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• Latest Action: May 24, 2012 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate.

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This bill's most-recent vote occurred on May 24, 2012, with a roll call of 51 ayes, 43 nays, and 5 not voting.
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• AFL-CIO

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• United States Student Association

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• Association of American Medical Colleges

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• National Education Association

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• National Action Network

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• CREDO Action

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• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

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• National Federation of Independent Business

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• U. S. Chamber of Commerce

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• Air Conditioning Contractors of America

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• American Bankers Association

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• American Council of Engineering Companies

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• American Institute of Architects

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• American Rental Association

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• American Supply Association

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• Associated Equipment Distributors

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• Associated General Contractors of America

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• Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association

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• Financial Executives International’s Committee on Private Company Policy

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• Financial Planning Association

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• Financial Services Institute, Inc.

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• Independent Community Bankers of America

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• Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America

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• International Foodservice Distributors Association

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• National Apartment Association

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• National Association for the Self-Employed

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• National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors

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• National Electrical Contractors Association

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• National Funeral Directors Association

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• National Grocers Association

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• National Multi Housing Council

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• National Roofing Contractors Association

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• National Small Business Association

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• National Utility Contractors Association

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• Printing Industries of America

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• Professional Beauty Association

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• The S Corporation Association

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• Truck Renting & Leasing Association

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• U.S. Business and Industry Council

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• Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America

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• International Franchise Association

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• National Association of Convenience Stores

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• National Restaurant Association

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• Associated Builders & Contractors

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• Don't Raise Our Rates: Urge Our Federal Officials to Extend Low ... - June 09, 2012 by admin - The City of Milwaukee Youth Council and the Milwaukee Common Council both passed legislation urging the Wisconsin delegation in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to pass S. 2343 and HR 4170 (federal ...

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  As noted by admin on June 09, 2012, "The City of Milwaukee Youth Council and the Milwaukee Common Council both passed legislation urging the Wisconsin delegation in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to pass S. 2343 and HR 4170 (federal ..." (/url?q=http://www.communityjournal.net/%3Fp%3D24699&sa=U&ei=5L3VT4Nvg7LbBdn19JAP&ved=0CD4QmAEwCA&usg=AFQjCNEBB9raOo1BjrziA_tCjhNDWFehKA)
• Don't Raise Our Rates: Urge Our Federal Officials to Extend Low ... - June 09, 2012 by admin - The City of Milwaukee Youth Council and the Milwaukee Common Council both passed legislation urging the Wisconsin delegation in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to pass S. 2343 and HR 4170 (federal ...

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• Don't Raise Our Rates: Urge Our Federal Officials to Extend Low ... - June 08, 2012 by admin - The City of Milwaukee Youth Council and the Milwaukee Common Council both passed legislation urging the Wisconsin delegation in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to pass S. 2343 and HR 4170 (federal ...

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• Bob Cesca: Republicans Filibuster Everything, Romney Blames Obama for Not Working With Congress - October 25, 2012 by The Huffington Post - ...for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities S.2237 -- Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act S.2343 -- Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act S.1660 -- American Jobs Act of 2011 S.3457 -- Veterans Jobs Corps Act What else?

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• United States: Using S Corporations To Avoid The Medicare Tax - June 25, 2012 by Mondaq - Both former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards have been in the news lately—Gingrich for his campaign for the Republican nomination for president and Edwards for allegedly using campaign funds to hide his affair with

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• Don't raise loan rates - June 19, 2012 by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - On May 4, I, along with nearly 400 fellow students, graduated from Rufus King High School. The event was spectacular; cheering families, teachers and community members proudly boasted their pride in the students. We live in a society that values ...

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  As noted by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on June 19, 2012, "On May 4, I, along with nearly 400 fellow students, graduated from Rufus King High School. The event was spectacular; cheering families, teachers and community members proudly boasted their pride in the students. We live in a society that values ..." (http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/dont-raise-loan-rates-paying-for-college-em5r5o7-159644675.html)