signs Franken&amp;#39;s Anti-Rape Amendment into Law/GOP Shocked at Backlash</title>
    <link href="http://www.blogforiowa.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/27/4413989.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7073071</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blog for Iowa (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3326, the &#8220;Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010,&#8221; which provides FY 2010 appropriations for Department of Defense (DOD) military programs ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogforiowa.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/27/4413989.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How they voted (Dec. 26)</title>
    <link href="http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_14075345" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7069783</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Cruces Sun-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8226;H RES 976: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to HR 3326, making appropriations for the Department of Defense FY 2010 (passed 228-201); ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_14075345&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call</title>
    <link href="http://heraldnet.com/article/20091226/NEWS01/712269938" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7069823</id>
    <updated>2009-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HeraldNet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A yes vote was to pass HR 3326. US debt limit: Senators passed, 60-39, a bill that would raise the national debt limit by $290 billion to $12.39 trillion. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://heraldnet.com/article/20091226/NEWS01/712269938&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tech: Nearly $500 million in DTV coupon funding unused</title>
    <link href="http://host.madison.com/ct/business/technology/blog/article_28389c16-f256-11de-9ece-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7069784</id>
    <updated>2009-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capital Times (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... with that money divided up by Congress between HR 3326 the-just passed Defense appropriations bill ($128 million) and a jobs bill ($111 million), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://host.madison.com/ct/business/technology/blog/article_28389c16-f256-11de-9ece-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CCH Details Estate Tax Quandary for 2010</title>
    <link href="http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=153946&amp;amp;Itemid=61" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-24:/commentary/7069785</id>
    <updated>2009-12-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-CANADA.net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Democratic leaders in both houses had initially planned to attach a short-term extension to the Department of Defense appropriations bill (HR 3326). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=153946&amp;amp;Itemid=61&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Next session in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/12/24/1992/-Next-session-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053210</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3326 is the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, and it was signed by Obama on December 19. The Senate passed HR 4314 and H.Con.Res. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/12/24/1992/-Next-session-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Historic Senate Vote Slated for Today</title>
    <link href="http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11136/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7038053</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the meantime during the last week, the Senate approved HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. That appropriations bill has an added ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11136/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SNM Calls Congress&amp;#39; Passage of Fix for Sustainable Growth Rate a Short-Term ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11129/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7249912</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 16, the US House of Representatives passed HR 3326, which delays cuts to reimbursement rates for physicians, which have been looming on the horizon and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11129/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20091223/senate_us_091224/20091224/?hub=EdmontonHome" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7092276</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the meantime during the last week, the Senate approved HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. That appropriations bill has an added ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20091223/senate_us_091224/20091224/?hub=EdmontonHome&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9383637" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7075246</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the meantime during the last week, the Senate approved HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. That appropriations bill has an added ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9383637&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6963708.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7053282</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the meantime during the last week, the Senate approved HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. That appropriations bill has an added ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6963708.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/12/24/health-care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7053236</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the meantime during the last week, the Senate approved HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. That appropriations bill has an added ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/12/24/health-care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BN29C20091224?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7053209</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the meantime during the last week, the Senate approved HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. That appropriations bill has an added ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BN29C20091224?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama issues order implementing 2010 pay raise</title>
    <link href="http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1209/122309.htm?oref=todaysnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038052</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GovExec.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The military pay raise, included in the fiscal 2010 Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326), was 0.5 percent higher than the 2.9 percent raise Obama requested ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1209/122309.htm?oref=todaysnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional roll call</title>
    <link href="http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091223/NEWS01/912230371/1001/NEWS01" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038051</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Concord Monitor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the Senate on Saturday sent President Obama the conference report $636.3 billion fiscal 2010 military appropriations bill (HR 3326) that includes $128.3 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091223/NEWS01/912230371/1001/NEWS01&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lummis: Troops funding bill used for Gitmo terrorist transfer</title>
    <link href="http://www.littlechicagoreview.com/pages/full_story/full_story?content_instance_id=5286349" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038050</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Little Chicago Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Background &#8211; The bill, HR 3326, allows for the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to the US for purposes of prosecution and detention. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.littlechicagoreview.com/pages/full_story/full_story?content_instance_id=5286349&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Signs Defense Spending Bill With COBRA Extension</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/22/obama-signs-defense-spending-bill-with-cobra-extension.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7290938</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama has signed into law the $636.3 billion fiscal year 2010 defense spending bill (HR 3326), which includes funding for a two-month extension of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/22/obama-signs-defense-spending-bill-with-cobra-extension.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama signs 3.4 percent raise for military</title>
    <link href="http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleID=44283&amp;amp;dcn=todays_most_popular" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7073042</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GovExec.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The military pay raise, included in the fiscal 2010 Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326), was 0.5 percent higher than the 2.9 percent raise Obama requested ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleID=44283&amp;amp;dcn=todays_most_popular&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/29214-prez-signs-legislation-expands-cobra-subsidies" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7053208</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama has just signed into law HR 3326 which will extend the subsidy period for COBRA to 15 months, and extend the eligibility period for another ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/29214-prez-signs-legislation-expands-cobra-subsidies&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.hrmorning.com/obama-signs-cobra-subsidy-extension-key-changes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7038082</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama has just signed into law HR 3326 which will extend the subsidy period for COBRA to 15 months, and extend the eligibility period for another ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hrmorning.com/obama-signs-cobra-subsidy-extension-key-changes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Clears Procedural Steps; Reform Bill Moves Closer to Thursday Vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/22/senate-clears-procedural-steps-reform-bill-moves-closer-to-thursday-vote.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7038054</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A defense spending bill (HR 3326) approved by the Senate on Saturday would postpone the cuts for two months. According to Reid, the Senate will pass a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/22/senate-clears-procedural-steps-reform-bill-moves-closer-to-thursday-vote.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Still Waiting for Jobs Bill, SAFETEA-LU Extension</title>
    <link href="http://www.stnonline.com/blogs/legislative-updates/1788-still-waiting-for-jobs-bill-safetea-lu-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028654</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>School Transportation News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 There&amp;#39;s also a SAFETEA-LU provision the $636 billion Defense appropriations Act, HR 3326, passed by the House last week by a much wider 395 to 34 vote. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stnonline.com/blogs/legislative-updates/1788-still-waiting-for-jobs-bill-safetea-lu-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SNM calls Congress&amp;#39; passage of fix for sustainable growth rate a short-term ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-12/sonm-scc122209.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028653</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EurekAlert (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 16, the US House of Representatives passed HR 3326, which delays cuts to reimbursement rates for physicians, which have been looming on the horizon and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-12/sonm-scc122209.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CCH Details Estate Tax Quandary for 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cch-details-estate-tax-quandary-for-2010-79911352.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028652</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Democratic leaders in both houses had initially planned to attach a short-term extension to the Department of Defense appropriations bill (HR 3326). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cch-details-estate-tax-quandary-for-2010-79911352.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DTV Coupon Program: $490 Million Left</title>
    <link href="http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&amp;amp;art_aid=119584" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028651</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mediapost.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 That money has been divided up by Congress and applied to HR 3326, the just-passed Defense appropriations bill ($128 million), and HR 2847, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&amp;amp;art_aid=119584&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091220" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028650</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A defense spending bill (HR 3326) approved by the Senate on Saturday would postpone the cuts for two months. According to Reid, the Senate will pass a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091220&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Defense Appropriations Bill Urges Partnership in Military Health IT Effort</title>
    <link href="http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/22/defense-appropriations-bill-urges-partnership-in-military-health-it-effort.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028649</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iHealthBeat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A report accompanying the fiscal year 2010 defense appropriations bill (HR 3326) calls for the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to integrate ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/22/defense-appropriations-bill-urges-partnership-in-military-health-it-effort.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://ifawebnews.com/2009/12/03/house-votes-to-make-permanent-current-estate-tax-provisions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028648</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama has just signed into law HR 3326 which will extend the subsidy period for COBRA to 15 months, and extend the eligibility period for another ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ifawebnews.com/2009/12/03/house-votes-to-make-permanent-current-estate-tax-provisions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional votes for the week of Dec. 11-17</title>
    <link href="http://www.semissourian.com/story/1596810.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7018173</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Southeast Missourian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Ike Skelton D-MO (4th) DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS: The House agreed to the Senate version of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.semissourian.com/story/1596810.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>INHOFE VOTES FOR PASSAGE OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL</title>
    <link href="http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-inhofe-votes-passage-defense-appropriations-bill-/2009/12/21/4544623.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7073041</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TMC Net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, early Saturday morning voted for final passage of the Defense Appropriations bill (HR 3326). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-inhofe-votes-passage-defense-appropriations-bill-/2009/12/21/4544623.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama signs 3.4 percent raise for military</title>
    <link href="http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1209/122109ar1.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018175</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GovExec.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The military pay raise, included in the fiscal 2010 Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326), was 0.5 percent higher than the 2.9 percent raise Obama requested ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1209/122109ar1.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>- Oklahoma State University to receive funds to develop National Bio-Security Plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.bioprepwatch.com/news/211351-oklahoma-state-university-to-receive-funds-to-develop-national-bio-security-plan" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018172</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BioPrepWatch.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Despite voting for the bill - HR 3326 - Inhofe express reservations with some of the lack of funding in it. &amp;quot;I do have disagreements and significant ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bioprepwatch.com/news/211351-oklahoma-state-university-to-receive-funds-to-develop-national-bio-security-plan&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://ifawebnews.com/2009/12/21/congress-extends-filing-deadline-subsidy-for-cobra-benefits/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018171</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama has signed HR 3326, a defense appropriations bill with a provision that will let involuntarily terminated workers seek the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ifawebnews.com/2009/12/21/congress-extends-filing-deadline-subsidy-for-cobra-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President Obama Signs Anti-Rape Law</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/12/21/817598/-President-Obama-Signs-Anti-Rape-Law" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018170</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 by BarbinMD HR 3326, the &amp;quot;Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010,&amp;quot; which provides FY 2010 appropriations for Department of Defense (DOD) military ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/12/21/817598/-President-Obama-Signs-Anti-Rape-Law&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/democrats-clear-critical-hurdle-on-health-care-overhaul/article1407224/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7018217</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Members of the Imperial Senate, however, did find time on Friday to put the finishing touches on President Obama&amp;#39;s 2010 &amp;quot;defense&amp;quot; budget (HR 3326, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/democrats-clear-critical-hurdle-on-health-care-overhaul/article1407224/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate puts the finishing touches on Obama&amp;#39;s $636 billion 2010 &amp;#39;defense&amp;#39; budget</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-8131-Sunset-District-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Senate-puts-the-finishing-touches-on-Obamas-636-billion-2010-defense-budget" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7000696</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Members of the Imperial Senate, however, did find time on Friday to put the finishing touches on President Obama&amp;#39;s 2010 &amp;quot;defense&amp;quot; budget (HR 3326, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-8131-Sunset-District-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Senate-puts-the-finishing-touches-on-Obamas-636-billion-2010-defense-budget&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Stark Statement on Jobs and Defense Spending Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/133438" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7000680</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... to put job creation ahead of war escalation, by voting for the Jobs for Main Street Act (HR 2847) and against the Defense Appropriations bill (HR 3326). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/133438&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What our pols did for us in DC this week</title>
    <link href="http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/headlines/2009/12/20/what-our-pols-did-for-us-in-dc-this-week" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/6996530</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cape Cod Today (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (9th) DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS: The House agreed to the Senate version of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/headlines/2009/12/20/what-our-pols-did-for-us-in-dc-this-week&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>INHOFE VOTES FOR PASSAGE OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/133402" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/6996529</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, early Saturday morning voted for final passage of the Defense Appropriations bill (HR 3326). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/133402&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How your US lawmaker voted this week</title>
    <link href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010550865_rollcall20.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/6986102</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seattle Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill (HR 3326) pays for a 3.4 percent military raise; caps production of the F-22 Raptor fighter jet; pays for C-17 cargo jets over Pentagon objections ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010550865_rollcall20.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOW THEY VOTED</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091220/ARTICLE/912201026/-1/NEWSSITEMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/6986101</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A yes vote was to pass HR 3326. Voting for the measure: Buchanan, Castor, Mack, Rooney. US debt limit: Members passed, 218-214, a bill that would raise the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091220/ARTICLE/912201026/-1/NEWSSITEMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/20/2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/79742912.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/6986098</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill (HR 3326) funds a 3.4 percent military pay raise; caps production of the F-22 Raptor fighter jet; funds C-17 cargo jets over Pentagon objections; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/79742912.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress approves COBRA premium subsidy extension</title>
    <link href="http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20091219/NEWS/912199998" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/7249911</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Insurance</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3326, which the House approved this week, cleared the Senate on an 88-10 vote. The bill would extend the nine-month, 65% premium federal subsidy by six ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20091219/NEWS/912199998&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How they voted</title>
    <link href="http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_S_voted20.3c2909e.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/7121471</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Press-Enterprise</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill (HR 3326) funds a 3.4 percent military pay raise; caps production of the F-22 Raptor fighter jet; funds C-17 cargo jets over Pentagon objections ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_S_voted20.3c2909e.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBO Analysis Re: Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.enewspf.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=12400:cbo-analysis-re-managers-amendment-to-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act&amp;amp;catid=88888989:health-care-reform&amp;amp;Itemid=88890248" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/6986100</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eNews Park Forest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... it also does not reflect an incremental effect on PPACA from Congressional action on HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.enewspf.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=12400:cbo-analysis-re-managers-amendment-to-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act&amp;amp;catid=88888989:health-care-reform&amp;amp;Itemid=88890248&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Corker, Alexander Vote For Defense Appropriations Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_165290.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/6986099</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Chattanoogan</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senators Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander today voted for HR 3326, the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations bill, which funds the ongoing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_165290.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call</title>
    <link href="http://heraldnet.com/article/20091219/NEWS01/712199934" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/6978193</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HeraldNet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... including $128.3 billion for war in Iraq and Afghanistan and $28.3 billion for service members&amp;#39; health care. A yes vote was to pass HR 3326. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://heraldnet.com/article/20091219/NEWS01/712199934&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.multichannel.com/article/441034-Saturday_Morning_Vote_Slated_For_Satellite_Extension_Bill.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7038083</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broadcasting &amp;amp; Cable</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 has scheduled a vote for 7:30 am on Saturday on the defense appropriations bill (HR 3326) to which has been appended a stop-gap measure to extend that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.multichannel.com/article/441034-Saturday_Morning_Vote_Slated_For_Satellite_Extension_Bill.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Saturday Morning Vote Slated For Satellite Extension Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/441023-Saturday_Morning_Vote_Slated_For_Satellite_Extension_Bill.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7028655</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broadcasting &amp;amp; Cable</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 has scheduled a vote for 7:30 am on Saturday on the defense appropriations bill (HR 3326) to which has been appended a stop-gap measure to extend that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/441023-Saturday_Morning_Vote_Slated_For_Satellite_Extension_Bill.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/16/AR2009121604161.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6986144</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broadcasting &amp;amp; Cable</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 has scheduled a vote for 7:30 am on Saturday on the defense appropriations bill (HR 3326) to which has been appended a stop-gap measure to extend that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/16/AR2009121604161.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2009/12/17/14385/house_passes_jobs_bill_with_579_million_for_minnesota_transit_spending" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978230</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Management</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The resolution passed the House on voice vote; -HR 3326, the Defense Appropriations bill, extends SAFETEA-LU through the end of February. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2009/12/17/14385/house_passes_jobs_bill_with_579_million_for_minnesota_transit_spending&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Storms, Senate Action Dominate Weekend Plans</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=cqmidday-000003270660" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978229</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senators voted, 63-33, early Friday morning to invoke cloture on the Defense bill ( HR 3326 ), which would provide $508 billion for the department&amp;#39;s regular ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=cqmidday-000003270660&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cochran Statement on Cloture Vote on FY2010 Defense Appropriations Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/133218" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978228</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate voted early Friday morning on a procedural motion to limit debate on HR.3326 and move the bill toward final passage, after which it can be sent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/133218&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BF4Z220091216?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978227</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broadcasting &amp;amp; Cable</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 has scheduled a vote for 7:30 am on Saturday on the defense appropriations bill (HR 3326) to which has been appended a stop-gap measure to extend that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BF4Z220091216?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Transportation infrastructure: House approves legislation designed to extend ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/441027-Transportation_infrastructure_House_approves_legislation_designed_to_extend_surface_transportation_funding.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978198</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Management</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The resolution passed the House on voice vote; -HR 3326, the Defense Appropriations bill, extends SAFETEA-LU through the end of February. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/441027-Transportation_infrastructure_House_approves_legislation_designed_to_extend_surface_transportation_funding.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/17/AR2009121703683.html?hpid=opinionsbox1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978191</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broadcasting &amp;amp; Cable</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 has scheduled a vote for 7:30 am on Saturday on the defense appropriations bill (HR 3326) to which has been appended a stop-gap measure to extend that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/17/AR2009121703683.html?hpid=opinionsbox1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091218?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978190</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate voted early Friday morning on a procedural motion to limit debate on HR.3326 and move the bill toward final passage, after which it can be sent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091218?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>8 Million for Gulf WAR Illness Research</title>
    <link href="http://www.veteranstoday.com/modules.php?name=News&amp;amp;file=article&amp;amp;sid=9811&amp;amp;mode=thread&amp;amp;order=0&amp;amp;thold=0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/7134359</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Veterans Today Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... paid off yesterday when he won the inclusion of $8000000 for Gulf War Veterans Illnesses (GWVI) in HR 3326, the Defense Appropriations spending bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.veteranstoday.com/modules.php?name=News&amp;amp;file=article&amp;amp;sid=9811&amp;amp;mode=thread&amp;amp;order=0&amp;amp;thold=0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Local firms to get funds for defense projects</title>
    <link href="http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3724401" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/7119229</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>istockAnalyst.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill, HR 3326, was approved Wednesday with broad bipartisan support. It represents a final agreement between the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3724401&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Votes to Extend Health Benefits to Millions of Americans</title>
    <link href="http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2009/12/17/house_votes_to_extend_health_benefits.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/7018174</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HispanicBusiness.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 These provisions were included in HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 which passed by a vote of 395 to 34. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2009/12/17/house_votes_to_extend_health_benefits.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/29070-bill-passed-halt-medicare-physician-payment-cut" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/7000649</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HispanicBusiness.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 These provisions were included in HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 which passed by a vote of 395 to 34. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/29070-bill-passed-halt-medicare-physician-payment-cut&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://visitbulgaria.info/12133-bill-passed-stalling-medicare-physician-payment-cut-two-months" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6996528</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HispanicBusiness.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 These provisions were included in HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 which passed by a vote of 395 to 34. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://visitbulgaria.info/12133-bill-passed-stalling-medicare-physician-payment-cut-two-months&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kauz.com/news/national/79608122.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6996527</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Conference agreement on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Defense Appropriations bill was adopted by the full House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kauz.com/news/national/79608122.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.salem-news.com/articles/december192009/defense_bill.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6986143</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Conference agreement on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Defense Appropriations bill was adopted by the full House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salem-news.com/articles/december192009/defense_bill.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6811475/Barack-Obama-gives-himself-a-B-plus-for-his-first-year.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6986097</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Conference agreement on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Defense Appropriations bill was adopted by the full House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6811475/Barack-Obama-gives-himself-a-B-plus-for-his-first-year.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Kucinich Wins $8 Million Dollars for Gulf War Illnesses Research</title>
    <link href="http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2009/12/17-9" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978199</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 ... paid off yesterday when he won the inclusion of $8000000 for Gulf War Veterans Illnesses (GWVI) in HR 3326, the Defense Appropriations spending bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2009/12/17-9&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US House Defense Bill funds many Minnesota projects</title>
    <link href="http://www.hometownsource.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=11738:us-house-defense-bill-funds-many-minnesota-projects&amp;amp;catid=13:capitol-news&amp;amp;Itemid=29" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978197</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coon Rapids ECM Publishers</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The funding, which was included in the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326) at the request of Minnesota&amp;#39;s Eighth District Congressman Jim ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hometownsource.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=11738:us-house-defense-bill-funds-many-minnesota-projects&amp;amp;catid=13:capitol-news&amp;amp;Itemid=29&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Local firms to get funds for defense projects</title>
    <link href="http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/business/ci_14020222" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978196</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pasadena Star-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill, HR 3326, was approved Wednesday with broad bipartisan support. It represents a final agreement between the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/business/ci_14020222&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>STEARNS SECURES $4 MILLION FOR CAMP BLANDING IN DEFENSE APPPROPRIATIONS BILL</title>
    <link href="http://www.bignews.biz/?id=829147&amp;amp;keys=Congressman-Cliff-Stearns-COMMUNICATIONS" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978195</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Yesterday, Stearns joined the House in approving HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. Explained Stearns, &#8220;HR 3326 has $4 million for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bignews.biz/?id=829147&amp;amp;keys=Congressman-Cliff-Stearns-COMMUNICATIONS&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/12/seniors_worry_theyll_be_hurt_b.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978194</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HispanicBusiness.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 These provisions were included in HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 which passed by a vote of 395 to 34. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/12/seniors_worry_theyll_be_hurt_b.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Analysis of FY 2010 Defense Appropriations Conference Agreement (HR 3326)</title>
    <link href="http://www.armscontrolcenter.org/policy/securityspending/articles/121709_c111_fy10_appropsconf/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978192</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Conference agreement on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Defense Appropriations bill was adopted by the full House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armscontrolcenter.org/policy/securityspending/articles/121709_c111_fy10_appropsconf/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977951789&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978189</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As of this writing, final debate is ongoing in the Senate. Under consideration is a Bill for Defense spending, already Passed by the House of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977951789&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Local Buzz: Pasadena&amp;#39;s Hillsides Guild has holiday event</title>
    <link href="http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/ci_14014106" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6955790</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pasadena Star-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill, HR 3326, was approved in a 395-34 vote. of Defense. Chang Industry of La Verne will receive $3.2 million ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/ci_14014106&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US House approves funding for Global Strike initiatives</title>
    <link href="http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20091217/NEWS10/912170328/1005/ENT/U.S.-House-approves-funding-for-Global-Strike-initiatives" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6955787</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shreveport Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The measure, HR 3326, passed the House by a vote of 395-34. &amp;quot;These projects directly support the Air Force&amp;#39;s nuclear enterprise and long-range bomber fleet, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20091217/NEWS10/912170328/1005/ENT/U.S.-House-approves-funding-for-Global-Strike-initiatives&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/12/16/1960/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6955789</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Slaughter &#8211; Rules) Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with a House Amendment to HR 3326 &#8211; Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/12/16/1960/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Money for UMD, Pine Tech included in defense spending bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.fox21online.com/news/money-umd-pine-tech-included-defense-spending-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6955786</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOX 21 Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326) includes $1.6 million for the University of Minnesota Duluth to develop a portable low-volume ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fox21online.com/news/money-umd-pine-tech-included-defense-spending-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Rep. Boswell: $8.4 million for defense projects in Iowa</title>
    <link href="http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=179900" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6955785</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House passed the conference agreement on HR 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, by a vote of 395 to 34. To date, the Congressman has ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=179900&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Defense Appropriations Bill May Extend Satellite License Deadline</title>
    <link href="http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/440601-Defense_Appropriations_Bill_May_Extend_Satellite_License_Deadline.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6955784</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broadcasting &amp;amp; Cable</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At least that is according to a copy of the Department of Defense appropriations bill (HR 3326). According to the bill&amp;#39;s language, hammered out by the House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/440601-Defense_Appropriations_Bill_May_Extend_Satellite_License_Deadline.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Votes to Extend Critical Economic and Health Benefits to Millions of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.enewspf.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=12305:house-votes-to-extend-critical-economic-and-health-benefits-to-millions-of-american-families&amp;amp;catid=88888904&amp;amp;Itemid=88890249" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6955783</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eNews Park Forest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 These provisions were included in HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 which passed by a vote of 395 to 34. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.enewspf.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=12305:house-votes-to-extend-critical-economic-and-health-benefits-to-millions-of-american-families&amp;amp;catid=88888904&amp;amp;Itemid=88890249&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Louisiana Business: Color Purple, Aunt Sallys, Barksdale, Healthcare Loss ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bayoubuzz.com/News/Louisiana/Business/Louisiana_Business__Color_Purple_Aunt_Sallys_Barksdale_Healthcare_Loss_Education___9984.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6955782</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bayou Buzz</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3326 passed the House today by a vote of 395-34. &#8220;These projects directly support the Air Force&amp;#39;s nuclear enterprise and long-range bomber fleet, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bayoubuzz.com/News/Louisiana/Business/Louisiana_Business__Color_Purple_Aunt_Sallys_Barksdale_Healthcare_Loss_Education___9984.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Approves FY 2010 Omnibus Spending Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173983.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/7108359</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressional leaders are holding the final appropriations bill for the Department of Defense (HR 3326) until next week to determine what other legislation ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173983.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091213?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6955788</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressional leaders are holding the final appropriations bill for the Department of Defense (HR 3326) until next week to determine what other legislation ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091213?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On Monday, the House will meet at 12:30 pm for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 pm ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/12/13/1953/-This-Week-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930621</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Berman - Foreign Affairs) Further Action on HR 3326 &#8211; Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Murtha &#8211; Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/12/13/1953/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Approves Omnibus Spending Bill; Senate Expected To Vote This Weekend</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173857.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930620</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The final appropriations bill for Defense spending (HR 3326) is being held back until next week by Congressional leaders to determine what other legislation ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173857.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update December 14, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200912147777/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-december-14-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930619</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The speculation is that PASS ID could be attached to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (HR 3326), or some other bill considered &amp;quot;must pass&amp;quot; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200912147777/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-december-14-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate oks Spending Bill With Mandatory Increases for Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/14/senate-oks-spending-bill-with-mandatory-increases-for-health-care.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930618</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressional leaders are holding the final appropriations bill for the Department of Defense (HR 3326) until next week to determine what other legislation ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/14/senate-oks-spending-bill-with-mandatory-increases-for-health-care.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Could Vote On Spending Package Thursday; GOP Warns Of Clash Over DC&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173358.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6930622</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;No extra baggage,&amp;quot; he said, adding, &amp;quot;Extra baggage will be on the Defense express,&amp;quot; a reference to the Defense spending bill (HR 3326) that Democrats hope ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173358.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/ccagw-to-congress-strike-earmarks-for-jsf-alternate-engine,992680.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331323</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earthtimes (press release)</name>
    </author>
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The letter reads, in part: As you move to conference on HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010, I urge you to eliminate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/ccagw-to-congress-strike-earmarks-for-jsf-alternate-engine,992680.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Coburn &amp;amp; Inhofe vote &amp;#39;no&amp;#39; on amendment restricting abusive contractors</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-21920-Oklahoma-City-Populist-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Coburn--Inhofe-vote-no-on-amendment-restricting-abusive-contractors" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331322</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
S. Amndt. 2588 to HR 3326 &#8211; None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used for any existing or new Federal contract if ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-21920-Oklahoma-City-Populist-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Coburn--Inhofe-vote-no-on-amendment-restricting-abusive-contractors&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/halliburton-employee-jamie-leigh-jones-testifies-senate-rape/story?id=8775641" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331321</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Al Franken (D-MN) introduced an amendment yesterday (senate amendment 2588 to HR 3326) to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2010, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/halliburton-employee-jamie-leigh-jones-testifies-senate-rape/story?id=8775641&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/niles/news/1807348,pioneer-press-rollcall-100809-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331320</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Niles Herald Spectator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(HR 3326) Afghan hearings deadline: Senators rejected, 40-59, a GOP bid for a Nov. 15 deadline for hearings on US actions in Afghanistan. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/niles/news/1807348,pioneer-press-rollcall-100809-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Guam&amp;#39;s Last Hope For Compensation</title>
    <link href="http://www.guamnewsfactor.com/200910071266/Top-Stories/Guam-s-Last-Hope-For-Compensation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319779</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Guam News Factor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today the Senate passed its estimated $636 billion version of the 2010 Defense Authorization Act (HR 3326) by a vote of 93 to 7. The bill now goes to joint ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guamnewsfactor.com/200910071266/Top-Stories/Guam-s-Last-Hope-For-Compensation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2009/10/7/senate_approves_625_billion_defense_budget.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319777</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FCW.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The amendment refers to spending specifically in the fiscal 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326). The bill would provide more than $636 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2009/10/7/senate_approves_625_billion_defense_budget.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Capitol Link</title>
    <link href="http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/311750" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6319780</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Daily Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The amendment was added to HR 3326. Obama is expected to respond by year&amp;#39;s end to the military&amp;#39;s request for additional troops in Afghanistan, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/311750&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOW THEY VOTED</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091004/ARTICLE/910041064/-1/NEWSSITEMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-02:/commentary/6319778</id>
    <updated>2009-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This killed a bid to shift the money to accounts that more directly support troops and their families. A yes was to remove the funds from HR 3326.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091004/ARTICLE/910041064/-1/NEWSSITEMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/2/788788/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264774</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
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Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate resumes consideration of HR 3326 on Tuesday, October 6, the following first-degree amendments be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/2/788788/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate tightens rules on war-zone contractors</title>
    <link href="http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/10/military_contractors_electrocution_iraq_senate_100209w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264773</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The amendment is now part of HR 3326, the Senate&amp;#39;s version of the 2010 defense funding bill, which the Senate hopes to pass early next week.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/10/military_contractors_electrocution_iraq_senate_100209w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress votes: Afghanistan hearings</title>
    <link href="http://www.mankatofreepress.com/local/local_story_275183655.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264772</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mankato Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The amendment was added to HR 3326. Obama is expected to respond by year&amp;#39;s end to the military&amp;#39;s request for tens of thousands of additional troops in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mankatofreepress.com/local/local_story_275183655.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>McCain Rebuffed in Bid To Compel Afghanistan Testimony From Military</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003214659" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261826</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
John McCain of Arizona, which he offered to the fiscal 2010 Defense appropriations bill ( HR 3326 ). The chamber already had adopted an alternative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003214659&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/30/AR2009093002854.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6261827</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... and treat traumatic brain injuries and mental health issues, the statement says, noting the Senate&amp;#39;s version of HR 3326 &#226;&#8364;&#339;meets the president&amp;#39;s goals. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/30/AR2009093002854.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=8702189" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6252337</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... and treat traumatic brain injuries and mental health issues, the statement says, noting the Senate&amp;#39;s version of HR 3326 &#226;&#8364;&#339;meets the president&amp;#39;s goals. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=8702189&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/30/senate_climate_bill_tougher_now_than_houses_version/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6246676</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... and treat traumatic brain injuries and mental health issues, the statement says, noting the Senate&amp;#39;s version of HR 3326 &#226;&#8364;&#339;meets the president&amp;#39;s goals. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/30/senate_climate_bill_tougher_now_than_houses_version/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Round 12 in the Fight for the Boeing C-17 Production Line and Its ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.oc180news.com/article/West_Orange_County_Features/The_Boeing_Company/Round_12_in_the_Fight_for_the_Boeing_C17_Production_Line_and_Its_5000_Long_Beach_Jobsa_Continuing_Monday_Morning_series/18599" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6236729</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>www.OC180NEWS.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... of HR 3326, with the Senate Committee-reported text, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oc180news.com/article/West_Orange_County_Features/The_Boeing_Company/Round_12_in_the_Fight_for_the_Boeing_C17_Production_Line_and_Its_5000_Long_Beach_Jobsa_Continuing_Monday_Morning_series/18599&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VH-71 Presidential helicopter teeters on the edge</title>
    <link href="http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/presidential-helo-teeters-on-the-edge/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6209972</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Aviation International News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
So on July 30, the House of Representatives approved $400 million in its version of the defense appropriations bill (HR 3326) to continue research, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/presidential-helo-teeters-on-the-edge/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>APN Legislative Round-Up for the week ending September 25, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://peacenow.org/entries/apn_legislative_round-up_for_the_week_ending_september_25_2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6209971</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Peace Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On 9/10/09 the Senate Appropriations Committee voted to substitute the House text of HR 3326 with its own version of the bill and reported the bill out of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peacenow.org/entries/apn_legislative_round-up_for_the_week_ending_september_25_2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Analysis of FY 2010 Senate Defense Appropriations Bill (HR 3326)</title>
    <link href="http://www.armscontrolcenter.org/policy/nuclearweapons/articles/092409_c111_fy10_sac_hr3326/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6209970</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The full Senate is expected to take up consideration of HR 3326 as early as September 24. Afghanistan Security Forces &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The Committee provided $6.6 billion ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armscontrolcenter.org/policy/nuclearweapons/articles/092409_c111_fy10_sac_hr3326/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OCX budget Cut Could Slow Program; First IIF Might Launch by May 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.insidegnss.com/node/1656" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6209973</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inside GNSS</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The version of the Deparment of Defense (DoDO Appropriations bill, HR 3326, passed by the House of Representatives on July 30 reduced the OCX allocation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insidegnss.com/node/1656&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional votes for last week of July</title>
    <link href="http://www.tulsatoday.com/newsdesk/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=2114&amp;amp;Itemid=57" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5763180</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tulsa Today</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
John Sullivan R-OK (1st) House Vote 7: DOD APPROPRIATIONS: The House passed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326) sponsored by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tulsatoday.com/newsdesk/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=2114&amp;amp;Itemid=57&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Black lawmakers laud Medal of Freedom honorees</title>
    <link href="http://www.reddingnewsreview.com/newspages/2009newspages/congressional_briefs_medal_09_091000272.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-01:/commentary/5749766</id>
    <updated>2009-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Redding News Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lee (D-CA) voted in opposition to HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2010, which passed the House by a vote of 400-30. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reddingnewsreview.com/newspages/2009newspages/congressional_briefs_medal_09_091000272.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20090802_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-01:/commentary/5749762</id>
    <updated>2009-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill (HR 3326) funds a 3.4 percent military pay raise; bars the military's use of torture and prohibits permanent US bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20090802_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eaton might score deal</title>
    <link href="http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20090801/NEWS01/908010309/1002/NEWS01" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-31:/commentary/5749767</id>
    <updated>2009-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Battle Creek Enquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The US House of Representatives approved defense spending bill, HR 3326, by a vote of 400-30 on Thursday that included work for Eaton's recently ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20090801/NEWS01/908010309/1002/NEWS01&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOW THEY VOTED</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090802/ARTICLE/908021024/-1/NEWSSITEMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-31:/commentary/5749764</id>
    <updated>2009-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(HR 3326). Voting for the measure: Buchanan, Castor, Mack, Rooney. Highway trust fund: Members voted, 363-68, to use $7 billion in general revenues to keep ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090802/ARTICLE/908021024/-1/NEWSSITEMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Rahall Secures Department of Defense Appropriations Funds for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2455159/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-31:/commentary/5749763</id>
    <updated>2009-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trading Markets (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Other HR 3326 appropriations include funding for a 3.4% military pay increase for active duty and Selected Reserve personnel, $29.9 billion to provide our ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2455159/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>EMP may get defense funding</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailypress.net/page/content.detail/id/514115.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5708612</id>
    <updated>2009-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Escanaba Daily Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The funding was included in HR 3326, the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010, which passed the US House of Representatives by a vote of 400 to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailypress.net/page/content.detail/id/514115.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House approves funds to speed up chemical weapons disposal at depot</title>
    <link href="http://www.kentucky.com/latest_news/story/880538.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5708611</id>
    <updated>2009-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kentucky.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, HR 3326, was approved, 400 for and 30 against. The measure matched the Pentagon's request for increased funds ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kentucky.com/latest_news/story/880538.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Sestak Votes to Support Our Troops</title>
    <link href="http://newsblaze.com/story/20090731074635zzzz.nb/topstory.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5708610</id>
    <updated>2009-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsBlaze</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In total, HR 3326 appropriates $636.3 billion for the Department of Defense in Fiscal Year 2010, including funding for the ongoing contingency operations in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsblaze.com/story/20090731074635zzzz.nb/topstory.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Jersey Congressman Rothman votes for defense bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/new-jersey-congressman-rothman-votes-for-defense-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5708609</id>
    <updated>2009-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>newjerseynewsroom.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congressman Steve Rothman (D - NJ), a member of the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Defense, voted Thursday in favor of HR 3326, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/new-jersey-congressman-rothman-votes-for-defense-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eaton may get Defense contract</title>
    <link href="http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20090731/NEWS01/307310015/Eaton+may+get+Defense+contract" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5708608</id>
    <updated>2009-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Battle Creek Enquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The US House of Representatives approved defense spending bill, HR 3326, by a vote of 400-30 on Thursday that included work for Eaton's ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20090731/NEWS01/307310015/Eaton+may+get+Defense+contract&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Harper: Miss. projects needed</title>
    <link href="http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_212003159.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5699228</id>
    <updated>2009-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Meridian Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3326 represents a 4 percent increase in base DoD spending over the 2009 enacted level and includes a 3.4 percent military pay raise, which is 0.5 percent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_212003159.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.defpro.com/news/details/8874/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-29:/commentary/5694671</id>
    <updated>2009-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>defpro</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
17:32 GMT, July 30, 2009 The Administration supports House passage of HR 3326, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.defpro.com/news/details/8874/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Braley Secures $8 Million for Eastern Iowa Programs in Defense ...</title>
    <link href="http://qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=451017" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-29:/commentary/5694670</id>
    <updated>2009-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Quad-Cities Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) voted for the FY2010 Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326), which includes $8 million secured by Braley for two eastern Iowa programs. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=451017&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House votes to kill funding for more F-22s</title>
    <link href="http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/07/military_f22_funding_073009w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-29:/commentary/5694669</id>
    <updated>2009-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The vote brings HR 3326, the House version of the 2010 defense appropriations bill, more closely in line with the administration's defense plans. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/07/military_f22_funding_073009w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today on the Hill</title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2009/07/today_on_the_hill_124.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-29:/commentary/5694668</id>
    <updated>2009-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post Blogs</name>
    </author>
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The House will take up complete consideration of HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. Sixteen amendments are scheduled for debate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2009/07/today_on_the_hill_124.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid101856.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5749765</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broward New Times</name>
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Yesterday, he withdrew his proposed amendment to HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. The measure would have prohibited the use of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid101856.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/7/29/1342/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5691027</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters</name>
    </author>
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Matsui - Financial Services) Begin Consideration of HR 3326 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Murtha &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Appropriations) (Subject to a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/7/29/1342/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today on the Hill</title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2009/07/today_on_the_hill_123.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5691026</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House meets at 10:00 am for legislative business and will begin consideration of HR 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2009/07/today_on_the_hill_123.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5685208</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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    </author>
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Dingell &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Energy and Commerce) HR 3326 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Murtha &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) HR 3269 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/7/27/758224/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/7/27/1327/-This-Week-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5676371</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters</name>
    </author>
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Dingell &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Energy and Commerce) HR 3326 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Murtha &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) HR 3269 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/7/27/1327/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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