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Congressional bill HR 140: REAL ID or no highway funds |
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111th CONGRESS
To
withhold certain highway funds if a State does not comply with certain
requirements in issuing a driver’s license or identification card, and
for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr.
GALLEGLY (for himself, Mr. BILBRAY, and Mr. BARTLETT) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall
within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
To
withhold certain highway funds if a State does not comply with certain
requirements in issuing a driver’s license or identification card, and
for other purposes.
Source:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h111-140
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Governor Kaine signs anti-REAL ID legislation into law |
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Monday, March 30, 2009.
Governor Kaine approved Delegate Bob Marshall's HB 1587.
Governor Kaine approved Senator Ken Cuccinelli's SB 1431.
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Credit Card Companies Financially Profiling Customers |
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Used children's clothing may be headed to the trash heap thanks to the U.S. Congress |
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January 26, 2009 by Warren Wise of the Post and Courier
Resale, thrift shops fear economic effects of law.
Congress has a new way of protecting children from lead poisoning:
criminalize used clothing.
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STOP DANGEROUS ID rally held in Richmond January 21, 2009 |
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Beautiful weather and nearly 150 concerned Virginians showed at 1 P.M. near the Capitol Bell Tower in Richmond Wednesday, January 21, 2009, for the STOP DANGEROUS ID rally organized by Donna Holt, President of Virginia Liberty Defense. The attorney who successfully challenged the constitutionality of the Hampton Roads Transportion Authority last year, Patrick McSweeney, served as Master of Ceremones.
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Associated Press covers REAL ID battle in Virginia |
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From the Virginian-Pilot Jan. 2, 2009.
Thanks to Dena Potter of the Associated Press for her coverage of the battle against REAL ID in Virginia.
Read the story.
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Louisiana becomes 21st state to reject REAL ID |
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On July 8, 2008, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindall signed HB 715, "Directs the Department of Public Safety and Corrections not to implement the federal REAL ID Act of 2005." The new law also requires that the department "report to the governor any attempt by agencies or agents of the United States Department of Homeland Security to secure the implementation of the REAL ID Act through the operations of that division and department."
Read the story here.
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Official: DHS doesn't know how much REAL ID will cost states |
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Convoy of trucks make way to Capitol. |
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National DNA Warehouse bill passes; citizens become subjects of genetic research |
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New RFID technology helps Kraft, P&G and Kimberly-Clark |
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USDA announces $16 billion+ in more funding to wipe out bovine tuberculosis in 3 states |
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008.
News Release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
The tracking and chipping of livestock is a voluntary program, with the inevitable agencies and programs withing programs to assure compliance with these regulations. Currently Wisconsin leads the way in tagging animals.
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Update on expulsions of lawmakers from state legislatures |
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DHS uses waiver authority in advances for border security |
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DHS grants South Carolina an extension on REAL ID after governor rejects program |
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Monday, March 31, 2008.
From Mary Ann Chastain for the Associated Press.
In an updated story by the Associated Press, Michael Chertoff, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, (DHS) granted the state of South Carolina an extension on its compliance with REAL ID six hours after Governor Sanford announced he would not comply with the program. Governor Sanford also wrote a letter to Secretary Chertoff, explaining his position.
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Senator Lamar Alexander sees chance to nix REAL ID Act |
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Signs of possible deal on new ID rules |
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Chertoff warns holdout states to comply with REAL ID |
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Friday, March 21, 2008.
From WMUR 9 in New Hampshire
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State Dept: All three Prez contenders' privacy breached |
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Chertoff: IDs must comply to fly |
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Pay by touch biometrics shuts down |
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Are America's banks being nationalized by the Fed? |
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Waxman calls for federal Blackwater probes |
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Montana governor sounds off against REAL ID |
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Friday, March 7, 2008.
From NPR via Freedom's Phoenix
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Cow chips: concerns from Zig Beef king |
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China puts RFID chips in a billion ID cards |
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FBI denies claims about Infragard |
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February 20, 2008.
From Infragard
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Random searches of passengers' bags begins this week at Amtrak |
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Monday, February 18, 2008.
From MSNBC
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Infragard boasts 23,682 members |
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February 18, 2008.
On 2/18/08, Infragard claimed on its website it had 23,682 MEMBERS (Including FBI.) Check out the Infragard membership application. Or just learn more about its history. Take a look at its friends and supporters. Can you find your chapter on this map? Infragard has 86 field offices affiliated with the FBI.
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Valentine candy: DHS Chertoff asks Congress for $50.5 billion for 2009 |
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Testimony of Secretary Michael Chertoff : "FY 2009 Budget Request"
Thursday, February 14, 2008.
From the Department of Homeland Security
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Two employees injected with RFIDs at company's request |
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February 9, 2008: Cincinnati, OH
From SPYCHIPS.com
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Police swabbing mouths during traffic stops while hunting serial killer |
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February 6, 2008: Daytona Beack, FLA.
Thanks to Channel 6.
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Federal buildings become REAL ID zones |
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February 5, 2008.
From CNET:
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DHS awards $3 billion in 2008 grants to states, localities, transportation authorities |
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DHS releases REAL ID regulation |
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ACLU implores Congress to address REAL ID directly |
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May 18, 2007.
From the ACLU.
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DHS Privacy Committee opposes REAL ID |
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Washington governor signs legislation rejecting REAL ID |
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From the Department of Homeland Security |
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A Race to the Bottom: Privacy Ranking of Internet Service Companies |
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September 6, 2007.
From Privacy International
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