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PA Bill Number: HB1697

Title: Providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil ...

Description: Providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil ... ...

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: Jul 2, 2025

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As 'Fast and Furious' Fiasco Unfolds, Obama ATF Nominee Prepares Return to Washington :: 06/20/2011

With the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives facing its worst scandal in decades, the man nominated by President Obama to take over as its next chief is headed to Washington this week to meet with top Justice Department officials.

Andrew Traver was nominated in November by President Obama to become the permanent ATF director, but his nomination has been held by objections from groups that say Traver is hostile to the rights of gun owners.

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