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• Latest Action: Mar 15, 2011 Introduced in Senate

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• Committee Assignment: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

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• Electronic Payments Coalition

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• National Taxpayers Union

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• American Bankers Association

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• Americans for Tax Reform

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• Competitive Enterprise Institute

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• Less Government

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• 60 Plus Association

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• Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council

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• Independent Women's Forum

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• Let Freedom Ring

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• Convergence Law Institute

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• Center for Individual Freedom

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• Property Rights Alliance

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• CNP Action, Inc.

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• The Heartland Institute

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• Citizen Outreach

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• Christian Coalition of America

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• Americans For Prosperity

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• Credit Union National Association

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• National Association of Federal Credit Unions

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• Actors' Equity

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• Health Savings Alliance

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• MasterCard

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• Independent Community Bankers of America

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• Club for Growth

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• FreedomWorks

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• National Assocation of College Stores

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• OMEGA- West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocer's Association

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• Entertainment Merchants Association

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• American Booksellers Association

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• American Apparel and Footwear Association

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• American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators

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• American Beverage Licensees

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• American Dental Association

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• American Home Furnishings Alliance

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• American Hotel & Lodging Association

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• American Nursery and Landscape Association

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• American Veterinary Medical Association

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• Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association

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• Consumer Electronics Association

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• Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition

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• Digital Media Association

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• Drycleaning & Laundry Institute

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• Food Marketing Institute

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• Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America

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• Insurance Collections Executives

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• International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists

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• International Association of Airport Duty Free Shops

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• International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions

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• International Council of Shopping Centers

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• International Sleep Products Association

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• International Festivals and Events Association

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• International Franchise Association

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• Jewelers of America

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• National Association of Chain Drug Stores

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• National Association of Convenience Stores

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• National Association of Recording Merchandisers

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• National Association of Shell Marketers

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• National Association of Theatre Owners

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• National Associations of Concessionaires

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• National Council of Chain Restaurants

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• National Franchisee Association

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• National Golf Course Owners Association

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• National Grocers Association

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• National Home Furnishings Association

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• National Parking Association

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• National Restaurant Association

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• National Ski Areas Association

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• National Small Business Association

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• National Association of Truck Stop Owners

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• Outdoor Amusement Business Association

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• Outdoor Industry Association

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• Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council

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• Petroleum Marketers Association of America

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• Petroleum Retailers & Auto Repair Association

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• Professional Beauty Association

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• Retail Industry Leaders Association

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• Service Station Dealers of America and Allied Trades

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• Small Business Majority

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• Society of American Florists

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• Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America

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• Specialty Equipment Market Association

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• Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association

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• Tire Industry Association

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• Travel Goods Association

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• United States Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel

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• World Floor Covering Association

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• Council of Smaller Enterprises

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• National Retail Federation

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• On June 21, 2011, by ShyanneT - Government officials, stores and financial institutions are having a huge row over interchange fees on debit and charge cards. Banks charge merchants an interchange fee to wire them the money a consumer agreed to pay using a card. Companies are starting to rebel, because many are tiring of having to pay financial institutions to get money they're owed. Here is the proof: "Merchants moving away from debit and credit cards":http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2011/06/15/merchants-credit-cards

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  As noted by ShyanneT, a user on OpenCongress.org, on June 21, 2011, "Government officials, stores and financial institutions are having a huge row over interchange fees on debit and charge cards. Banks charge merchants an interchange fee to wire them the money a consumer agreed to pay using a card. Companies are starting to rebel, because many are tiring of having to pay financial institutions to get money they're owed. Here is the proof: "Merchants moving away from debit and credit cards":http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2011/06/15/merchants-credit-cards "

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• S. 575 - GovTrack.us - March 23, 2012 by govtrack.us - Feb 13, 2007. S. 575 (110th). A bill to authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology, and for other purposes. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress.

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  As noted by govtrack.us on March 23, 2012, "Feb 13, 2007. S. 575 (110th). A bill to authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology, and for other purposes. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress." (/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/s575&sa=U&ei=J36oT7yFI5HfgQfD9_3EAQ&ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEmYHILyMqjJ4JkGAtwQEqgDV7IwA)
• S. 575 - GovTrack.us - March 23, 2012 by govtrack.us - Feb 13, 2007. S. 575 (110th). A bill to authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology, and for other purposes. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress.

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• S. 575 - GovTrack.us - March 23, 2012 by govtrack.us - Feb 13, 2007. S. 575 (110th). A bill to authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology, and for other purposes. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress.

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Highly Rated News Articles

• Sanson was worth the wait for Lavi - July 18, 2012 by The Border Mail - He played 231 matches from 1995 to 2007 and coached the club in 275 games for a winning strike-rate of 58 per cent. Sanson’s 575 career goals is also a Lavington record and at one stage he played alongside brothers Mark, Paul and Brett in a game.

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  As noted by The Border Mail on July 18, 2012, "He played 231 matches from 1995 to 2007 and coached the club in 275 games for a winning strike-rate of 58 per cent. Sanson’s 575 career goals is also a Lavington record and at one stage he played alongside brothers Mark, Paul and Brett in a game." (http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/133416/sanson-was-worth-the-wait-for-lavi/?c=16)
• Farm-to-Fork Gala celebrates abundance of local harvest - July 11, 2012 by Americus Times-Recorder - Koinonia Farm raises pastured pork, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, pecans, blueberries, muscadines and seasonal produce on the community’s 575-acre property. And, as many are aware, the community has an on-site bakery and related vibrant mail-order bus

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  As noted by Americus Times-Recorder on July 11, 2012, "Koinonia Farm raises pastured pork, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, pecans, blueberries, muscadines and seasonal produce on the community’s 575-acre property. And, as many are aware, the community has an on-site bakery and related vibrant mail-order bus" (http://americustimesrecorder.com/local/x941523931/Farm-to-Fork-Gala-celebrates-abundance-of-local-harvest)
• Credit Suisse (Eur) Form 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) - Glencore International Plc - July 03, 2012 by Bloomberg - Credit Suisse (Eur) - Form 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) - Glencore International Plc RNS Number : 7977G Credit Suisse Securities (Eur) Ltd 03 July 2012    FORM 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI)   PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT ...

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  As noted by Bloomberg on July 03, 2012, "Credit Suisse (Eur) - Form 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) - Glencore International Plc RNS Number : 7977G Credit Suisse Securities (Eur) Ltd 03 July 2012    FORM 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI)   PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT ..." (http://www.bloomberg.com/article/2012-07-03/ahjqWuDlsNvg.html)