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 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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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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January 20th, 2010 by B
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This bill states the following, “The President may authorize the detention for military purposes of any individual who is an unlawful enemy combatant until the President determines that the individual is no longer a threat to the United States or its allies.” According to this bill, the following individuals would be considered terrorists: those associated with al Qaeda or other organizations dedicated to committing acts of terrorism, or one who has committed or conspired to commit acts of terrorism. H.R. 4415 was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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January 6th, 2010 by B
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If the president of the United States changes a proclamation, Executive Order, or directive, the revision will be published in the Federal Register within 30 days. S. 2929 was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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December 15th, 2009 by B
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A business which receives loans from the Federal government may not lay off a greater percentage of their work force compared to foreign companies receiving Federal aid. H.R. 4280 was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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December 2nd, 2009 by B
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The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will make grants and loans available to owners of federally assisted housing projects. The grants and loans will be given toward making green improvements. These improvements are some of the following: lower electric bill, less use of heating fuel, and lower emissions. H.R. 4106 was referred to the Committee on Financial Services.
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November 27th, 2009 by B
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This bill will prohibit use of open-network peer-to-peer file sharing on all Federal computers and networks, including those contracted through the Federal government. Those agencies requiring an open-network peer-to-peer file sharing network will make a request for approval in government use. H.R. 4098 was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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November 25th, 2009 by B
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This bill simply states, “None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to any Federal department or agency may be used to transfer any individual detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Thomson Correctional Center, Thomson, Illinois.” H.R. 4097 was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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