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Also tagged in: Antisemitism, Arrest, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Extremist movements in politics, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Governmental investigations
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)

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A 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 [...]

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Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Armed forces, Armistices, Children, Children's rights, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Defense policy, Democratic Republic of Congo, Diplomacy
Latest Action: 11/20/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10773-10775; text as passed Senate: CR S10774-10775; text of measure as introduced: CR S10753)

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A resolution calling on all parties to the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to implement an immediate ceasefire and work with the support of the international community toward a comprehensive and lasting solution to the crisis. 11/20/2008--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.) Condemns the continuing violence, forcible recruitment of children as soldiers, and abuses against civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Calls on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to end the threat posed by the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda. Calls on the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to restore bilateral relations and work together to mitigate regional tensions. Calls on all governments in the Great Lakes region of [...]

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Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Child welfare, Children, Children's rights, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Foreign policy, Human rights, Law, Rule of law
Latest Action: 11/20/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10772; text as passed Senate: CR S10772; text of measure as introduced: CR S10752)

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A resolution condemning the tragic and senseless death by stoning of a 13-year old girl from Somalia.

11/20/2008--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

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Condemns the tragic and senseless death by stoning of Aisha Ibrahim Duhulow.

Urges the international community to join the Senate in speaking out against this brutal act.

Urges the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia to: (1) undertake efforts to protect women and children in Somalia; (2) work to strengthen the rule of law as part of efforts to establish its authority; (3) promote equal and fair treatment of women; and (4) end the culture of impunity in Somalia.


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Also tagged in: Atlantic Ocean, Europe, Fishery management, Foreign policy, Marine biology, Marine resources, Overfishing, Sustainable fisheries, Treaties, Tuna
Latest Action: 11/20/2008 - Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10771-10772)

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should pursue the adoption of bluefin tuna conservation and management measures at the 16th Special Meeting of the International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas.

11/20/2008--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.)

Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to bluefin tuna conservation and management measures and the 16th Special Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas.


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Also tagged in: Armed forces, Civil-military relations, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Energy, Foreign policy, International control of nuclear power, Iran
Latest Action: 09/25/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9496-9497)

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A bill to establish a commission to assess the nuclear activities of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

9/25/2008--Introduced.

Establishes the Commission To Assess the Nuclear Activities of the Islamic Republic of Iran which shall assess the status of, the relationship between, and the intentions behind the military and the civilian nuclear activities of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Terminates the Commission 60 days after submission of the report required under this Act.


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Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural estimating and reporting, Agriculture, Alcohol as fuel, Banks and banking, Biomass energy, Business, Business records, Coal, Commodity exchanges
Latest Action: 09/25/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9494-9496)

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A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy and agricultural commodities, and for other purposes.

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Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Department of Energy, Energy, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Foreign policy, Idaho, Independent regulatory commissions
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10488)

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A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for thorium fuel cycle nuclear power generation. 10/2/2008--Introduced. Thorium Energy Independence and Security Act of 2008 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish, and provide funds to, an office for the regulation of thorium fuel cycle nuclear power generation in each of: (1) the Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (ONEST) of the Department of Energy; and (2) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Directs the NRC Chairman to promulgate regulations for facilities and materials used in thorium fuel cycle nuclear power generation. Requires the heads of the two Offices to: (1) implement demonstration projects for thorium fuel cycle nuclear power generation at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory; and (2) recommend to the Secretary methods of strengthening international partnerships to advance nuclear nonproliferation through thorium fuel [...]

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Also tagged in: Churches, Civil liberties, Communications, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Cultural relations, Democracy, Diplomacy
Latest Action: 10/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10338-10339)

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A bill to promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law in Vietnam. 10/1/2008--Introduced. Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2008 - Prohibits the federal government from providing the government of Vietnam with nonhumanitarian development, trade, economic, and security assistance during any fiscal year that exceeds the amount of such assistance provided during FY2008, unless such increases are matched or exceeded by additional funding for programs focusing on human rights and democracy promotion. Authorizes the President to waive such requirements if increased U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance would promote the purposes of this Act or it is otherwise in the U.S. national interest. Prohibits the President from providing certain duty-free treatment for Vietnam until the President certifies to Congress that the government of Vietnam protects freedom of association and does not engage in violations of workers' rights. Authorizes the President to provide U.S.[...]

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Also tagged in: Appropriations, Armed forces, Budgets, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Executive departments, Extremist movements in politics
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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A bill to provide for an annual comprehensive report on the status of United States efforts and the level of progress achieved to counter and defeat Al Qaeda and its related affiliates and undermine long-term support for the violent extremism that helps sustain Al Qaeda's recruitment efforts, as carried out under a broad counterterrorism strategy.

9/26/2008--Introduced.

Success in Countering Al Qaeda Reporting Requirements Act of 2008 - Directs the President to submit annual counterterrorism reports to the appropriate congressional committees, including an assessment of U.S. counterterrorism efforts in fighting Al Qaeda and its related affiliates.


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Also tagged in: Building construction, Cemeteries and funerals, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Europe, Foreign policy, Historic sites, History, Human rights, Jews
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10423-10424; text as passed Senate: CR S10423-10424; text of measure as introduced: CR S10490-10491)

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the commitment of the United States to the preservation of religious and cultural sites and condemning instances in which such sites are desecrated. 10/2/2008--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.) Expresses strongly to the government of Lithuania that the cemetery located in the Snipiskes area of Vilnius, Lithuania, an important part of the cultural heritage of the Jewish people, should not be further desecrated. Urges Lithuania to take all necessary steps to immediately stop, and if necessary reverse, construction on that cemetery. Reaffirms that constructive bilateral relations between Lithuania and the United States are important to the governments and citizens of both countries. Expresses strong support for the work of the United [...]

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