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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Genocide</title>
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  <updated>2008-06-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/4139</id>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3166 A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose criminal penalties on individuals who assist aliens who have engaged in genocide, torture, or extrajudicial killings to enter the United States.</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-19:/action/161429</id>
    <updated>2008-06-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose criminal penalties on individuals who assist aliens who have engaged in genocide, torture, or extrajudicial killings to enter the United States.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6094 World War II War Crimes Accountability Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6094/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-20:/action/158391</id>
    <updated>2008-05-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To hold the surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for the war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity they committed during World War II, by encouraging foreign governments to more efficiently prosecute and extradite wanted criminals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3007 World War II War Crimes Accountability Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3007/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-12:/action/156861</id>
    <updated>2008-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to hold the surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for the war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity they committed during World War II, by encouraging foreign governments to more efficiently prosecute and extradite wanted criminals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5916 Defense Trade Controls Performance Improvement Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5916/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/action/151729</id>
    <updated>2008-04-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To reform the administration of the Arms Export Control Act, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.515 A resolution commemorating the life and work of Dith Pran.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sr515/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-15:/action/149999</id>
    <updated>2008-04-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution commemorating the life and work of Dith Pran.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.1109 Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the globe.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1109/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-15:/action/150079</id>
    <updated>2008-04-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the globe.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.321 Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq, and the international community.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hc321/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-02:/action/148862</id>
    <updated>2008-04-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq, and the international community.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.288 Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hc288/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-06:/action/144548</id>
    <updated>2008-02-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: S.2271 Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2271/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-31:/action/141732</id>
    <updated>2007-12-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 31, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-174.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: S.2271 Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2271/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-31:/action/141700</id>
    <updated>2007-12-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 31, 2007: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: S.888 Genocide Accountability Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s888/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-21:/action/141661</id>
    <updated>2007-12-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend section 1091 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the prosecution of genocide in appropriate circumstances.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 21, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-151.    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Signed by President: S.888 Genocide Accountability Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s888/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-21:/action/141660</id>
    <updated>2007-12-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend section 1091 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the prosecution of genocide in appropriate circumstances.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 21, 2007: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: S.2271 Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2271/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-21:/action/141678</id>
    <updated>2007-12-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
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An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 21, 2007: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: S.888 Genocide Accountability Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s888/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/action/141590</id>
    <updated>2007-12-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend section 1091 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the prosecution of genocide in appropriate circumstances.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 19, 2007: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.274 Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hc274/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/action/141461</id>
    <updated>2007-12-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: S.2271 Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2271/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-18:/action/141168</id>
    <updated>2007-12-18T00:00:00Z</updated>
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An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 18, 2007: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: S.888 Genocide Accountability Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s888/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-11:/action/141698</id>
    <updated>2007-12-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend section 1091 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the prosecution of genocide in appropriate circumstances.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 11, 2007: Presented to President.    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: S.888 Genocide Accountability Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s888/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-05:/action/137600</id>
    <updated>2007-12-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend section 1091 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the prosecution of genocide in appropriate circumstances.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 05, 2007: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.792 Honoring the dedication and hard work of Professor Eric Reeves on behalf of the people of Sudan.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr792/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-01:/action/135672</id>
    <updated>2007-11-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Honoring the dedication and hard work of Professor Eric Reeves on behalf of the people of Sudan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2271 Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2271/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-31:/action/135506</id>
    <updated>2007-10-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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