November 4th, 2009 by B
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Anyone facing prosecution for a marijuana offense may present evidence of compliance of State law regarding medical marijuana. If the evidence shows the defendant’s use of marijuana was not primarily medical, they may face charges. Any property seized in connection with a marijuana prosecution will not be destroyed if the Attorney General is notified the defense will be presenting the affirmative for medical marijuana use. H.R. 3939 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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November 3rd, 2009 by B
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A railroad company may be able to qualify for a 30 percent tax credit when purchasing newly built or newly remanufactured locomotives which meet the Clean Air Act. H.R. 3947 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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November 2nd, 2009 by B
Photographer: Neil Wykes
The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 will be amended to allow an eligible individual to register to vote, at a polling place, the same day of a Federal election. The individual may then cast their vote for the election. H.R. 3957 was referred to the Committee on House Administration.
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October 30th, 2009 by B
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Under this bill ‘the Federal Communications Commission shall not propose, promulgate, or issue any regulations regarding the Internet or IP-enabled services.’ The FCC may only interfere in times of national security, for public safety, and to assist with Federal or State law enforcement agencies. H.R. 3924 was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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October 29th, 2009 by B
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An employer who does not offer health insurance may make tax free contributions to employees who purchases their own health insurance. H.R. 3822 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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October 28th, 2009 by B
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An entity receiving Federal assistance in adoption or foster care may not prohibit an individual from adopting based upon sexual orientation, marital status, or gender identification. If a State fails to comply, the Federal government will hold payment for child services or foster care. H.R. 3827 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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October 27th, 2009 by B
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“A health insurance issuer shall not offer health insurance coverage unless the issuer demonstrates that such coverage has a medical loss ratio of at least 90 percent.” Under this bill, the term ‘medical loss ratio’ will be determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. For any year the loss ratio is below 90 percent, the health insurer will provide rebates to enrollees. The amount of the rebate is to be determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. S. 1730 was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
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October 26th, 2009 by B
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Under this bill, the one year termination of the estate tax will be repealed, the exclusion amount will go up to $5,000,000 by 2019, and the tax would be reduced to 35% by 2019. H.R. 3905 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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October 23rd, 2009 by B
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Any retailer of dairy products (cheese, milk, yogurt, butter, etc.) will label the products with the country of origin. S. 1783 was referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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October 22nd, 2009 by B
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“In conducting the 2010 decennial census and every decennial census thereafter, the Secretary of Commerce shall include, in any questionnaire distributed or otherwise used for the purpose of determining the total population by States, a checkbox or other similar option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the United States.” H.R. 3797 was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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