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H. Con. Res. 151 (110th)Bill Overview
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…
International Affairs|Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCrime and Law Enforcement
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May 22, 2007
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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01 · The brief
<p>Recalls the essential role that transparency and the free flow of information play in creating democratic institutions and civil society.</p> <p>Recognizes the vital contribution made by independent journalists in Russia in bringing transparency and a free flow of information to readers after decades of Communist censorship and repression.</p> <p>Notes the disturbing trend of murders of independent journalists in Russia over the last decade.</p> <p>Encourages the President of the United States to offer Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials of the Russian government law enforcement investigative assistance to help identify and bring to justice those responsible for the many unsolved murders of journalists in Russia. </p>
Passage64/100
This bill has already passed one chamber, which is a stronger signal than introduction alone but still leaves another major hurdle ahead.
CredibilityPartial
How solid the drafting looks.
Contention62/100
The main political fault lines are not fully surfaced yet, so coalition durability is still unclear.
02 · What it does
Who stands to gain, and who may push back.
Who this appears to help vs burden0% / 100%
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03 · Why people split
Why the argument around this bill splits.
The main political fault lines are not fully surfaced yet, so coalition durability is still unclear.
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The main political fault lines are not fully surfaced yet, so coalition durability is still unclear.
04 · Can it pass?
The path through Congress.
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Passage likelihood64/100
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- The next hurdle is reproducing that support in the other chamber.
05 · Recent votes
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06 · Go deeper
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The main political fault lines are not fully surfaced yet, so coalition durability is still unclear.
This bill has already passed one chamber, which is a stronger signal than introduction alone but still leaves another major hurdle ahead.
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