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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Games and hobbies</title>
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  <updated>2013-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.102 A resolution expressing support for the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the &quot;National Chess Capital&quot; of the United States to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.</title>
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    <updated>2013-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the &quot;National Chess Capital&quot; of the United States to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.169 Expressing support for designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the &quot;National Chess Capital&quot; to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-hr169/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-04-17:/action/355912</id>
    <updated>2013-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing support for designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the &quot;National Chess Capital&quot; to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.19 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-hc19/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-02-25:/action/350730</id>
    <updated>2013-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.150 Assault Weapons Ban of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-s150/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-01-23:/action/348192</id>
    <updated>2013-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.134 Violent Content Research Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-s134/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-01-23:/action/348206</id>
    <updated>2013-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to arrange for the National Academy of Sciences to study the impact of violent video games and violent video programming on children.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.122 Fair Tax Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-s122/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-01-22:/action/347871</id>
    <updated>2013-01-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the States.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.25 Fair Tax Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h25/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-01-02:/action/346936</id>
    <updated>2013-01-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the States.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.539 A resolution designating October 13, 2012, as &quot;National Chess Day&quot;.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-sr539/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-07-31:/action/338102</id>
    <updated>2012-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution designating October 13, 2012, as &quot;National Chess Day&quot;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5977 Collectible Coin Protection Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h5977/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-06-19:/action/334132</id>
    <updated>2012-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Hobby Protection Act to make unlawful the provision of assistance or support in violation of that Act, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.106 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-hc106/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-02-28:/action/321386</id>
    <updated>2012-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.255 A resolution designating October 8, 2011, as &quot;National Chess Day&quot; to enhance awareness and encourage students and adults to engage in a game known to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-sr255/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-08-01:/action/307265</id>
    <updated>2011-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution designating October 8, 2011, as &quot;National Chess Day&quot; to enhance awareness and encourage students and adults to engage in a game known to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.1000 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-s1000/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-05-15:/action/297707</id>
    <updated>2011-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.398 Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-s398/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-02-16:/action/288359</id>
    <updated>2011-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to improve energy efficiency of certain appliances and equipment, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.16 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-hc16/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-02-08:/action/286983</id>
    <updated>2011-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.68 Supporting the goals and ideals of &quot;Hockey is For Everyone Month&quot;.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-hr68/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-01-25:/action/286082</id>
    <updated>2011-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Supporting the goals and ideals of &quot;Hockey is For Everyone Month&quot;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.13 Fair Tax Act of 2011</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-s13/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-01-24:/action/285495</id>
    <updated>2011-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the States.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.25 Fair Tax Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h25/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-01-04:/action/284123</id>
    <updated>2011-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the States.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.672 A resolution designating October 9, 2010, as &quot;National Chess Day&quot; to enhance awareness and encourage students and adults to engage in a game known to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-sr672/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/action/276439</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution designating October 9, 2010, as &quot;National Chess Day&quot; to enhance awareness and encourage students and adults to engage in a game known to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3925 Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3925/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/action/276285</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to improve the energy efficiency of, and standards applicable to, certain appliances and equipment, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5887 Choking Hazard Awareness Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h5887/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-26:/action/270470</id>
    <updated>2010-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Federal Hazardous Substances Act to require the inclusion of warning labels on Internet and catalogue advertising of certain toys and games.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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