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  • Latest Action: Dec 22, 2010 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on December 21, 2010, with a roll call of 314 ayes, 20 nays, and 99 not voting.

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  • 78% of users support H.R.6547

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    • Why did Ted Deutch & Debbie Wasserman Schultz Abstain from Voting ... - December 31, 2010 by Gleason For The Best America - H.R. 6547 – Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act. Dec 21, 2010 – Both Ted Deutch and Debbie Wasserman Schultz Abstained. Here's the link to the Roll Call. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2010/roll663.xml ...

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      As noted by Gleason For The Best America on December 31, 2010, "H.R. 6547 – Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act. Dec 21, 2010 – Both Ted Deutch and Debbie Wasserman Schultz Abstained. Here's the link to the Roll Call. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2010/roll663.xml ..." (http://thejamesgleason.wordpress.com/2011/01/01/why-did-ted-deutch-debbie-wasserman-schultz-abstain-from-voting-protecting-students-from-sexual-violent-predators-improving-government-efficiency-appropriations-for-our-military/)
    • Amazon patents a “system and method for converting gifts” on its ... - December 29, 2010 by Law questions answered - Also on the suspension calendar, H.R. 6547, to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require criminal background checks for school employees. This represents the (refined) substance of a Republican motion to . ...

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      As noted by Law questions answered on December 29, 2010, "Also on the suspension calendar, H.R. 6547, to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require criminal background checks for school employees. This represents the (refined) substance of a Republican motion to . ..." (http://lawquestionsanswered4u.com/?p=76707)
    • Student Sex Asia - December 24, 2010 by 17 Tahun Ke Atas - ... prevent schools from hiring sex offenders is likely to come to a vote in the House tomorrow Reps George Miller D Calif and Carolyn McCarthy DNY introduced HR 6547 Protecting Students from Sexual andTentang Naomi Wolf Misrepresents ...

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      As noted by 17 Tahun Ke Atas on December 24, 2010, "... prevent schools from hiring sex offenders is likely to come to a vote in the House tomorrow Reps George Miller D Calif and Carolyn McCarthy DNY introduced HR 6547 Protecting Students from Sexual andTentang Naomi Wolf Misrepresents ..." (http://freehot-area.blogspot.com/2010/12/student-sex-asia.html)

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    • Congressional Blog-House Votes - December 20, 2010 by Auburn Journal - HR 6547 - To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require criminal background checks for school employees: YES. ...

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      As noted by Auburn Journal on December 20, 2010, " HR 6547 - To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require criminal background checks for school employees: YES. ... " (http://my.auburnjournal.com/detail/167531.html)
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