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H.R.216 Border Security Search Accountability Act of 2011, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jan 31, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Homeland Security

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  • Committee Assignment: House Homeland Security - Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism

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  • 29% of users oppose H.R.216

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    29% of users on OpenCongress.org, a free, non-partisan resource, oppose H.R.216.
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    • Baseball Diplomacy Act (2007; 110th Congress H.R. 216 ... - March 28, 2012 by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills - Jan 04, 2007. H.R. 216 (110th). To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress.

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      As noted by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills on March 28, 2012, "Jan 04, 2007. H.R. 216 (110th). To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress." (/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/hr216&sa=U&ei=6zfRT43_EcfA2gWUsemRDw&ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNFYMS4lYFDFkdQQX1opQjf2jibwMA)
    • Baseball Diplomacy Act (2007; 110th Congress H.R. 216 ... - March 28, 2012 by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills - Jan 04, 2007. H.R. 216 (110th). To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress.

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      As noted by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills on March 28, 2012, "Jan 04, 2007. H.R. 216 (110th). To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress." (/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/hr216&sa=U&ei=4cnPT8GhFcnO2wWZ9vHcDA&ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNFEfvKKPadxb7x6YXo6T99Ynh2-dw)
    • Baseball Diplomacy Act (2007; 110th Congress H.R. 216 ... - March 28, 2012 by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills - Jan 04, 2007. H.R. 216 (110th). To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress.

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      As noted by http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills on March 28, 2012, "Jan 04, 2007. H.R. 216 (110th). To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress." (/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/hr216&sa=U&ei=4WXOT773Ko382gXN6fDVDA&ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNH6Ym9Ot5jaiaY5gFZG6t-4dJZmVQ)

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    • House expresses condolences for Iggy Arroyo’s death - January 31, 2012 by The Journal Group Online - HR 216 took note that all lawmakers present during Monday’s session were made co-authors and all members of the House opposition bloc. Lawmakers acknowledged Arroyo’s “illustrious legislative career that was marked by a deep concern for and ...

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      As noted by The Journal Group Online on January 31, 2012, "HR 216 took note that all lawmakers present during Monday’s session were made co-authors and all members of the House opposition bloc. Lawmakers acknowledged Arroyo’s “illustrious legislative career that was marked by a deep concern for and ..." (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/national/22977-house-expresses-condolences-for-iggy-arroyos-death)
    • HR 216: Border security search rule - January 26, 2011 by Siskiyou Daily News - Currently, HR 216 is in the House Committee on Homeland Security. According to www.govtrack.us, Sanchez has twice previously introduced similar bills, ...

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      As noted by Siskiyou Daily News on January 26, 2011, " Currently, HR 216 is in the House Committee on Homeland Security. According to www.govtrack.us, Sanchez has twice previously introduced similar bills, ... " (http://www.siskiyoudaily.com/news/x294820899/HR-216-Border-security-search-rule)
    • Government to Seize Your Property at the Border - January 18, 2011 by Gather.com - She introduced a bill (HR 216) that requires Homeland Security to have certain rules that prohibit warrant-less searches and seizures of people's property. ...

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      As noted by Gather.com on January 18, 2011, " She introduced a bill (HR 216) that requires Homeland Security to have certain rules that prohibit warrant-less searches and seizures of people's property. ... " (http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978948132)
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