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Subject: MegaVote: WI 7th, 12/6/2010
December 6, 2010
In this MegaVote for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
a.. Senate: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
b.. House: Continuing Resolution
c.. House: Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
d.. House: Censure of Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY)
Upcoming Congressional Bills
a.. Senate: DREAM Act of 2010
b.. Senate: 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010
c.. Senate: Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of
2010
d.. House: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
e.. House: Continuing Resolution
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Recent Senate Votes
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - Vote Passed (73-25, 2 Not
Voting)
The Senate passed this bill to overhaul the nation's food safety
rules. Shortly
after passage, it was pointed out the bill contains revenue raising provisions
and the
constitution requires bills that raise revenue to originate in the House. At
this time, the
strategy to move the bill forward was unclear.
Sen. Herbert Kohl voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Russ Feingold voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
Continuing Resolution - Vote Passed (239-178, 16 Not Voting)
The House passed a continuing resolution that funds government
operations
through December 18, 2010. This is the second CR since the 2011 fiscal year
began on October
1, 2010. None of the annual spending bills have been completed yet. The Senate
gave final
approval to the resolution on December 2, 2010.
Rep. David Obey voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (264-157, 13
Not Voting)
The House gave final approval to this ten year, $4.5 billion bill
that would
increase spending on child nutrition programs. The bill now goes to the
president.
Rep. David Obey voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Censure of Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) - Vote Passed (333-79, 21
Not Voting)
The House voted to censure Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) for
violating House
ethics rules.
Rep. David Obey voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
DREAM Act of 2010 - S.3992
The Senate is scheduled to take up this bill that would create a
path to
citizenship for some children of illegal immigrants.
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9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 - H.R.847
The Senate is expected to take up this House-passed bill
establishing a medical
program and reopening a relief fund for individuals exposed to debris from the
September 11
terrorist attacks.
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Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2010 - S.3991
This Senate bill would extend collective bargaining rights to
public safety
workers in certain states.
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FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - S.510
The House may also work on the food safety bill.
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Continuing Resolution -
The House may take up a continuing resolution to fund government
operations
through the end of the 2011 fiscal year.
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