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H.R.6523 Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, 111th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Dec 29, 2010 Presented to President.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Armed Services

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  • Committee Assignment: House Budget

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on December 17, 2010, with a roll call of 341 ayes, 48 nays, and 44 not voting.

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  • 60% of users support H.R.6523

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    • On December 17, 2010, by Abaratarrr - Harry Reid or Nancy Pelosi could have given us a tier 5 at anytime, they still could if they wanted to, all they have to do is attach a 3706 to the continuing resolution or the defense bill, it would guarantee passage, they refuse to help us. Thia is the only president and only congress in US history not to extend unemployment when the unemployment rate has been at 7.2% or higher. We are suffering more and longer under worse conditions than anytime in US history, This administration and leadership has the WORST RECORD IN US HISTORY when it comes to helping the unemployed. Please urge your representatives to vote no on this bill unless help for the long term unemployed is attached.

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      As noted by Abaratarrr, a user on OpenCongress.org, on December 17, 2010, "Harry Reid or Nancy Pelosi could have given us a tier 5 at anytime, they still could if they wanted to, all they have to do is attach a 3706 to the continuing resolution or the defense bill, it would guarantee passage, they refuse to help us. Thia is the only president and only congress in US history not to extend unemployment when the unemployment rate has been at 7.2% or higher. We are suffering more and longer under worse conditions than anytime in US history, This administration and leadership has the WORST RECORD IN US HISTORY when it comes to helping the unemployed. Please urge your representatives to vote no on this bill unless help for the long term unemployed is attached."

    Highly Rated Blog Articles

    • Expanding our Moral Imaginations – Obama's Speech is Just More ... - January 12, 2011 by American Everyman - “He urged Americans to “expand our moral imaginations” and “sharpen our instincts for empathy” — even with those who are political adversaries.” “I believe we can be better,” Obama said to a capacity crowd at the University of Arizona ...

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      As noted by American Everyman on January 12, 2011, "“He urged Americans to “expand our moral imaginations” and “sharpen our instincts for empathy” — even with those who are political adversaries.” “I believe we can be better,” Obama said to a capacity crowd at the University of Arizona ..." (http://willyloman.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/expanding-our-moral-imaginations-obamas-speech-is-just-more-bullshit/)
    • In the Name of Business: Buried Headlines of a Changing World ... - January 07, 2011 by American Everyman - “Section 1032 bars the use of funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2011 to transfer Guantanamo detainees into the United States, and section 1033 bars the use of certain funds to transfer detainees to the ...

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      As noted by American Everyman on January 07, 2011, "“Section 1032 bars the use of funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2011 to transfer Guantanamo detainees into the United States, and section 1033 bars the use of certain funds to transfer detainees to the ..." (http://willyloman.wordpress.com/2011/01/08/in-the-name-of-business-buried-headlines-of-a-changing-world/)
    • Bill Sent To President: HR6523 Military Construction Authorization ... - December 30, 2010 by Armchair General and HistoryNet >>... - Bill Sent To President: HR6523 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ---------------------------- To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military ...

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      As noted by Armchair General and HistoryNet >>... on December 30, 2010, "Bill Sent To President: HR6523 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ---------------------------- To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military ..." (http://www.armchairgeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102759)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • VING's $25 million HQ project progressing - December 29, 2010 by Virgin Islands Daily News - The funding for headquarters construction is contained in HR 6523, the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, which passed in ...

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      As noted by Virgin Islands Daily News on December 29, 2010, " The funding for headquarters construction is contained in HR 6523, the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, which passed in ... " (http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/ving-s-25-million-hq-project-progressing-1.1083806)
    • Tulsa World (Oklahoma) - December 26, 2010 by FireEngineering.com - HOUSE Vote 1: Funding the military in fiscal year 2011: The House has passed the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act (HR 6523), sponsored by Rep. ...

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      As noted by FireEngineering.com on December 26, 2010, " HOUSE Vote 1: Funding the military in fiscal year 2011: The House has passed the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act (HR 6523), sponsored by Rep. ... " (http://www.fireengineering.com/index/articles/Wire_News_Display/1329925147.html)
    • Survivors disappointed at reparations cut - December 22, 2010 by Pacific Daily News - Language in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2011, HR 6523, passed by the House of Representatives last week, would have provided $100 million for ...

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      As noted by Pacific Daily News on December 22, 2010, " Language in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2011, HR 6523, passed by the House of Representatives last week, would have provided $100 million for ... " (http://www.guampdn.com/article/20101224/NEWS01/12240303)
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