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• Latest Action: Dec 08, 2011 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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• Committee Assignment: House Judiciary

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• Committee Assignment: House Rules

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• Committee Assignment: House Judiciary - Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law

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• Committee Assignment: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

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This bill's most-recent vote occurred on December 07, 2011, with a roll call of 241 ayes, 184 nays, and 8 not voting.
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Supporting Organizations

• Americans For Prosperity

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• Competitive Enterprise Institute

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• American Tradition Partnership

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• Associated General Contractors of America

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• Industrial Energy Consumers of America

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• American Foundry Society

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• Americans for Tax Reform

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• IPC

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• Kentucky Coal Association

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• U. S. Chamber of Commerce

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• Freedomworks

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• Associated Builders & Contractors

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Opposing Organizations

• Transport Workers Union of America

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• Reproductive Health Technologies Project

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• Natural Resources Defense Council

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• Center for Progressive Reform

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• AFL-CIO

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• Gray Panthers

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• American Federation of Government Employees

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• American Lung Association

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• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

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• Association for Manufacturing Technology

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• Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

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• International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America

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• United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union

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• Consumer Federation of America

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• National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund

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Highest Rated User Comments

• On January 26, 2012, by javeca - What this bill does is make sure regulatory agencies such as the EPA, FCC, FDA, BATF, et al. get permission from Congress to implement any major changes in regulation. In other words providing a little Congressional oversight.

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  As noted by javeca, a user on OpenCongress.org, on January 26, 2012, "What this bill does is make sure regulatory agencies such as the EPA, FCC, FDA, BATF, et al. get permission from Congress to implement any major changes in regulation. In other words providing a little Congressional oversight."
• On January 23, 2011, by fakk2 - I'm just not sure I see the point of this bill

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• On December 07, 2011, by soitgoes12 - I don't see how this is constitutional or why the President would even consider signing it. More wasting time by the GOP while people are hurting.

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Highly Rated Blog Articles

• The Republican jobs bills? Really? | A View From The Middle (Class) - July 25, 2012 by A View From The Middle (Class) - HR 10 – Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011: Guts the regulation process by mandating that every regulation promulgated be approved by Congress after an onerous submission process, ...

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  As noted by A View From The Middle (Class) on July 25, 2012, "HR 10 – Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011: Guts the regulation process by mandating that every regulation promulgated be approved by Congress after an onerous submission process, ..." (/url?q=http://viewfrommiddleclass.wordpress.com/2012/07/24/the-republican-jobs-bills-really/&sa=U&ei=PnkRUOfRHIWm8QTM84HIBQ&ved=0CDgQmAEwBg&usg=AFQjCNFA3uA4JI6-yZrDURm7S3D2EaLkDw)
• State Dept. Hosts First Global Chiefs of Protocol Conference | C-SPAN - July 05, 2012 by http://www.c-span.org/johnrouda.com - Nearly 100 representatives from nations and organizations on five continents are attending the conference, which focuses on strengthening the role of protocol in diplomacy. Updated: 3 hr., 10 min. ago. Related Events ...

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  As noted by http://www.c-span.org/johnrouda.com on July 05, 2012, "Nearly 100 representatives from nations and organizations on five continents are attending the conference, which focuses on strengthening the role of protocol in diplomacy. Updated: 3 hr., 10 min. ago. Related Events ..." (/url?q=http://www.c-span.org/Events/State-Dept-Hosts-First-Global-Chiefs-of-Protocol-Conference/10737432093/&sa=U&ei=9BP2T9GfKsi-2gX-p_j3Bg&ved=0CEYQmAEwCQ&usg=AFQjCNHWKS3Nj1o6EWokxsr4RFtOGQIIfw)
• PolitiFactNH: Frank Guinta's claim about bipartisan bills comes up a ... - June 23, 2012 by http://forum.nashuatelegraph.com/ucp.php?i=profile&mode=signature - 112th Congress, Roll Call 901, H.R. 10. 112th Congress, Roll Call 33, H.R. 658. 112th Congress, Roll Call 277, H.Con.Res. 34. 112th Congress, Roll Call 151, H.Con.Res. 112. 112th Congress, Roll Call 33, H.Res. 72.

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Highly Rated News Articles

• Rizzo's HR in 10th Lifts Cubs Over Cardinals 4-2 - July 29, 2012 by ABC News - One day after losing on a little hit, it was a big hit that doomed the St. Louis Cardinals. Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning Sunday that lifted the Chicago Cubs over St. Louis 4-2. Cubs starter Paul Maholm allowed one run and ...

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  As noted by ABC News on July 29, 2012, "One day after losing on a little hit, it was a big hit that doomed the St. Louis Cardinals. Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning Sunday that lifted the Chicago Cubs over St. Louis 4-2. Cubs starter Paul Maholm allowed one run and ..." (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/rizzos-hr-10th-lifts-cubs-cardinals-16883430)
• Opponent Profile: Iowa mirroring Chicago in wrong way - July 20, 2012 by Examiner - 325, 2 HR, 28 RBI) and veterans Alfredo Amezaga (.279, 4 HR, 31 RBI) and Matt Tolbert (.249, HR, 10 RBI). Prospect Josh Vitters (.297, 13 HR, 52 RBI) has shown flashes of potential at third base. Outfield: Brett Jackson (.260, 12 HR, 39 RBI, 22 stolen ...

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  As noted by Examiner on July 20, 2012, "325, 2 HR, 28 RBI) and veterans Alfredo Amezaga (.279, 4 HR, 31 RBI) and Matt Tolbert (.249, HR, 10 RBI). Prospect Josh Vitters (.297, 13 HR, 52 RBI) has shown flashes of potential at third base. Outfield: Brett Jackson (.260, 12 HR, 39 RBI, 22 stolen ..." (http://www.examiner.com/article/opponet-profile-iowa-mirroring-chicago-wrong-way)
• Jackson-area recreation softball league scores, highlights for week of July 15 - July 20, 2012 by MLive.com - Jackson Tumble Finish: Michelle Fitzpatrick (3-for-4, 1 sigle, 2 in park HR, 10 RBIs), Jamie Konwerski (4-for-4, 1 dbl, 2 RBIs). Eagle Welding Chicks with Sticks: Jamie Phelps (2-for-2, 1 single, 1dbl, 1 RBI). Women's Blue Division Bone Island ...

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  As noted by MLive.com on July 20, 2012, "Jackson Tumble Finish: Michelle Fitzpatrick (3-for-4, 1 sigle, 2 in park HR, 10 RBIs), Jamie Konwerski (4-for-4, 1 dbl, 2 RBIs). Eagle Welding Chicks with Sticks: Jamie Phelps (2-for-2, 1 single, 1dbl, 1 RBI). Women's Blue Division Bone Island ..." (http://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/index.ssf/2012/07/jackson-area_recreation_softba_11.html)