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House Approves Hate Crimes Measure as Part of Defense Funding

Source: Washington Post

Kabul : Afghanistan | 2 months ago

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Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, October 8, 2009; 3:50 PM Legislation to punish hate crimes became a flashpoint on Capitol Hill on Thursday, as the measure was attached to the bill funding the Defense Department and approved by the House over the strong objections of Republicans. House and Senate...

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