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  • Latest Action: Oct 20, 2011 Introduced in Senate

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  • 33% of users oppose S.1746

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    • Perceptions of U.S. housing boosted by international investors ... - June 21, 2012 by Dan - In an effort to help stimulate this sector of the housing market, S. 1746: Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States of America Act was introduced in October 2011, by Senators Charles Schumer ...

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      As noted by Dan on June 21, 2012, "In an effort to help stimulate this sector of the housing market, S. 1746: Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States of America Act was introduced in October 2011, by Senators Charles Schumer ..." (/url?q=http://dankrell.com/blog/2012/06/20/perceptions-of-u-s-housing-boosted-by-international-investors/&sa=U&ei=YzjrT6LhK-Sc2QWDq6GXAQ&ved=0CCAQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNGnDl-2x0GtTTPG_gmFwEMpEbLBBw)
    • Perceptions of U.S. housing boosted by international investors ... - June 21, 2012 by Dan - In an effort to help stimulate this sector of the housing market, S. 1746: Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States of America Act was introduced in October 2011, by Senators Charles Schumer ...

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      As noted by Dan on June 21, 2012, "In an effort to help stimulate this sector of the housing market, S. 1746: Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States of America Act was introduced in October 2011, by Senators Charles Schumer ..." (/url?q=http://dankrell.com/blog/2012/06/20/perceptions-of-u-s-housing-boosted-by-international-investors/&sa=U&ei=Xu3pT9uPLM2E2QXI-dj5CA&ved=0CCAQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNGue5ywR9bdhbByRwk2Rt2BXUBEAQ)
    • Perceptions of U.S. housing boosted by international investors ... - June 21, 2012 by Dan - In an effort to help stimulate this sector of the housing market, S. 1746: Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States of America Act was introduced in October 2011, by Senators Charles Schumer ...

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      As noted by Dan on June 21, 2012, "In an effort to help stimulate this sector of the housing market, S. 1746: Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States of America Act was introduced in October 2011, by Senators Charles Schumer ..." (/url?q=http://dankrell.com/blog/2012/06/20/perceptions-of-u-s-housing-boosted-by-international-investors/&sa=U&ei=3wHmT6yFCYec2AXSl-HZCQ&ved=0CCAQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNGiKe3AzwyxQNL01Az4aRlCuecaDQ)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • State House News -- Bill aimed at preventing repeat drunk drivers stalls in committee - July 19, 2012 by Abington Mariner - After the bill (S 1746) was returned to the Transportation Committee, Hedlund said he understands there are concerns about expanding the use of the relatively new technology, but he said he thinks it acts as a more effective deterrent to driving drunk than

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      As noted by Abington Mariner on July 19, 2012, "After the bill (S 1746) was returned to the Transportation Committee, Hedlund said he understands there are concerns about expanding the use of the relatively new technology, but he said he thinks it acts as a more effective deterrent to driving drunk than" (http://www.wickedlocal.com/weymouth/newsnow/x874253210/State-House-News-Bill-aimed-at-preventing-repeat-drunk-drivers-stalls-in-committee)
    • STATE HOUSE NEWS: Bill aimed at preventing repeat drunk drivers stalled out in committee - July 19, 2012 by Abington Mariner - After the bill (S 1746) was returned to the Transportation Committee, Hedlund said he understands there are concerns about expanding the use of the relatively new technology, but he said he thinks it acts as a more effective deterrent to driving drunk than

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      As noted by Abington Mariner on July 19, 2012, "After the bill (S 1746) was returned to the Transportation Committee, Hedlund said he understands there are concerns about expanding the use of the relatively new technology, but he said he thinks it acts as a more effective deterrent to driving drunk than" (http://www.wickedlocal.com/bridgewater/news/x1871996379/STATE-HOUSE-NEWS-Bill-aimed-at-preventing-repeat-drunk-drivers-stalled-out-in-committee)
    • SGT. STEVEN DEARTH, Hingham: Ignition interlocks work in reducing drunk driving - July 17, 2012 by Patriot Ledger - A bill has been filed (S 1746) by Sen. Robert Hedlund requiring ignition interlocks for 6 months for anyone convicted of first offense drunken driving. Currently, 15 other states require them for convicted first offenders. New Mexico was the first state in

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      As noted by Patriot Ledger on July 17, 2012, "A bill has been filed (S 1746) by Sen. Robert Hedlund requiring ignition interlocks for 6 months for anyone convicted of first offense drunken driving. Currently, 15 other states require them for convicted first offenders. New Mexico was the first state in" (http://www.patriotledger.com/topstories/x1052259629/STEVEN-DEARTH-Hingham-Police-Sgt-Ignition-interlocks-work-in-reducing-drunk-driving)
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