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Legislative Process
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Health Industry Washington Watch
Senate Rejects ACA Repeal, Congress Addresses “1099” Reporting
On February 2, 2011, Senate opponents of the ACA failed by a 47 to 51 vote to clear a procedural hurdle that would have allowed a vote on repeal of…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
House Republicans Drop “Forcible Rape” from Proposed Abortion Funding Ban
NBC News - FirstRead: House GOPer re-writes abortion language in bill, by Shawna Thomas:In the last two weeks, there's been a slowly bubbling uproar over H.R. 3, legislation to prohibit…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Illinois death penalty decision leaves uncertainty”
Main January 17, 2011"Illinois death penalty decision leaves uncertainty"The title of this post is the headline of this effective piece from the Chicago Tribune article providing the latest update concerning…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Split Illinois House committee vote moves forward death penalty abolition bill
Main November 30, 2010Split Illinois House committee vote moves forward death penalty abolition billAs detailed in this local article, "Illinois’ death penalty would be abolished under a bill that cleared…
ImmigrationProf Blog
They Keep Coming: Arizona Style Initiative in California?
The Sacramento Bee is reporting that the California Secretary of State's office today authorized a signature drive to place an Arizona-style immigration law before California voters. Called the "Support Federal…
Marler Blog
S. 510 – It is not over until the fat vegetable sings – vegetables say no to Tester Amendment
By Bill Marler
OK, I admit it - I watched C-Span today as the Senate muddled through speeches and votes on S. 510 - while at the same time emailing suggested language changes…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Pelosi Sets November 29 for DREAM Act Vote
As we blogged yesterday, President Obama has pledged to support the passage of the DREAM Act during Congress' lame duck session. Current Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has announced…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Will a “national call-in day” help pass the National Criminal Justice Commission Act?
Main September 15, 2010Will a "national call-in day" help pass the National Criminal Justice Commission Act?As detailed here via the folks at Families Against Mandatory Minimums, a number of public…
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
Congressional Process: The Infographic
By ConLawProf initials at end of post
Mike Wirth, "designer, educator, and artist," has a great graphic illustrating the federal legislative process. It's more detailed than the usual illustrations and could make a handy webcourse graphic. A…
Marler Blog
S 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, is still alive
By Bill Marler
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, today issued the following statement on the manager’s package for The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.…