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H.R.2886 SHIELD Act of 2011, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Sep 23, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Transportation and Infrastructure - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation

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    • Bill would ensure military, law enforcement officer pay ... - October 23, 2011 by james - Pay and allowances for those federal employees would be a priority if there is another debt ceiling crisis or other funding gap, under H.R. 2886 sponsored by Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. ...

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      As noted by james on October 23, 2011, "Pay and allowances for those federal employees would be a priority if there is another debt ceiling crisis or other funding gap, under H.R. 2886 sponsored by Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. ..." (http://insuranceforless.mobi/wp/index.php/insurance-news/bill-would-ensure-military-law-enforcement-officer-pay/)
    • HR 2886 SHIELD ACT | United States Park Ranger Lodge - October 20, 2011 by admin - We would like our members to contact their local representatives regarding HR 2886. This resolution if passed would prohibit federal law enforcement officers from being placed on unpaid furlough during a government ...

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      As noted by admin on October 20, 2011, "We would like our members to contact their local representatives regarding HR 2886. This resolution if passed would prohibit federal law enforcement officers from being placed on unpaid furlough during a government ..." (/url?q=http://rangerfop.com/2011/10/20/news-article-test-01/&sa=U&ei=qKX4T9TIAuTF2QWsleHGBg&ved=0CCgQmAEwAw&usg=AFQjCNGemVn4gQ0d5qp3rZxjYFXpcB2CRg)
    • HR 2886 SHIELD ACT | United States Park Ranger Lodge - October 20, 2011 by admin - We would like our members to contact their local representatives regarding HR 2886. This resolution if passed would prohibit federal law enforcement officers from being placed on unpaid furlough during a government ...

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      As noted by admin on October 20, 2011, "We would like our members to contact their local representatives regarding HR 2886. This resolution if passed would prohibit federal law enforcement officers from being placed on unpaid furlough during a government ..." (/url?q=http://rangerfop.com/2011/10/20/news-article-test-01/&sa=U&ei=ZLfgT6PgAcOA2AWVo8WeCg&ved=0CCgQmAEwAw&usg=AFQjCNGNe4AXrkyRaMcvCcX8CHiv51e4KQ)

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    • Fitzpatrick Introduces SHIELD Act - September 13, 2011 by Patch.com - Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-8th) today introduced HR 2886, the SHIELD Act. According to a release, the legislation would ensure compensation for service members and federal law enforcement personnel in the case of an interruption of ...

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      As noted by Patch.com on September 13, 2011, " Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-8th) today introduced HR 2886, the SHIELD Act. According to a release, the legislation would ensure compensation for service members and federal law enforcement personnel in the case of an interruption of ... " (http://bensalem.patch.com/articles/fitzpatrick-introduces-shield-act)
    • Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Bill to Prioritize Pay, Allowances of Armed Forces ... - September 13, 2011 by Targeted News Service (subscription) - Michael Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (HR 2886) to "prioritize the payment of pay and allowances to members of the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers in the event the debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap.

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      As noted by Targeted News Service (subscription) on September 13, 2011, " Michael Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (HR 2886) to "prioritize the payment of pay and allowances to members of the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers in the event the debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap. " (http://targetednews.com/disp_story.php?s_id=1060999)
    • Fitzpatrick bill would ensure military pay - September 13, 2011 by phillyBurbs.com - He called the SHIELD Act, HR 2886, "an essential piece of legislation that pledges to protect those who protect us, even in times of financial uncertainty." The resolution is supported by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association.

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      As noted by phillyBurbs.com on September 13, 2011, " He called the SHIELD Act, HR 2886, "an essential piece of legislation that pledges to protect those who protect us, even in times of financial uncertainty." The resolution is supported by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association. " (http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer_news/fitzpatrick-bill-would-ensure-military-pay/article_da7cae7a-525b-56a4-a713-813e2bbdbf80.html)
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