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H.R.4973 National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act of 2010, 111th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Dec 28, 2010 Presented to President.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Natural Resources

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  • Committee Assignment: House Natural Resources - Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife

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  • 33% of users support H.R.4973

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    • Statement by the Press Secretary | The White House - January 03, 2011 by White House.gov Press Office Feed - H.R. 4973, the “National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act of 2010,” which reauthorizes and amends authorities relating to volunteer programs and community partnerships for national wildlife refuges; ...

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      As noted by White House.gov Press Office Feed on January 03, 2011, "H.R. 4973, the “National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act of 2010,” which reauthorizes and amends authorities relating to volunteer programs and community partnerships for national wildlife refuges; ..." (http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/01/04/statement-press-secretary)
    • The Dorchester Star - Cambridge, MD > News > Wildlife Refuge ... - December 30, 2010 by News from dorchesterstar.com - Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., H.R. 4973 strengthens existing volunteer coordination and engagement programs for the National Wildlife Refuge System. The legislation now goes to the President for his signature. ...

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      As noted by News from dorchesterstar.com on December 30, 2010, "Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., H.R. 4973 strengthens existing volunteer coordination and engagement programs for the National Wildlife Refuge System. The legislation now goes to the President for his signature. ..." (http://dorchesterstar.com/articles/2010/12/31/news/153098.txt)
    • The Dorchester Star - Cambridge, MD > News > Wildlife Refuge ... - December 30, 2010 by News from www.dorchesterstar.com - Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., H.R. 4973 strengthens existing volunteer coordination and engagement programs for the National Wildlife Refuge System. The legislation now goes to the President for his signature. ...

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      As noted by News from www.dorchesterstar.com on December 30, 2010, "Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., H.R. 4973 strengthens existing volunteer coordination and engagement programs for the National Wildlife Refuge System. The legislation now goes to the President for his signature. ..." (http://www.dorchesterstar.com/articles/2010/12/31/news/153098.txt)

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    • Congress approves volunteer coordination for National Wildlife Refuges - December 18, 2010 by Examiner.com - The National Wildlife Volunteer Improvement Act of 2010 (HR 4973), which went to the White House for President Barack Obama's expected signature, ...

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      As noted by Examiner.com on December 18, 2010, " The National Wildlife Volunteer Improvement Act of 2010 (HR 4973), which went to the White House for President Barack Obama's expected signature, ... " (http://www.examiner.com/outdoor-recreation-in-washington-dc/congress-approves-volunteer-coordination-for-national-wildlife-refuges)
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