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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Financial services</title>
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  <updated>2008-10-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/action/176574</id>
    <updated>2008-10-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 03, 2008: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1424/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/action/176572</id>
    <updated>2008-10-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 03, 2008: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1424/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/action/176757</id>
    <updated>2008-10-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 03, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-343.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1424/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/action/176573</id>
    <updated>2008-10-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 03, 2008: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3677 Financial Crimes Accountability Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3677/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-01:/action/176317</id>
    <updated>2008-10-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to establish a Special Joint Task Force on Financial Crimes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3262 SBA Women's Business Programs Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3262/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/action/166083</id>
    <updated>2008-07-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to reauthorize the women's entrepreneurial development programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3162 MADE in the USA Tax Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3162/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-19:/action/161443</id>
    <updated>2008-06-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief to improve the competitiveness of United States corporations and small businesses, to eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6275 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6275/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-17:/action/161072</id>
    <updated>2008-06-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5895 Solicitation Disclosure Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5895/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/action/151195</id>
    <updated>2008-04-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To require certain labeling of unsolicited commercial mail.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5830 FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5830/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-17:/action/150499</id>
    <updated>2008-04-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To create a voluntary FHA program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families to stay in their homes, protect neighborhoods, and help stabilize the housing market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5758 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protection Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5758/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-10:/action/149701</id>
    <updated>2008-04-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To prohibit authorized lenders of home equity conversion mortgages from requiring seniors to purchase an annuity with the proceeds of a reverse mortgage, and to provide other consumer protections to reverse mortgage borrowers, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5716 Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5716/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-08:/action/149095</id>
    <updated>2008-04-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayer protection and assistance, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2794 Senior Investor Protection Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2794/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-01:/action/148627</id>
    <updated>2008-04-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to protect older Americans from misleading and fraudulent marketing practices, with the goal of increasing retirement security.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5586 Expanding Tax Assistance Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5586/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-11:/action/147186</id>
    <updated>2008-03-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the availability of the Internal Revenue Service's Taxpayer Assistance Centers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5563 Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5563/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-10:/action/147101</id>
    <updated>2008-03-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2671 Financial Literacy Improvement Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2671/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-27:/action/146206</id>
    <updated>2008-02-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide grants to promote financial literacy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2528 Full Faith and Credit in Our Communities Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2528/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/action/141560</id>
    <updated>2007-12-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to authorize guarantees for bonds and notes issued for community or economic development purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2490 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protection Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2490/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-14:/action/140645</id>
    <updated>2007-12-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to prohibit authorized lenders of home equity conversion mortgages from requiring seniors to purchase an annuity with the proceeds of a reverse mortgage, and to provide other consumer protections to reverse mortgage borrowers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.4159 Simplified USA Tax Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h4159/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-13:/action/136860</id>
    <updated>2007-11-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and replace the income tax system of the United States to meet national priorities, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2286 Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2286/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-01:/action/135690</id>
    <updated>2007-11-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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An original bill to establish a nonpartisan commission on natural catastrophe risk management and insurance, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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