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Latest Action: Aug 01, 2007 Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

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I know the most recent action for this bill is as follows: "Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably." on Aug 01, 2007
Committee Assignment: Senate Judiciary

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83% of users support S.1060

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83% of users on OpenCongress.org, a free, non-partisan resource, support S.1060.

S.1060 has been viewed 59,452 times

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On February 29, 2008, by Anonymous - I AM WITH YOU ALL THE WAY! WHAT'S THE HOLD UP?

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As noted by Anonymous, a user on OpenCongress.org, on February 29, 2008, "I AM WITH YOU ALL THE WAY! WHAT'S THE HOLD UP?"
On January 26, 2008, by PaulDedman - Senators, our judicial system is imposing terms of imprisonment for non- violent offendors that are way too long. Please pass S. 1060 to help integrate them back into society. Mothers, fathers brothers, Sisters and children that are incarcerated. Please pass this bill and look at further criminal justice reform such as reinstating parole in the federal system

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As noted by PaulDedman, a user on OpenCongress.org, on January 26, 2008, "Senators, our judicial system is imposing terms of imprisonment for non- violent offendors that are way too long. Please pass S. 1060 to help integrate them back into society. Mothers, fathers brothers, Sisters and children that are incarcerated. Please pass this bill and look at further criminal justice reform such as reinstating parole in the federal system"
On January 24, 2008, by Anonymous - Senators - STOP Procrastinating - The Bill HR1593 and S.1060 needs to be passed - It is possible to "over think" an issue - It's a Good Bill - Pass it!

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As noted by Anonymous, a user on OpenCongress.org, on January 24, 2008, "Senators - STOP Procrastinating - The Bill HR1593 and S.1060 needs to be passed - It is possible to "over think" an issue - It's a Good Bill - Pass it!"

Highly Rated Blog Articles

S.1060: A bill to improve education, employment ... - OpenCongress - May 24, 2011 by opencongress.org - Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.1060 A bill to improve education, employment, independent living services, and health care for veterans, ...

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As noted by opencongress.org on May 24, 2011, "Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.1060 A bill to improve education, employment, independent living services, and health care for veterans, ..." (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-s1060/show)
H.R.414: Presidential Funding Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress - January 24, 2011 by opencongress.org - Many advocates for people with hearing problems are pinning hopes on legislation now working its way through both houses of Congress, the Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act (HR 414 and S.1060). The bill would give a $500 tax ...

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As noted by opencongress.org on January 24, 2011, "Many advocates for people with hearing problems are pinning hopes on legislation now working its way through both houses of Congress, the Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act (HR 414 and S.1060). The bill would give a $500 tax ..." (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h414/show)
S.1060: Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2009 ... - May 16, 2009 by opencongress.org - S.1060 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2009. A bill to comprehensively prevent, treat, and decrease overweight and obesity in our Nation's populations. view all titles (2) .... OpenCongress is a free and open-source project of the

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As noted by opencongress.org on May 16, 2009, "S.1060 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2009. A bill to comprehensively prevent, treat, and decrease overweight and obesity in our Nation's populations. view all titles (2) .... OpenCongress is a free and open-source project of the " (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1060/show)

Highly Rated News Articles

Free: 'Gatekeeper' to a Better Life - February 06, 2008 by New York Law Journal, NY - But, he said, the concept is "picking up steam," especially in light of the congressional Second Chance Act (HR1593/S.1060), which passed overwhelmingly in ...

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As noted by New York Law Journal, NY on February 06, 2008, "But, he said, the concept is "picking up steam," especially in light of the congressional Second Chance Act (HR1593/S.1060), which passed overwhelmingly in ..." (http://www.law.com/jsp/nylj/PubArticleNY.jsp?hubtype=BackPage&id=1202385715200)
Why Charlie Rangel Wrangles Sponsors for HR 623 – Doin’ What’s ... - June 25, 2007 by American Chronicle, CA - This legislation will begin to provide that assistance,” when referring to S. 1060. a companion bill (also entitled “Second Chance Act”). ...

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As noted by American Chronicle, CA on June 25, 2007, "This legislation will begin to provide that assistance,” when referring to S. 1060. a companion bill (also entitled “Second Chance Act”). ..." (http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=30487)

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