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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Women</title>
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  <updated>2008-07-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/action/166449</id>
    <updated>2008-07-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 15, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-275.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Vetoed: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6331/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/action/166176</id>
    <updated>2008-07-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 15, 2008: Vetoed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6331/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-10:/action/166175</id>
    <updated>2008-07-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 10, 2008: Presented to President.    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6331/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-09:/action/165582</id>
    <updated>2008-07-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 09, 2008: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6393 Quit Smoking for Life Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6393/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/164238</id>
    <updated>2008-06-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend titles V, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote tobacco use cessation under the Medicare Program, the Medicaid Program, and the maternal and child health program.&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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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6331/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/action/161720</id>
    <updated>2008-06-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.1291 Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1291/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/action/161730</id>
    <updated>2008-06-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3141 Preventing Student Loan Discrimination Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3141/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-17:/action/161066</id>
    <updated>2008-06-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide for nondiscrimination by eligible lenders in the Federal Family Education Loan Program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.586 A resolution congratulating the Arizona State University women's softball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Softball Championship.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sr586/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-05:/action/159371</id>
    <updated>2008-06-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution congratulating the Arizona State University women's softball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Softball Championship.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </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: S.3029 A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3029/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-23:/action/158890</id>
    <updated>2008-05-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 23, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-235.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: S.3029 A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3029/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-23:/action/158889</id>
    <updated>2008-05-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 23, 2008: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: S.3029 A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3029/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-23:/action/158888</id>
    <updated>2008-05-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 23, 2008: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3053 A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide grants for eligible entities to provide services to improve financial literacy among older individuals.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3053/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-22:/action/158685</id>
    <updated>2008-05-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide grants for eligible entities to provide services to improve financial literacy among older individuals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.578 A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sr578/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-22:/action/157558</id>
    <updated>2008-05-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: S.3029 A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3029/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-20:/action/158443</id>
    <updated>2008-05-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 20, 2008: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3029 A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3029/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/action/157487</id>
    <updated>2008-05-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3016 Internet Crime Prevention Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3016/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/action/157153</id>
    <updated>2008-05-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to direct the Attorney General to provide grants for Internet crime prevention education programs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6028 Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6028/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/action/157021</id>
    <updated>2008-05-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize law enforcement and security assistance, and assistance to enhance the rule of law and strengthen civilian institutions, for Mexico and the countries of Central America, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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