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  • Latest Action: Dec 09, 2010 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Energy and Commerce - Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on December 08, 2010, with a roll call of 324 ayes, 81 nays, and 28 not voting.

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  • 67% of users support H.R.4501

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  • H.R.4501 has been viewed 2,990 times

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    • Happy Life, Happy Work » Blog Archive » Congress because vital ... - December 20, 2010 by Happy Life, Happy Work - Basically here is what the bill is all about: “The purpose of H.R. 4501, the `Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004′ SHVERA, is to modernize satellite television policy and enhance competition between satellite ...

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      As noted by Happy Life, Happy Work on December 20, 2010, "Basically here is what the bill is all about: “The purpose of H.R. 4501, the `Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004′ SHVERA, is to modernize satellite television policy and enhance competition between satellite ..." (http://www.searchhiclothing.com/congress-because-vital-issues-new-kobe-shoes-arose.html)
    • This Week in Congress - Political Chips - Let YOUR Voice Be Heard - December 12, 2010 by Featured Blog Posts - Political Chips -... - (H.R.4501). Criminal History Background Checks: The House passed its version of a Senate-passed bill that would allow certain volunteer organizations to obtain national and state criminal history background checks on their volunteers. ...

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      As noted by Featured Blog Posts - Political Chips -... on December 12, 2010, "(H.R.4501). Criminal History Background Checks: The House passed its version of a Senate-passed bill that would allow certain volunteer organizations to obtain national and state criminal history background checks on their volunteers. ..." (http://www.politicalchips.org/xn/detail/4095899:BlogPost:50008)
    • The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: Jim DeMint, Henry Brown Votes For ... - December 12, 2010 by The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Go to Bill Status: H.R. 4501: Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act of 2009. Dec 8, 2010 - House Vote. On Passage - H.Res. 1755 Providing for consideration of H.R. 3082, making appropriations for military construction, the Department of ...

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      As noted by The Politics of Jamie Sanderson on December 12, 2010, "Go to Bill Status: H.R. 4501: Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act of 2009. Dec 8, 2010 - House Vote. On Passage - H.Res. 1755 Providing for consideration of H.R. 3082, making appropriations for military construction, the Department of ..." (http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2010/12/jim-demint-henry-brown-votes-for.html)

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    • How they voted in Washington - December 11, 2010 by Gary Post Tribune - REGULATING INTERNET PRECIOUS METALS DEALERS: The House passed the Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act (HR 4501). The bill would require Internet jewelry and ...

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      As noted by Gary Post Tribune on December 11, 2010, " REGULATING INTERNET PRECIOUS METALS DEALERS: The House passed the Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act (HR 4501). The bill would require Internet jewelry and ... " (http://www.post-trib.com/news/2960526,votechart1212.article)
    • How they voted (Dec. 12) - December 11, 2010 by Las Cruces Sun-News - •HR 4501 Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act of 2010 (passed 324-81): Teague, yes; Lujan, yes; Heinrich, yes. •HR 3082 Making appropriations for military ...

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      As noted by Las Cruces Sun-News on December 11, 2010, " •HR 4501 Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act of 2010 (passed 324-81): Teague, yes; Lujan, yes; Heinrich, yes. •HR 3082 Making appropriations for military ... " (http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_16838111)
    • Congressional Blog - December 08, 2010 by Auburn Journal - HR 4501 Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act. NO -- Requires on-line jewelry purchasers to store jewelry indefinitely until a customer affirmatively accepts ...

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      As noted by Auburn Journal on December 08, 2010, " HR 4501 Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act. NO -- Requires on-line jewelry purchasers to store jewelry indefinitely until a customer affirmatively accepts ... " (http://my.auburnjournal.com/detail/166794.html)
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