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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.493 Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009</title>
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  <updated>2011-06-24T01:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>House Roll Call #493 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-24:/commentary/11328434</id>
    <updated>2011-06-24T01:00:00Z</updated>
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H.J.Res.68: Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya. Back to Main Bill Page. June 24, 2011 Roll call number 493 in the House. Question On Passage: H J RES 68 Authorizing the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2011/h/493&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>National Sales Tax | Sales Company</title>
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... One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, on H.r. 354 H.r. 493 H.r. 1013 March 10, 1993 Publisher: Washington: U.S. G.P.O.: For sale by the U.S. G.P.O., Supt. of Docs., Congressional Sales Office Publication date: 1993 Subjects: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bestsalescompany.com/national-sales-tax/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lattanzi Land: The Lattanzi Land Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-29:/commentary/10278096</id>
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      <name>Lattanzi Land </name>
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Fred McGriff &#8211; he has some very good numbers, nearly 500 HR (493 to be exact), 1550 RBI, a .284 BA, 134 OPS+, and almost 2500 hits. He&amp;#39;s a tough one to gauge, though. In a lot of ways, he mirrors Rafael Palmeiro, although he did lead ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://joshualattanzi.blogspot.com/2010/12/lattanzi-land-baseball-hall-of-fame.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Eshoo: Sending GINA to the President</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The House has just concurred in Senate amendments to HR 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act by a vote of 414-1. This landmark bill would prohibit health insurance companies and employers from discriminating against people on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://doggy69.cz.cc/2010/12/20/rep-eshoo-sending-gina-to-the-president/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Slaughter: Sending GINA to the President</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10109307</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The House has just concurred in Senate amendments to HR 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act by a vote of 414-1. This landmark bill would prohibit health insurance companies and employers from discriminating against people on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://doggy69.cz.cc/2010/12/17/rep-slaughter-sending-gina-to-the-president/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Genetic Discrimination is History! : Cheapest Health Insurance ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The Genetic Information Discrimination Act (HR 493) was signed by the president, Wednesday. This prohibits insurers and employers from discrimination on the grounds of genetic information. Genetic testing results cannot be used by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://healthinsurance.trxteam.net/genetic-discrimination-is-history-cheapest-health-insurance-plans-news-and-quotes-resources.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Bush Signs HR , the Genetic Informatio</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-21:/commentary/9837098</id>
    <updated>2010-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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&#35036;&#32722;-President Bush Signs HR 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of. May 21, 2008. THE PRESIDENT: I want to thank the members of Congress who&amp;#39;ve joined us as I sign the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tutor.zoapiere.com/blog/?p=5122&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Blog #14! The life book &amp;amp; Humanities</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-17:/commentary/9460140</id>
    <updated>2010-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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For the text of the bill see: HR 493&#8221;. Genetic Discrimination is a relevant concept that can relate to the ideas of my article because some people are actually afraid that genetic testing can promote Genetic Discrimination. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://brandicoley.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-14-life-book-humanities.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Job Placement Testing</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-05:/commentary/9310569</id>
    <updated>2010-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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They passed HR 493. The Genetic Discrimination Act of 2007! This peice of Legislation STOPS employers cold, from using Genetic information in drug testing, when hiring, firing, job placement and Promotion. It also STOPS INSURERS denying ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employeeperformanceappraisal.org/job-placement-testing/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GovTrack: House Vote On Passage: H.R. 493 [110th]: Genetic ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-15:/commentary/9132140</id>
    <updated>2010-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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25 Apr 2007 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-261&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 493 [110th]: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-15:/commentary/9132139</id>
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22 Jan 2007 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-493&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Throwdown: John Boehner Calls For Total Tax Freeze</title>
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... Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008; (H.R. 3548) Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2008; (H.R. 1424) Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; (H.R. 493) Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsider.com/john-boehner-tax-freeze-2010-9&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Kudos to &#8220;Dr No&#8221;</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-22:/commentary/9037188</id>
    <updated>2010-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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And that&amp;#39;s why he&amp;#39;s put the (temporary) kibosh on the Senate version of legislation prohibiting the use of genetic information in insurance underwriting (HR493). Among other things, the bill would &#8220;prohibit a group health plan from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.headachesymptoms.net/kudos-to-dr-no.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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5/1/08 Vote 234: H R 493: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 Not Voting Yes Yes 4/29/08 Vote 226: S 2739: Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 Not Voting No Yes 4/24/08 Vote 223: H R 2830: Coast Guard Authorization ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politics.nashvillepost.com/2010/08/17/blackburn-rover/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Foreign economies aided by bailout, didn&amp;#39;t help U.S. - OBAMAers ...</title>
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Related Bills: H.RES.1014, H.RES.1525, H.R.493, H.R.1367, H.R.6983, H.R.7202, H.R.7207, S.358, S.558. Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-343 [GPO: Text, PDF] House Reports: 110-374 Part 1, 110-374 Part 2, 110-374 Part 3 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.obamaers.com/foreign-economies-aided-by-bailout-didnt-help-us/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Genetic Information Privacy</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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President G. W. Bush signed H.R. 493 (110th Congress) into law on. May 21, 2008. GINA has applied to employers with 15 or more employees since. November 21, 2009. It applied to health insurance companies and group health plans as of May ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aele.org/law/2010-08MLJ201.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Other pieces of workplace-related legislation under consideration by Congress include the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 493 and S. 358) and the Mental Health Parity Act (S. 558). Bills such as genetic nondiscrimination ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3495/is_5_52/ai_n19170718/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Factor Foundation - Positive News From Our Nation&amp;#39;s Capitol</title>
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Congressman Wexler co-sponsored H.R. 493 and H.R. 971. We asked for his support of HR. 1282, The Medigap Access Improvement Act of 2007. The Medigap Bill is designed to lower the current age from sixty five to sixty for eligibility for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.factorfoundation.org/factornews/templates/?a=103&amp;amp;z=0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Clears Senate, USA ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-06-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Senate has passed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), approving by unanimous consent of 95-0 an amended version of H.R. 493, which passed the House April 25, 2007 by a endorse of 420-3. The Contain is expected to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://failurecomplain.bfora.com/genetic-information-nondiscrimination-act-clears-senate-usa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dubai to Address Vulnerabilities in Financial System</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8364769</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Editorial, Opinion Piece Address Legislation To Prohibit Genetic Discrimination; Two newspapers on Wednesday published an editorial and an opinion piece that address a bill (HR 493) recently approved by Congress that would prohibit. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insurances-business.info/dubai-to-address-vulnerabilities-in-financial-system/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#8220;AIG, It&amp;#39;s as Easy As 1,2,3, U and Me&#8221; Or, I Stole It Through The ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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RES.1014, HR493, HR1367, S.358. Latest Major Action: 10/1/2008 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate, pursuant to the order of September 30, 2008, having achieved the required 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dinosdoghouse.com/2010/04/aig-its-as-easy-as-123-u-and-me-or-i.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GINA: 5 Things Employers Need to do Immediately!</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Genetic Information is the most recent protected characteristic (such as race, religion, and sex) to be added to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 [Public Law 110-233, HR 493, S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dashrconsulting.com/2010/04/gina-5-things-employers-need-to-do-immediately/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GINA: 5 Things Employers Need to do Immediately! | dashrconsulting.com</title>
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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 [Public Law 110-233, H.R. 493, S. 358] was signed into law by President Bush on May 21, 2008. The law prohibits health insurers and employers from discriminating on the basis ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dashrconsulting.com/compliance/hr-legislative-updates/gina-5-things-employers-need-to-do-immediately/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New Anti Employment Discrimination Law Prohibits Genetic ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-28:/commentary/7761052</id>
    <updated>2010-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The full text of GINA (also known as HR 493) can be found by following this link. (Will insert link later). What if your loved one has suffered genetic discrimination? To build an effective case, you may want to consult with the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.employment-lawyer-blog.com/2010/03/new-anti-employment-discrimina.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>- mattguard</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7411619</id>
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I&amp;#39;m pleased to see a new US Federal law &#8211; the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act or GINA &#8211; signed by Dubya in 2008 and taking effect December 7 2009 (Public Law 110-233, HR 493, S 358). We cannot alter our DNA but we certainly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mattguard.bloging.co.in/2010/01/27/84/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A &amp;quot;Whatif&amp;quot; history of modern baseball, 1901-2000+ (i hope) take ...</title>
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.270 avg, 1301 g, 5279 ab, 847 r, 1427 h, 23 hr, 493 rbi, 365 sb, .345 slg cf Billy Hamiltonage 35 - 14 seasons. His best season was in 1894 when he batted .404 with 4 hr, 87 rbi and 98 sb in 129 games. .343 avg, 1629 g, 6407 ab, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/ootp-dynasty-reports/192223-whatif-history-modern-baseball-1901-2000-i-hope-take.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dugout Central &#187; Blog Archive &#187; 2011 Hall of Fame Straw Poll</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7386872</id>
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Adding to that theme, McGriff presumably would&amp;#39;ve been well over 500 HR (493) if he wasn&amp;#39;t hitting against juiced pitchers. Fred McGriff should be a HOFer and I&amp;#39;m surprised with all the roid fervor, he&amp;#39;s not held up as a positive ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dugoutcentral.com/?p=329&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>I dream of GINA</title>
    <link href="http://thinkingshift.wordpress.com/2010/01/06/i-dream-of-gina/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7194708</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ThinkingShift </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I&amp;#39;m pleased to see a new US Federal law &#8211; the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act or GINA &#8211; signed by Dubya in 2008 and taking effect December 7 2009 (Public Law 110-233, HR 493, S 358). We cannot alter our DNA but we certainly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thinkingshift.wordpress.com/2010/01/06/i-dream-of-gina/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate HELP Committee To Vote On Bill That Bans Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://positivegenerate.modelsorg.com/2010/01/05/senate-help-committee-to-vote-on-bill-that-bans-discrimination-based-on-genetics/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7156920</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>positivegenerate </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A House version of the bill (HR 493) &#8212; sponsored by Rep. Louise Killing (D-N.Y.) &#8212; has been referred to the Business Education and Labor, Determination and Trafficking and Ways and Means committees (Wayne, CQ HealthBeat, 1/18). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://positivegenerate.modelsorg.com/2010/01/05/senate-help-committee-to-vote-on-bill-that-bans-discrimination-based-on-genetics/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GINA and the Saturday Effective Date</title>
    <link href="http://lawist.blogspot.com/2009/11/gina-and-saturday-effective-date.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6755985</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Law Writer </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bush signed into law the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (HR 493), known as GINA. Public Law No. 110-233 (2008). Basically, GINA prohibits health insurers (Title I) and employers (Title II) from discriminating against ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawist.blogspot.com/2009/11/gina-and-saturday-effective-date.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pre-existing conditions should not disqualify health insurance ...</title>
    <link href="http://becauseman.com/blog/?p=1117" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6293822</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Because ManBecause Man </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That trepidation is one step closer to being calmed with the U.S. House passage of HR 493 &#8211; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. The Senate is expected to follow suit making it illegal for health insurance companies to deny ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://becauseman.com/blog/?p=1117&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pre-existing conditions should not disqualify health insurance ...</title>
    <link href="http://homeandfamily.r100rs.com/uncategorized/pre-existing-conditions-should-not-disqualify-health-insurance-%E2%80%93-myinsuranceexpertcom/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6154220</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Home and Family </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That trepidation is one step closer to being calmed with the US House passage of HR 493 - the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. The Senate is expected to follow suit making it illegal for health insurance companies to deny ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homeandfamily.r100rs.com/uncategorized/pre-existing-conditions-should-not-disqualify-health-insurance-%E2%80%93-myinsuranceexpertcom/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>cleavedmemorial &#194;&#187; Senate HELP Committee To Vote On Bill That Bans ...</title>
    <link href="http://cleavedmemorial.scotblog.net/2009/09/02/senate-help-committee-to-vote-on-bill-that-bans-discrimination-based-on-genetics/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6001448</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>cleavedmemorial </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A House variation of the bill (HR 493) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; sponsored by Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; has been referred to the House Education and Labor, Dynamism and Commerce and Ways and Means committees (Wayne, CQ HealthBeat, 1/18). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cleavedmemorial.scotblog.net/2009/09/02/senate-help-committee-to-vote-on-bill-that-bans-discrimination-based-on-genetics/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Who is giving $ to Jason Altmire When the Vote is Near? &#194;&#187; Progress ...</title>
    <link href="http://progresspittsburgh.net/2009/08/26/who-is-giving-to-jason-altmire-near-the-votes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5951170</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Pittsburgh </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
American Assn Of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Other physician specialists, Support, $1000, 4/29/08, H.R. 493 (110th), Yes, 5/1/08, 2. American Osteopathic Assn, Other physician specialists, Support, $2500, 9/25/08, H.R. 6983 (110th) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progresspittsburgh.net/2009/08/26/who-is-giving-to-jason-altmire-near-the-votes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Later hitting &#194;&#187; House approves bill that bans discrimination based ...</title>
    <link href="http://trading-family.com/laterhitting/2009/08/22/house-approves-bill-that-bans-discrimination-based-on-genetics/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5911101</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Later hitting </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Brothel on Wednesday voted 420-3 to approve a bill (HR 493), sponsored by Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.), that would prohibit health insurers or employers from accessing the genetic information of patients or employees and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trading-family.com/laterhitting/2009/08/22/house-approves-bill-that-bans-discrimination-based-on-genetics/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bookworm Room &#194;&#187; Lonely, I am so lonely&#226;&#8364;&#166;.</title>
    <link href="http://www.bookwormroom.com/2009/08/21/lonely-i-am-so-lonely/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/6040593</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bookworm Room </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In 2008, on April 24 H.R. 493 passed the Senate 95-0. The bill was then sent back to the House of Representatives and passed 414-16-1 on May 1 (the lone dissenter was Congressman Ron Paul). President George W. Bush signed the bill into ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bookwormroom.com/2009/08/21/lonely-i-am-so-lonely/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Brings guard &#194;&#187; Genetic Testing Used As Basis For Denial Of ...</title>
    <link href="http://internetdepot.org/bringsguard/2009/08/16/genetic-testing-used-as-basis-for-denial-of-military-disability-benefits/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-14:/commentary/5867572</id>
    <updated>2009-08-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brings guard </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House has passed legislation (HR 493) to extend the federal law; the neb is awaiting a Senate voter. The law would not extend to the military. Kathy Hudson, director of the Genetics and Public Policy Center at Johns Hopkins ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://internetdepot.org/bringsguard/2009/08/16/genetic-testing-used-as-basis-for-denial-of-military-disability-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>petrientropy &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Senate Panel Passes Bill To Ban ...</title>
    <link href="http://petrientropy.chrisbrownconnection.com/2009/08/09/senate-panel-passes-bill-to-ban-genetic-discrimination/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-08:/commentary/5797507</id>
    <updated>2009-08-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>petrientropy </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House Education and Labor Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Tuesday held a hearing on a similar bill (HR 493) (Kaiser Daily Health Policy Arrive, 1/31). The Senate approved similar bills in 2003 and 2005, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://petrientropy.chrisbrownconnection.com/2009/08/09/senate-panel-passes-bill-to-ban-genetic-discrimination/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Expect decrease &#194;&#187; Electronic Medical Record Of The Future Is Here</title>
    <link href="http://microblogga.nu/expectdecrease/2009/08/03/electronic-medical-record-of-the-future-is-here/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-02:/commentary/5733097</id>
    <updated>2009-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Expect decrease </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Browse. Older: Republican Concerns Stall Genetic Discrimination Bill. The House Energy and Trade Committee on Thursday delayed a vote on legislation (HR 493) that would ban discrimination against U.S. residents based on the &#226;&#8364;&#166; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://microblogga.nu/expectdecrease/2009/08/03/electronic-medical-record-of-the-future-is-here/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Expect decrease &#194;&#187; Republican Concerns Stall Genetic Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://microblogga.nu/expectdecrease/2009/08/02/republican-concerns-stall-genetic-discrimination-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-01:/commentary/5719086</id>
    <updated>2009-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Expect decrease </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House Energy and Trade Committee on Thursday delayed a vote on legislation (HR 493) that would ban discrimination against U.S. residents based on the results of genetic tests &#226;&#8364;&#339;after Republicans continued to raise issues with the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://microblogga.nu/expectdecrease/2009/08/02/republican-concerns-stall-genetic-discrimination-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Approach grown &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Congress To Address Health Issues ...</title>
    <link href="http://illinoistrophydeerhunting.com/approachgrown/2009/07/31/congress-to-address-health-issues-in-new-legislative-session/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5710443</id>
    <updated>2009-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Approach grown </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Genetics non-discrimination: A &#226;&#8364;&#339;behind-the-scenes veto threat from the White House apparently kept a popular genetics anti-discrimination measure&#226;&#8364;* (HR 493) from being attached to the FY 2008 omnibus spending bill (PL 110-161), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://illinoistrophydeerhunting.com/approachgrown/2009/07/31/congress-to-address-health-issues-in-new-legislative-session/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H&#225;&#187;&#8225; th&#225;&#187;&#8216;ng &#196;&#8216;i&#225;&#187;&#8225;n 24/7 - Qui tr&#195;&#172;nh qu&#225;&#186;&#163;n l&#195;&#189; tro x&#225;&#187;&#8240; nh&#195;&#160; m&#195;&#161;y &#196;&#8216;i&#225;&#187;&#8225;n</title>
    <link href="http://www.bkeps.com/new/cong-nghe-htd/qui-trinh-quan-ly-tro-xi-nha-may-dien.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5667753</id>
    <updated>2009-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>H&#7879; th&#7889;ng &#273;i&#7879;n </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
N&#225;&#186;&#191;u &#196;&#8216;&#198;&#176;&#225;&#187;&#163;c Qu&#225;&#187;&#8216;c h&#225;&#187;&#8482;i M&#225;&#187;&#185; th&#195;&#180;ng qua, D&#225;&#187;&#177; lu&#225;&#186;&#173;t Ph&#225;&#187;&#165;c h&#225;&#187;&#8220;i tro x&#225;&#187;&#8240; than v&#195;&#160; An to&#195;&#160;n M&#195;&#180;i tr&#198;&#176;&#225;&#187;*ng n&#196;&#402;m 2009 (H.R. 493) s&#225;&#186;&#189; bu&#225;&#187;&#8482;c &#195;&#161;p d&#225;&#187;&#165;ng c&#195;&#161;c ti&#195;&#170;u chu&#225;&#186;&#169;n li&#195;&#170;n bang t&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bkeps.com/new/cong-nghe-htd/qui-trinh-quan-ly-tro-xi-nha-may-dien.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H&#225;&#187;&#8225; th&#225;&#187;&#8216;ng &#196;&#8216;i&#225;&#187;&#8225;n 24/7 - Qui tr&#195;&#172;nh qu&#225;&#186;&#163;n l&#195;&#189; tro x&#225;&#187;&#8240; nh&#195;&#160; m&#195;&#161;y &#196;&#8216;i&#225;&#187;&#8225;n</title>
    <link href="http://bkeps.com/new/cong-nghe-htd/qui-trinh-quan-ly-tro-xi-nha-may-dien.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5645014</id>
    <updated>2009-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>H&#7879; th&#7889;ng &#273;i&#7879;n </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
N&#225;&#186;&#191;u &#196;&#8216;&#198;&#176;&#225;&#187;&#163;c Qu&#225;&#187;&#8216;c h&#225;&#187;&#8482;i M&#225;&#187;&#185; th&#195;&#180;ng qua, D&#225;&#187;&#177; lu&#225;&#186;&#173;t Ph&#225;&#187;&#165;c h&#225;&#187;&#8220;i tro x&#225;&#187;&#8240; than v&#195;&#160; An to&#195;&#160;n M&#195;&#180;i tr&#198;&#176;&#225;&#187;*ng n&#196;&#402;m 2009 (H.R. 493) s&#225;&#186;&#189; bu&#225;&#187;&#8482;c &#195;&#161;p d&#225;&#187;&#165;ng c&#195;&#161;c ti&#195;&#170;u chu&#225;&#186;&#169;n li&#195;&#170;n bang t&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bkeps.com/new/cong-nghe-htd/qui-trinh-quan-ly-tro-xi-nha-may-dien.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Angel capital &#194;&#187; House approves bill banning genetic discrimination</title>
    <link href="http://angelcapital.dogsblogusa.com/index.php?p=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5767366</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Angel capital </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House lawmakers on Wednesday voted 420-3 to pass legislation (HR 493) that would outlaw unfairness against U.S. residents based on the results of genetic tests, CQ Today reports (Armstrong, CQ Today, 4/25). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://angelcapital.dogsblogusa.com/index.php?p=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Angel capital &#194;&#187; House approves bill banning genetic discrimination</title>
    <link href="http://angelcapital.dogsblogusa.com/2009/07/13/house-approves-bill-banning-genetic-discrimination/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5542894</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Angel capital </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House lawmakers on Wednesday voted 420-3 to pass legislation (HR 493) that would outlaw unfairness against U.S. residents based on the results of genetic tests, CQ Today reports (Armstrong, CQ Today, 4/25). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://angelcapital.dogsblogusa.com/2009/07/13/house-approves-bill-banning-genetic-discrimination/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3162: Public Safety Officer Family Health Benefits Act - U.S. ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3162/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/6040594</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Oversight and Government... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
American Hospital Assn, Hospitals, Support, $2000, 7/31/07, H.R. 3162 (110th), Yes, 8/1/07, 1. Biotechnology Industry Organization, Biotech products &amp;amp; research, Support, $1000, 4/30/08, H.R. 493 (110th), Yes, 5/1/08, 1 . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3162/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Stem Cell Bill/Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://heatherdugdale.blogspot.com/2009/06/stem-cell-billgenetic-information.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-10:/commentary/5279585</id>
    <updated>2009-06-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heather&amp;#39;s Positive Huntington&amp;#39;s... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ZIP CODE Senate/ House http://www.votesmart.org/election_congress.php. Stem Cell Bill http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:hr3: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:hr493:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://heatherdugdale.blogspot.com/2009/06/stem-cell-billgenetic-information.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>For Personal Responsibility by alanrph</title>
    <link href="http://alananderson.blogstream.com/v1/pid/394417.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5180297</id>
    <updated>2009-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>For Personal Responsibility </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act H.R. 493 S.397. Passed Yeas. Rep 223 Dem. 59. Noes. Rep. 4 Dem. 140. A guy in North Minneapolis shoots another guy and the victims family sues the gun maker. Instead they should shoot the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alananderson.blogstream.com/v1/pid/394417.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pre-existing conditions should not disqualify health insurance ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthcare.blors.com/pre-existing-conditions-should-not-disqualify-health-insurance/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-14:/commentary/5007233</id>
    <updated>2009-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HealthCare.blors.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That trepidation is one step closer to being calmed with the U.S. House passage of HR 493 - the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. The Senate is expected to follow suit making it illegal for health insurance companies to deny ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthcare.blors.com/pre-existing-conditions-should-not-disqualify-health-insurance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>My Late Night Visits from the Ghosts of Financial Outrages Past ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.politicalforum.com/current-events/75677-my-late-night-visits-ghosts-financial-outrages-past-present-future.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4900372</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Forum </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Related Bills: H.RES.1014, H.RES.1525, H.R.493, H.R.1367, H.R.6983, H.R.7202, H.R.7207, S.358, S.558. Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-343 [GPO: Text, PDF] House Reports: 110-374 Part 1, 110-374 Part 2, 110-374 Part 3 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicalforum.com/current-events/75677-my-late-night-visits-ghosts-financial-outrages-past-present-future.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UUA: 2009 April Action of the Month</title>
    <link href="http://www.uua.org/socialjustice/actioncenter/128311.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4850913</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Unitarian Universalist Association: Top Stories </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Grahall (D-WV) introduced H.R. 493, the Coal Ash Reclamation and Environmental Safety Act of 2009, which will establish federal safety regulations on coal ash disposal. While we eventually want to move away from coal altogether, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uua.org/socialjustice/actioncenter/128311.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Slaughter: Sending GINA to the President</title>
    <link href="http://v5m.org/rep-slaughter-sending-gina-to-the-president.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-10:/commentary/5007232</id>
    <updated>2009-04-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Insurance Information </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House has just concurred in Senate amendments to HR 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act by a vote of 414-1. This landmark bill would prohibit health insurance companies and employers from discriminating against people on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://v5m.org/rep-slaughter-sending-gina-to-the-president.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Federal Update for April 2009</title>
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APPROPRIATIONS FY &#226;&#8364;&#732;09. Tribal efforts were successful in the restoration of the Pacific Salmon Treaty funding for FY09 in its entirety ($1.772m)&#226;&#8364;&#8220;a significant accomplishment with a coordinated effort from the NWIFC delegation, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nwifc.org/2009/04/federal-update-for-april-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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If enacted by Congress, the proposed Coal Ash Reclamation and Environmental Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 493) would impose uniform federal design, engineering, and performance standards on coal ash impoundments to avoid a repeat of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://powerservices.lakho.com/2009/03/26/coal-ash-management/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Related Bills: H.RES.1014, H.RES.1525, H.R.493, H.R.1367, H.R.6983, H.R.7202, H.R.7207, S.358, S.558. Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-343 [GPO: Text, PDF] House Reports: 110-374 Part 1, 110-374 Part 2, 110-374 Part 3 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicalforum.com/current-events/72055-edward-liddy-gop-hypocrite-week.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Finally, they did something right. They upheld HR 493. The Genetic Discrimination Act of 2007! This peice of Legislation STOPS employers cold, from regulating Genetic report in drug contrast, when employing, banishment, pursuit chain as ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://a-to-z-medical.com/can-i-say-thank-you-to-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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APPROPRIATIONS. As Federal Update reported last month, the FY-2009 just passed Tuesday, but now that the main stimulus has been passed and signed, an outline of the Obama FY &#226;&#8364;&#732;10 budget has been released with details yet to come. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nwifc.org/2009/03/federal-update-for-march-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Chairman Rahall&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s legislation, HR 493, would require the Department of Interior to issue regulations that force coal-ash impoundments to meet standards &#226;&#8364;&#339;substantially similar&#226;&#8364;* to those required for other coal-waste dams under SMCRA. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cenvironment.blogspot.com/2009/03/obama-administration-will-propose-new.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Natural Resources, Wed., 3/11, 11:00 a.m., Markup: HR 493, HR 860, HR 934, HR 715, HR 409 &#183; Yes. Appropriations, Wed., 3/11, 1:30 p.m., Commerce, Justice, &amp; Science Subcommittee: Innovative Prisoner Reentry Programs, Part 1, No ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/CSJ3eX_2y7I/707030&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In response to the Administrator&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s announcement, Nick Rahall, Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee withdrew his own coal ash regulation bill, H.R. 493, from mark-up. EPA has not yet tipped its hand regarding the likely ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lawandenvironment.com/2009/03/articles/epa/regulation-of-coal-ash-the-balls-in-epas-court-for-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Related Bills: H.RES.1014, H.RES.1525, H.R.493, H.R.1367, H.R.6983, H.R.7202, H.R.7207, S.358, S.558. Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-343 [GPO: Text, PDF] House Reports: 110-374 Part 1, 110-374 Part 2, 110-374 Part 3 . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s558/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-03-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Rahall&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s legislation, HR 493, would require the Department of Interior to issue regulations that force coal-ash impoundments to meet standards &#226;&#8364;&#339;substantially similar&#226;&#8364;* to those required for other coal-waste dams under SMCRA. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sindark.com/2009/03/09/regulating-dirty-coal-in-the-us/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Natural Resources, Wed., 3/11, 11:00 a.m., Markup: HR 493, HR 860, HR 934, HR 715, HR 409 &#183; Yes. Appropriations, Wed., 3/11, 1:30 p.m., Commerce, Justice, &amp; Science Subcommittee: Innovative Prisoner Reentry Programs, Part 1, No ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/8/194321/9572&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In January, the chairman of a key committee in the US House of Representatives introduced legislation (H.R. 493) to set federal regulations for the design, construction and operation of coal combustion waste ponds in the aftermath of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/7701459.xml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Use Celsias.com - reduce global &#194;&#176;Celsius. Advertise on Celsias &#183; Competitions &#183; Press &#183; About Us &#183; Contact &#183; News &amp; Opinions &#183; Actions &#183; Projects &#183; Green Jobs &#183; Companies &amp; Orgs &amp;mid&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.celsias.com/article/coal-cleanup-costs-and-consequences-tennessee/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4424077</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Additional $30 Billion Doesn&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t Stop AIG From Suing US If you needed further proof that the times we live in are strange, consider the current situation involving American International Group and the US government. On the one hand, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://librariansmuse.blogspot.com/2009/03/additional-30-billion-doesnt-stop-aig.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>beSpacific: New Rules Would Bar Genetic Discrimination</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-27:/commentary/4424079</id>
    <updated>2009-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) - H.R.493, Became Public Law No: 110-233 on May 21, 2008. Permanent Link Topic(s): Civil Liberties, E-Government, Government Documents, Legal Research, Legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bespacific.com/mt/archives/020710.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/5016580</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 493 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Rep. Wix (D-Austell) proposed this Resolution urging Congress to investigate the reasons for the &quot;volatile fluctuation in oil and gasoline prices in the United States.&quot; HR 494 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Rep. Wix (D-Austell) offered this &quot;urging&amp;qu&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nelsonmullins.com/news/nelson-mullins-newsletter_detail.cfm?id=BA27A3D3-D125-E09E-17ECFAFAE8C5C926&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Nelson Mullins | Newsletters</title>
    <link href="http://www.nmrs.com/news/nelson-mullins-newsletter_detail.cfm?id=BA27A3D3-D125-E09E-17ECFAFAE8C5C926" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4727532</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nelson Mullins Newsletters </name>
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HR 493 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Rep. Wix (D-Austell) proposed this Resolution urging Congress to investigate the reasons for the &quot;volatile fluctuation in oil and gasoline prices in the United States.&quot; HR 494 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Rep. Wix (D-Austell) offered this &quot;urging&amp;qu&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nmrs.com/news/nelson-mullins-newsletter_detail.cfm?id=BA27A3D3-D125-E09E-17ECFAFAE8C5C926&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Nelson Mullins | Newsletters</title>
    <link href="http://www.nelsonmullins.com/news/nelson-mullins-newsletter_detail.cfm?id=BA27A3D3-D125-E09E-17ECFAFAE8C5C926" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4424078</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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HR 493 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Rep. Wix (D-Austell) proposed this Resolution urging Congress to investigate the reasons for the &quot;volatile fluctuation in oil and gasoline prices in the United States.&quot; HR 494 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Rep. Wix (D-Austell) offered this &quot;urging&amp;qu&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nelsonmullins.com/news/nelson-mullins-newsletter_detail.cfm?id=BA27A3D3-D125-E09E-17ECFAFAE8C5C926&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-19:/commentary/4387709</id>
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... Coal Ash Reclamation and Environmental Safety Act of 2009 (HR 493 IH) &#183; Tackling U.S. Energy Challenges and Opportunities : Preliminary Policy Recommendations for Enhancing Energy Innovation in The United States &#183; How Much Would You ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rfflibrary.wordpress.com/2009/02/20/coal-ash-the-hidden-story-how-industry-and-the-epa-failed-to-stop-a-growing-environmental-disaster/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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FDCH Political Transcripts; 02/12/2009 (AN 32V3590870843) MasterFILE Premier.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&amp;amp;db=f5h&amp;amp;AN=32V3590870843&amp;amp;site=ehost-live&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Related Bills: H.RES.1014, H.RES.1525, H.R.493, H.R.1367, H.R.6983, H.R.7202, H.R.7207, S.358, S.558. Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-343 [GPO: Text, PDF] House Reports: 110-374 Part 1, 110-374 Part 2, 110-374 Part 3 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicalforum.com/current-events/68697-senior-gopers-nationalizing-banks-should-table.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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High arsenic levels found near N.C. coal plant ash pond. progress_asheville_coal_plant.jpg High arsenic levels have been discovered in water and sediment samples collected downstream from a coal-fired power plant and coal ash storage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.southernstudies.org/2009/02/high-arsenic-levels-found-near-nc-coal-plant-ash-pond.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Watch Congress just a little closer at Congress Matters -- use your Daily Kos ID and passwords to log in. (Bonus: Extra diaries beyond your DK quota!) In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/2/12/0148/85165/207/696456&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 493 &#183; Yes. Science &amp; Technology, Thu., 2/12 ? An Overview of Transportation R&amp;D: Priorities for Reauthorization &#183; Yes. Armed Services, Thu., 2/12, 10:30 a.m., Addressing US Strategy in Iraq &amp; Afghanistan: Balancing Interests &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.popmartian.com/politrix/2009/02/today-in-congress-19/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Watch Congress just a little closer at Congress Matters -- use your Daily Kos ID and passwords to log in. (Bonus: Extra diaries beyond your DK quota!) In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/y5H2SHt6yjs/696456&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Today, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) is taking action by holding a hearing on the Coal Ash Reclamation and Environmental Safety Act of 2009 (H.R. 493). Chairman Rahall introduced the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.1sky.org/blog/2009/02/preventing-the-next-tn-coal-sludge-disaster&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 493 &#183; Yes. Science &amp; Technology, Thu., 2/12 ? An Overview of Transportation R&amp;D: Priorities for Reauthorization &#183; Yes. Armed Services, Thu., 2/12, 10:30 a.m., Addressing US Strategy in Iraq &amp; Afghanistan: Balancing Interests &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/2/11/221846/835&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 493: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regulations concerning the storage and disposal of matter referred to as &#226;&#8364;&#732;other wastes&#226;&#8364;&#8482; in the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hillheat.com/events/2009/02/12/coal-ash-reclamation-environment-and-safety-act-of-2009-h-r-493&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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A US Senate sub-committee will hold hearings 10.am Thursday to address the lack of oversight and the need for new standards regarding coal ash impoundments, hearings prompted by the December 2008 TVA ash spill which has devastated ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cupofjoepowell.blogspot.com/2009/02/tva-ash-spill-prompts-new-senate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Two Kentuckians will be in Washington, DC, Thursday to testify on the handling of coal combustion waste before House Natural Resources subcommittee. They are Sandy Gruzesky, director of the Kentucky Division of Water, and Tom FitzGerald ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/bruggers/2009/02/trash-talking-in-dc.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009 (H.R. 493); 10 AM: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Current state of the Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program; 10 AM: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hillheat.com/events/2009/02/10/majority-staff-draft-for-a-renewable-electricity-standard-proposal&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Committee on Natural Resources - Subcommittee to Probe Structural ...</title>
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This week, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will hold a legislative hearing on the &quot;Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009&quot; (H.R. 493), legislation introduced by House Natural Resources Committee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://resourcescommittee.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=499&amp;amp;Itemid=99999999&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.934 To convey certain submerged ...</title>
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Natural Resources, Wed., 3/11, 11:00 a.m., Markup: HR 493, HR 860, HR 934, HR 715, HR 409 &#194;&#183; Yes. Appropriations, Wed., 3/11, 1:30 p.m., Commerce, Justice, &amp; Science Subcommittee: Innovative Prisoner Reentry Programs, Part 1, No . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h934/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Its subcommittee on energy and mineral resources holds a hearing Thursday on H.R. 493, Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act. The week also sees two House Science and Technology Committee hearings of interest: The full ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/02/09/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-february-9/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
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Natural Resources, Thu., 2/12, 10:00 a.m., Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources: H.R. 493 &#183; Yes. Science &amp; Technology, Thu., 2/12 ? An Overview of Transportation R&amp;D: Priorities for Reauthorization &#183; Yes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/2/8/202731/3938&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama to pitch for stimulus plan on prime-time TV - MashGet</title>
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The House has just concurred in Senate amendments to H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act by a vote of 414-1. This landmark bill would prohibit health insurance companies and employers . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mashget.com/2009/02/09/obama-to-pitch-for-stimulus-plan-on-prime-time-tv/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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&#226;&#8364;&#8220;Visit the Committee&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Web site to access witness testimony following the conclusion of the hearing or to view the press release or fact sheet, released upon introduction of H.R. 493, with additional information. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.muirnet.net/?p=1577&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Now with all that MSM hype.. Lets do a search&#226;&#8364;&#166;&#226;&#8364;*Patriot+Act+in+2009 ...</title>
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Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009 (Introduced in House)[H.R.493.IH] 82 . Tumalo Water Conservation Project Act of 2009 (Introduced in House)[H.R.352.IH] 83 . America&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Right-to-Eat Rescue Act of 2009 (Introduced ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://projectworldawareness.com/2009/02/now-with-all-that-msm-hype-lets-do-a-searchpatriotactin2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House sets hearing on coal ash bill | www.dnj.com | The Daily News ...</title>
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The hearing before a subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee will focus on HR 493, the Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment and Safety Act. Committee chairman Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., is sponsoring the bill in the wake of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dnj.com/article/20090205/NEWS02/90205031/1003&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The hearing before a subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee will focus on HR 493, the Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment and Safety Act. Advertisement. Committee chairman Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., is sponsoring the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dnj.com/article/20090205/NEWS02/90205031/0/UPDATES&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>My Take On Issues: HR 493 Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and ...</title>
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HR 493 was introduced after that horrific coal sludge spill in Tennessee. This bill is &quot;To direct the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regulations concerning the storage and disposal of matter referred to as &quot;other wastes&quot; in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mytakeonissues.com/2009/02/hr-493-coal-ash-reclamation-environment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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ASC Bayer China COTT Factor Factor IX FVIII Gene Therapy GINA HCV Healthcare Helixate Hemophilia Hemophilia A Hemophilia B Hemophilia Leaders HEP C HHS HIPAA Hippocratic Oath History HIV HIV / AIDS HR 493 Human Factor 8 Identity Theft ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bleedingdisorder.wordpress.com/2009/01/30/getting-insured-for-hemophilia-ongoing-challenge/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Natural Resources, Wed., 3/11, 11:00 a.m., Markup: HR 493, HR 860, HR 934, HR 715, HR 409 &#194;&#183; Yes. Appropriations, Wed., 3/11, 1:30 p.m., Commerce, Justice, &amp; Science Subcommittee: Innovative Prisoner Reentry Programs, Part 1, No . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h715/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... Wired, 30000 feet and the Plot to Kill 23andMe &#183; GovTrack: GINA H.R. 493 [110th]: Text of Legislation, (Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act) &#183; Case Western Reserve University DTC Genomics Public Opinion Study ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biopinionated.com/2009/01/25/decision-time-become-a-transhumanist-or-not/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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comments.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.thinkgene.com/items/GovTrack_H_R_493_110th_Text_of_Legislation_Enrolled_Bill/forward&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Potential Trap for Unsuspecting Employers in the Proposed Genetic ...</title>
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On April 25, 2008, the House passed HR 493, The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), a bill that President Bush is expected to sign barring private employers from engaging in genetic discrimination.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://privacyblog.littler.com/2008/05/articles/genetic-information/potential-trap-for-unsuspecting-employers-in-the-proposed-genetic-antidiscrimination-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Coal Ash Reclamation and Environmental Safety Act of 2009 (H.R. 493) would impose uniform federal design, engineering, and performance standards on coal ash impoundments to avoid a repeat of the damage done in Kingston. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://skinnymoose.com/thinkingoutside/?p=1510&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Pentagon hurrying terror-trial court. Filed under: Energy and Climate | Tagged: Energy Efficiency. &#194;&#171; Coal Ash Reclamation and Environmental Safety Act of 2009 (HR 493 IH) Is Combating Climate Change Worth the Cost? &#194;&#187; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rfflibrary.wordpress.com/2009/01/19/more-fight-less-fuel-report-of-the-defense-science-board-task-force-on-dod-energy-strategy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Coal Ash Reclamation and Environmental Safety Act of 2009 (HR 493 IH). Posted on January 19, 2009 by clotworthy. 111th Congress, US House http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.493:. [From Christian Science Monitor's Bright ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rfflibrary.wordpress.com/2009/01/19/coal-ash-reclamation-and-environmental-safety-act-of-2009-hr-493-ih/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Bottling Electricity : Storage as a Strategic Tool for Managing Variability and Capacity Concerns in the Modern Grid Coal Ash Reclamation and Environmental Safety Act of 2009 (HR 493 IH) &#194;&#187; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rfflibrary.wordpress.com/2009/01/19/decline-of-fog-mist-and-haze-in-europe-over-the-past-30-years/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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On May 21, 2008, President Bush signed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), H.R. 493, into law. Although it took such legislation 13 years to work to gain passage, it passed unanimously in the Senate and 414 to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oxadox.com/article/menhealth/2009-01-18/28739.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Coal Ash Reclamation and Environmental Safety Act of 2009 (H.R. 493) would impose uniform federal design, engineering, and performance standards on coal ash impoundments to avoid a repeat of the damage done in Kingston. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://resourcescommittee.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=439&amp;amp;Itemid=27&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Coal Ash Reclamation and Environmental Safety Act of 2009 (H.R. 493) would impose uniform federal design, engineering, and performance standards on coal ash impoundments to avoid a repeat of the damage done in Kingston. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naturalresourcestoday.info/2009/01/rahall-introduces-coal-ash-dump-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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[1] The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed as H.R. 493 in April 2008, but H.R. 1424 lived on, as a House Resolution passed to the Senate, I think. The Senate Majority and Minority Leaders chose the (slightly defunct) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oxadox.com/article/menhealth/2009-01-14/24114.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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