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Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
Republican substitute budgets to H. Con. Res. 85; all sections H. Con. Res. 85, Budget Resolution for FY 2010; all sections H. Con. Res. 85, 2010 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 2346, FY 2009 War Supplemental Conference Report; IMF Funds H.R. 2842, the Repeal the Stimulus Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 2346, the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act; Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (Cash for Clunkers) S. Con. Res. 13; all sections S. 948, Agency Administrative Expenses Reduction Act of 2009; all sections Senator DeMints amendment #994 to S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act Senator DeMint motion to instruct conferees on S. Con. Res. 13, the budget resolution for fiscal year 2010 S. Con. Res. 13, FY 2010 budget resolution conference report; all sections S. 975, Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation Protection (STOP) Act; all sections Coburn amendments to S. 454, the Weapons System Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 2346, FY 2009 War Supplemental conference report; all sections S. 1242, the Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 2346, the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act; Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (Cash for Clunkers)
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COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE via COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Republican substitute budgets to H. Con. Res. 85; all sections H. Con. Res. 85, Budget Resolution for FY 2010; all sections H. Con. Res. 85, 2010 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 2346, FY 2009 War Supplemental Conference Report; IMF Funds H.R. 2842, the Repeal the Stimulus Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 2346, the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act; Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (Cash for Clunkers) S. Con. Res. 13; all sections S. 948, Agency Administrative Expenses Reduction Act of 2009; all sections Senator DeMints amendment #994 to S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act Senator DeMint motion to instruct conferees on S. Con. Res. 13, the budget resolution for fiscal year 2010 S. Con. Res. 13, FY 2010 budget resolution conference report; all sections S. 975, Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation Protection (STOP) Act; all sections Coburn amendments to S. 454, the Weapons System Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 2346, FY 2009 War Supplemental conference report; all sections S. 1242, the Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 2346, the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act; Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (Cash for Clunkers)
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To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
H.R. 11 the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and H.R. 12, The Paycheck Fairness Act; all sections
Paycheck Fairness Act
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
H.R. 11 the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and H.R. 12, The Paycheck Fairness Act; all sections
Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act
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H.R. 1427, the Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act.; all sections H.R. 1427, the Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act; all sections
Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
S. 22, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009; all sections S. J. Res. 5, a resolution against releasing the second half of the $700 billion of the Trouble Assets Relief Program (TARP) H.R. 2, reauthorization and expansions of State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); all sections H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; all sections Amendment 168 and 3 amendments by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to H.R. 1 (1. - two consecutive quarters of economic growth greater than 2 percent of inflation adjusted GDP the stimulus money would be returned to taxpayer, 2. - strike the Buy American provision from the bill, 3. - allow points of order to be raised against unauthorized earmarks) offered the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Amendments 197, 140, and 353 to H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Invoking cloture on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) / Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) amendment to H.R. 1 H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, conference report; all sections H.R. 1105, the fiscal 2009 omnibus appropriations bill; all sections S. 22/H.R. 146, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 President Obamas Budget; all sections Offer an alternative Republican budget to S. Con. Res. 13 President Obamas Budget; all sections S. 277 substitute amendment to H.R. 1388, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act. H.R. 1388, the Serve America Act; all sections S. Admt. 731 and S. Admt. 735 to S. Con. Res. 13 A notice of disapproval on releasing the remaining $350 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds HR 156, the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act; all sections H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 1, earmarking
To rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobligated.
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
Republican substitute budgets to H. Con. Res. 85; all sections H. Con. Res. 85, Budget Resolution for FY 2010; all sections H. Con. Res. 85, 2010 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 2346, FY 2009 War Supplemental Conference Report; IMF Funds H.R. 2842, the Repeal the Stimulus Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 2346, the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act; Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (Cash for Clunkers) S. Con. Res. 13; all sections S. 948, Agency Administrative Expenses Reduction Act of 2009; all sections Senator DeMints amendment #994 to S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act Senator DeMint motion to instruct conferees on S. Con. Res. 13, the budget resolution for fiscal year 2010 S. Con. Res. 13, FY 2010 budget resolution conference report; all sections S. 975, Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation Protection (STOP) Act; all sections Coburn amendments to S. 454, the Weapons System Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 2346, FY 2009 War Supplemental conference report; all sections S. 1242, the Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 2346, the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act; Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (Cash for Clunkers)
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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Amendment to either S. 1, the Senate stimulus package or to H.R. 2, SCHIP reauthorization, that will provide for a patent change that will appear to be technical in nature
Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
Republican substitute budgets to H. Con. Res. 85; all sections H. Con. Res. 85, Budget Resolution for FY 2010; all sections H. Con. Res. 85, 2010 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 2346, FY 2009 War Supplemental Conference Report; IMF Funds H.R. 2842, the Repeal the Stimulus Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 2346, the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act; Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (Cash for Clunkers) S. Con. Res. 13; all sections S. 948, Agency Administrative Expenses Reduction Act of 2009; all sections Senator DeMints amendment #994 to S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act Senator DeMint motion to instruct conferees on S. Con. Res. 13, the budget resolution for fiscal year 2010 S. Con. Res. 13, FY 2010 budget resolution conference report; all sections S. 975, Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation Protection (STOP) Act; all sections Coburn amendments to S. 454, the Weapons System Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 2346, FY 2009 War Supplemental conference report; all sections S. 1242, the Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 2346, the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act; Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (Cash for Clunkers)
Serve America Act
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
S. 22, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009; all sections S. J. Res. 5, a resolution against releasing the second half of the $700 billion of the Trouble Assets Relief Program (TARP) H.R. 2, reauthorization and expansions of State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); all sections H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; all sections Amendment 168 and 3 amendments by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to H.R. 1 (1. - two consecutive quarters of economic growth greater than 2 percent of inflation adjusted GDP the stimulus money would be returned to taxpayer, 2. - strike the Buy American provision from the bill, 3. - allow points of order to be raised against unauthorized earmarks) offered the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Amendments 197, 140, and 353 to H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Invoking cloture on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) / Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) amendment to H.R. 1 H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, conference report; all sections H.R. 1105, the fiscal 2009 omnibus appropriations bill; all sections S. 22/H.R. 146, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 President Obamas Budget; all sections Offer an alternative Republican budget to S. Con. Res. 13 President Obamas Budget; all sections S. 277 substitute amendment to H.R. 1388, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act. H.R. 1388, the Serve America Act; all sections S. Admt. 731 and S. Admt. 735 to S. Con. Res. 13 A notice of disapproval on releasing the remaining $350 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds HR 156, the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act; all sections H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 1, earmarking
Agency Administrative Expenses Reduction Act of 2009
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
Republican substitute budgets to H. Con. Res. 85; all sections H. Con. Res. 85, Budget Resolution for FY 2010; all sections H. Con. Res. 85, 2010 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 2346, FY 2009 War Supplemental Conference Report; IMF Funds H.R. 2842, the Repeal the Stimulus Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 2346, the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act; Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (Cash for Clunkers) S. Con. Res. 13; all sections S. 948, Agency Administrative Expenses Reduction Act of 2009; all sections Senator DeMints amendment #994 to S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act Senator DeMint motion to instruct conferees on S. Con. Res. 13, the budget resolution for fiscal year 2010 S. Con. Res. 13, FY 2010 budget resolution conference report; all sections S. 975, Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation Protection (STOP) Act; all sections Coburn amendments to S. 454, the Weapons System Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 2346, FY 2009 War Supplemental conference report; all sections S. 1242, the Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 2346, the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act; Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (Cash for Clunkers)
Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation Protection Act of 2009
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Republican substitute budgets to H. Con. Res. 85; all sections H. Con. Res. 85, Budget Resolution for FY 2010; all sections H. Con. Res. 85, 2010 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 2346, FY 2009 War Supplemental Conference Report; IMF Funds H.R. 2842, the Repeal the Stimulus Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 2346, the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act; Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (Cash for Clunkers) S. Con. Res. 13; all sections S. 948, Agency Administrative Expenses Reduction Act of 2009; all sections Senator DeMints amendment #994 to S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act Senator DeMint motion to instruct conferees on S. Con. Res. 13, the budget resolution for fiscal year 2010 S. Con. Res. 13, FY 2010 budget resolution conference report; all sections S. 975, Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation Protection (STOP) Act; all sections Coburn amendments to S. 454, the Weapons System Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 2346, FY 2009 War Supplemental conference report; all sections S. 1242, the Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 2346, the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act; Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (Cash for Clunkers)
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
S. 22, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009; all sections S. J. Res. 5, a resolution against releasing the second half of the $700 billion of the Trouble Assets Relief Program (TARP) H.R. 2, reauthorization and expansions of State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); all sections H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; all sections Amendment 168 and 3 amendments by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to H.R. 1 (1. - two consecutive quarters of economic growth greater than 2 percent of inflation adjusted GDP the stimulus money would be returned to taxpayer, 2. - strike the Buy American provision from the bill, 3. - allow points of order to be raised against unauthorized earmarks) offered the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Amendments 197, 140, and 353 to H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Invoking cloture on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) / Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) amendment to H.R. 1 H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, conference report; all sections H.R. 1105, the fiscal 2009 omnibus appropriations bill; all sections S. 22/H.R. 146, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 President Obamas Budget; all sections Offer an alternative Republican budget to S. Con. Res. 13 President Obamas Budget; all sections S. 277 substitute amendment to H.R. 1388, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act. H.R. 1388, the Serve America Act; all sections S. Admt. 731 and S. Admt. 735 to S. Con. Res. 13 A notice of disapproval on releasing the remaining $350 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds HR 156, the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act; all sections H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 1, earmarking
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
S. 22, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009; all sections S. J. Res. 5, a resolution against releasing the second half of the $700 billion of the Trouble Assets Relief Program (TARP) H.R. 2, reauthorization and expansions of State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); all sections H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; all sections Amendment 168 and 3 amendments by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to H.R. 1 (1. - two consecutive quarters of economic growth greater than 2 percent of inflation adjusted GDP the stimulus money would be returned to taxpayer, 2. - strike the Buy American provision from the bill, 3. - allow points of order to be raised against unauthorized earmarks) offered the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Amendments 197, 140, and 353 to H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Invoking cloture on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) / Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) amendment to H.R. 1 H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, conference report; all sections H.R. 1105, the fiscal 2009 omnibus appropriations bill; all sections S. 22/H.R. 146, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 President Obamas Budget; all sections Offer an alternative Republican budget to S. Con. Res. 13 President Obamas Budget; all sections S. 277 substitute amendment to H.R. 1388, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act. H.R. 1388, the Serve America Act; all sections S. Admt. 731 and S. Admt. 735 to S. Con. Res. 13 A notice of disapproval on releasing the remaining $350 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds HR 156, the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act; all sections H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 1, earmarking
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Act
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
S. 22, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009; all sections S. J. Res. 5, a resolution against releasing the second half of the $700 billion of the Trouble Assets Relief Program (TARP) H.R. 2, reauthorization and expansions of State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); all sections H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; all sections Amendment 168 and 3 amendments by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to H.R. 1 (1. - two consecutive quarters of economic growth greater than 2 percent of inflation adjusted GDP the stimulus money would be returned to taxpayer, 2. - strike the Buy American provision from the bill, 3. - allow points of order to be raised against unauthorized earmarks) offered the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Amendments 197, 140, and 353 to H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Invoking cloture on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) / Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) amendment to H.R. 1 H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, conference report; all sections H.R. 1105, the fiscal 2009 omnibus appropriations bill; all sections S. 22/H.R. 146, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 President Obamas Budget; all sections Offer an alternative Republican budget to S. Con. Res. 13 President Obamas Budget; all sections S. 277 substitute amendment to H.R. 1388, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act. H.R. 1388, the Serve America Act; all sections S. Admt. 731 and S. Admt. 735 to S. Con. Res. 13 A notice of disapproval on releasing the remaining $350 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds HR 156, the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act; all sections H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 1, earmarking
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2007
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
H.R. 1586, imposing additional taxes on bonuses via TARP; all sections
Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid Program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases.
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H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284
New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Beach Protection Act of 2008
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H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007
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H.R. 6110; Roadmap for Americas Future; all sections S. 294, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; AMTRAK re-authorization; all sections. H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections H.R. 6532, Internal Revenue Code/ Highway Trust Fund and H.R. 3999; National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act; all sections both bills House Budget Committee hearing; reform of Federal Milk Marketing Order H.R. 6599, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, support for Flake amendment; earmarks. H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act; Flake amendment; earmarks State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); opposition to expansion Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; all sections S. 3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; all sections Coburn Omnibus; all sections H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections S. 3001, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; DeMint amendment; earmarks S. 3384, the Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. S. 3297, the Advance Americas Priorities; all sections Support for Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals Stimulus II package; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act of 2008; sec. 4. National Flood Insurance; Senate amendment; Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance National Flood Insurance; House amendment; opposition to wind
Performance Rights Act
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H.R. 4789, The Performance Rights Act; all sections H.R. 6344, Responsive Government Act of 2008; Sec. 4
To prevent Members of Congress from receiving the automatic pay adjustment scheduled to take effect in 2009.
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
To prevent Members of Congress from receiving the automatic pay adjustment scheduled to take effect in 2009.
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284
Economic Growth Act of 2008
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Economic Growth Act of 2008
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008
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House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies
Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008
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H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008
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House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2008
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2008
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284
Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284
Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008
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H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008
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H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008; all sections H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; all sections S. 2991, Consumer First Energy Act; all sections S. 3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008; all sections S. 3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008; all sections H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; all sections S. 3044, Consumer First Energy Act; all sections
Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008
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H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act of 2008
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H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2008
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House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming hearing and solutions on oil and gas prices Rep. Peterson amendment to the fiscal 2009 Interior Appropriations Act ; lifting Congressional moratoria on oil and natural gas exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf beyond 50 miles H.R. 5911, the Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol (RIPE) Act; all sections. Interior 2009 Approps, Rep. John Peterson (R- Pa.); amendment lifting moratoria on OCS H.R. 6052, The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008; all sections
Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008
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H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008
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House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming hearing and solutions on oil and gas prices Rep. Peterson amendment to the fiscal 2009 Interior Appropriations Act ; lifting Congressional moratoria on oil and natural gas exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf beyond 50 miles H.R. 5911, the Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol (RIPE) Act; all sections. Interior 2009 Approps, Rep. John Peterson (R- Pa.); amendment lifting moratoria on OCS H.R. 6052, The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008; all sections
Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2008
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H.R. 6110; Roadmap for Americas Future; all sections S. 294, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; AMTRAK re-authorization; all sections. H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections H.R. 6532, Internal Revenue Code/ Highway Trust Fund and H.R. 3999; National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act; all sections both bills House Budget Committee hearing; reform of Federal Milk Marketing Order H.R. 6599, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, support for Flake amendment; earmarks. H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act; Flake amendment; earmarks State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); opposition to expansion Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; all sections S. 3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; all sections Coburn Omnibus; all sections H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections S. 3001, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; DeMint amendment; earmarks S. 3384, the Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. S. 3297, the Advance Americas Priorities; all sections Support for Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals Stimulus II package; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act of 2008; sec. 4. National Flood Insurance; Senate amendment; Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance National Flood Insurance; House amendment; opposition to wind
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
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H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
Responsive Government Act of 2008
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H.R. 6110; Roadmap for Americas Future; all sections S. 294, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; AMTRAK re-authorization; all sections. H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections H.R. 6532, Internal Revenue Code/ Highway Trust Fund and H.R. 3999; National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act; all sections both bills House Budget Committee hearing; reform of Federal Milk Marketing Order H.R. 6599, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, support for Flake amendment; earmarks. H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act; Flake amendment; earmarks State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); opposition to expansion Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; all sections S. 3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; all sections Coburn Omnibus; all sections H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections S. 3001, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; DeMint amendment; earmarks S. 3384, the Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. S. 3297, the Advance Americas Priorities; all sections Support for Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals Stimulus II package; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act of 2008; sec. 4. National Flood Insurance; Senate amendment; Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance National Flood Insurance; House amendment; opposition to wind
Responsive Government Act of 2008
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H.R. 4789, The Performance Rights Act; all sections H.R. 6344, Responsive Government Act of 2008; Sec. 4
Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008
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H.R. 6515, the Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008; all sections H.R. 6566, the America's Energy Act; all sections Fiscal Year 2009 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; amendments to open access to domestic energy exploration/development
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
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H.R. 6110; Roadmap for Americas Future; all sections S. 294, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; AMTRAK re-authorization; all sections. H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections H.R. 6532, Internal Revenue Code/ Highway Trust Fund and H.R. 3999; National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act; all sections both bills House Budget Committee hearing; reform of Federal Milk Marketing Order H.R. 6599, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, support for Flake amendment; earmarks. H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act; Flake amendment; earmarks State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); opposition to expansion Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; all sections S. 3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; all sections Coburn Omnibus; all sections H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections S. 3001, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; DeMint amendment; earmarks S. 3384, the Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. S. 3297, the Advance Americas Priorities; all sections Support for Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals Stimulus II package; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act of 2008; sec. 4. National Flood Insurance; Senate amendment; Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance National Flood Insurance; House amendment; opposition to wind
American Energy Act
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H.R. 6515, the Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008; all sections H.R. 6566, the America's Energy Act; all sections Fiscal Year 2009 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; amendments to open access to domestic energy exploration/development
Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008
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H.R. 6110; Roadmap for Americas Future; all sections S. 294, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; AMTRAK re-authorization; all sections. H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections H.R. 6532, Internal Revenue Code/ Highway Trust Fund and H.R. 3999; National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act; all sections both bills House Budget Committee hearing; reform of Federal Milk Marketing Order H.R. 6599, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, support for Flake amendment; earmarks. H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act; Flake amendment; earmarks State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); opposition to expansion Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; all sections S. 3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; all sections Coburn Omnibus; all sections H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections S. 3001, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; DeMint amendment; earmarks S. 3384, the Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. S. 3297, the Advance Americas Priorities; all sections Support for Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals Stimulus II package; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act of 2008; sec. 4. National Flood Insurance; Senate amendment; Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance National Flood Insurance; House amendment; opposition to wind
National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act of 2007
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act of 2007
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Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968
Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008
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H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284
Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008
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H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008; all sections H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; all sections S. 2991, Consumer First Energy Act; all sections S. 3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008; all sections S. 3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008; all sections H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; all sections S. 3044, Consumer First Energy Act; all sections
Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008
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H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008; all sections H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; all sections S. 2991, Consumer First Energy Act; all sections S. 3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008; all sections S. 3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008; all sections H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; all sections S. 3044, Consumer First Energy Act; all sections
Advancing America's Priorities Act
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H.R. 6110; Roadmap for Americas Future; all sections S. 294, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; AMTRAK re-authorization; all sections. H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections H.R. 6532, Internal Revenue Code/ Highway Trust Fund and H.R. 3999; National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act; all sections both bills House Budget Committee hearing; reform of Federal Milk Marketing Order H.R. 6599, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, support for Flake amendment; earmarks. H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act; Flake amendment; earmarks State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); opposition to expansion Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; all sections S. 3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; all sections Coburn Omnibus; all sections H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections S. 3001, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; DeMint amendment; earmarks S. 3384, the Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. S. 3297, the Advance Americas Priorities; all sections Support for Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals Stimulus II package; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act of 2008; sec. 4. National Flood Insurance; Senate amendment; Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance National Flood Insurance; House amendment; opposition to wind
Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008
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H.R. 6110; Roadmap for Americas Future; all sections S. 294, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; AMTRAK re-authorization; all sections. H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections H.R. 6532, Internal Revenue Code/ Highway Trust Fund and H.R. 3999; National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act; all sections both bills House Budget Committee hearing; reform of Federal Milk Marketing Order H.R. 6599, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, support for Flake amendment; earmarks. H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act; Flake amendment; earmarks State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); opposition to expansion Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; all sections S. 3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; all sections Coburn Omnibus; all sections H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections S. 3001, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; DeMint amendment; earmarks S. 3384, the Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. S. 3297, the Advance Americas Priorities; all sections Support for Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals Stimulus II package; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act of 2008; sec. 4. National Flood Insurance; Senate amendment; Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance National Flood Insurance; House amendment; opposition to wind
Drill Now Act of 2008
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S. 3646, the Drill Now Act; all sections
A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Butanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6,-tetramethyl-1-piperidineethanol.
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H.R. 6110; Roadmap for Americas Future; all sections S. 294, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; AMTRAK re-authorization; all sections. H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections H.R. 6532, Internal Revenue Code/ Highway Trust Fund and H.R. 3999; National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act; all sections both bills House Budget Committee hearing; reform of Federal Milk Marketing Order H.R. 6599, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, support for Flake amendment; earmarks. H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act; Flake amendment; earmarks State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); opposition to expansion Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; all sections S. 3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; all sections Coburn Omnibus; all sections H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections S. 3001, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; DeMint amendment; earmarks S. 3384, the Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. S. 3297, the Advance Americas Priorities; all sections Support for Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals Stimulus II package; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act of 2008; sec. 4. National Flood Insurance; Senate amendment; Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance National Flood Insurance; House amendment; opposition to wind
To amend the Federal Power Act to provide for Federal and State coordination of permitting for electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes.
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H.R. 6110; Roadmap for Americas Future; all sections S. 294, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; AMTRAK re-authorization; all sections. H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections H.R. 6532, Internal Revenue Code/ Highway Trust Fund and H.R. 3999; National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act; all sections both bills House Budget Committee hearing; reform of Federal Milk Marketing Order H.R. 6599, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, support for Flake amendment; earmarks. H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act; Flake amendment; earmarks State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); opposition to expansion Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; all sections S. 3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; all sections Coburn Omnibus; all sections H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections S. 3001, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; DeMint amendment; earmarks S. 3384, the Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. S. 3297, the Advance Americas Priorities; all sections Support for Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals Stimulus II package; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act of 2008; sec. 4. National Flood Insurance; Senate amendment; Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance National Flood Insurance; House amendment; opposition to wind
American Samoa Possession Tax Credit Act of 2003
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H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; all sections Address Argentinas unpaid debt Auto bailout; all sections Auto bailout; all sections
Native American Sacred Lands Act
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H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Yellow H-EXL.
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H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Yellow H-EXL.
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H.R. 2642 the fiscal year 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act or to the fiscal year 2009 Defense Appropriations Act; amendments that would halt the Air Force contract for aerial refueling tanker H.R. 5658; Defense Authorization; amendments to scuttle the Air Force refueling tanker contract before the GAO conducts its review of the process H.R. 5658, the National Defense Authorization Act; amendments that would interfere with the Air Force refueling tanker contract H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act or to the fiscal year 2009 Defense Appropriations Act; all amendments that would halt the Air Force contract for aerial refueling tankers H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization; amendments that might interfere with GAO review of Air Force refueling tanker contract
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Pediatric Research Equity Act of 2003
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284
Pediatric Research Equity Act of 2003
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
To reauthorize the Emergency Steel Loan Guarantee Act of 1999, and for other purposes.
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H.R. 2642 the fiscal year 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act or to the fiscal year 2009 Defense Appropriations Act; amendments that would halt the Air Force contract for aerial refueling tanker H.R. 5658; Defense Authorization; amendments to scuttle the Air Force refueling tanker contract before the GAO conducts its review of the process H.R. 5658, the National Defense Authorization Act; amendments that would interfere with the Air Force refueling tanker contract H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act or to the fiscal year 2009 Defense Appropriations Act; all amendments that would halt the Air Force contract for aerial refueling tankers H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization; amendments that might interfere with GAO review of Air Force refueling tanker contract
To authorize a major medical facility project at the San Juan, Puerto Rico, Department of Veterans Affairs medical center.
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H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
To amend the War Powers Resolution to require the President to include post-conflict strategy in the report required under the Resolution, and for other purposes.
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H.R. 6110; Roadmap for Americas Future; all sections S. 294, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; AMTRAK re-authorization; all sections. H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections H.R. 6532, Internal Revenue Code/ Highway Trust Fund and H.R. 3999; National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act; all sections both bills House Budget Committee hearing; reform of Federal Milk Marketing Order H.R. 6599, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, support for Flake amendment; earmarks. H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act; Flake amendment; earmarks State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); opposition to expansion Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; all sections S. 3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; all sections Coburn Omnibus; all sections H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections S. 3001, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; DeMint amendment; earmarks S. 3384, the Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. S. 3297, the Advance Americas Priorities; all sections Support for Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals Stimulus II package; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act of 2008; sec. 4. National Flood Insurance; Senate amendment; Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance National Flood Insurance; House amendment; opposition to wind
To amend the War Powers Resolution to require the President to include post-conflict strategy in the report required under the Resolution, and for other purposes.
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H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Quarropas Street in White Plains, New York, as the "Charles L. Brieant, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284
To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Quarropas Street in White Plains, New York, as the "Charles L. Brieant, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Ammonium Nitrate Security Act
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
Ammonium Nitrate Security Act
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House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284
Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
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Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007
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Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to provide for additional reporting by lobbying firms.
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Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007
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Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
To amend title 5, United States Code, to make noncreditable for Federal retirement purposes any Member service performed by an individual who is convicted of any of certain offenses committed by that individual while serving as a Member of Congress, and for other purposes.
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Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
College Student Relief Act of 2007
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Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007
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Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
Water Quality Financing Act of 2007
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Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that the lists of earmarks be made available to the general public on the Internet.
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Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all committees post record votes on their web sites within 48 hours of such votes.
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Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
Internet Freedom Preservation Act
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Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007
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Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
A resolution reforming the congressional earmark process.
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
Margaret Thatcher Congressional Gold Medal Act
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
Airport Emergency Reimbursement Act of 2003
Client: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE · Firm: COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
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Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
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2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Sen. Jim DeMint amendment to H.R. 2, SCHIP
H.R. 1427, the Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act.; all sections H.R. 1427, the Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act; all sections
H.R. 1586, imposing additional taxes on bonuses via TARP; all sections
S. 22, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009; all sections S. J. Res. 5, a resolution against releasing the second half of the $700 billion of the Trouble Assets Relief Program (TARP) H.R. 2, reauthorization and expansions of State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); all sections H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; all sections Amendment 168 and 3 amendments by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to H.R. 1 (1. - two consecutive quarters of economic growth greater than 2 percent of inflation adjusted GDP the stimulus money would be returned to taxpayer, 2. - strike the Buy American provision from the bill, 3. - allow points of order to be raised against unauthorized earmarks) offered the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Amendments 197, 140, and 353 to H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Invoking cloture on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) / Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) amendment to H.R. 1 H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, conference report; all sections H.R. 1105, the fiscal 2009 omnibus appropriations bill; all sections S. 22/H.R. 146, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 President Obamas Budget; all sections Offer an alternative Republican budget to S. Con. Res. 13 President Obamas Budget; all sections S. 277 substitute amendment to H.R. 1388, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act. H.R. 1388, the Serve America Act; all sections S. Admt. 731 and S. Admt. 735 to S. Con. Res. 13 A notice of disapproval on releasing the remaining $350 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds HR 156, the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act; all sections H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 1, earmarking
H.R. 11 the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and H.R. 12, The Paycheck Fairness Act; all sections
Amendment to either S. 1, the Senate stimulus package or to H.R. 2, SCHIP reauthorization, that will provide for a patent change that will appear to be technical in nature
Re-nomination of Robert McDowell for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Re-nomination of Robert McDowell for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 3646, the Drill Now Act; all sections
H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; all sections Address Argentinas unpaid debt Auto bailout; all sections Auto bailout; all sections
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 6110; Roadmap for Americas Future; all sections S. 294, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; AMTRAK re-authorization; all sections. H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections H.R. 6532, Internal Revenue Code/ Highway Trust Fund and H.R. 3999; National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act; all sections both bills House Budget Committee hearing; reform of Federal Milk Marketing Order H.R. 6599, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, support for Flake amendment; earmarks. H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act; Flake amendment; earmarks State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); opposition to expansion Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; all sections S. 3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; all sections Coburn Omnibus; all sections H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act; all sections S. 3001, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; DeMint amendment; earmarks S. 3384, the Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. S. 3297, the Advance Americas Priorities; all sections Support for Republican Study Committee credit bailout proposals Stimulus II package; all sections Investigate Request for Applications NIH; smokeless tobacco H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act of 2008; sec. 4. National Flood Insurance; Senate amendment; Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance National Flood Insurance; House amendment; opposition to wind
H.R. 6515, the Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008; all sections H.R. 6566, the America's Energy Act; all sections Fiscal Year 2009 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; amendments to open access to domestic energy exploration/development
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming hearing and solutions on oil and gas prices Rep. Peterson amendment to the fiscal 2009 Interior Appropriations Act ; lifting Congressional moratoria on oil and natural gas exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf beyond 50 miles H.R. 5911, the Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol (RIPE) Act; all sections. Interior 2009 Approps, Rep. John Peterson (R- Pa.); amendment lifting moratoria on OCS H.R. 6052, The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008; all sections
H.R. 2642 the fiscal year 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act or to the fiscal year 2009 Defense Appropriations Act; amendments that would halt the Air Force contract for aerial refueling tanker H.R. 5658; Defense Authorization; amendments to scuttle the Air Force refueling tanker contract before the GAO conducts its review of the process H.R. 5658, the National Defense Authorization Act; amendments that would interfere with the Air Force refueling tanker contract H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act or to the fiscal year 2009 Defense Appropriations Act; all amendments that would halt the Air Force contract for aerial refueling tankers H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization; amendments that might interfere with GAO review of Air Force refueling tanker contract
H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008; all sections H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; all sections S. 2991, Consumer First Energy Act; all sections S. 3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008; all sections S. 3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008; all sections H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; all sections S. 3044, Consumer First Energy Act; all sections
H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431 S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT) H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
H.R. 4789, The Performance Rights Act; all sections H.R. 6344, Responsive Government Act of 2008; Sec. 4
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2008 · first_quarter · 1A
Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment.
House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
House - Rep. Jeff Flake for open slot on appropriations committee House - President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, SCHIP expansion; all sections House - H.R. 1528, New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140, the Stimulus Package and H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5087, prevent automatic pay raise for Congress; all sections House - H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all sections. House - H.R. 5563, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act; all provisions. House - H. Con. Res. 312, the fiscal year 2009 Budget Resolution; all sections House - H.AMDT.972 to H.CON.RES.312, GOP Alternative Budget; all sections House - H.R. 5467, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act; all sections House - H.R. 5140; Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; all sections Senate - President Bushs executive order instructing federal agencies to ignore earmarks found in the report language of H.R. 2764, the fiscal 2008 omnibus bill and in the report language of H.R. 3222, the Defense Appropriations Act Senate - Sen. Jim DeMints amendment to S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution calling for a one year earmark moratorium Senate - S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; all sections. Senate - Amdt 4347; S. Con. Res. 70 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; all sections Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt 4209 Senate - S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution; Amdt. 4284 House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - S. 2284, the Flood Insurance and Modernization Act of 2008; expanding program and possible wind damage amendment. Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968 House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
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2007 · year_end · YY
House Cmt. on Approps.Support for Kirk amendmentJuly 10 Rep. Collin Peterson, ChairmanConcern on lack of reform in dairy programs for 2007 Farm BillJuly 12 House of RepresentativesNo to Open Access for wirelessJuly 12
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2007 · mid_year · MM
Support for two amendments to S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 offered by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) that will help eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs that have been rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory programs by following several GAO suggestions. March 20 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) that would create a Commission on Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA). March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C) that will help save Social Security. March 22 Support for an amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will prevent any funding in an emergency war supplemental appropriation from going to spinach producers. March 23 Support for several amendments to H.R. 1591, the 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill offered by Sens. Coburn, DeMint and McCain that would remove pork barrel projects. March 28 Commendation for statements for regarding the need for a deliberate discussion of the subprime lending industry. April 2 Support for a unanimous consent request by Sen. DeMint to enact S. Res. 123 that would have the Senate adopt the earmark transparency language found in S. 1, the lobbying reform bill, as part of its rules package. April 16 Opposition to S. 3, a bill that will permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate pharmaceutical prices directly with drug companies. April 16 Support for S. 924, the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act, which will strengthen the United States Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program. April 19 Support for four amendments to S. 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will express the sense of the Senate that any new spending should be offset; that eliminates the Advanced Technology Program; that will sunset this legislation after four years and force the Congress to re-evaluate its worth; and that will add much needed accountability and transparency to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants. April 24 Support for S. Amdt. 930 to S. 761 offered by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will establish a 60-vote point of order against appropriations bills that contain congressional earmarks for the funds authorized in S. 761. April 25 Support for amending S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, with legislation that creates a generic pathway for biologics, similar to what is found in S. 623 sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) April 26 Support for an amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, that would give the President line-item veto authority. Jan. 10 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that will enhance earmark, tax and tariff benefits disclosures. Jan. 11 Applauding the Senate for working in a bi-partisan way and adopting earmark disclosure amendments to S. 1 but that more needs to be done. Jan. 11 Support for Senator Bennett’s (R-Utah) motion to strike Section 220 of S. 1, which regulates grassroots lobbying. Jan. 12 Support for four amendments to S. 1 offered by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to further reform the earmarking process Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 37 to S. 1 offered by Sen. Thune (R-S.D.) that will require federal grant recipients to disclose any and all political advocacy activities. Jan. 16 Support for two amendments to S. 1 offered by Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) that would make technical changes to the bill and to assist in a better appropriations process for the Dept. of Defense so as not to constantly rely on supplemental appropriations. Jan. 16 Support for S. Amdt. 29 to S. 1 offered by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) that would substantially curtail earmarking and pork barrel spending Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 2, a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Jan. 23 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Encouraging your committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to S. 215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act that would create “net neutrality.” Feb. 5 Opposition to H.J. Res 20, unless amendments are in order and changes are made to the legislation. Feb. 8 Support for his amendment to S. 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007, that would strike the section of federal code that exempts the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR.) March 5 Support for three amendments to S. 4 offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) that will provide a sunset provision for the bill; require the Dept. of Homeland Security to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act; and, streamline the interoperable communication grant programs that are administered at DHS by combining two programs into one. March 6 Urging support for an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Musgrave to the fiscal 2008 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that will reduce over-all spending in the bill by 0.5 percent. June 19 Urging opposition to an amendment offered by Reps. Porter, Berkley, and Heller that would strike funding for the nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. June 19 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Andrews and Chabot to H.R. 2643, the fiscal 2008 Interior Appropriations Act that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from subsidizing the timber industry through the construction of timber roads in the Tongass National Forest. June 25 Urging opposition to H.R. 2643 – the fiscal 2008 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act because it exceeds the President’s request by $2 billion. June 26 Support for Rep. Jeff Flake’s amendments to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds from being used for many pork-barrel projects. June 28 Urging members to sign onto a letter written by Reps. Baron Hill (D-Ind.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin endorsing a free and fair auction of the 700 MHz spectrum. June 28 Urging support for an amendment to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations that would prohibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission in Illinois. June 28 Urging support for an amendment offered by Reps. Pence, Flake, and Hensarling to H.R. 2829, the fiscal 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Act that would prohibit funds in the bill from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose a so-called “Fairness Doctrine” on broadcasters. June 28 Support and advocate for H. Res. 231, which will require committees to post all their votes online within 48 hours and bring transparency to the committee process. April 20 Opposition to H.R. 1591, the emergency war supplemental appropriations conference report that spends $21 billion more than the president requested, is loaded with pork-barrel spending, and trudges on executive branch prerogatives. April 25 Asking that the Rural Broadband Loan Program be abolished because of its failed policy and to encourage the marketplace to bring broadband services to rural areas. April 30 Asking them to oppose any increase in the federal cigarette excise tax. May 4 Asking to make their earmark requests available to the public. May 7 Opposition to H.R. 2093, or similar grassroots lobbying legislation, and any attempt to add the bill to the House lobbying reform bill that is scheduled to be marked up the week of May 14. May 9 Urging opposition to an amendment to H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007,” that will weaken the ability of the new regulator to consider systemic risk to the nation’s entire financial system when reviewing the safety and soundness of the government-sponsored enterprises’ (GSEs) activities. May 16 Urging opposition to S. Con. Res. 21, the budget resolution that spends $2.9 trillion, $23 billion more in discretionary spending than the president requested, and will raise taxes on American families by at least $736 billion. May 17 Urging House to uphold any presidential veto on spending bills that contributes to an overall spending level that is higher than his budget proposal. May 24 Urging opposition to Amdt. 1 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2206, the emergency supplemental appropriations, which will fund items not requested by the president. May 24 Applauding his efforts to re-launch the Republican Study Committee (RSC) “Truth in Testimony” project. May 24 Urging support for various parliamentary maneuvers to force House leadership to put earmarks with their sponsors in House committee reports and not just conference reports. June 12 Urging real reform in farm programs and not simply rubbing stamping current law. June 18 Opposition to H.R 5, which amends the Higher Education Act to reduce costs for student borrowers by cutting rate on subsidized student loans to 3.4 percent in 2011. Jan. 17 Opposition to H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Energy Act of 2007 that allows government to take money from our domestic energy companies and move it to a fund for the development of alternative energy programs. Jan. 18 Support for H.R. 476, which would amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to take away the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses (such as perjury or bribery) while serving in their official duties. Jan. 23 Support for H.R. 689, the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007. Jan. 29 Support for his bill, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 that would bring more accountability to the earmark process by requiring agencies to only fund earmarks contained in the actual legislative text. Jan. 29 Opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a mini-omnibus as opposed to a real continuing resolution (CR). Jan. 31 Support for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to federal agencies on how to obligate funds for fiscal year 2007, which directs agencies not to fund a project or activity unless it is identified in statutory text. Feb. 16 Opposition to H.R. 800, the “Employee Free Choice Act” that would take away a worker’s right to a secret ballot on whether to form a union or not. Feb. 27 Encouraging the committee to expand its review of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater Program, particularly the EADS-CASA CN-235 aircraft. Feb. 28 Opposition to H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007. March 8 Joint letter from CCAGW and Americans for Prosperity in opposition to emergency supplemental because of its unrelated and excessive spending. March 12 Support of the Republican Study Committee’s “American Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” March 15 Asking her to oppose the emergency supplemental even though it contains funds for agricultural assistance to ranchers and farmers in her state. March 20 Opposition to Cyren Call petition. March 22 Opposition to the House Budget Committee budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 99. March 26 Support for an amendment to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007, that will prevent Amtrak from using any of the funds in bill from being used for any of the top ten revenue losing long-distance routes. March 27 Support for two Rep. Flake amendments to H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Act of 2007, that will cut unnecessary grants and funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). March 27 Support for the House Republican Budget Committee will be offering an alternative budget to H. Con. Res. 99. March 28 Support for his resolution, H. Res. 169, which would amend House rules and bring more transparency to the earmarking process. March 30 House of Representatives Opposition to H.R. 2, minimum wage hike, and H.R. 4, a bill that would allow the federal government to “negotiate” prescription drug prices for Medicare. Jan. 9
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2006 · year_end · YY
Senate Support for S. 2590, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 7/26/2006 Senate Support for Coburn amendments to Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 5631 8/03/2006 Senate Support for TRIA – Terrorism Risk Insurance 9/11/2006 Senate Reject net neutrality 9/19/2006 Senators who Support Line Item Veto Invitation to attend CCAGW press conference to push for H.R. 4890, Line Item Veto Act 9/21/2006 Majority Leader Frist Letter on petitions and emails supporting Line Item Veto and encouraging him to bring the measure to the floor for a vote 9/27/2006 Senate Support for Line-Item Veto 9/28/2006 Senator Specter Group letter supporting Specter’s idea to remove all earmarks from LHHS appropriations bill 10/26/2006 Senator Inhofe Thanking him for attaching language to H.R. 5522, the Foreign Ops Appropriations Act, that would curtail funding Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development for activities or projects that interfere with a nation’s ability to determine and set its domestic tax policy 11/02/2006 Senate Commerce Committee Asking them not to undo the digital television provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act and reject Cyren Call proposal 11/14/2006 Majority Leader Frist Support for passing a CR and Line Item Veto 11/16/2006 Coburn, DeMint, Sessions Thanking them for their stand to strip earmarks from all appropriations bills, forcing a CR 11/28/2006 Chairman Bill Thomas Support for retaining the one-year private mortgage insurance premium tax deduction in the “trailer” package of tax cuts which might be attached to the pension reform bill 7/11/2006 House Vote against H.R. 3496, the National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2005 7/17/2006 Speaker Hastert Support for H.R. 5684, the United States-Oman Free Trade Implementation Act 7/17/2006 Tom Davis Spending commission legislation being considered by the House Committee on Government Reform 7/18/2006 Speaker Hastert Vote against raising minimum wage 7/28/2006 House Support for S. 2590, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 9/12/2006 House Support for the House resolution that will start to reform the earmark process 9/13/2006 Speaker-Elect Pelosi Support for earmark reform (Van Hollen and Emanuel) 11/15/ 2006 House Energy and Commerce Committee Not to undo the digital television provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act and to deny Cyren Call proposal 11/15/2006 Speaker Hastert Support for year-long Continuing Resolution (CR) 11/16/2006 Minority Leaders Pelosi and Reid Asking them to support adopting the House Appropriations Committee structure of two less subcommittees and not the Senate’s 12/5/2006 House Asking for support of H.R. 6375, a bill that will require the Defense department to annually provide a list of all earmarks included in their authorization and appropriations bills that will include their cost, purpose, and description 12/7/2006 Hastert, Boehner, Blunt H.R. 2355, the “Health Care Choice Act” 7/10/2006 Speaker Hastert Urging to bring H.R. 2355, the “Health Care Choice Act” to the floor for a vote 7/11/2006
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2006 · mid_year · MM
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2005 · year_end · YY
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2004 · mid_year · MM
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2002 · year_end · YY
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2002 · mid_year · MM
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2001 · mid_year · MM
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2000 · year_end · YY
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2000 · mid_year · MM
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1999 · year_end · YY
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1999 · mid_year · MM
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House - H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections House - H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; all sections Senate - Budget Committee on Budget Resolution; extension of 2001/2003 tax cuts and taxes on oil/gas companies
Senate - Series of amendments to S. 2483 the National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act; Amdt. 3961, Amdt. 3962, Amdt. 3963, Amdt. 3964, Amdt. 3965, Amdt. 3966, and Amdt. 3968
House Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general Senate - Government interference in intellectual property and computers; general
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE