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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Public demonstrations</title>
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  <updated>2008-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/6717</id>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3678 Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/action/176319</id>
    <updated>2008-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law in Vietnam.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.643 A resolution calling for greater dialogue between the Dalai Lama and the Government of China regarding rights for the people of Tibet, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sr643/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/action/168782</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution calling for greater dialogue between the Dalai Lama and the Government of China regarding rights for the people of Tibet, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.574 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately release from custody the children of Rebiya Kadeer and Canadian citizen Huseyin Celil and should refrain from further engaging in acts of cultural, linguistic, and religious suppression directed against the Uyghur people.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sr574/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-21:/action/158692</id>
    <updated>2008-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately release from custody the children of Rebiya Kadeer and Canadian citizen Huseyin Celil and should refrain from further engaging in acts of cultural, linguistic, and religious suppression directed against the Uyghur people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.504 A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the people of Tibet.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sr504/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-06:/action/148985</id>
    <updated>2008-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the people of Tibet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.1075 Condemning the Chinese Government's unwarranted violence against Tibetan protesters, the Chinese Government's use of Internet censorship and surveillance to control news of the protests, and urging compliance with Chinese criminal law and to provide information and access to all persons detained.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1075/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-02:/action/155736</id>
    <updated>2008-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Condemning the Chinese Government's unwarranted violence against Tibetan protesters, the Chinese Government's use of Internet censorship and surveillance to control news of the protests, and urging compliance with Chinese criminal law and to provide information and access to all persons detained.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.1077 Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and enter into a substantive dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to find a negotiated solution that respects the distinctive language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms of all Tibetans, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr1077/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-02:/action/149028</id>
    <updated>2008-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and enter into a substantive dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to find a negotiated solution that respects the distinctive language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms of all Tibetans, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5697 Defend the Olympic Spirit Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5697/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-02:/action/153282</id>
    <updated>2008-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To prohibit the use of certain funds related to the 2008 Olympic Games in China, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.431 A resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sr431/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-24:/action/142593</id>
    <updated>2008-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.283 Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hc283/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-22:/action/142417</id>
    <updated>2008-01-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.759 Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Mass Movement for Soviet Jewish Freedom and the 20th Anniversary of the Freedom Sunday Rally for Soviet Jewry on the Mall in Washington, D.C.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr759/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-17:/action/132839</id>
    <updated>2007-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Mass Movement for Soviet Jewish Freedom and the 20th Anniversary of the Freedom Sunday Rally for Soviet Jewry on the Mall in Washington, D.C.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.339 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-sr339/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-30:/action/131126</id>
    <updated>2007-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.649 Commemorating the second annual &quot;Milwaukee Brides Walk&quot; and recognizing all brides marches in protest of domestic violence.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr649/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-13:/action/129091</id>
    <updated>2007-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Commemorating the second annual &quot;Milwaukee Brides Walk&quot; and recognizing all brides marches in protest of domestic violence.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.200 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/action/126972</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.2228 Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2228/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-08:/action/111618</id>
    <updated>2007-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom in Ethiopia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.2003 Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2003/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-22:/action/109376</id>
    <updated>2007-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of peace and security, respect for human rights, democracy, and economic freedom in Ethiopia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.4042 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit disruptions of funerals of members or former members of the Armed Forces.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/109-s4042/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2006-09-28:/action/36714</id>
    <updated>2006-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit disruptions of funerals of members or former members of the Armed Forces.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5680 Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2006</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/109-h5680/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2006-06-25:/action/44718</id>
    <updated>2006-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom in Ethiopia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.5037 Military Funeral Demonstrations bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/109-h5037/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2006-05-28:/action/46809</id>
    <updated>2006-05-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 28, 2006: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.5037 Military Funeral Demonstrations bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/109-h5037/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2006-05-28:/action/46810</id>
    <updated>2006-05-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 28, 2006: Became Public Law No: 109-228.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.5037 Military Funeral Demonstrations bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/109-h5037/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2006-05-24:/action/46808</id>
    <updated>2006-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 24, 2006: Presented to President.    </content>
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