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  <title>Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.4462 To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti.</title>
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  <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
  <author>
    <name>opencongress.org</name>
  </author>
  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/62506</id>
  <entry>
    <title>Haitian relief efforts</title>
    <link href="http://www.northjersey.com/community/announcements/82868232_Local_efforts_aim_to_provide_aid_to_Haitian_survivors.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7405437</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NorthJersey.com</name>
    </author>
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 The bipartisan legislation, HR 4462, would allow individuals making a charitable contribution after January 11th and before March 1st to victims of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjersey.com/community/announcements/82868232_Local_efforts_aim_to_provide_aid_to_Haitian_survivors.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Statement From the Press Secretary on Statutory PAYGO</title>
    <link href="http://blog.taragana.com/politics/2010/01/27/statement-from-the-press-secretary-on-statutory-paygo-15488/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7405439</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gaea Times (blog)</name>
    </author>
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 January 25th, 2010 On Friday, January 22, 2010, the President signed into law: HR 4462, which allows taxpayers to accelerate the income tax benefits for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/politics/2010/01/27/statement-from-the-press-secretary-on-statutory-paygo-15488/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Statement by the Press Secretary on S.2949</title>
    <link href="http://blog.taragana.com/politics/2010/01/27/statement-by-the-press-secretary-on-s2949-15540/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7405438</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gaea Times (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 January 25th, 2010 On Friday, January 22, 2010, the President signed into law: HR 4462, which allows taxpayers to accelerate the income tax benefits for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/politics/2010/01/27/statement-by-the-press-secretary-on-s2949-15540/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Donors Can Still Give And Get &amp;#39;09 Deduction</title>
    <link href="http://www.nptimes.com/10Jan/breakingnews-100126-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7394525</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The NonProfit Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Barack Obama signed into law HR 4462, which allows taxpayers to accelerate the income tax benefits for certain charitable cash contributions made ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nptimes.com/10Jan/breakingnews-100126-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.al.com/breaking/2010/01/donations_to_haiti_eligible_fo.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7405436</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Accountingweb.com</name>
    </author>
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 All members of Congress came together late last week with both the House and Senate voting unanimously to approve legislation that will allow eligible ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.al.com/breaking/2010/01/donations_to_haiti_eligible_fo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.benzinga.com/general/100253/deduct-haiti-support-from-2009-taxes" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7394524</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Accountingweb.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 All members of Congress came together late last week with both the House and Senate voting unanimously to approve legislation that will allow eligible ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.benzinga.com/general/100253/deduct-haiti-support-from-2009-taxes&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Commonwealth Financial to Match Haiti Relief Donations From B/D&amp;#39;s Staff and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.investmentadvisor.com/news/2010/1/Pages/Commonwealth-Financial-to-Match-Haiti-Relief-Donations.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7380540</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Investment Advisor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Meanwhile, the House of Representatives unanimously passed by voice vote on January 2000 the bipartisan HR 4462, which would allow taxpayers to claim an ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.investmentadvisor.com/news/2010/1/Pages/Commonwealth-Financial-to-Match-Haiti-Relief-Donations.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Statement by the Press Secretary on HR 4462</title>
    <link href="http://blog.taragana.com/politics/2010/01/25/statement-by-the-press-secretary-on-hr-4462-15064/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7380539</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gaea Times (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By VJ, USGOV HR 4462, which allows taxpayers to accelerate the income tax benefits for certain charitable cash contributions made before March 1, 2010, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/politics/2010/01/25/statement-by-the-press-secretary-on-hr-4462-15064/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama signs HR 4462 making Haiti donations deductible on 2009 tax returns</title>
    <link href="http://www.accountingweb.com/node/152423" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7380538</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Accountingweb.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 All members of Congress came together late last week with both the House and Senate voting unanimously to approve legislation that will allow eligible ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.accountingweb.com/node/152423&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Black lawmakers fight to change tax code for Haiti, environmental justice</title>
    <link href="http://www.reddingnewsreview.com/newspages/2010newspages/congressional_briefs_10_10000009.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7368382</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Redding News Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) joined her colleagues in the House of Representatives to unanimously pass HR 4462, which will allow individuals who make charitable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reddingnewsreview.com/newspages/2010newspages/congressional_briefs_10_10000009.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Bill Signed by President Obama Allows Taxpayers to Claim Haiti-Related ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-bill-signed-by-president-obama-allows-taxpayers-to-claim-haiti-related-contributions-on-2009-tax-return-82547557.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-23:/commentary/7368385</id>
    <updated>2010-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Through the new bill, HR 4462, taxpayers have two options regarding monetary contributions for Haitian Earthquake Relief. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-bill-signed-by-president-obama-allows-taxpayers-to-claim-haiti-related-contributions-on-2009-tax-return-82547557.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Kosmas-Sponsored Legislation to Encourage Charitable Donations ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bignews.biz/?id=836687&amp;amp;keys=Congresswoman-Suzanne-Kosmas-HaitiTaxes" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-23:/commentary/7368384</id>
    <updated>2010-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 The bill (HR 4462) will allow individuals that make charitable donations to victims of the earthquake to claim the charitable deduction for these ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bignews.biz/?id=836687&amp;amp;keys=Congresswoman-Suzanne-Kosmas-HaitiTaxes&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Give before March 1, deduct on &amp;#39;09 return</title>
    <link href="http://www.times-herald.com/local/Give-before-March-1--deduct-on--09-return--961965" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-23:/commentary/7368383</id>
    <updated>2010-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newnan Times-Herald</name>
    </author>
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 Three congressmen from Georgia -- Sanford Bishop, Hank Johnson and John Lewis -- were co-sponsors of HR 4462, along with dozens of representatives from ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.times-herald.com/local/Give-before-March-1--deduct-on--09-return--961965&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fact Sheet: Congressional Action on the Earthquake in Haiti</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/138060" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-22:/commentary/7356744</id>
    <updated>2010-01-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle</name>
    </author>
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 This bipartisan legislation (HR 4462) would allow individuals making a charitable contribution after January 11th and before March 1st to victims of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/138060&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lugar-sponsored Haiti legislation sails through Senate</title>
    <link href="http://www.kokomoperspective.com/news/article_38ab8cae-0780-11df-8cf1-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7356743</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kokomo Perspective</name>
    </author>
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 HR 4462 will accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kokomoperspective.com/news/article_38ab8cae-0780-11df-8cf1-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Unaminously Approves Plan to Help Haiti</title>
    <link href="http://www.enewspf.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=13172:senate-unaminously-approves-plan-to-help-haiti&amp;amp;catid=88888993:haiti-earthquake&amp;amp;Itemid=88890263" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7356742</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eNews Park Forest</name>
    </author>
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 yesterday lauded passage, by unanimous consent of HR 4462, legislation to facilitate charitable giving by Americans to the emergency aid and rebuilding ... &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=13172:senate-unaminously-approves-plan-to-help-haiti&amp;amp;catid=88888993:haiti-earthquake&amp;amp;Itemid=88890263&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cincinnati and International Habitat for Humanity Now Accepting Donations to ...</title>
    <link href="http://rodeo.cincinnati.com/getlocal/gpstory.aspx?id=100226&amp;amp;sid=160953" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7348224</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cincinnati.com</name>
    </author>
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 Habitat for Humanity International is also requesting support to help pass HR 4462&#8212;a bill to allow all Haiti-related charitable deductions made through ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rodeo.cincinnati.com/getlocal/gpstory.aspx?id=100226&amp;amp;sid=160953&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalpost.com/news/world/story.html?id=2475305" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7348220</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eNews Park Forest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 yesterday lauded passage, by unanimous consent of HR 4462, legislation to facilitate charitable giving by Americans to the emergency aid and rebuilding ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalpost.com/news/world/story.html?id=2475305&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hounds for Haiti</title>
    <link href="http://www.sootoday.com/content/news/full_story.asp?StoryNumber=44219" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7348232</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SooToday.com</name>
    </author>
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 US Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) co-sponsored HR 4462, which passed the House with bi-partisan support. The bill also included a provision allowing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sootoday.com/content/news/full_story.asp?StoryNumber=44219&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_012110/content/01125104.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7348231</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RushLimbaugh.com (subscription)</name>
    </author>
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 Today, the House unanimously passed legislation (HR 4462) to provide an immediate benefit for those who have already given and incentive for those who are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_012110/content/01125104.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOUSE VOTES TO SPUR AID, RELIEF FOR HAITI</title>
    <link href="http://www.bignews.biz/?id=836059&amp;amp;keys=Congresswoman-Lucille-Roybal-Haiti" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7348230</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 Passed in the US House of Representatives by a voice vote, this bipartisan legislation (HR 4462) would allow individuals making a charitable contribution ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bignews.biz/?id=836059&amp;amp;keys=Congresswoman-Lucille-Roybal-Haiti&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/01/us_rep_pascrell_votes_in_suppo.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7348227</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Star-Ledger - NJ.com</name>
    </author>
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 The legislation, HR 4462, would allow individuals making a charitable contribution after Jan. 11 and before March 1 to victims of the earthquake in Haiti to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/01/us_rep_pascrell_votes_in_suppo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Matsui Supports Legislation to Encourage Americans to Continue Helping Haiti</title>
    <link href="http://www.bignews.biz/?id=836047&amp;amp;keys=Congresswoman-Doris-Matsui-Haiti" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7348223</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
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 WASHINGTON, DC &#8211; Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-CA) joined her colleagues in the House of Representatives in unanimously passing HR 4462, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bignews.biz/?id=836047&amp;amp;keys=Congresswoman-Doris-Matsui-Haiti&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/01/haiti_donations_can_be_written.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7348222</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Save the Children</name>
    </author>
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 21, 2010) &#8212; The House of Representatives has unanimouly passed HR 4462 on January 20&#8212; legislation that allows individuals who make charitable contributions ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/01/haiti_donations_can_be_written.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Local Buzz: Pomona resident elected to health care committee</title>
    <link href="http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/business/ci_14234676" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7348229</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pasadena Star-News</name>
    </author>
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 The bill, HR 4462, was based on a similar effort following the 2004 tsunami. It was unanimously approved by the House. The legislation is an effort to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/business/ci_14234676&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reyes votes for Haiti bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=11853877" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7348228</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KVIA</name>
    </author>
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 HR 4462, a bill to &amp;quot;accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti&amp;quot; passed the US ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=11853877&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Z-Coil, AT&amp;amp;T donate to Haiti relief</title>
    <link href="http://albuquerque.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2010/01/18/daily30.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7348226</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Mexico Business Weekly</name>
    </author>
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 The US House of Representatives adopted HR 4462 on Wednesday, co-sponsored by Rep. Martin Heinrich, DN.M., which would allow individuals who make ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://albuquerque.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2010/01/18/daily30.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Chamber Urges Senate to Pass Legislation Allowing Taxpayers to Claim Haiti ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sflcn.com/story.php?id=7841" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7348225</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>South Florida Caribbean News</name>
    </author>
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 WASHINGTON, DC &#8212; The US Chamber of Commerce today applauded the US House of Representatives for passing HR 4462 &#8211; allowing US taxpayers to claim on their ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sflcn.com/story.php?id=7841&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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