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• Latest Action: Jun 15, 2012 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 384.

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• Committee Assignment: House Oversight and Government Reform

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• Committee Assignment: House Oversight and Government Reform - Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform

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• American Petroleum Institute

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• International Franchise Association

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• American Council of Engineering Companies

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• National Automobile Dealers Association

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• National Restaurant Association

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• National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors

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• American Insurance Association

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• Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors

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• National Electrical Manufacturers Association

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• National Grain and Feed Association

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• Edison Electric Institute

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• American Bakers Association

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• Retail Industry Leaders Association

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• International Foodservice Distributors Association

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• American Lighting Association

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• Marine Retailers Association of America

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• National Council of Textile Organizations

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• American Meat Institute

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• Air Conditioning Contractors of America

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• American Chemistry Council

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• American Wholesale Marketers Association

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• Industrial Fasteners Institute

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• American Iron and Steel Institute

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• 60 Plus Association

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• American Nursery & Landscape Association

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• National Association of Chemical Distributors

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• American Trucking Associations

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• Agricultural Retailers Association

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• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

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• Aluminum Association

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• American Foundry Society

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• Metals Service Center Institute

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• Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.

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• Aerospace Industries Association

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• North American Equipment Dealers Association

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• Associated Equipment Distributors

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• U.S. Travel Association

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• American Business Conference

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• Healthcare Distribution Management Association

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• Motorcycle Industry Council

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• Business Roundtable

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• International Warehouse Logistics Association

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• American Supply Association

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• National Beer Wholesalers Association

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• National Electrical Contractors Association

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• Associated Wire Rope Fabricators

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• Brick Industry Association

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• American Composites Manufacturers Association

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• Nuclear Energy Institute

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• Construction Industry Round Table

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• National Marine Distributors Association

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• Outdoor Power Equipment and Engine Service Association

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• Petroleum Equipment Institute

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• Public Service Research Council

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• Air Transport Association

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• American Hotel & Lodging Association

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• American Apparel & Footwear Association

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• National Propane Gas Association

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• Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association

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• North American Die Casting Association

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• Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International

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• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

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• American Road & Transportation Builders Association

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• American Moving & Storage Association

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• Business Coalition for Fair Competition

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• Club Managers Association of America

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• Construction Management Association of America

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• Council on Federal Procurement of Architectural and Engineering Services

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• National Association of Electrical Distributors

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• National Wood Flooring Association

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• Textile Rental Services Association

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• Food Marketing Institute

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• International Dairy Foods Association

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• ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association

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• Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket Association

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• Pet Food Institute

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• ReAL Action Network

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• RegularFolksUnited

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• Associated General Contractors of America

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• Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America

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• National Council of Chain Restaurants

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• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

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• Association of California Life and Health Insurance Companies

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• National Federation of Independent Business

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• U. S. Chamber of Commerce

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• Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

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• Aeronautical Repair Station Association

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• American Frozen Food Institute

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• National Association of Manufacturers

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• Association of Equipment Manufacturers

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• American Family Business Institute

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• National Retail Federation

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• National Roofing Contractors Association

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• Associated Builders & Contractors

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• Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

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• Public Citizen

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• D.C. Passes Bill To Restrict Secure Communities Immigration ... - July 10, 2012 by The Huffington Post News Editors - According to the <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h140/text " target="_hplink">bill's text</a>, the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, and "clari

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• D.C. Passes Bill To Restrict Secure Communities Immigration ... - July 10, 2012 by The Huffington Post News Editors - According to the <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h140/text " target="_hplink">bill's text</a>, the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, and "clari

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• D.C. Passes Bill To Restrict Secure Communities Immigration ... - July 10, 2012 by The Huffington Post News Editors - According to the <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h140/text " target="_hplink">bill's text</a>, the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, and "clari

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• Contracting bill would settle debate over including political donations in bids - April 26, 2012 by FCW.com - The underlying issue surrounding the Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act (H.R. 2008) is transparency versus its applicability in government contracting. That is, would requiring contractors to reveal their political contributions ...

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  As noted by FCW.com on April 26, 2012, "The underlying issue surrounding the Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act (H.R. 2008) is transparency versus its applicability in government contracting. That is, would requiring contractors to reveal their political contributions ..." (http://fcw.com/articles/2012/04/26/political-contributions-contracting-legislation.aspx)
• Today in Congress: alphabet soup, CISPA & VAWA on the floor - April 26, 2012 by DAILY KOS - Markup of H.Con.Res. 112 – To amend Title 5, U.S. Code, to comply with the reconciliation directive included in section 201 of the budget for FY 2013, H.R. 2008 – Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011, H.R. 3609 ...

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  As noted by DAILY KOS on April 26, 2012, "Markup of H.Con.Res. 112 – To amend Title 5, U.S. Code, to comply with the reconciliation directive included in section 201 of the budget for FY 2013, H.R. 2008 – Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011, H.R. 3609 ..." (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/04/26/1086453/-Today-in-Congress-alphabet-soup-CISPA-VAWA-on-the-floor)
• Latinos Won't Be Fooled by AZ's New Pro-Israel Bill - March 26, 2012 by Huffington Post - The AZ-Israel support bill (HR2008) is essentially an interstate, cross-border solidarity statement. The bill begins by recognizing "the Jewish people...in their homeland." It later hails Arizona and Israel as eclectic "trade partners, a relationship we ..

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  As noted by Huffington Post on March 26, 2012, "The AZ-Israel support bill (HR2008) is essentially an interstate, cross-border solidarity statement. The bill begins by recognizing "the Jewish people...in their homeland." It later hails Arizona and Israel as eclectic "trade partners, a relationship we .." (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gabriel-schivone/latinos-wont-be-fooled-by_b_1379097.html)