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Expanded hate crimes bill set to become law (access required)

By: Kimberly Atkins
Published: October 25, 2009

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WASHINGTON - The Senate has passed an amendment to the defense spending bill that would give expand federal protections and investigatory powers in connection with hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation and gender identity. The Senate voted 68-29 to approve the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which adds sexual orientation to ...
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