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  • Latest Action: Dec 11, 2009 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.

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  • 36% of users support S.448

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    • Retrospective: Ten Key Evidence Issues In 2010 | Federal Evidence ... - January 02, 2011 by Federal Evidence Review blogs - On December 10, 2009, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved an amended version of the Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 (S. 448), by a vote of 14 to 5. The measure was referred to the full Senate but was not considered. ...

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      As noted by Federal Evidence Review blogs on January 02, 2011, "On December 10, 2009, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved an amended version of the Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 (S. 448), by a vote of 14 to 5. The measure was referred to the full Senate but was not considered. ..." (http://federalevidence.com/blog/2010/december/retrospective-ten-key-evidence-issues-2010)
    • Mission Gamma I: Zwielicht - December 24, 2010 by Star Trek Roman Rezensionen - S. 178 und S. 448), dass Andorianer höhere Temperaturen und Luftfeuchtigkeitswerte bevorzugen würden. Zudem wird bereits in der TOS-Folge „Wenn die Götter zerstören“ festgehalten, dass Andorianer nicht auf intravenöse Injektionen ...

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      As noted by Star Trek Roman Rezensionen on December 24, 2010, "S. 178 und S. 448), dass Andorianer höhere Temperaturen und Luftfeuchtigkeitswerte bevorzugen würden. Zudem wird bereits in der TOS-Folge „Wenn die Götter zerstören“ festgehalten, dass Andorianer nicht auf intravenöse Injektionen ..." (http://trekromane.blogspot.com/2010/12/mission-gamma-i-zwielicht.html)
    • DeMint Vows to Reverse FCC's 'Internet Takeover' - December 21, 2010 by Keyboard Militia - ... S.1733, S.448, S.787, S.898, Safe School Czar, Salon.com, same-sex marriage, Sami Al-Arian, San Francsico Chronicle, sanctuary cities, Sarah Palin, Saturday Night Live, Saudi Arabia, Saul Alinsky, scarey, Science Czar, Scott Baio ...

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      As noted by Keyboard Militia on December 21, 2010, "... S.1733, S.448, S.787, S.898, Safe School Czar, Salon.com, same-sex marriage, Sami Al-Arian, San Francsico Chronicle, sanctuary cities, Sarah Palin, Saturday Night Live, Saudi Arabia, Saul Alinsky, scarey, Science Czar, Scott Baio ..." (http://keyboardmilitia.com/2010/12/22/demint-vows-to-reverse-fccs-internet-takeover/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=demint-vows-to-reverse-fccs-internet-takeover)

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    • Editorial: Balanced legislation would serve public interest - December 20, 2009 by The Troy Record - ...of the “Free Flow of Information Act” in a 14-5 bipartisan vote. Sen. Chuck Schumer was a driving force for moving the bill (S.448) through this key committee without it being watered down. For instance, the bill’s coverage will extend to freelanc

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      As noted by The Troy Record on December 20, 2009, "...of the “Free Flow of Information Act” in a 14-5 bipartisan vote. Sen. Chuck Schumer was a driving force for moving the bill (S.448) through this key committee without it being watered down. For instance, the bill’s coverage will extend to freelanc" (http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2009/12/21/opinion/doc4b2c2ecf47008443908172.txt)
    • Editorial: Reasoned shield law within grasp - December 09, 2009 by Sacramento Bee - The Senate is close to passing S. 448 after many fits and starts. Feinstein's amendment would be a step backward. Her colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, ...

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      As noted by Sacramento Bee on December 09, 2009, " The Senate is close to passing S. 448 after many fits and starts. Feinstein's amendment would be a step backward. Her colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, ... " (http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/story/2384077.html)
    • Judiciary Committee Once Again Sets Shield Law For Markup - December 08, 2009 by Broadcasting & Cable - By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/9/2009 11:14:57 AM For the 17th time, the Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled S. 448, The Free Flow of ...

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      As noted by Broadcasting & Cable on December 08, 2009, " By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/9/2009 11:14:57 AM For the 17th time, the Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled S. 448, The Free Flow of ... " (http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/439310-Judiciary_Committee_Once_Again_Sets_Shield_Law_For_Markup.php)
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