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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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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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Boehner Hate Crimes Position: Sexual Orientation A Choice But Religion Isn't

CBS News | Brian Montopoli | Posted 05.25.2011

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Last week, House Republican Leader John Boehner objected to House passage of a bill that would expand hate crime laws and make it a federal crime to a...

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Hate Crimes Bill Signed Into Law 11 Years After Matthew Shepard's Death

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

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President Obama signed major civil rights legislation on Wednesday, making it a federal hate crime to assault people based on sexual orientation, gend...

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Oklahoma Republican Wants State To Opt-Out Of Hate Crimes Law

The Oklahoma Daily | Ricky Maranon | Posted 05.25.2011

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An Oklahoma state senator plans to offer a bill in the spring legislative session that would give the state of Oklahoma the power to opt out of federa...

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