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  • Latest Action: Dec 07, 2011 Introduced in Senate

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  • Committee Assignment: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

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    • Design Piracy Prohibition Act (2007; 110th Congress S. 1957 ... - March 21, 2012 by GovTrack.us - Aug 02, 2007. S. 1957 (110th). A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide protection for fashion design. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress.

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      As noted by GovTrack.us on March 21, 2012, "Aug 02, 2007. S. 1957 (110th). A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide protection for fashion design. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress." (/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/s1957&sa=U&ei=VQfWT7ejA6aE2wXJxKSpDw&ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNFKjsbghkdaR5sOQ9ho61F2LciGAw)
    • Design Piracy Prohibition Act (2007; 110th Congress S. 1957 ... - March 21, 2012 by GovTrack.us - Aug 02, 2007. S. 1957 (110th). A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide protection for fashion design. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress.

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      As noted by GovTrack.us on March 21, 2012, "Aug 02, 2007. S. 1957 (110th). A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide protection for fashion design. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress." (/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/s1957&sa=U&ei=Gq7UT7-_PISy2QXcs8CkDw&ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNHD3P6ncs0dX7FCrdo0A2IPOCb-eQ)
    • Design Piracy Prohibition Act (2007; 110th Congress S. 1957 ... - March 21, 2012 by GovTrack.us - Aug 02, 2007. S. 1957 (110th). A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide protection for fashion design. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress.

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      As noted by GovTrack.us on March 21, 2012, "Aug 02, 2007. S. 1957 (110th). A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide protection for fashion design. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress." (/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/s1957&sa=U&ei=31XTT6v_L6rO2wXI_cSuDw&ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNFPo-SOjJXHarrQADJytFGZ95seZQ)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • From the Archives: The Medicare Bill of 1965 - July 30, 2012 by Worldnews.com - In sharp contrast to what would become during his Presidency, Johnson was strongly opposed as Senate Majority Leader to Eisenhower's 1957 Civil Rights Act, fearful that its passage would tear his party apart. Thus with the help of the judiciary ...

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      As noted by Worldnews.com on July 30, 2012, "In sharp contrast to what would become during his Presidency, Johnson was strongly opposed as Senate Majority Leader to Eisenhower's 1957 Civil Rights Act, fearful that its passage would tear his party apart. Thus with the help of the judiciary ..." (http://article.wn.com/view/2012/07/30/From_the_Archives_The_Medicare_Bill_of_1965/)
    • Colin Farrell helps bring Total Recall back to life - July 30, 2012 by Regina Leader-Post - The 21-song collection also helps mark the 35th anniversary of the icon's passing. Hey, I've got an idea for you Hollywood: Since you're doing '90s films, how about re-doing Elvis's 1957 classic Jailhouse Rock. (I like Charlie Sheen for the role.)

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      As noted by Regina Leader-Post on July 30, 2012, "The 21-song collection also helps mark the 35th anniversary of the icon's passing. Hey, I've got an idea for you Hollywood: Since you're doing '90s films, how about re-doing Elvis's 1957 classic Jailhouse Rock. (I like Charlie Sheen for the role.)" (http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Colin+Farrell+helps+bring+Total+Recall+back+life/7010173/story.html)
    • The Numbers Game: The 30s - July 28, 2012 by Macon Telegraph - Kitchens earned three letters and played on Auburn’s 1957 national championship team. Why we picked him: Kitchens was arguably the top player on the final Lanier team to play for a state championship. The Poets won 11 games in 1953 ...

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      As noted by Macon Telegraph on July 28, 2012, "Kitchens earned three letters and played on Auburn’s 1957 national championship team. Why we picked him: Kitchens was arguably the top player on the final Lanier team to play for a state championship. The Poets won 11 games in 1953 ..." (http://www.macon.com/2012/07/29/2107864/the-numbers-game-the-30s.html)
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