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H.R.2297 To promote the development of the Southwest waterfront in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes., 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jul 09, 2012 Signed by President.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Oversight and Government Reform - Health Care, District of Columbia, Census and the National Archives

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    • ARRA News Service: NY Democrat AG Investigating Political Free ... - June 27, 2012 by Bill Smith - HR 2297 — D.C. Southwest waterfront. The House passed motion to instruct conferees on HR 4348 (201-194) — Surface transportation - Other motions pending. The House also began and suspended debate on the following ...

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      As noted by Bill Smith on June 27, 2012, "HR 2297 — D.C. Southwest waterfront. The House passed motion to instruct conferees on HR 4348 (201-194) — Surface transportation - Other motions pending. The House also began and suspended debate on the following ..." (/url?q=http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2012/06/ny-democrat-ag-investigating-political.html&sa=U&ei=qJDsT8b1EeOy2wWtw6zMAQ&ved=0CBwQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNEucf2yyhAzh9ZD_VZTfaoCzkWffQ)
    • The House of Representatives - Point4CounterPoint - June 26, 2012 by Nativegrl77 - ... as the “First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building”, [PDF] [XML]. Senate Amendment to H.R. 2297, To promote the development of the Southwest waterfront in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes, [PDF] ...

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      As noted by Nativegrl77 on June 26, 2012, "... as the “First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building”, [PDF] [XML]. Senate Amendment to H.R. 2297, To promote the development of the Southwest waterfront in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes, [PDF] ..." (/url?q=http://point4counterpoint.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/48526/&sa=U&ei=qJDsT8b1EeOy2wWtw6zMAQ&ved=0CC0QmAEwBA&usg=AFQjCNF5XKqGk5M1hCRMmWesZYfYS7v5Kw)
    • Daily Schedule - The Republican Cloakroom - June 26, 2012 by http://repcloakroom.house.gov/ - H.R. 2297 - To promote the development of the Southwest waterfront in the District of Columbia - Agree to Senate Amendment (Sponsored by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton / Oversight and Government Reform) ...

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      As noted by http://repcloakroom.house.gov/ on June 26, 2012, "H.R. 2297 - To promote the development of the Southwest waterfront in the District of Columbia - Agree to Senate Amendment (Sponsored by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton / Oversight and Government Reform) ..." (/url?q=http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx%3FDocumentID%3D300695&sa=U&ei=qJDsT8b1EeOy2wWtw6zMAQ&ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNERMZ_YyviD9zFzxheRMMahCiV-Ng)

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    • Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 33, H.R. 2297, and S. 3187 - July 09, 2012 by Whitehouse.gov (press release) - On Monday, July 9, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 33, the "Church Plan Investment Clarification Act," which amends the Securities Act of 1933 to provide specifically for an exemption from SEC requirements in connection with church ...

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      As noted by Whitehouse.gov (press release) on July 09, 2012, "On Monday, July 9, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 33, the "Church Plan Investment Clarification Act," which amends the Securities Act of 1933 to provide specifically for an exemption from SEC requirements in connection with church ..." (http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/07/09/statement-press-secretary-hr-33-hr-2297-and-s-3187)
    • Southwest Washington waterfront gets go-ahead - June 28, 2012 by The Business Journal - Redevelopment of the Southwest Waterfront can advance now that Congress has approved H.R. 2297, which removes outdated federal control of the area, the Washington Examiner reports. The area west of Maine Avenue serves as a site for much outdoor recreation.

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      As noted by The Business Journal on June 28, 2012, "Redevelopment of the Southwest Waterfront can advance now that Congress has approved H.R. 2297, which removes outdated federal control of the area, the Washington Examiner reports. The area west of Maine Avenue serves as a site for much outdoor recreation." (http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/breaking_ground/2012/06/southwest-washington-waterfront-gets.html)
    • Congress gives go-ahead for development of Southwest Washington waterfront - June 27, 2012 by Examiner - Redevelopment of the Southwest waterfront in Washington, DC can now go forward. Congress approved H.R. 2297, which would remove outdated federal control of the area so the District of Columbia can move forward with revitalizing it. The area west ...

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      As noted by Examiner on June 27, 2012, "Redevelopment of the Southwest waterfront in Washington, DC can now go forward. Congress approved H.R. 2297, which would remove outdated federal control of the area so the District of Columbia can move forward with revitalizing it. The area west ..." (http://www.examiner.com/article/congress-gives-go-ahead-for-development-of-southwest-washington-waterfront)
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