Hate Crimes Provision

Rep. Skelton To Rep. Akin: "Stick It Up Your Ass" (VIDEO)

AP | JIM ABRAMS | Posted 05.25.2011

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(AP) WASHINGTON — Show me some civility, Republicans cried Friday after a Missouri congressman speaking on the House floor was caught on microphone ...

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Hate Crimes Bill Approved By Congress, Extends Protection To Gays

AP | JIM ABRAMS | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Physical attacks on people based on their sexual orientation will join the list of federal hate crimes in a major expansion of the ...

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35 GOP Senators Vote Against Defense Bill With Hate-Crimes Amendment

HuffingtonPost.com | Jeff Muskus | Posted 05.25.2011

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It's not easy to get 35 Republican senators to vote against defense spending -- unless hate crimes legislation is involved. The Senate narrowly invo...

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President Obama Signs Defense Bill With Hate Crimes Provision

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Trumpeting a victory against careless spending, President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed a defense bill that kills some costly we...

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