TotallyOz Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Posted: May 3, 2007 - 2:07 pm ET (Washington) The House of Representatives passed the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act Thursday, just hours after the White House said aides would recommend President Bush veto the measure. The House voted 237 to 180. A parallel bill is working its way through the Senate. The Shepard Act, also called the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, would allow the Department of Justice to assist local authorities in investigating and prosecuting cases in which violence occurs against people based on their sexuality. For full article: http://www.365gay.com/Newscon07/05/050307hatevote.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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