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Noting the disturbing pattern of killings of numerous independent journalists in Russia since 2000, and urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to authorize cooperation with outside investigators in solving those murders.
Other Bill Titles (3 more)6/18/2007--Passed House amended. Recalls the essential role that transparency and the free flow of information play in creating democratic institutions and civil society. Recognizes the vital contribution made by independent journalists in Russia in bringing transparency and a free flow of... moreSee Full Bill Text
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| Introduced |  | Voted on by House |
| May 22, 2007 | June 18, 2007 |
Latest Vote
| June 18, 2007Roll call number 500 in the House | |||
| Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H CON RES 151 Noting the disturbing pattern of killings of dozens of independent journalists in Russia over the last decade, and calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to authorize cooperation with outside investigators in solving those murders | |||
| Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%) | Percentage of 'aye' votes: 89% | Result: Passed | |
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June 18, 2007 House Passes Smith's Resolution Calling on Russia to Accept ...
Smith's resolution (H.Con.Res. 151) calls upon Putin to seek competent, outside law enforcement assistance in the investigation of these unsolved murders. ...
June 18, 2007 House Passes Smith's Resolution Calling on Russia to Accept ...
Smith's resolution (H.Con.Res. 151) calls upon Putin to seek competent, outside law enforcement assistance in the investigation of these unsolved murders. ...
May 24, 2007 Smith Presses Russia to Accept Outside Aid to Investigate Murders ...
Smith's resolution (H. Con. Res. 151) calls upon Putin to seek competent, outside law enforcement assistance in the investigation of these unsolved murders. ...
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December 29, 2007 Sonoran Alliance » Tucson Ron Paul March a huge success.
6/18/07 Vote 500: H CON RES 151: Noting the Disturbing Pattern of Killings of Dozens of Independent Journalists in Russia Over the Last Decade, and Calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to Authorize Cooperation With Outside ...
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June 26, 2007 house actions 6/18/2007 - 6/22/2007
h.con.res.151 - noting the disturbing pattern of killings of numerous independent journalists in russia since 2000, and urging russian president vladimir putin to authorize cooperation with outside investigators in solving those murders ...
June 24, 2007 US Congress Passes Resolution on Russian Journalist Murders
110th Congress 1st Session H. CON. RES. 151 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Whereas Paul Klebnikov, the editor of the Russian version of Forbes Magazine, who was investigating suspect business dealings and corruption cases in Russia, ...
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