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Also tagged in: Antisemitism, Arrest, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Criminal investigation, Extremist movements in politics, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Governmental investigations, India, International affairs, International cooperation, Islamic fundamentalism, Kidnapping, Murder, Pakistan, Politics and government, Religion, South Asia, Terrorism
Latest Action: 12/09/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10836-10837; text as passed Senate: CR S10836-10837; text of measure as introduced: CR S10834) Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the horrific terrorist attacks and siege in Mumbai, India, beginning on November 26, 2008, and concluding on November 29, 2008. 12/9/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Affirms that the people of the United States stand in unison with the people of India in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Notes that these attacks did not only target citizens of India but represented a collective assault against the international community. Encourages the government of India to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the attacks and applauds the government of India's restraint in reaction to these horrific attacks. Urges the government of Pakistan to investigate the possible connection of groups based in Pakistan to the Mumbai [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 11/19/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10665) Bill TextA bill to authorize additional Federal Bureau of Investigation field agents to investigate financial crimes. 11/19/2008--Introduced. FBI Priorities Act of 2008 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2013 to fund 1,000 additional Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field agents to investigate financial crimes.
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Latest Action: 11/19/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextA bill to require a 50-hour workweek for Federal prison inmates, to reform inmate work programs, and for other purposes. 11/19/2008--Introduced. Prisoner Opportunity, Work, and Education Requirement Act or the POWER Act - Amends the Crime Control Act of 1990 to require federal prison inmates to: (1) work for not less than 50 hours weekly; and (2) engage in job training and educational and life skills preparation study. Requires Federal Prison Industries (a government corporation) to employ inmates in manufacturing activities by subcontracting with private sector contractors. Requires inmate wages earned in a 50-hour work week program to be used for the costs of incarceration, victim restitution, inmate expenses, and related state and local prisoner programs.Repeals certain provisions restricting the funding of, and purchase of products from, Federal Prison Industries and prohibiting a public private competition for work performed by employees of the Bureau of [...] show full description
Latest Action: 12/11/2008 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10957-10958) Bill TextA resolution designating the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week". 12/11/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the week of February 2, 2009, as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.
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Latest Action: 11/19/2008 - Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with a preamble. With written report No. 110-522. Minority views filed. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10675) Bill TextAn original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Karl Rove to appear and testify before the Committee on the Judiciary and to produce documents as required by Committee subpoena. 11/19/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires the President of the Senate to certify the facts in connection with the failure of Karl Rove, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, to appear and testify before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by the Committee's subpoena, in order that he may be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law.
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Latest Action: 11/19/2008 - Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with a preamble. With written report No. 110-522. Minority views filed. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10674-10675) Bill TextAn original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Joshua Bolten, as the Custodian of Records at the White House, to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by Committee subpoena. 11/19/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires the President of the Senate to certify the facts in connection with the failure of Joshua Bolten, as the Custodian of Records at the White House, to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by the Committee's subpoena, in order that he may be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law.
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Latest Action: 11/19/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10607) Bill TextA bill making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 11/17/2008--Introduced. Economic Recovery Act of 2008 - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2009 for infrastructure, energy, and economic recovery for: (1) the Department of Agriculture; (2) the Department of Commerce; (3) the Department of Justice (DOJ); (4) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); (5) the Legal Services Corporation; (6) the Department of Defense (DOD) - Civil for the Department of the Army Corps of Engineer; (7) the Department of Energy (DOE); (8) the Department of the Treasury, including the Office of Inspector General; (9) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC); (10) the General Services Administration (GSA); (11) the Small Business Administration (SBA); (12) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); (13) the Department [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Bill TextA bill to combat predatory lending practices and to provide access to capital to those living in low-income and traditionally underserved communities, and for other purposes. 9/26/2008--Introduced. Fostering American Independence from Regressive and Abusive Credit Transactions Act of 2008 or the FAIR Act - Amends the Truth in Lending Act to prescribe a maximum annual percentage rate (APR) of 36% for any extension of credit to a consumer. Prohibits a creditor from: (1) cashing or advancing money for a post-dated check in exchange for a fee or other payment of interest, other than as otherwise authorized for the payment of a preexisting debt; or (2) holding a check, requiring electronic access to an account at a financial institution, or holding title to personal property as collateral for a loan or other extension of credit (except in connection with the purchase or rental of such personal property). Requires a creditor to provide to the consumer in writing at [...] show full description
Latest Action: 10/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10326) Bill TextA bill to create a grant program for collaboration programs that ensure coordination among criminal justice agencies, adult protective services agencies, victim assistance programs, and other agencies or organizations providing services to individuals with disabilities in the investigation and response to abuse of or crimes committed against such individuals. 10/1/2008--Introduced. Crime Victims with Disabilities Act of 2008 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to states, local governments, Indian tribes, or tribal organizations to plan for or implement a collaboration program to investigate and remediate abuse of or crimes committed against individuals with disabilities and to provide services to such individuals. Requires the Attorney General to establish a national center to evaluate the effectiveness of such programs.Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) establish a [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Bank fraud, Credit, Criminal investigation, Department of Justice, Derivative securities, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Finance, Financial services, Fraud, Housing, Mortgages, Prosecution, Secondary mortgage market, Swaps (Finance)
Latest Action: 10/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10338) Bill TextA bill to establish a Special Joint Task Force on Financial Crimes. 10/1/2008--Introduced. Financial Crimes Accountability Act of 2008 - Directs the Attorney General to establish within the Department of Justice (DOJ) a Special Joint Task Force on Financial Crimes to: (1) provide direction for the investigation and prosecution of financial crimes (i.e., fraud, misrepresentation, or malfeasance involving financial products); and (2) make recommendations to the Attorney General and the President on allocating resources and coordinating governmental efforts to investigate and prosecute financial crimes.
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