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Title: Hate Crimes Bill Passes House of Representatives
Post by: Shana A on April 29, 2009, 09:12:59 PM
Post by: Shana A on April 29, 2009, 09:12:59 PM
Hate Crimes bill passes U.S. House of Representatives
Last Update: 5:09 pm
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WASHINGTON, DC (ABC 4 News) - A new hate crimes bill got a big boost today as it was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
The bill would provide funding to state and local authorities to prosecute hate crimes. The federal government could also step in and prosecute if states requested it or decided not to prosecute themselves.
A weaker version of the bill was defeated two years ago after President Bush threatened a veto. President Obama has urged support of the bill.
Last Update: 5:09 pm
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WASHINGTON, DC (ABC 4 News) - A new hate crimes bill got a big boost today as it was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
The bill would provide funding to state and local authorities to prosecute hate crimes. The federal government could also step in and prosecute if states requested it or decided not to prosecute themselves.
A weaker version of the bill was defeated two years ago after President Bush threatened a veto. President Obama has urged support of the bill.