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S.3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008, 110th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jul 24, 2008 Considered by Senate.

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on July 25, 2008, with a roll call of 50 ayes, 43 nays, and 7 not voting.

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  • 19% of users oppose S.3268

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    • S.3272: Close the Revolving Door Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress ... - April 25, 2010 by Open Congress : Senate Homeland Security... - S. 3268. (Bill language not yet available); A bill to provide greater controls and restrictions on revolving door lobbying; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. S. 3272. (Bill language not yet available) . .... OpenCongress is a

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      As noted by Open Congress : Senate Homeland Security... on April 25, 2010, "S. 3268. (Bill language not yet available); A bill to provide greater controls and restrictions on revolving door lobbying; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. S. 3272. (Bill language not yet available) . .... OpenCongress is a " (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3272/show)
    • The Realist: How To Be A Part Time Political Activist - January 03, 2009 by The Realist - Iminent Danger: S. 3268 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 3 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 2 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 1 · Obama Shuns Wounded American Soldiers · Regulating the Speculators · Change Y

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      As noted by The Realist on January 03, 2009, "Iminent Danger: S. 3268 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 3 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 2 · The Role of Media in Politics pt 1 · Obama Shuns Wounded American Soldiers · Regulating the Speculators · Change Y" (http://the--realist.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-be-part-time-political-activist.html)
    • Hedge_fund images,Hedge_fund photos,Hedge_fund videos,Hedge_fund news - January 02, 2009 by blog.mediafetcher.com whats new - S. 3268, a bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities. The bill would give the federal regulator of futures markets the resources to detect, prevent, ...

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      As noted by blog.mediafetcher.com whats new on January 02, 2009, "S. 3268, a bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities. The bill would give the federal regulator of futures markets the resources to detect, prevent, ..." (http://blog.mediafetcher.com/Hedge_fund.html)

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    • Senators who Voted AGAINST the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act - July 30, 2008 by Gather.com, MA - Under the previous order, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 3268, which the clerk will report. A bill (S. 3268) to amend the Commodity Exchange Act ...

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      As noted by Gather.com, MA on July 30, 2008, "Under the previous order, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 3268, which the clerk will report. A bill (S. 3268) to amend the Commodity Exchange Act ..." (http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977410762)
    • Oil Companies Escape Billions in Royalty Payments to Americans ... - July 29, 2008 by Common Dreams (press release), ME - The US Senate is currently considering amendments to the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 (S. 3268) that would repeal the congressional ban on ...

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      As noted by Common Dreams (press release), ME on July 29, 2008, "The US Senate is currently considering amendments to the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 (S. 3268) that would repeal the congressional ban on ..." (http://www.commondreams.org/news2008/0730-25.htm)
    • TAX UPDATE: Doubtful the Senate Will Take Up Extension of Tax Breaks - July 29, 2008 by Helicopter Association International, VA - ... (D-Nevada) to move to other legislation until he gives them a chance to offer amendments of their choosing to a pending energy speculation bill (S. 3268).

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      As noted by Helicopter Association International, VA on July 29, 2008, "... (D-Nevada) to move to other legislation until he gives them a chance to offer amendments of their choosing to a pending energy speculation bill (S. 3268)." (http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&newsid905=59358)
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