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H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, 111th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Oct 21, 2009 Signed by President.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Appropriations

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on October 08, 2009, with a roll call of 76 ayes, 22 nays, and 2 not voting.

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  • 16% of users support H.R.2997

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    • Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2010.

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    • HR2997: To amend the Comprehensive ... - OpenCongress - September 21, 2011 by opencongress.org - All Bill Titles. <li><em>Official:</em> To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Responsive Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (&quot;Superfund&quot;) to provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant

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      As noted by opencongress.org on September 21, 2011, "All Bill Titles. &lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Official:&lt;/em&gt; To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Responsive Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (&amp;quot;Superfund&amp;quot;) to provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant" (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h2997/show)
    • WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 2997, The Assured Food Safety Act of 2007 - December 19, 2010 by WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... - H.R. 2997 would require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. Detailed Summary; Status of the Legislation ...

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      As noted by WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... on December 19, 2010, "H.R. 2997 would require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. Detailed Summary; Status of the Legislation ..." (http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2997.html)
    • Lock up the base : Post Politics: Political News and Views in ... - November 01, 2010 by Post Politics: Political News and Views... - She voted FOR these recent bills: H R 2997 – BILL TITLE: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other ...

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      As noted by Post Politics: Political News and Views... on November 01, 2010, "She voted FOR these recent bills: H R 2997 – BILL TITLE: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other ..." (http://politics.nashvillepost.com/2010/11/02/lock-up-the-base/)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Budget: Chart Edition - October 14, 2009 by Huffington Post (blog) - For example, you can see how the House or Senate voted on the Agriculture Appropriations Act (HR 2997). The latest action seems to be happening in the ...

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      As noted by Huffington Post (blog) on October 14, 2009, "For example, you can see how the House or Senate voted on the Agriculture Appropriations Act (HR 2997). The latest action seems to be happening in the ..." (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/avelino-maestas/fiscal-year-2010-federal_b_322936.html)
    • House Gives Nutrition $121 Billion Boost - October 11, 2009 by Food Product Design - WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives on Oct. 7 approved HR 2997—a $121 billion agriculture spending bill for the 2010 budget year—that will benefit ...

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      As noted by Food Product Design on October 11, 2009, "WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives on Oct. 7 approved HR 2997—a $121 billion agriculture spending bill for the 2010 budget year—that will benefit ..." (http://www.foodproductdesign.com/news/2009/10/house-gives-nutrition-121-billion-boost.aspx)
    • AdvaMed Applauds House Vote to Provide Sizeable Funding Increase to FDA ... - October 08, 2009 by PressZoom (press release) - We encourage the Senate to follow the House's lead in approving the conference report for HR 2997.” AdvaMed member companies produce the medical devices, ...

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      As noted by PressZoom (press release) on October 08, 2009, "We encourage the Senate to follow the House&#39;s lead in approving the conference report for HR 2997.” AdvaMed member companies produce the medical devices, ..." (http://presszoom.com/story_149765.html)
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