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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.4284 To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.</title>
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  <updated>2010-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Rangel Ranks #1 in the Number of Bills Passed | Congressman ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-27:/commentary/10272942</id>
    <updated>2010-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Latest News for Congressman Charles B. Rangel </name>
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H.R. 4284. To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. Bill became law on December 28, 2009 H.R. 4314. To permit continued financing of Government operations. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rangel.house.gov/2010/12/post.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>List of U.S. Senators who voted for S 510 Food Safety Act ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-29:/commentary/10102142</id>
    <updated>2010-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R.4284 To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. &#8211; -31 hours * H.R.4284 To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.federaljack.com/?p=18350&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Budget Fun</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-29:/commentary/9925337</id>
    <updated>2010-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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(For example, take a look at the Congressional Budget Office estimate for HR 4284, which extended a few trade preference programs last December.) This sort of thing is why it is important to always pay attention to the yearly numbers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.researchcouncilblog.org/2010/11/budget-fun.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 111-245, The First Responder Anti ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - WashingtonWatch.com </name>
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Here are more of the bills on the House floor this week: S. 303 &#8211; Reauthorizing and improving the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 H.R. 4284 &#8211; Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 1517 &#8211; To. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-245.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Your Congress January</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-16:/commentary/8718211</id>
    <updated>2010-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Conservative Thoughts </name>
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20 Jan 2010 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/interstitial?url=http://conservativethoughts.us/2010/01/21/your-congress-january/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vote: To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-08:/commentary/8675361</id>
    <updated>2010-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Govit: Most Popular Legislation </name>
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Vote: To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.(HR 4284) ... Text of Legislation: HR 4284 IH. 111th CONGRESS. 1st Session. H. R. 4284. To extend the Generalized System ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govit.com/vote/congress.aspx?bill=2009-hr-4284&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rangel Has Best Batting Average in the House</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-03:/commentary/8443031</id>
    <updated>2010-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Mouth of the Potomac </name>
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H.R. 4284. To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. Bill became law on December 28, 2009. H.R. 4314. To permit continued financing of Government operations. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dc/2010/06/rangel-has-best-batting-averag.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rangel Leads In Passing Legislation | Congressman Charles B ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-01:/commentary/8476690</id>
    <updated>2010-06-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Latest News for Congressman Charles B. Rangel </name>
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H.R. 4284. To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. Bill became law on December 28, 2009. H.R. 4314. To permit continued financing of Government operations. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rangel.house.gov/2010/06/opencongresshonor060210.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>flytothesky.blogr.com - stories - 2010-04-08-Criticism-of-the-Food ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8062642</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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One critic, Representative Ron Paul (R-TX), introduced a bill on November 10, 2005 titled the &amp;quot;Health Freedom Protection Act&amp;quot; (H.R. 4284), which proposes to stop &amp;quot;the FDA from censoring truthful claims about the curative, mitigative, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://flytothesky.blogr.com/stories/2010-04-08-Criticism-of-the-Food-and-Drug-Administration/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#187; Nelson Mullins Riley &amp;amp; Scarborough, LLP - Attorneys at Law</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-01:/commentary/7581028</id>
    <updated>2010-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 4284 was signed by the President extending for one year duty-free benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. (27 ITR 6; 1/7/10) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/international-law-bulletin-vol-16-no-1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Central &amp;amp; South America &amp;amp; the Carribean: ATPA Renewal: Background ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7581029</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
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On December 14, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill to extend trade preferences for the three countries by unanimous consent (H.R. 4284). On December 22, 2010, the U.S. Senate passed the measure, also by unanimous ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://latin-americas.blogspot.com/2010/02/atpa-renewal-background-and-issues.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Your Congress January</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7348378</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Dec 28, 2009 &#8211; Bill Action Signed by President: HR 4284: To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. The President has signed this bill, and it will shortly be enrolled as ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativethoughts.us/2010/01/21/your-congress-january/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tax Update Blog: Congressional channel-stuffing</title>
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    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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They stuffed the channel a bit more at the end of 2009 when Predient Obama signed HR 4284 &amp;quot;To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.&amp;quot; This increases the 2014 3rd quarter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rothcpa.com/archives/005593.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Scott Lincicome: Budget Gimmicks in a Trade Bill?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7275313</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Scott Lincicome </name>
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Legislation (H.R. 4284) to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, signed by the president Dec. 28, contains an offset that would increase 2014 estimated tax payments for corporations with at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lincicome.blogspot.com/2010/01/budget-gimmicks-in-trade-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CBO Update</title>
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    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=10891; H.R. 4284, An act to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. Direct spending and revenues effects estimate for the bill as cleared ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://positivereform.com/5742/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 4284</title>
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    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 4284. An act to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the. Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. As cleared by the Congress on December 22, 2009, and signed by the President on December 28, 2009. SUMMARY ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=10907&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 4284, An act to extend the Generalized System of Preferences ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7285608</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Direct spending and revenues effects estimate for the bill as cleared by the Congress on December 22, 2009, and signed by the President on December 28, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdoc.cfm?index=10907&amp;amp;type=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 4284, An act to extend the Generalized System of Preferences ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.capitolhillwomen.com/2010/01/h-r-4284-an-act-to-extend-the-generalized-system-of-preferences-and-the-andean-trade-preference-act-and-for-other-purposes/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 4284, An act to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. Direct spending and revenues effects estimate for the bill as cleared by the Congress on December 22, 2009, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillwomen.com/2010/01/h-r-4284-an-act-to-extend-the-generalized-system-of-preferences-and-the-andean-trade-preference-act-and-for-other-purposes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CIRCULAR SECEX N&#186; 1, DE 5 DE JANEIRO DE 2010 &#8211; Ideal - Assessoria ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7742117</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... torna p&#250;blico que o Sistema Geral de Prefer&#234;ncias (SGP) dos Estados Unidos, do qual o Brasil &#233; benefici&#225;rio, foi renovado at&#233; o dia 31/12/2010, mediante a san&#231;&#227;o presidencial ao projeto do Congresso norte-americano &#8220;H.R. 4284. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ideallogistics.com.br/circular-secex-n%C2%BA-1-de-5-de-janeiro-de-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CIRCULAR SECEX N&#186; 1, DE 5 DE JANEIRO DE 2010 &#8211; Ideal - Assessoria ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7237532</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... torna p&#250;blico que o Sistema Geral de Prefer&#234;ncias (SGP) dos Estados Unidos, do qual o Brasil &#233; benefici&#225;rio, foi renovado at&#233; o dia 31/12/2010, mediante a san&#231;&#227;o presidencial ao projeto do Congresso norte-americano &#8220;H.R. 4284. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ideallogistics.com.br/circular-secex-n%C2%BA-1-de-5-de-janeiro-de-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 111-122, The Human Rights Enforcement ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/8273301</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Here are more of the bills on the House floor this week: S. 303 &#8211; Reauthorizing and improving the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 H.R. 4284 &#8211; Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 1517 &#8211; To. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-122.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>govpulse | Amendment of Limitation of Duty- and Quota-Free Imports ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R 4284, 111th Cong. (2009), further extended the expiration of the ATPA to December 31, 2010. The purpose of this notice is to extend the period of the quantitative limitation for preferential tariff treatment under the regional ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://govpulse.us/entries/2010/01/12/X10-280112/amendment-of-limitation-of-duty-and-quota-free-imports-of-apparel-articles-assembled-in-beneficiary-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TUDO SOBRE COMEX: Sistema Geral de Prefer&#234;ncias (SGP)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7201207</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Resumo: Torna p&#250;blico que o Sistema Geral de Prefer&#234;ncias (SGP) dos Estados Unidos, do qual o Brasil &#233; benefici&#225;rio, foi renovado at&#233; o dia 31/12/2010, mediante asan&#231;&#227;o presidencial ao projeto do Congresso norte-americano &amp;quot;H.R. 4284. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://comex-brasil.blogspot.com/2010/01/sistema-geral-de-preferencias-sgp.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Blog Brasiliense</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7201206</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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san&#231;&#227;o presidencial ao projeto do Congresso norte-americano &amp;quot;H.R. 4284.RDS--111th Congress (2009): To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act and for other purposes&amp;quot;. (Se&#231;.1, p&#225;g. 49) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog-brasiliense.blogspot.com/2010/01/dou-06012010-legislacao-circular-secex.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Justi&#231;a Eficiente: LEGISLA&#199;&#195;O RECENTE</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7188280</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... torna p&#250;blico que o Sistema Geral de Prefer&#234;ncias (SGP) dos Estados Unidos, do qual o Brasil &#233; benefici&#225;rio, foi renovado at&#233; o dia 31/12/2010, mediante a san&#231;&#227;o presidencial ao projeto do Congresso norte-americano &amp;quot;H.R. 4284. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justicaeficiente.blogspot.com/2010/01/legislacao-recente.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>International Trade and Investment Law Society (ITILS ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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28 signed legislation (H.R. 4284) extending for one year duty-free benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. WORLD NEWS Agriculture: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://internationaltradeandinvestmentlaw.blogspot.com/2010/01/international-trade-reporter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>DICAS DE COM&#201;RCIO EXTERIOR</title>
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... torna p&#250;blico que o Sistema Geral de Prefer&#234;ncias (SGP) dos Estados Unidos, do qual o Brasil &#233; benefici&#225;rio, foi renovado at&#233; o dia 31/12/2010, mediante a san&#231;&#227;o presidencial ao projeto do Congresso norte-americano &amp;quot;H.R. 4284. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dicasdecomercioexterior.blogspot.com/2010/01/legislacao-itajai-despachos-de.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Public Law Update</title>
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H.R. 4284 / Public Law 111-124. To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (Dec. 28, 2009; 123 Stat. 3484; 2 pages). H.R. 3819 / Public Law 111-125 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://positivereform.com/5650/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The bill, (H.R. 4284), was introduced earlier this month by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel (D-NY) and approved by the House on Dec. 14. It extends both trade pacts subject to amendments by the Andean Trade ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=44663&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7285609</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 4284, which was introduced into the House of Representatives on December 11, 2009, will extend the benefits of both GSP and ATPA for one year without change; both programs will expire on December 31, 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://domino.expeditors.com/apps/Newsflash/Newsflash.nsf/0/DDAA7F13F7F7380A8825769C005DF757&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Expeditors Newsflash - Americas Edition</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 4284, which was introduced into the House of Representatives on December 11, 2009, will extend the benefits of both GSP and ATPA for one year without change; both programs will expire on December 31, 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://domino.expeditors.com/apps/newsflash/Newsflash.nsf/98347b80a2d6be9d88256b4b007cce06/ddaa7f13f7f7380a8825769c005df757?OpenDocument&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 4284, which was introduced into the House of Representatives on December 11, 2009, will extend the benefits of both GSP and ATPA for one year without change; both programs will expire on December 31, 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://domino.expeditors.com/apps/newsflash/newsflash.nsf/0/DDAA7F13F7F7380A8825769C005DF757&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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UU. firma extensi&#243;n del AtpdeaEl UniversoLa Oficina del Secretario de Prensa de la Casa Blanca anunci&#243; este martes que el presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, firm&#243; el proyecto de ley HR 4284. As&#237; lo indica un comunicado del ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://noticias.peruanosenusa.net/2009/12/29/ee-uu-firma-extension-del-atpdea-el-universo/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON, DC - In a statement from Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Monday, December 28, 2009, the public was informed that President Barack Obama signed into law: H.R. 3819, H.R. 4284 and H.R. 4314. H.R. 4314 increases the public debt ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thewhitehousespin.com/2009/12/29/obama-approves-290-trillion-debt-limit-increase.aspx?ref=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7108365</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 4284, which extends two laws that grant trade benefits to developing countries; and. H.R. 4314, which increases the public debt limit from $12.104 trillion to $12.394 trillion. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/statement-press-secretary-bills-signed-president-today&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US Senate extends trade bill for South America goods</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill, (H.R. 4284), was introduced earlier this month by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel (D-NY) and approved by the House on Dec. 14. It extends both trade pacts subject to amendments by the Andean Trade ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/44663/news.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Clears Bill Extending Trade Preference Programs</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The Senate on Tuesday evening cleared by unanimous consent legislation (HR 4284) that would extend expiring trade preference programs for one year, paving the way for the president to sign the measure into law.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congressnow.gallerywatch.com/ArticleDetail.aspx?articleID=10667&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Passes Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7044157</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... with the United States on counternarcotics efforts. The bill is the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act (HR 4284). It was passed by unanimous consent last night on Tuesday. (credit image &#8211; reuters)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/12/23/senate-passes-generalized-system-of-preferences-and-the-andean-trade-preference-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/8710135</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Here are more of the bills on the House floor this week: S. 303 &#8211; Reauthorizing and improving the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 H.R. 4284 &#8211; Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 1517 &#8211; To. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-195.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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WASHINGTON, DC - In a statement from Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Monday, December 28, 2009, the public was informed that President Barack Obama signed into law: H.R. 3819, H.R. 4284 and H.R. 4314. H.R. 4314 increases the public debt ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3819/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Passes Bill Extending GSP and ATPA Programs; Bill to be ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7044155</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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This evening the US Senate approved by unanimous consent HR 4284, legislation that will extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) duty preference programs until December 31, 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.djacobsonlaw.com/2009/12/senate-passes-bill-extending-gsp-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate passes trade bill stalled by custody fight - KTTC Rochester ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 4284. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kttc.com/global/story.asp?s=11720898&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Victoria Advocate | Senate passes trade bill stalled by custody fight</title>
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... and Peru as a means of helping those countries develop economic alternatives to drug production and trafficking. The two programs enjoy wide support among U.S. textile, apparel and footwear groups. ___. The bill is H.R. 4284. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2009/dec/22/bc-us-trade-brazil/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The bill is H.R. 4284. &#8212;. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. &#169; 2009 The Associated Press. All rights cautious. This matter may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hisworldnews.biz/?p=28140&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The bill is H.R. 4284. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.waaytv.com/global/story.asp?s=11720896&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate passes trade bill stalled by custody fight - Silver City ...</title>
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... and Peru as a means of helping those countries develop economic alternatives to drug production and trafficking. The two programs enjoy wide support among U.S. textile, apparel and footwear groups. &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;. The bill is H.R. 4284. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.scsun-news.com/silver_city-business/ci_14052752?source=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate approves trade bill that had been caught up in child ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 4284. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/79956882.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Extending the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act: H.R. 4284, to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act; 4 pages. Federal Financial Assistance Management ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/healthcare-reform-give-us-a-chance-to-read-the-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/8241355</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Here are more of the bills on the House floor this week: S. 303 &#8211; Reauthorizing and improving the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 H.R. 4284 &#8211; Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 1517 &#8211; To. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-122.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Passes Extension for GSP &amp;amp; ATPA</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6978568</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The US House of Representatives approved HR 4284, to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for one year, until December 31, 2010. The Senate is also expected to approve this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boskagetradenews.blogspot.com/2009/12/house-passes-extension-for-gsp-atpa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Has Until Dec. 31 to Extend Trade Preference Programs</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Extension of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) programs is now up to the US Senate after the US House of Representatives approval Monday of HR 4284. T...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sportsonesource.com/news/spor/spor_article.asp?section=8&amp;amp;Prod=1&amp;amp;id=30880&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Expeditors Newsflash - Americas Edition</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6944973</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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On December 11, 2009, Charles B. Rangel, the Chairman of the House of Representatives&amp;#39; Committee on Ways and Means, introduced H.R. 4284. If passed, the bill would extend both GSP and ATPA for one year, through December 31, 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://domino.expeditors.com/apps/newsflash/newsflash.nsf/0/8F5AB2956DC623928825768D007CF344&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>National Textile Association: Ways and Means Okays 1-Year ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6930717</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Textile Association </name>
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The U.S. House of Representatives on December 14th approved H.R. 4284, legislation extending the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) programs that have played an important role in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nationaltextile.blogspot.com/2009/12/ways-and-means-okays-1-year-extension.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,2009-12-13:/commentary/9046757</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
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Matheson - Oversight and Government Reform); H.Con.Res. 160 - Honoring the American Kennel Club on its 125th anniversary (Rep. Price (NC) - Oversight and Government Reform); HR 4284 - Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/12/13/18524/594&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 4284: Andean Trade Preference Extension Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.letdcknow.com/our-constitution-at-work/h-r-4284-andean-trade-preference-extension-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/7150842</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Let DC Know </name>
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H.R. 4284 extends the Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) through December 31, 2010. Under current law, APTA expires on December 31, 2009. The bill also would require a report from the U.S. Trade Representative on the operation of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.letdcknow.com/our-constitution-at-work/h-r-4284-andean-trade-preference-extension-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/12/14/1958/-HouseSenate-wrap-up" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/7089209</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
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942 - Commending the Real Salt Lake soccer club for winning the 2009 Major League Soccer Cup (Rep. Matheson - Oversight and Government Reform); H.R. 4284 - Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/12/14/1958/-HouseSenate-wrap-up&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Expeditors Newsflash - Americas Edition</title>
    <link href="http://domino.expeditors.com/apps/newsflash/Newsflash.nsf/c507372a19832dc288256b4b007cce09/3b1c18169d824c5d8825768c00711429?OpenDocument" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/7041724</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Expeditors Newsflash - Americas Edition </name>
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The bill, H.R. 4284, if passed, would extend both GSP and ATPA for one year, through December 31, 2010. The bill also calls for a report on ATPA by June 30, 2010. The programs will expire on December 31, 2009 unless legislative action ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://domino.expeditors.com/apps/newsflash/Newsflash.nsf/c507372a19832dc288256b4b007cce09/3b1c18169d824c5d8825768c00711429?OpenDocument&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House votes to extend trade pacts benefiting developing countries ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/house-votes-to-extend-trade-pacts-benefiting-developing-countries-measure-goes-to-senate-79255942.html?c=y" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/7037657</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>San Francisco Examiner Site Feed </name>
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The bill is H.R. 4284. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/house-votes-to-extend-trade-pacts-benefiting-developing-countries-measure-goes-to-senate-79255942.html?c=y&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US House of Representatives Passes One-Year Extension of GSP and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.djacobsonlaw.com/2009/12/us-house-of-representatives-passes-one.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6978570</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>International Trade Law News </name>
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This afternoon the US House of Representatives passed HR 4284, legislation to extend the expiring Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) trade preference programs until December 31, 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.djacobsonlaw.com/2009/12/us-house-of-representatives-passes-one.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dispatch from the Front: The Week of December 14</title>
    <link href="http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/12/14/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-december-14/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6967998</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shopfloor </name>
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But first, 15 bills appear on the suspension calendar, including HR 4284 the politically complicated Andean Trades Preferences Extension Act. Also HR 2194, the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act of 2009. For the week&amp;#39;s floor schedule, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/12/14/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-december-14/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/12/13/813833/-This-Week-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6967996</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
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Matheson - Oversight and Government Reform); H.Con.Res. 160 - Honoring the American Kennel Club on its 125th anniversary (Rep. Price (NC) - Oversight and Government Reform); HR 4284 - Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/12/13/813833/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 4284: Andean Trade Preference Extension Act</title>
    <link href="http://letdcknow.com/our-constitution-at-work/h-r-4284-andean-trade-preference-extension-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6967995</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Let DC Know </name>
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HR 4284 extends the Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) through December 31, 2010. Under current law, APTA expires on December 31, 2009. The bill also would require a report from the US Trade Representative on the operation of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://letdcknow.com/our-constitution-at-work/h-r-4284-andean-trade-preference-extension-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eyes on Trade: Andean Trade Preferences: Uncontroversial, Safe Vote</title>
    <link href="http://citizen.typepad.com/eyesontrade/2009/12/andean-trade-preferences-uncontroversial-safe-vote.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930716</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eyes on Trade </name>
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Today, the House will be voting on HR 4284 - Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2009, cosponsored by Chairmen Rangel and Levin. The bill is uncontroversial - everyone from Wal-Mart to the faith groups to the AFL-CIO is either...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://citizen.typepad.com/eyesontrade/2009/12/andean-trade-preferences-uncontroversial-safe-vote.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Victoria Advocate | US House votes to renew 2 expiring trade accords</title>
    <link href="http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2009/dec/14/bc-us-us-trade/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930715</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Victoria Advocate stories: Business </name>
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... fails to recognize the serious questions that surround Ecuador&amp;#39;s compliance with the eligibility criteria for this program,&amp;quot; said Rep. David Camp of Michigan, top Republican on the Ways and Means panel. ___. The bill is H.R. 4284. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2009/dec/14/bc-us-us-trade/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Expeditors Newsflash - Americas Edition</title>
    <link href="http://domino.expeditors.com/apps/newsflash/newsflash.nsf/0/3B1C18169D824C5D8825768C00711429" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930714</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Expeditors Newsflash - Americas Edition </name>
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The bill, H.R. 4284, if passed, would extend both GSP and ATPA for one year, through December 31, 2010. The bill also calls for a report on ATPA by June 30, 2010. The programs will expire on December 31, 2009 unless legislative action ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://domino.expeditors.com/apps/newsflash/newsflash.nsf/0/3B1C18169D824C5D8825768C00711429&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.4284 | Reclaiming Democracy</title>
    <link href="http://www.reclaimingdemocracy.org/?p=25563" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930712</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reclaiming Democracy </name>
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To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (12/14/2009 legislative day)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reclaimingdemocracy.org/?p=25563&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/12/14/23432/482" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930711</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
    </author>
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942 - Commending the Real Salt Lake soccer club for winning the 2009 Major League Soccer Cup (Rep. Matheson - Oversight and Government Reform); H.R. 4284 - Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/12/14/23432/482&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 4284: To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-4284" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930710</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us </name>
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A bill in the US Congress: To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-4284&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Daily Schedule</title>
    <link href="http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=161533" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-12:/commentary/9506676</id>
    <updated>2009-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Republican Cloakroom RSS Articles </name>
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4. H.Con.Res. 160 - Honoring the American Kennel Club on its 125th anniversary (Rep. Price (NC) - Oversight and Government Reform). Y, N. 5. HR 4284 - Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=161533&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Week Ahead in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1408-The-Week-Ahead-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-12:/commentary/6967997</id>
    <updated>2009-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
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HR 4284 - Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. Rangel &#8211; Ways and Means). TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK. On Tuesday, the House will meet at 9:00 am for Morning Hour debate and 10:00 am for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1408-The-Week-Ahead-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Republican Cloakroom</title>
    <link href="http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=161532" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-12:/commentary/6930713</id>
    <updated>2009-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Republican Cloakroom RSS Articles </name>
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5. H.R. 4284 - Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means). Y, N. Special Orders: Democrats have the first hour. TUESDAY AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK Tuesday, House meets at 9:00 a.m. for Morning Hour ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=161532&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 111-124, To extend the Generalized ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-124.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/7237530</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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Here are more of the bills on the House floor this week: S. 303 &#8211; Reauthorizing and improving the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 H.R. 4284 &#8211; Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 1517 &#8211; To. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-124.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 4284, To extend the Generalized System ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_4284.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6955838</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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US Congress: HR 4284, To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_4284.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.4284: To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4284/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6955837</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : House Ways and Means -... </name>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for HR4284 To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4284/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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