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  • Latest Action: Apr 14, 2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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  • 86% of users support S.838

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    • National Shooting Sports Foundation

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    • American Sportfishing Association

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    • Safari Club International

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    • American Bird Conservancy

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    • Read more - NSSF - February 20, 2012 by http://www.nssf.org/BP2/ - Bipartisan legislation -- the Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act (S. 838/H.R. 1558) -- has been introduced to prevent a federal ban on lead in ammunition and fishing tackle. The Outdoor Sports ...

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      As noted by http://www.nssf.org/BP2/ on February 20, 2012, "Bipartisan legislation -- the Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act (S. 838/H.R. 1558) -- has been introduced to prevent a federal ban on lead in ammunition and fishing tackle. The Outdoor Sports ..." (/url?q=http://www.nssf.org/share/BP2/2012/022012.htm&sa=U&ei=Wz9JT8H4Cse0sQK02cW0BQ&ved=0CDoQmAEwBw&usg=AFQjCNFMqjozijLHizV1BNZDI_O9M9a86A)
    • Response from Senator Scott Brown - Forum - Get Your Line Wet - January 12, 2012 by http://getyourlinewet.com/forum/ - Recreational Shooting Protection Act (S. 838). Specifically, S. 838 would amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the EPA from regulating lead in shot, bullets and recreational fishing equipment. Currently, S. 838 is ...

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      As noted by http://getyourlinewet.com/forum/ on January 12, 2012, "Recreational Shooting Protection Act (S. 838). Specifically, S. 838 would amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the EPA from regulating lead in shot, bullets and recreational fishing equipment. Currently, S. 838 is ..." (/url?q=http://getyourlinewet.com/forum/general-discussion/response-from-senator-scott-brown-from-my-recent-letter-on-the-new-lead-laws/&sa=U&ei=EachT8vFJ-i42wWW5pzyDw&ved=0CEIQmAEwCQ&usg=AFQjCNEdB-UsMSUTK06rKUnClepJE-tMnw)
    • Response from Senator Scott Brown from my recent - January 12, 2012 by http://getyourlinewet.com/forum/ - Recreational Shooting Protection Act (S. 838). Specifically, S. 838 would amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the EPA from regulating lead in shot, bullets and recreational fishing equipment. Currently, S. 838 is ...

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      As noted by http://getyourlinewet.com/forum/ on January 12, 2012, "Recreational Shooting Protection Act (S. 838). Specifically, S. 838 would amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the EPA from regulating lead in shot, bullets and recreational fishing equipment. Currently, S. 838 is ..." (http://getyourlinewet.com/forum/general-discussion/response-from-senator-scott-brown-from-my-recent-letter-on-the-new-lead-laws/)

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    • Government, Public Sector and Indigenous - July 11, 2012 by Mondaq - See Oklahoma Tax Commission v. Graham, 489 U.S. 838, 841 (1989) ("[F]ederal immunity to the claims asserted does not convert a suit otherwise arising under state law into one which, in the statutory sense, arises under federal law.") The rule that a ...

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      As noted by Mondaq on July 11, 2012, "See Oklahoma Tax Commission v. Graham, 489 U.S. 838, 841 (1989) ("[F]ederal immunity to the claims asserted does not convert a suit otherwise arising under state law into one which, in the statutory sense, arises under federal law.") The rule that a ..." (http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/x/186116/indigenous+peoples/The+Second+Circuits+Troubling+Refusal+To+Consider+Federal+Indian+Law+Issues)
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      As noted by Bloomberg on July 10, 2012, "Credit Suisse (Eur) - Form 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) - Xstrata Plc RNS Number : 3249H Credit Suisse Securities (Eur) Ltd 10 July 2012   FORM 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI)   PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITHOUT ..." (http://www.bloomberg.com/article/2012-07-10/azpEBdzMc6Lw.html)
    • MOORE COLUMN: Sportsmen's act introduced in Senate - June 29, 2012 by Port Arthur News - PORT ARTHUR — The American Sportfish Association (ASA) reports the introduction of a large package of pro-sportsmen legislation in the Senate as an amendment to the Farm Bill.     The Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 addresses several key issues that are ...

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      As noted by Port Arthur News on June 29, 2012, "PORT ARTHUR — The American Sportfish Association (ASA) reports the introduction of a large package of pro-sportsmen legislation in the Senate as an amendment to the Farm Bill.     The Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 addresses several key issues that are ..." (http://panews.com/sports/x1395103800/MOORE-COLUMN-Sportsmens-act-introduced-in-Senate)
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