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StateSurge.com computes daily activity levels for individual pieces of legislation and normalizes results (average activity for a bill is 1). Next we analyze the sponsorship and co-sponsorship of bills. Legislators who sponsor bills that receive a lot of activity receive effectiveness points. The more activity on legislation proposed by a legislator, the higher the effectiveness ranking.
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Financial Stabilization Proposal - HR1424 The proposed solution (HR1424) to the current financial crisis is inadequate and ill-conceived. It does not address the problem at the correct point in the financial system and is likely to be very costs to the US taxpayer.
A better solution, based on an approach that has precedent and has proven to work is available. This document presents an analytical framework for understanding the current financial crisis and an outline for a plan to stabilize the US financial system.
Asset prices, such as the prices of homes and mortgage securities depend on the supply and demand in the marketplace.
Palin's Powerful Speech I am neither Democrat nor Republican and personally have attempted to avoid all of the hub-bub in regards to the 08 presidential candidates because the press tends to be redundant, occasionally biased (who's ever seen equal coverage??), and, at times, just plain exasperating. However, the media has continued to taunt me with snippets of Palin's speech since the day I missed it and has tweaked my interest.
A Web of Difference In less than a century, people advanced from horses and carriages to automobiles and airplanes. The turn of the century brought about a technological explosion with advancements emerging in every direction as demand for more efficient and swifter ways of doing things increased exponentially. Computers arrived with the internet not far behind, providing more fruitful ways to communicate across the boarder and file documents.
Latest Action: 10/06/2008 - Presented to President.
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To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes. 10/17/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 - Title I: Federal Railroad Safety Administration - (Sec. 101) Amends federal transportation law to establish within the Department of Transportation (DOT) the Federal Railroad Safety Administration to carry out, with the highest priority, enforcement of U.S. safety laws with respect to rail transportation (effectively replacing the Federal Railroad Administration). Provides for the appointment of an Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety who shall be the Chief Safety Officer of the Federal Railroad Safety Administration. (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to develop a long-term strategy for improving [...]
Facilities that are operating under MTSA 2002 regulations, specifically 33 CFR subchapter H, part 105, and TWIC regulations should be excluded from this legislation, as it would cause redundancy that is [...]
This bill should NOT be passed as written because it goes way beyond the Federal limits set by NAGPRA. NAGPRA jurisdiction is limited to Federal land, and requires proof of burials: actual human remains [...]
With this legistlation, other pending Michigan legistlation, reduced material costs for solar panels, increased technology, and the recently passed federal tax credits. It is the first of three bills [...]
MY HUSBAND DAVID HAMM IS 58 NO PARKINSONS IN HIS FAMILY HE HAS PARKINSONS FOR FIFTEEN YEARS. HE IS NOW UNABLE TO SWALLOW HE SERVED FROM 1967 TO 1969 AND WAS EXPSED TO AGENT ORANGE DURING HIS TIME OF [...]
What about the denial of firearms to non-violent federal offenders who have minor crimes? What about nothing in the U.S. Constitution gives Congress and or the States the right to enforce the Second Amendment? [...]
StateSurge is a law and legislation management system designed to help its users track legislation and manage legislative events. Registered users can received automated notifications on any changes in law and legislation as well as quickly build reports and communicate effectively through our integrated newsletter system.
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I am neither Democrat nor Republican and personally have attempted to avoid all of the hub-bub in regards to the 08 presidential candidates because the press tends to be redundant, occasionally biased (who's ever seen equal coverage??), and, at times, just plain exasperating. However, the media has continued to taunt me with snippets of Palin's speech since the day I missed it and has tweaked my interest.
In less than a century, people advanced from horses and carriages to automobiles and airplanes. The turn of the century brought about a technological explosion with advancements emerging in every direction as demand for more efficient and swifter ways of doing things increased exponentially. Computers arrived with the internet not far behind, providing more fruitful ways to communicate across the boarder and file documents.
