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H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, 110th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Sep 29, 2008 Signed by President.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Appropriations

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on September 27, 2008, with a roll call of 78 ayes, 12 nays, and 9 not voting.

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  • 100% of users oppose H.R.2638

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    • New Castle, Pa.-area Axion Power gets $1.2 million to develop ... - October 06, 2008 by Trading Markets (press release), CA - Altmire secured the funding in the continuing resolution HR 2638, passed by the House on Sept. 24 and signed into law Sept. 30. ...

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      As noted by Trading Markets (press release), CA on October 06, 2008, "Altmire secured the funding in the continuing resolution HR 2638, passed by the House on Sept. 24 and signed into law Sept. 30. ..." (http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1927749/)
    • Despite Waiver, NASA To Stop Using Russian Cargo Vehicle - October 06, 2008 by Space Com - 27, clearing the way for the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act for 2009 (HR 2638) to be signed into law by Bush. ...

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    • Advocates Fail To Win Passage Of American Indian Health Care ... - October 06, 2008 by Medical News Today (press release), UK - Last month the NIHB attempted to attach the bill to a continuing resolution (HR 2638), but the effort failed. NIHB also tried to move forward smaller parts ...

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      As noted by Medical News Today (press release), UK on October 06, 2008, "Last month the NIHB attempted to attach the bill to a continuing resolution (HR 2638), but the effort failed. NIHB also tried to move forward smaller parts ..." (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/124471.php)
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