February 23rd, 2010 by B
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This bill is as follows, “The President or the President’s designee may not release or transfer an individual currently detained at Guantanamo to the custody of the individual’s country of origin or to a third country unless the President makes… a written certification that the President submits to Congress that contains each of the following with respect to an individual currently detained at Guantanamo or an individual covered by this section who is proposed to be transferred to or released into the custody of another country:
(1) A certification that the country to which the individual is to be transferred or released is not a designated state sponsor of terrorism.
(2) A certification that such country’s government can secure and exercise control over all of its territory.
(3) A certification that no portion of such country’s territory serves as a safe haven for terrorists or insurgent groups in the region, particularly al Qaeda, in which such a group may be able to plan, organize, and support terrorist operations.
(4) A certification that there is no confirmed case of any individual who had been detained at Guantanamo who reengaged in terrorist activities subsequent to being transferred or released to such country.H.R. 4490 was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.”
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February 17th, 2010 by B
The Secretary of Energy will conduct a study regarding the appropriate method of labeling the country of origin on fuel. A law may be passed whereby requirements for displaying the country of origin of fuel at fuel suppliers may be necessary. H.R. 4512 was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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February 9th, 2010 by B
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The Secretary of State will require States to provide non-veteran nursing home care to the parents of those who’s children died while serving in the Armed forces. H.R. 4505 was referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
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February 5th, 2010 by B
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The main focus of this bill is to allow the president to create minimum standards for Internet search providers regarding censorship of violent political speech. H.R. 4504 was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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February 3rd, 2010 by B
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Under this bill, the voters in the United States, in a national election, will be given the right to propose the passing or repeal of Federal law. H.R. 4499 was referred to the Committee on Rules.
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February 2nd, 2010 by B
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Under this bill, “The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the National Parks.” H.R. 4491 was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
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February 1st, 2010 by B
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The Secretary of State will pay for the parking fines and penalties of foreign governments who received said fines or penalties in New York City or Washington DC. H.R. 4457 was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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January 29th, 2010 by B
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This bill states the following: “Until the Comptroller General submits the report required… no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for official travel outside of the United States by any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives.” H.R. 4447 was referred to the Committee on House Administration.
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January 28th, 2010 by B
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Executive Order 13524 was signed by President Obama on December 16, 2009. This order gives INTERPOL more privileges, exemptions, and immunities. This bill seeks to revoke Executive Order 13524. H. R. 4453 was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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January 27th, 2010 by B
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The Attorney General may not issue a custodial interrogation or criminal complaint against a foreign individual detained for a crime of act of war unless the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of Defense are consulted. After consultation, the Attorney General may not initiate an action without presidential approval. S. 2943 was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
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