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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Syria</title>
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  <updated>2008-05-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.1194 Reaffirming the support of the House of Representatives for the legitimate, democratically-elected Government of Lebanon under Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/action/157239</id>
    <updated>2008-05-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Reaffirming the support of the House of Representatives for the legitimate, democratically-elected Government of Lebanon under Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5959 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5959/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/action/156064</id>
    <updated>2008-05-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 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;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2917 Syria Accountability and Liberation Act</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/action/151282</id>
    <updated>2008-04-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, to enhance multilateral commitment to address the Government of Syria's threatening policies, to establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government in Syria, and for other purposes.&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>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5507 Fully-Funded United States Military Redeployment and Sovereignty of Iraq Restoration Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5507/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-27:/action/146197</id>
    <updated>2008-02-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of United States Armed Forces and contractor security forces from Iraq and to prohibit the establishment of any enduring or permanent United States military bases in Iraq, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <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 Introduced: H.Res.951 Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr951/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-29:/action/144198</id>
    <updated>2008-01-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h4986/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-28:/action/144083</id>
    <updated>2008-01-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 28, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-181.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h4986/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-28:/action/144082</id>
    <updated>2008-01-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 28, 2008: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h4986/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-24:/action/143016</id>
    <updated>2008-01-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 24, 2008: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h4986/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-22:/action/143015</id>
    <updated>2008-01-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 22, 2008: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h4986/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-16:/action/141904</id>
    <updated>2008-01-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Vetoed: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-28:/action/141752</id>
    <updated>2007-12-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 28, 2007: Vetoed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Vetoed: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1585/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-28:/action/141693</id>
    <updated>2007-12-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 28, 2007: Pocket Vetoed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1585/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/action/141662</id>
    <updated>2007-12-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.&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 Introduced: H.Con.Res.272 Urging the United States Government to initiate a diplomatic surge to foster security and stability in the Middle East by engaging international stakeholders and governments throughout the region to curtail destabilizing influences, help prevent the spread of violence, address humanitarian concerns, and enhance prospects for security, political, and economic progress in Iraq.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hc272/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-18:/action/140939</id>
    <updated>2007-12-18T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Urging the United States Government to initiate a diplomatic surge to foster security and stability in the Middle East by engaging international stakeholders and governments throughout the region to curtail destabilizing influences, help prevent the spread of violence, address humanitarian concerns, and enhance prospects for security, political, and economic progress in Iraq.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1585/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-14:/action/140732</id>
    <updated>2007-12-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 14, 2007: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.399 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that certain benchmarks must be met before certain restrictions against the Government of North Korea are lifted, and that the United States Government should not provide any financial assistance to North Korea until the Secretary of State makes certain certifications regarding the submission of applications for refugee status.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sr399/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-10:/action/139111</id>
    <updated>2007-12-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that certain benchmarks must be met before certain restrictions against the Government of North Korea are lifted, and that the United States Government should not provide any financial assistance to North Korea until the Secretary of State makes certain certifications regarding the submission of applications for refugee status.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.835 Condemning Syria for its destablizing actions in the Middle East region and calling on Iraq not to reopen its oil pipeline to Syria.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr835/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-15:/action/137162</id>
    <updated>2007-11-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Condemning Syria for its destablizing actions in the Middle East region and calling on Iraq not to reopen its oil pipeline to Syria.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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