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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Prosthesis</title>
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  <updated>2008-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/6680</id>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-23:/action/167271</id>
    <updated>2008-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3301 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3301/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-21:/action/167036</id>
    <updated>2008-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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An original bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3236 Medicare and Medicaid Extension Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3236/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-08:/action/165670</id>
    <updated>2008-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2642/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-29:/action/164847</id>
    <updated>2008-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 29, 2008: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2642/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-29:/action/164848</id>
    <updated>2008-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 29, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-252.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2642/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/163772</id>
    <updated>2008-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 26, 2008: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2642/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-25:/action/163770</id>
    <updated>2008-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 25, 2008: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3164 Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation Protection Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3164/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-18:/action/161457</id>
    <updated>2008-06-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend tile XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce fraud under the Medicare program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3144 Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3144/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-16:/action/161029</id>
    <updated>2008-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6252 Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6252/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-11:/action/160270</id>
    <updated>2008-06-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5730 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to display in each prosthetic and orthotic clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs an Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5730/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-07:/action/149188</id>
    <updated>2008-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to display in each prosthetic and orthotic clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs an Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5623 Department of Veterans Affairs Prosthetics Employees Standards Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5623/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-12:/action/147812</id>
    <updated>2008-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish licensure requirements for employees and contractor personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs performing orthotics services, pedorthics services, or prosthetics services in any State in which there is a State licensure requirement for persons performing those services in private practice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5615 Group Health Plan Prosthetics Parity Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5615/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-12:/action/147785</id>
    <updated>2008-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide parity under group health plans and group health insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetic devices and components and benefits for other medical and surgical services.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2764/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-25:/action/141688</id>
    <updated>2007-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 25, 2007: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2764/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-25:/action/141723</id>
    <updated>2007-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 25, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-161.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2764/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-23:/action/141687</id>
    <updated>2007-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 23, 2007: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2764/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-18:/action/141118</id>
    <updated>2007-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, 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: S.2363 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2363/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-14:/action/137239</id>
    <updated>2007-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.4104 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h4104/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-06:/action/136021</id>
    <updated>2007-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.2888 Medicare Diabetic Footwear Quality Restoration Act of 2007</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-26:/action/120135</id>
    <updated>2007-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To repeal the reduction in Medicare payment for therapeutic shoes and inserts for individuals with diabetes effected by section 627 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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