Honoring the important work of journalists covering the war in Iraq.
Latest action · Sep 28, 2008 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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- IntroducedSep 28, 2008
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Honors the important work of journalists in providing the public with information regarding the war in Iraq.
Pays tribute to the journalists who have been killed in Iraq.
Encourages the media to honor the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who continue to serve bravely in Iraq.
Cosponsors
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Committees 2
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| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Foreign Affairs Committee | Referred Sep 28, 2008 |
| House | Armed Services Committee | Referred Sep 28, 2008 |
Actions 2
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- Sep 28, 2008Introduced in House
- Sep 28, 2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- Honoring the important work of journalists covering the war in Iraq.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 1
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- Sep 28, 2008Introduced in House
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