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S.242 Guardians of Freedom Act of 2011, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jan 31, 2011 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S365-366)

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  • Committee Assignment: Senate Armed Services

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  • 50% of users support S.242

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    50% of users on OpenCongress.org, a free, non-partisan resource, support S.242.
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    • The National Guard Association of the United States

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    • Opiate Addiction | Reforms Aim To Stem Opiate Abuse In Vermont - January 03, 2012 by kristinadmin - “Mandating it would be premature,” Harrington said. “It's putting the cart ahead of the horse.” The other bill, S. 242, proposes requiring people to show identification when picking up medications. It would also make doctors writ ...

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      As noted by kristinadmin on January 03, 2012, "“Mandating it would be premature,” Harrington said. “It's putting the cart ahead of the horse.” The other bill, S. 242, proposes requiring people to show identification when picking up medications. It would also make doctors writ ..." (http://my-opiate-addiction.com/opiate-detox/opiate-addiction-reforms-aim-to-stem-opiate-abuse-in-vermont/)
    • Reforms aim to stem opiate abuse in Vermont | Ativan Dosage - December 27, 2011 by jay king - Thе οthеr bill, S. 242, proposes requiring people tο ѕhοw identification whеn alternative up medications. It wουld аlѕο mаkе doctors writ out thе number οf pills being prescribed аnd υѕе a wellbeing code whеn mission іn ...

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      As noted by jay king on December 27, 2011, "Thе οthеr bill, S. 242, proposes requiring people tο ѕhοw identification whеn alternative up medications. It wουld аlѕο mаkе doctors writ out thе number οf pills being prescribed аnd υѕе a wellbeing code whеn mission іn ..." (http://ativandosage.com/news/reforms-aim-to-stem-opiate-abuse-in-vermont)
    • Government Blog: More Pending Bills - December 18, 2011 by Jpatterson10 - S. 242: Guardians of Freedom Act of 2011. S. 1025: National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2011. S. 1228: Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011. These are from Alex Ramos. ...

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      As noted by Jpatterson10 on December 18, 2011, "S. 242: Guardians of Freedom Act of 2011. S. 1025: National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2011. S. 1228: Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011. These are from Alex Ramos. ..." (http://jpatterson10.blogspot.com/2011/12/more-pending-bills.html)

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    • Credit Suisse (Eur) Form 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) - Xstrata Plc - July 19, 2012 by Bloomberg - Credit Suisse (Eur) - Form 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) - Xstrata Plc RNS Number : 0551I Credit Suisse Securities (Eur) Ltd 19 July 2012    FORM 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI)   PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER ...

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      As noted by Bloomberg on July 19, 2012, "Credit Suisse (Eur) - Form 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) - Xstrata Plc RNS Number : 0551I Credit Suisse Securities (Eur) Ltd 19 July 2012    FORM 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI)   PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER ..." (http://www.bloomberg.com/article/2012-07-19/ai_lKvBqrkQ8.html)
    • Ikea furnishing its own electricity - July 14, 2012 by Tampa Bay Online - "It literally is going to be as if it's 242 cars off the road emissionswise," Garden said. "This is the future and I actually hope that it's the future for a lot of businesses," Garden said. Ikea is building similar solar operations at 17 other ...

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      As noted by Tampa Bay Online on July 14, 2012, ""It literally is going to be as if it's 242 cars off the road emissionswise," Garden said. "This is the future and I actually hope that it's the future for a lot of businesses," Garden said. Ikea is building similar solar operations at 17 other ..." (http://www2.tbo.com/news/metro/2012/jul/14/memeto2-ikea-furnishing-its-own-electricity-ar-431501/)
    • Ikea furnishing its own electricity - July 13, 2012 by Tampa Bay Online - "It literally is going to be as if it's 242 cars off the road emissionswise," Garden said. "This is the future and I actually hope that it's the future for a lot of businesses," Garden said. Ikea is building similar solar operations at 17 other ...

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      As noted by Tampa Bay Online on July 13, 2012, ""It literally is going to be as if it's 242 cars off the road emissionswise," Garden said. "This is the future and I actually hope that it's the future for a lot of businesses," Garden said. Ikea is building similar solar operations at 17 other ..." (http://www2.tbo.com/news/news/2012/jul/14/memeto2-ikea-furnishing-its-own-electricity-ar-431501/)
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