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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Violence</title>
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  <updated>2008-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/4969</id>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3541 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/action/173537</id>
    <updated>2008-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6838 CAMPUS Safety Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6838/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-07:/action/170513</id>
    <updated>2008-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To establish and operate a National Center for Campus Public Safety.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3378 Safety for Our Schoolchildren Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3378/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/action/170312</id>
    <updated>2008-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to require all public school employees and those employed in connection with a public school to receive FBI background checks prior to being hired, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.632 A resolution calling on the Governments of the People's Republic of China and the international community to use the upcoming Olympic Games as an opportunity to push for the parties to the conflicts in Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic to cease hostilities and revive efforts toward a peaceful resolution of their national and regional conflicts.</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/action/168208</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution calling on the Governments of the People's Republic of China and the international community to use the upcoming Olympic Games as an opportunity to push for the parties to the conflicts in Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic to cease hostilities and revive efforts toward a peaceful resolution of their national and regional conflicts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6496 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6496/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/action/166281</id>
    <updated>2008-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6276 Public Housing Disaster Relief Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6276/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-16:/action/161049</id>
    <updated>2008-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To repeal section 9(k) of the United States Housing Act of 1937.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5845 Crime Victims Employment Leave Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5845/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/action/150402</id>
    <updated>2008-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To permit leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 for victims of violent crime and domestic violence and immediate family members of victims of violent crime and domestic violence to attend court proceedings relating to such crimes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5829 Public Housing Asset Management Improvement Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5829/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/action/150501</id>
    <updated>2008-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 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,2008-04-01:/action/148862</id>
    <updated>2008-04-01T20:00:00Z</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: S.Res.470 A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Sudan to devote ample political commitment and material resources towards the achievement and implementation of a negotiated resolution to the national and regional conflicts in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Darfur, Sudan.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sr470/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-03:/action/146609</id>
    <updated>2008-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Sudan to devote ample political commitment and material resources towards the achievement and implementation of a negotiated resolution to the national and regional conflicts in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Darfur, Sudan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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  <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,2008-02-05:/action/144548</id>
    <updated>2008-02-05T19:00:00Z</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 Signed by President: H.R.660 Court Security Improvement Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h660/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-06:/action/141743</id>
    <updated>2008-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 06, 2008: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.660 Court Security Improvement Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h660/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-06:/action/141744</id>
    <updated>2008-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 06, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-177.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.660 Court Security Improvement Act of 2007</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-26:/action/141738</id>
    <updated>2007-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 26, 2007: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.4900 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h4900/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-18:/action/141388</id>
    <updated>2007-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, modernize firearms laws and regulations, protect the community from criminals, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.660 Court Security Improvement Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h660/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-18:/action/141069</id>
    <updated>2007-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 18, 2007: Cleared for White House.    </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,2007-12-18:/action/141461</id>
    <updated>2007-12-18T19:00:00Z</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.886 Expressing sympathy to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr886/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-17:/action/140959</id>
    <updated>2007-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing sympathy to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.4818 Detectives Nemorin and Andrews Anti-Gun Trafficking Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h4818/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-17:/action/140894</id>
    <updated>2007-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To combat illegal gun trafficking, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.660 Court Security Improvement Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h660/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-16:/action/140725</id>
    <updated>2007-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 16, 2007: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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