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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 16: On May 16, NAMM Member Steve McCreary of Collings Guitars presents testimony at House oversight hearing on the Lacey Act in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill May 16, 2013 in Washington, DC. The Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Ocean and Insular Affairs of the US House of Representatives requested an update on the impact and unintended consequences of 2008 Amendment to Lacey Act.
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Syempre kami sa opposition, we will try our best to our to retain the Senate presidency. Kasi ang Pangulo ay Liberal Party, ang House of Representatives ay Liberal na din, ang Senado, for the purpose of check and balance at demokrasya, mas maganda kung maging independiente ang Senado. Kasi kung ito ay nahawakan na din ng Liberal Party, eh huwag naman sana maging stamp pad nalang tayo
The bill has moved to the right in the committee and that will help its chances on the floor and put it in a better position as it moves to the House of Representatives
The case essentially dismantled a corrupt election machine in Crittenden County that had been in places for many years ... It resulted in the resignation of a member of the House of Representatives, the resignation of a county juvenile probation officer and the resignation of a West Memphis police officer. The defendants can no longer serve in any capacity as public officials.More quotes »
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Former Rep. Charlie Wilson of Ohio dies at 70
improvements and small business incubators, among other project.Before being elected to Congress , Wilson served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1997 to 2005. He then served two years in the Ohio Senate ."I served with Charlie in the State Legislature Read more »
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Puerto Rico moves to overhaul public pensions
outside the U.S. territory's seaside Capitol building.The bill was expected to also be approved late Thursday by the House of Representatives, which is controlled by the governor's party, and signed by Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla.The proposed law calls for Read more »
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Connecticut gun control law set to be signed by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy
deadly school shooting in Newtown.Following a total of more than 13 hours of respectful and at times somber debate, the House of Representatives and the Senate voted in favor of the 139-page bill crafted by leaders from both major parties in the Democratic-controlled Read more »
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Congress slams NKorea test, seeks more sanctions
Republicans are calling on the Obama administration to revamp its policy and take a tougher stance against Pyongyang .The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution Friday by a 412-to-2 vote, calling for the U.S. to work with other countries to Read more »
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Casino bill goes down to defeat at Statehouse
— The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to kill a Senate-passed bill to legalize casino gambling. The 199-164 vote also killed any chance for lawmakers to debate at least 15 amendments, some aiming to strengthen the bill, others aimed at undoing it. 10 m ago from The Sentinel Source Read more »
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STOLEN VALOR ACT RETURNING?
House of Representatives passed a new version of the Stolen Valor Act, responding to the Supreme Court’s 2012 decision striking it down, by a vote of 390-3. According to a report by Military.com, the new law now limits bans against false claims of receiving 36 m ago from Soldier of Fortune Read more »
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The U.S. House of Representatives should reject GOP-led student loan bill
House of Representatives is expected to vote Thursday on a plan by Congressional Republicans to avert a scheduled doubling of student loan interest rates. The bill is a bad one that lawmakers should reject in favor of a solution offered by U.S. Rep Suzan DelBene, 38 m ago from The Seattle Times Read more »
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House Approves Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
a heated debate that extended through the night, members of the Connecticut House of Representatives have approved a proposal that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain drivers licenses, register their vehicles and get insurance. Supporters said the 7:17 AM from NBC Connecticut Read more »
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2 in vote-bribe case get home detention
County that had been in places for many years,” said Harris. “It resulted in the resignation of a member of the House of Representatives, the resignation of a county juvenile probation officer and the resignation of a West Memphis police officer. The defendants 6:07 AM from Arkansas Online Read more »
