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Date: Mar 5, 2016 9:54 p.m.
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S. 524: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016
in Congress
Date: Mar 3, 2016 1:46 p.m.
Vote
S.Amdt. 3420 (Manchin) to S. 524: To strengthen consumer education about the risks of opioid abuse and addiction.
Amendment Agreed to 90/0
More information...Date: Mar 3, 2016 11:48 a.m.
Vote
On Approving the Journal
Passed 217/154
More information...Date: Mar 3, 2016
Passed House
H.R. 4557: Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2016
Date: Mar 3, 2016 11:40 a.m.
Vote
H.R. 4557: Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2016
Passed 238/163
More information...Date: Mar 3, 2016
Passed House & Senate
S. 1826: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 99 West 2nd Street in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, as the Lieutenant Colonel James ...
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Mar 1, 2016 12:21 p.m.
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