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S.3216 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: May 22, 2012 Introduced in Senate

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  • Committee Assignment: Senate Appropriations

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    • Science - Technology - Telecommunications: Chemical Facility ... - July 05, 2012 by Alerts - Both FY2013 homeland security appropriations bills (S. 3216 and H.R. 5855, as passed by the House) would extend the existing authority until October 4, 2013. Authorizing legislation includes H.R. 225; H.R. 901, reported as ...

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      As noted by Alerts on July 05, 2012, "Both FY2013 homeland security appropriations bills (S. 3216 and H.R. 5855, as passed by the House) would extend the existing authority until October 4, 2013. Authorizing legislation includes H.R. 225; H.R. 901, reported as ..." (/url?q=http://science-technology-telecommunications.blogspot.com/2012/07/chemical-facility-security-issues-and.html&sa=U&ei=5l39T9mMJcXm2QXM4PTnBg&ved=0CC0QmAEwBA&usg=AFQjCNGiTc7zP7soHx8vqloifldnXC50kQ)
    • Science - Technology - Telecommunications: Chemical Facility ... - July 05, 2012 by Alerts - Both FY2013 homeland security appropriations bills (S. 3216 and H.R. 5855, as passed by the House) would extend the existing authority until October 4, 2013. Authorizing legislation includes H.R. 225; H.R. 901, reported as ...

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      As noted by Alerts on July 05, 2012, "Both FY2013 homeland security appropriations bills (S. 3216 and H.R. 5855, as passed by the House) would extend the existing authority until October 4, 2013. Authorizing legislation includes H.R. 225; H.R. 901, reported as ..." (/url?q=http://science-technology-telecommunications.blogspot.com/2012/07/chemical-facility-security-issues-and.html&sa=U&ei=KAz8T9vVDbS_2QXHrPjgBg&ved=0CC4QmAEwBA&usg=AFQjCNEtxEGJRnz8BLx7oeGJ0dTEpRnoqw)
    • Science - Technology - Telecommunications: Chemical Facility ... - July 05, 2012 by Alerts - Both FY2013 homeland security appropriations bills (S. 3216 and H.R. 5855, as passed by the House) would extend the existing authority until October 4, 2013. Authorizing legislation includes H.R. 225; H.R. 901, reported as ...

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      As noted by Alerts on July 05, 2012, "Both FY2013 homeland security appropriations bills (S. 3216 and H.R. 5855, as passed by the House) would extend the existing authority until October 4, 2013. Authorizing legislation includes H.R. 225; H.R. 901, reported as ..." (/url?q=http://science-technology-telecommunications.blogspot.com/2012/07/chemical-facility-security-issues-and.html&sa=U&ei=y7n6T9aEIK-E2QXm16HlBg&ved=0CC0QmAEwBA&usg=AFQjCNEZIs0UIx9I5rKZ3w86MXCMEbeAmQ)

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    • Democrats Find Plenty to Dislike in Final House DHS Appropriations Bill for FY 2013 - June 11, 2012 by HSToday - The House passed a fiscal year (FY) 2013 budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) late Thursday, sharply dividing Republicans and Democrats despite earlier bipartisan agreement on the bill. The DHS FY 2013 budget bill (HR 5855) passed along ...

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      As noted by HSToday on June 11, 2012, "The House passed a fiscal year (FY) 2013 budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) late Thursday, sharply dividing Republicans and Democrats despite earlier bipartisan agreement on the bill. The DHS FY 2013 budget bill (HR 5855) passed along ..." (http://www.hstoday.us/industry-news/general/single-article/democrats-find-plenty-to-dislike-in-final-house-dhs-appropriations-bill-for-fy-2013/5c2b80ad16fbd2361b3d82b0bb8497ed.html)
    • Michigan's Best BBQ: MLive team visits Midland's Bone Daddy's - June 05, 2012 by MLive.com - And they found fans. Bone Daddy’s, 3216 Bay City Road, was the second stop of the day for MLive reporter John Gonzalez, who earlier visited Mount Pleasant’s Sure Shot BBQ as part of a statewide search for Michigan's best BBQ spot.

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      As noted by MLive.com on June 05, 2012, "And they found fans. Bone Daddy’s, 3216 Bay City Road, was the second stop of the day for MLive reporter John Gonzalez, who earlier visited Mount Pleasant’s Sure Shot BBQ as part of a statewide search for Michigan's best BBQ spot." (http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/saginaw/index.ssf/2012/06/michigans_best_bbq_mlive_team_1.html)
    • Michigan's Best BBQ: MLive team touches down at Midland barbecue joint - June 05, 2012 by MLive.com - Bone Daddy’s, 3216 Bay City Road, is the second stop of the day for MLive reporter John Gonzalez, who earlier visited Mount Pleasant’s Sure Shot BBQ. Read the live Twitter feed here. Gonzalez is accompanied by BBQ expert Michael Terry ...

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      As noted by MLive.com on June 05, 2012, "Bone Daddy’s, 3216 Bay City Road, is the second stop of the day for MLive reporter John Gonzalez, who earlier visited Mount Pleasant’s Sure Shot BBQ. Read the live Twitter feed here. Gonzalez is accompanied by BBQ expert Michael Terry ..." (http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/saginaw/index.ssf/2012/06/michigans_best_bbq_mlive_team.html)
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