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Also tagged in: Capitol (Washington, D.C.), Congress, Government employees, Members of Congress, Tourism
Latest Action: 01/03/2009 - Received in the House.

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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the rights of Members of Congress (or any employee of a Member of Congress authorized by that Member) to lead tours of the United States Capitol complex. 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.) Expresses the sense of Congress that Members of Congress (or their authorized employees) should not be prohibited, with or without prior notice to the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and other specified officers, from taking guests or visitors into the publicly accessible areas of the U.S. Capitol complex during normal business hours. Expresses the sense of Congress that, at the direction of the Capitol Police Board or the fire marshal, the taking of guests or visitors into such areas by Members or their authorized employees should be temporarily [...]

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Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Congress, Congressional legal counsel, Congressional privileges and immunities, Government employees, Law, Senate, Witnesses
Latest Action: 11/17/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10601-10602; text of measure as introduced: CR S10601)

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A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in Peter Bergel v. Pacific Gas & Electric.

11/17/2008--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.)

Authorizes Denise Racanelli to testify in the case of Peter Bergel v. Pacific Gas & Electric, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.


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Also tagged in: Commemorations, Congress, Congressional tributes, Government employees, Senate
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10504; text as passed Senate: CR S10504; text of measure as introduced: CR S10489)

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A resolution commending David J. Tinsley on his service to the United States Senate.

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.)

Declares that the Senate expresses its appreciation to Dave Tinsley and commends him for his lengthy, faithful, and outstanding service.


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Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Congress, Congressional officers, Congressional privileges and immunities, Criminal justice, Evidence (Law), Government employees, Law, Prosecution, Senate
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9867; text as passed Senate: CR S9867; text of measure as introduced: CR S9722)

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A resolution to authorize testimony in United States v. Max Obuszewski, et al.

9/26/2008--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.)

Authorizes Justin Beller, an employee in the Office of the Senate Sergeant at Arms, to testify in the case of United States v. Max Obuszewski, et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.


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Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Congress, Congressional legal counsel, Congressional privileges and immunities, Criminal justice, Evidence (Law), Government employees, Law, Members of Congress, Prosecution
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9866-9867; text as passed Senate: CR S9867; text of measure as introduced: CR S9722)

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A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal Leonard Gravlin.

9/26/2008--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.)

Authorizes: (1) Ruth Gallop and any other employee of Senator Stabenow's office from whom testimony may be required to testify in the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal Leonard Gravlin, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ruth Gallop and any other Senate employee from whom evidence may be required in such case.


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Also tagged in: Congress, Congressional privileges and immunities, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Evidence (Law), Government employees, Law, Lobbying, Members of Congress, Politics and government
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9866-9867; text as passed Senate: CR S9867; text of measure as introduced: CR S9722)

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A resolution to authorize the production of records.

9/26/2008--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.)

Authorizes the Office of Senator Christopher S. Bond to provide to the U.S. Department of Justice records requested for use in legal and investigatory proceedings, except where a privilege should be asserted.


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Also tagged in: Congress, Education, Government attorneys, Government employees, Higher education, Law, Legal education, Salaries
Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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A bill to establish the Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program. 9/22/2008--Introduced. Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act of 2008 - Establishes the Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program for the appointment of individuals who are graduates of accredited law schools to serve as Congressional Clerks in the Senate or House of Representatives.Requires the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration to each select at least six individuals for a one-year term to serve as employees in their respective chambers.Specifies eligibility criteria for a Congressional Clerk, including that the selected candidate be a graduate of such a law school as of the starting date of his or her clerkship.Requires the committees to ensure that Congressional Clerks selected under this Act are apportioned equally between majority and minority party offices.Entitles each clerk selected to the same compensation [...]

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Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Congress, Congressional legal counsel, Congressional privileges and immunities, Evidence (Law), Government employees, Law, Members of Congress, Senate, Witnesses
Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9219-9220; text as passed Senate: CR S9220; text of measure as introduced: CR S9216)

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A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in Ramsey, et al. v. Wilson, et al.

9/22/2008--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.)

Authorizes: (1) Anthony Condia, a former employee of the office of Senator George Voinovich, to testify in the case of Ramsey, et al. v. Wilson, et al., and related proceedings, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Anthony Condia in such case.


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Also tagged in: Capitol (Washington, D.C.), Congress, Congressional agencies, Congressional reorganization, Disciplining of employees, Dismissal of employees, Federal law enforcement officers, Government attorneys, Government employees, Hours of labor
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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A bill to make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.

7/31/2008--Introduced.

United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2008 - Makes technical amendments to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 with respect to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Capitol Police. Requires the CAO to report to and serve at the pleasure of the Chief of the Capitol Police. Repeals the CAO's authority over the personnel of the Capitol Police Office of Administration.

Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003 to authorize the Chief of Police to discipline and suspend Capitol Police employees with or without pay.

Establishes a General Counsel to the Chief of Police and the U.S. Capitol Police.

Prohibits lump sum payments to terminated U.S. Capitol Police officers or employees for unused compensatory time.


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Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Congress, Defense policy, Employee rights, Families, Gifts, House of Representatives, House rules and procedure, Labor
Latest Action: 09/12/2008 - Received in the Senate.

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To provide for the replacement of lost income for employees of the House of Representatives who are members of a reserve component of the armed forces who are on active duty for a period of more than 30 days, and for other purposes. 9/11/2008--Passed House without amendment.    (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) House Reservists Pay Adjustment Act - Requires the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the House of Representatives to pay an eligible House employee, who is also a member of a Reserve component of the Armed Forces, for each active duty month the amount by which the employee's regular compensation from the House would have exceeded (if at all) the total monthly military compensation paid to the employee for the active duty month by the Secretary of Defense. Limits employee eligibility for such adjusted [...]

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