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Bush Threatens To Veto Hate Crimes Bill

First Posted: 3/28/08 Updated: 5/25/11

Associated Press:

The White House issued a veto threat Thursday against legislation that would expand federal hate crime law to include attacks motivated by the victims' gender or sexual orientation.

The hate crimes bill, with strong Democratic backing, is expected to pass the House Thursday. Similar legislation is moving through the Senate.

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