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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Advice and consent of the Senate</title>
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  <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/action/168020</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to exempt humanitarian assistance from United States sanctions on Burma, to prohibit the importation of gemstones from Burma, or that originate in Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 29, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-286.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/action/167639</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to exempt humanitarian assistance from United States sanctions on Burma, to prohibit the importation of gemstones from Burma, or that originate in Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 29, 2008: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/action/167438</id>
    <updated>2008-07-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to exempt humanitarian assistance from United States sanctions on Burma, to prohibit the importation of gemstones from Burma, or that originate in Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 25, 2008: Presented to President.    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/action/167508</id>
    <updated>2008-07-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to exempt humanitarian assistance from United States sanctions on Burma, to prohibit the importation of gemstones from Burma, or that originate in Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 25, 2008: Signed by President.    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3890/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-22:/action/167150</id>
    <updated>2008-07-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to exempt humanitarian assistance from United States sanctions on Burma, to prohibit the importation of gemstones from Burma, or that originate in Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 22, 2008: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.J.Res.38 A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of a Deputy United States Trade Representative.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sj38/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-05:/action/159215</id>
    <updated>2008-06-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of a Deputy United States Trade Representative.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3078 National Innovation and Job Creation Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3078/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-03:/action/158938</id>
    <updated>2008-06-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to establish a National Innovation Council, to improve the coordination of innovation activities among industries in the United States, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2925 National Energy Efficiency Development Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2925/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-28:/action/151444</id>
    <updated>2008-04-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide for research into the development of energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy technologies and to foster the introduction of energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy technologies into the marketplace, with the goal of reducing United States oil imports.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2816 A bill to provide for the appointment of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department of Homeland Security by the Secretary of Homeland Security.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2816/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-03:/action/156053</id>
    <updated>2008-04-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide for the appointment of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department of Homeland Security by the Secretary of Homeland Security.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2765 Saving Social Security Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2765/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-13:/action/147739</id>
    <updated>2008-03-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to strengthen and permanently preserve social security.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2774 Federal Judgeship Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2774/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-13:/action/147676</id>
    <updated>2008-03-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Vetoed: H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-08:/action/147053</id>
    <updated>2008-03-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 08, 2008: Vetoed by President.    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.469 A resolution providing for a protocol for nonpartisan confirmation of judicial nominees.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sr469/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-04:/action/146607</id>
    <updated>2008-03-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution providing for a protocol for nonpartisan confirmation of judicial nominees.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2691 Farmer Red Tape Reduction Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2691/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-04:/action/146526</id>
    <updated>2008-03-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to provide enhanced agricultural input into Federal rulemakings, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2082/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-29:/action/146397</id>
    <updated>2008-02-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 29, 2008: Presented to President.    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2082/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-13:/action/145762</id>
    <updated>2008-02-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 13, 2008: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: S.2436 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the term of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-04:/action/141734</id>
    <updated>2008-01-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the term of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 04, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-176.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: S.2436 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the term of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-04:/action/141733</id>
    <updated>2008-01-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the term of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 04, 2008: Signed by President.    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: S.2436 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the term of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2436/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-27:/action/141691</id>
    <updated>2007-12-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the term of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 27, 2007: Presented to President.    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: S.2436 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the term of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2436/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/action/141197</id>
    <updated>2007-12-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the term of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 19, 2007: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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