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H.R.2194 Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, 111th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jul 01, 2010 Signed by President.

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on June 24, 2010, with a roll call of 408 ayes, 8 nays, and 16 not voting.

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  • 50% of users oppose H.R.2194

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    OpenCongress Bill Summary

    • Expands economic sanctions against Iran, particularly in the case of the sale of refined petroleum or assistance for Iran's refining ability or energy sector.

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      Here's a summary from OpenCongress.org: Expands economic sanctions against Iran, particularly in the case of the sale of refined petroleum or assistance for Iran's refining ability or energy sector.

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    Highest Rated User Comments

    • On October 29, 2009, by mattpirog - This bill will only make the problem worse. Sanctions will only help those in power to demonize the United States. We can't keep doing this in the Middle East. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYX9xhRi_to&feature=player_embedded

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      As noted by mattpirog, a user on OpenCongress.org, on October 29, 2009, "This bill will only make the problem worse. Sanctions will only help those in power to demonize the United States. We can't keep doing this in the Middle East. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYX9xhRi_to&feature=player_embedded"
    • On December 08, 2009, by flavorthefaith - The only thing this bill will accomplish is to provide the Iranian government with a much needed scapegoat, and will just end up hurting the Green Revolution.

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      As noted by flavorthefaith, a user on OpenCongress.org, on December 08, 2009, "The only thing this bill will accomplish is to provide the Iranian government with a much needed scapegoat, and will just end up hurting the Green Revolution. "
    • On November 08, 2009, by dannydaviswatch - "When goods don't cross borders, soldiers will." - Frederick Bastiat When, if ever, have sanctions actually worked? They didn't work on Iraq, they haven't worked on Cuba, and they won't work on Iran. This bill is a terrible idea.

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      As noted by dannydaviswatch, a user on OpenCongress.org, on November 08, 2009, ""When goods don't cross borders, soldiers will." - Frederick Bastiat When, if ever, have sanctions actually worked? They didn't work on Iraq, they haven't worked on Cuba, and they won't work on Iran. This bill is a terrible idea."

    Highly Rated Blog Articles

    • H.R.2194: To provide grants to better understand ... - OpenCongress - June 14, 2011 by opencongress.org - Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as ...

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      As noted by opencongress.org on June 14, 2011, "Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as ..." (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h2194/show)
    • OFAC Imposes Civil Penalties on Two Financial Institutions and One ... - January 01, 2011 by M. Ulric Killion's space - ... President Obama Signs Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010; (US) HR 2194 (Enrolled-Bill) – Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010. World leaders slam North Korea, ...

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      As noted by M. Ulric Killion's space on January 01, 2011, "... President Obama Signs Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010; (US) HR 2194 (Enrolled-Bill) – Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010. World leaders slam North Korea, ..." (http://mulrickillion.wordpress.com/2011/01/03/ofac-imposes-civil-penalties-on-two-financial-institutions-and-one-individual/)
    • [WATCH]: 10/28/09 Ron Paul: Sanctions on Iran are an Act of War ... - January 01, 2011 by 10 Final Secrets to Hearing - Sorry about the low audio quality. www.house.gov CampaignForLiberty.com Congressman Ron Paul opposes HR 2194 Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act of 2009. Sanctions are an act of war!

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      As noted by 10 Final Secrets to Hearing on January 01, 2011, "Sorry about the low audio quality. www.house.gov CampaignForLiberty.com Congressman Ron Paul opposes HR 2194 Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act of 2009. Sanctions are an act of war!" (http://hearing.fatbash.com/2011/01/02/watch-102809-ron-paul-sanctions-on-iran-are-an-act-of-war-foreign-affairs-committee-hearing/)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • Most recent Congressional votes - July 06, 2010 by Cape Cod Today (blog) - ... conference report accompanying the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (HR 2194) to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. ...

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      As noted by Cape Cod Today (blog) on July 06, 2010, " ... conference report accompanying the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (HR 2194) to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. ... " (http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/headlines/2010/07/07/congressional-votes)
    • - June 30, 2010 by Whitehouse.gov (press release) - Today, I have signed into law HR 2194, the "Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010". This Act builds upon the recently ...

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      As noted by Whitehouse.gov (press release) on June 30, 2010, " Today, I have signed into law HR 2194, the "Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010". This Act builds upon the recently ... " (http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65T4GV20100701)
    • Joe Malone Position Paper on US-Israel Relations - June 30, 2010 by Cape Cod Today (blog) - I urge every member of Congress to vote in favor of HR 2194, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009. ...

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      As noted by Cape Cod Today (blog) on June 30, 2010, " I urge every member of Congress to vote in favor of HR 2194, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009. ... " (http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/Malone/2010/06/30/joe-malone-position-paper-on-us-israel-r)
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