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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Science policy</title>
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  <updated>2008-07-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.1553 Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-16:/action/166612</id>
    <updated>2008-07-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric cancers, ensure patients and families have access to information regarding pediatric cancers and current treatments for such cancers, establish a national childhood cancer registry, and promote public awareness of pediatric cancer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 16, 2008: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.1312 Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Space Foundation.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1312/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/164567</id>
    <updated>2008-06-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Space Foundation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.1313 Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first American woman in space, Dr. Sally K. Ride, and honoring her contributions to the space program and to science education.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1313/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/164569</id>
    <updated>2008-06-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first American woman in space, Dr. Sally K. Ride, and honoring her contributions to the space program and to science education.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.1315 Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1315/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/164573</id>
    <updated>2008-06-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3181 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3181/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/action/164686</id>
    <updated>2008-06-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
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An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.375 To honor the goal of the International Year of Astronomy, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hc375/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/action/161688</id>
    <updated>2008-06-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To honor the goal of the International Year of Astronomy, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.6124 Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvements Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6124/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-18:/action/161487</id>
    <updated>2008-06-18T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 18, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-246.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Vetoed: H.R.6124 Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvements Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6124/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-18:/action/161307</id>
    <updated>2008-06-18T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 18, 2008: Vetoed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.6124 Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvements Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6124/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-16:/action/160955</id>
    <updated>2008-06-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 16, 2008: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3124 Community College Sustainability Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3124/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/action/160029</id>
    <updated>2008-06-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to provide for workforce training and education, at community colleges, in the fields of renewable energy and efficiency, green technology, and sustainable environmental practices.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3125/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/action/160234</id>
    <updated>2008-06-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.591 A resolution recognizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the historic touchdown of the Phoenix Mars Lander during its 50th anniversary year.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sr591/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-11:/action/159838</id>
    <updated>2008-06-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution recognizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the historic touchdown of the Phoenix Mars Lander during its 50th anniversary year.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.1195 SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1195/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-06:/action/159589</id>
    <updated>2008-06-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 06, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-244.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.1195 SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1195/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-06:/action/159437</id>
    <updated>2008-06-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 06, 2008: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3098 Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3098/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-06:/action/159413</id>
    <updated>2008-06-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.6124 Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvements Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6124/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-05:/action/159519</id>
    <updated>2008-06-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 05, 2008: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.1195 SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1195/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-03:/action/158927</id>
    <updated>2008-06-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 03, 2008: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.366 Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hc366/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-03:/action/158757</id>
    <updated>2008-06-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.5919 To make technical corrections regarding the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007.</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-27:/action/158948</id>
    <updated>2008-05-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To make technical corrections regarding the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 27, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-237.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.5919 To make technical corrections regarding the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5919/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-27:/action/158947</id>
    <updated>2008-05-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To make technical corrections regarding the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 27, 2008: Signed by President.    </content>
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