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  <title>Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.1592 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007</title>
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  <updated>2007-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
  <author>
    <name>opencongress.org</name>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/42156</id>
  <entry>
    <title>Thumbs Up Thumbs Down</title>
    <link href="http://www.loyolagreyhound.com/home/news/2007/09/18/Opinion/Thumbs.Up.Thumbs.Down-2973459.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-16:/commentary/1124431</id>
    <updated>2007-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loyola College Greyhound (subscription),&amp;nbsp;MD</name>
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This year the Matthew Shepard Act (HR 1592) was passed by the House and is expected to be passed by the Senate this year. It is a bill that would include ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loyolagreyhound.com/home/news/2007/09/18/Opinion/Thumbs.Up.Thumbs.Down-2973459.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wasting No Time</title>
    <link href="http://thebulletin.us/site/news.cfm?newsid=18806977&amp;amp;amp;BRD=2737&amp;amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;amp;dept_id=576361&amp;amp;amp;rfi=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-11:/commentary/1101373</id>
    <updated>2007-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Evening Bulletin,&amp;nbsp;PA</name>
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Presently, Congress is considering two key bills - an anti-employment discrimination bill (HR 2015) and a federal hate crimes bill (HR 1592) - that could ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thebulletin.us/site/news.cfm?newsid=18806977&amp;amp;amp;BRD=2737&amp;amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;amp;dept_id=576361&amp;amp;amp;rfi=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Civil rights advocate warns federal plan 'still lurking in shadows ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57583" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-11:/commentary/1101372</id>
    <updated>2007-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNetDaily,&amp;nbsp;OR</name>
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As WND reported earlier, the federal plan, HR 1592, was approved by the US House of Representatives, and then when it got to the US Senate, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57583&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Where, again, are the Republicans?</title>
    <link href="http://www.calcatholic.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?id=bc6a32f8-ff2c-49d5-a4e7-4552a7d6807a" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-28:/commentary/1101374</id>
    <updated>2007-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Catholic Daily,&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
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Passed by the House of Representatives in May and awaiting Senate approval, the federal hate crimes bill, HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.calcatholic.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?id=bc6a32f8-ff2c-49d5-a4e7-4552a7d6807a&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Breaking down myths of the Matthew Shepard bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2007/08/19/breaking-down-myths-of-the-matthew-shepard-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-18:/commentary/1004984</id>
    <updated>2007-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Clarksville Online,&amp;nbsp;TN</name>
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By David W. Shelton | August 19, 2007 The Matthew Shepard bill, also known as HR 1592, the &amp;#8220;Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 and S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2007/08/19/breaking-down-myths-of-the-matthew-shepard-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Lingering debate on hate crimes</title>
    <link href="http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/editorials/article/0,2845,MCA_25348_5673931,00.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-15:/commentary/990601</id>
    <updated>2007-08-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>commercialappeal.com (subscription),&amp;nbsp;TN</name>
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&quot;HR 1592 only makes it a crime to incite violence by willfully causing 'bodily injury based on the actual or perceived race, color, religion, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/editorials/article/0,2845,MCA_25348_5673931,00.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bush Pledges to Veto Homosexual Hate-Crimes Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/aug/07080801.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/986209</id>
    <updated>2007-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lifesite,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
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Bush promised earlier this May to veto the House of Representatives version of the bill HR 1592. The White House issued a statement condemning the bill as ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/aug/07080801.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>White House promises hate crimes bill veto</title>
    <link href="http://www.churchexecutive.com/Page.cfm/PageID/9829" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/986208</id>
    <updated>2007-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Church Executive Magazine,&amp;nbsp;AZ</name>
    </author>
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The transgender category includes transsexuals and cross-dressers. The House-passed bill is HR 1592, while the Senate version is S. 1105.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.churchexecutive.com/Page.cfm/PageID/9829&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>BILL HILTS JR.: Fish board pushes invasives resolution</title>
    <link href="http://www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/gnnsports_story_218231101.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-05:/commentary/986207</id>
    <updated>2007-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Niagara Gazette,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
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... and a related research bill (HR 1592). We&amp;#8217;ve been dragging our feet for too long and we need to do something about it. Hopefully this resolution will be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/gnnsports_story_218231101.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Why liberals use God's name, without walking the walk</title>
    <link href="http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6427" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-29:/commentary/929533</id>
    <updated>2007-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Virtue Online,&amp;nbsp;PA</name>
    </author>
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Our position remains clear with concern to the Hate Crimes Bill (HR 1592/S1105). As in our previous correspondence which is on Congressional record along ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6427&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bills go overboard in protecting rights of gays</title>
    <link href="http://www.star-gazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070721/OPINION02/707210307/1004" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-20:/commentary/904679</id>
    <updated>2007-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Elmira Star-Gazette,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
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Even more chilling is the fact that HR 1592 paves the way for religious persecution. Christians who hold traditional beliefs on homosexuality and pastors ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.star-gazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070721/OPINION02/707210307/1004&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>LETTERS: July 18, 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-tribune.net/opinion/local_story_198170135.html?keyword=secondarystory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/904676</id>
    <updated>2007-07-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>New Albany Tribune,&amp;nbsp;IN</name>
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In regard to this matter, I would specifically like to mention the &amp;#8220;hate crimes&amp;#8221; legislation at a federal level &amp;#8212; HR 1592 and S. 1105. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-tribune.net/opinion/local_story_198170135.html?keyword=secondarystory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>'All men are created equal' has survived for 200 years; hopefully ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070717/READERS/107170082" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-16:/commentary/904681</id>
    <updated>2007-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Greeley Tribune,&amp;nbsp;CO</name>
    </author>
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Mr. Martin's forum article (&quot;The Real Problem is God,&quot; on June 6) misrepresents the intent of HR 1592. The act cited is &quot;the local law enforcement hate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070717/READERS/107170082&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bufka: All people have the right to freedom</title>
    <link href="http://www.ourmidland.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18586371&amp;amp;amp;BRD=2289&amp;amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;amp;dept_id=472539&amp;amp;amp;rfi=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-14:/commentary/904677</id>
    <updated>2007-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Midland Daily News,&amp;nbsp;MI</name>
    </author>
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The e-mail said, House Bill HR 1592 and Senate Bill S. 1105 would make negative statements concerning homosexuality, such as calling the practice of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ourmidland.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18586371&amp;amp;amp;BRD=2289&amp;amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;amp;dept_id=472539&amp;amp;amp;rfi=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hate Crimes Bill Opponents Protest for Right to Preach on Biblical Sin</title>
    <link href="http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070712/28416_Hate_Crimes_Bill_Opponents_Protest_for_Right_to_Preach_on_Biblical_Sin.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-11:/commentary/904683</id>
    <updated>2007-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Post</name>
    </author>
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In May, the US House of Representative voted to pass its version of the bill, HR 1592, which would expand the hate crimes categories and make it easier for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070712/28416_Hate_Crimes_Bill_Opponents_Protest_for_Right_to_Preach_on_Biblical_Sin.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Capitol Hill Rally to Protest New &quot;Hate Crimes&quot; Legislation a Success</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/jul/07071106.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-10:/commentary/904682</id>
    <updated>2007-07-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lifesite,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This April the Democrats forced through Bill HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, and at the same time, mowed down attempts to add ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/jul/07071106.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alvarado, Ellis and Jimenez: Support tougher federal law on hate ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/07/11/0711alvarado_edit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-09:/commentary/904680</id>
    <updated>2007-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Austin American-Statesman (subscription),&amp;nbsp;TX</name>
    </author>
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HR 1592, which is in the US Senate, would change this and would &quot;provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/07/11/0711alvarado_edit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DC Views</title>
    <link href="http://www.thecronline.com/mag_article.php?mid=1072&amp;amp;amp;mname=July" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-08:/commentary/904685</id>
    <updated>2007-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ChurchReport</name>
    </author>
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Excerpts from my address follow: We oppose HR 1592 &amp;#8220;Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention ACT of 2007.&amp;#8221; Our position is that this legislation is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thecronline.com/mag_article.php?mid=1072&amp;amp;amp;mname=July&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Kind of Freedom Worth Fighting For</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sara-whitman/the-kind-of-freedom-worth_b_54952.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-03:/commentary/904686</id>
    <updated>2007-07-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
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&quot;The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592) would expand the federal definition of hate crimes to include violence against a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sara-whitman/the-kind-of-freedom-worth_b_54952.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fundamentalist thinking promotes fear, opposes progress by humans</title>
    <link href="http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070628/READERS/106280077" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-27:/commentary/904687</id>
    <updated>2007-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greeley Tribune,&amp;nbsp;CO</name>
    </author>
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Mike Martin tries to scare people with inflammatory rhetoric and claims that HR 1592 (Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007) will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070628/READERS/106280077&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Would federal hate-crimes law threaten religious freedom?</title>
    <link href="http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/node/3185" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-27:/commentary/904678</id>
    <updated>2007-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hutchinson Leader,&amp;nbsp;MN</name>
    </author>
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That&amp;#8217;s the day the US House of Representatives voted 236 to 180 to pass HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/node/3185&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#8216;Hate Speech&amp;#8217; Laws Reach Farther Than Needed</title>
    <link href="http://www.stpns.net/view_article.html?articleId=42947596478664768" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-07:/commentary/722987</id>
    <updated>2007-06-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SmallTownPapers News Service,&amp;nbsp;WA</name>
    </author>
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HR 1592 officially states that this is about &amp;#8220;Offenses involving actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stpns.net/view_article.html?articleId=42947596478664768&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Ballad of Ake Green</title>
    <link href="http://www.tompaine.com/articles/2007/06/07/the_ballad_of_ake_green.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-06:/commentary/718384</id>
    <updated>2007-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TomPaine.com,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
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The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1592), which passed in the House of Representatives in a veto-susceptible vote of 237-180, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tompaine.com/articles/2007/06/07/the_ballad_of_ake_green.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jailhouse Stripes for Thoughts?</title>
    <link href="http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/KenBlackwell/2007/06/07/jailhouse_stripes_for_thoughts" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-06:/commentary/717658</id>
    <updated>2007-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
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If signed into law, HR 1592 would create a new class of crimes. Called the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, this bill would pour ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/KenBlackwell/2007/06/07/jailhouse_stripes_for_thoughts&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Muehlbauer: Title of 'bill' is deceptive</title>
    <link href="http://www.pineandlakes.com/stories/060607/opinion_20070606010.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-05:/commentary/715897</id>
    <updated>2007-06-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Lake Country Echo,&amp;nbsp;MN</name>
    </author>
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On May 3, HR 1592, the &quot;Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007,&quot; passed the House. Like many Democratic initiatives, this bill promises to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pineandlakes.com/stories/060607/opinion_20070606010.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Chained to Liberty - The American Way</title>
    <link href="http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/HarryRJacksonJr/2007/06/04/chained_to_liberty_-_the_american_way" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-03:/commentary/708786</id>
    <updated>2007-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
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Many seasoned legal minds believe that S1105 and its companion House bill HR 1592 are discriminatory measures that criminalize thoughts, feelings, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/HarryRJacksonJr/2007/06/04/chained_to_liberty_-_the_american_way&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Getting better all the time Gay</title>
    <link href="http://www.washblade.com/2007/6-1/view/columns/10694.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-31:/commentary/704284</id>
    <updated>2007-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Blade,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
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The focus this time out was on three bills: the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592), the Employment Non-Discrimination Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washblade.com/2007/6-1/view/columns/10694.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Opinion: Hate crime statutes violate equality before the law</title>
    <link href="http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070601/OPINION03/706010306/1008/OPINION01" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-31:/commentary/703805</id>
    <updated>2007-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DetNews.com,&amp;nbsp;MI</name>
    </author>
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Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony -- lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070601/OPINION03/706010306/1008/OPINION01&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Public Advocate News Advisory: Moses and Teletubbies Under Arrest</title>
    <link href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,114515.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-30:/commentary/702878</id>
    <updated>2007-05-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earthtimes.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Public Advocate is protesting the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Protection Act (HR 1592), which would grant special rights to homosexuals. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,114515.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Putting one's money where one's mouth is? - Robert Gagnon</title>
    <link href="http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6086" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-29:/commentary/700330</id>
    <updated>2007-05-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Virtue Online,&amp;nbsp;PA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Even the Congressman who introduced the free-speech protection clause to HR 1592 acknowledged that a pastor could be held legally liable if a parishioner ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6086&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Spiderman And Other Hollywood Heroes Save America From Repression</title>
    <link href="http://www.postchronicle.com/commentary/article_21283390.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-28:/commentary/700332</id>
    <updated>2007-05-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Post Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In semantic wrangling and suspect language, house bills HR 1592 and S 1105 have danced and sung across the floor for the beleaguered congress to the tune of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.postchronicle.com/commentary/article_21283390.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gallup Poll on hate crimes measures feelings versus facts</title>
    <link href="http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/HarryRJacksonJr/2007/05/28/gallup_poll_on_hate_crimes_measures_feelings_versus_facts" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-28:/commentary/700331</id>
    <updated>2007-05-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As most of my readers are aware, the US House of Representatives has already passed HR 1592 --- the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/HarryRJacksonJr/2007/05/28/gallup_poll_on_hate_crimes_measures_feelings_versus_facts&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Male, female, or other?</title>
    <link href="http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/harvey/070528" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-27:/commentary/708047</id>
    <updated>2007-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>renewamerica.us,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The proposed federal &quot;hate crimes&quot; law &amp;#8212; the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592 and S. 1105) &amp;#8212; would add ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/harvey/070528&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hollywood Saves America from Repression</title>
    <link href="http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/25393.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-26:/commentary/709837</id>
    <updated>2007-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Conservative Voice,&amp;nbsp;NC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In semantic wrangling and suspect language house bills HR 1592 and S 1105 have danced and sung across the floor for the beleaguered congress to the tune of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/25393.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Spiderman and other Hollywood Heroes Save America from Repression</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=28006" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-24:/commentary/689106</id>
    <updated>2007-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle,&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In semantic wrangling and suspect language house bills HR 1592 and S 1105 have danced and sung across the floor for the beleaguered congress to the tune of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=28006&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gay-straight coalition leads fight for hate crimes bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.washblade.com/2007/5-25/news/national/10637.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-24:/commentary/688161</id>
    <updated>2007-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Blade,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill, HR 1592, would give the federal government authority to prosecute hate crimes targeting victims because of their sexual orientation, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washblade.com/2007/5-25/news/national/10637.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>USA Religious News</title>
    <link href="http://www.usareligiousnews.com/newsArticle.php?ID=2199" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-23:/commentary/685494</id>
    <updated>2007-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>USA Religious News,&amp;nbsp;MN</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives passed HR 1592 by a 237-180 margin, which would make some forms of perceived or actual speech against homosexuality illegal in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usareligiousnews.com/newsArticle.php?ID=2199&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National RoundUp</title>
    <link href="http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=14976" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-22:/commentary/682052</id>
    <updated>2007-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Windy City Times,&amp;nbsp;IL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill, HR 1592: Local Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 ( also known as The Matthew Shepard Act ) , would include sexual orientation and gender identity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=14976&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Christian News and Media Agency</title>
    <link href="http://www.wdcmedia.com/pressReleaseArticle.php?ID=360" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-22:/commentary/681404</id>
    <updated>2007-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WDC Newswire (press release),&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives passed HR 1592 by a 237-180 margin, which would make some forms of perceived or actual speech against homosexuality illegal in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wdcmedia.com/pressReleaseArticle.php?ID=360&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>No More Equal Protection</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2007/05/no_more_equal_protection.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-22:/commentary/680601</id>
    <updated>2007-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker,&amp;nbsp;AZ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It's known as HR 1592 or the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007. It authorizes the US Attorney General to provide technical, forensic, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2007/05/no_more_equal_protection.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How close is too far?</title>
    <link href="http://www.indexjournal.com/news/20070521b_n.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-20:/commentary/675286</id>
    <updated>2007-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greenwood Index Journal,&amp;nbsp;SC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Another debate that has grabbed the attention of many religious conservatives across the nation is HR 1592. It&amp;#8217;s the much-talked-about &amp;#8220;hate crimes&amp;#8221; bill, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.indexjournal.com/news/20070521b_n.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What will be called a hate crime next?</title>
    <link href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/opinion/viewpoints/stories/DN-will_19edi.ART.State.Edition1.43b3586.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-18:/commentary/672498</id>
    <updated>2007-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dallas Morning News (subscription),&amp;nbsp;TX</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the US House, trailing clouds of sanctimony &amp;#8211; lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/opinion/viewpoints/stories/DN-will_19edi.ART.State.Edition1.43b3586.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ABUJA, NIGERIA: Akinola on Nigerian Elections, Holiness, and other ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6020" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-18:/commentary/671905</id>
    <updated>2007-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Virtue Online,&amp;nbsp;PA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Recent legislative bill HR 1592 (Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007) passed in the House on May 3rd 2007, and the HR 2015 (Employment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6020&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Americans Support Gay Hate Crime Law</title>
    <link href="http://www.bgay.com/bnews/news70518_americans_support_gay_hate_crime_law.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-17:/commentary/672499</id>
    <updated>2007-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queerty</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... such as race, color, religion, or national origin However, the Administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable.&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bgay.com/bnews/news70518_americans_support_gay_hate_crime_law.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Survey Shows Bush, Public Out Of Step On Gay Hate Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.365gay.com/Newscon07/05/051807hate.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-17:/commentary/669813</id>
    <updated>2007-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>365Gay.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... such as race, color, religion, or national origin However, the Administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable.&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.365gay.com/Newscon07/05/051807hate.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Americans Love Gays!</title>
    <link href="http://www.queerty.com/queer/hate-crimes/americans-love-gays-20070518.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-17:/commentary/669812</id>
    <updated>2007-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queerty,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The religious and conservative leaders who are mounting a campaign against HR 1592 have their work cut out for them. The data reviewed in this analysis ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queerty.com/queer/hate-crimes/americans-love-gays-20070518.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letters: Hate-crimes vote, troop support</title>
    <link href="http://www.plamerican.com/node/2064" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-17:/commentary/669123</id>
    <updated>2007-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prior Lake American,&amp;nbsp;MN</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If HR 1592 were passed into law, enforcement would become potentially unconstitutional. Thirdly, hate crimes would be extended to perceived &amp;#8220;hate speech&amp;#8221; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.plamerican.com/node/2064&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gallup Poll Shows Widespread Support for Gay Hate Crimes Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;amp;id=20475" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-17:/commentary/669122</id>
    <updated>2007-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EDGE Boston,&amp;nbsp;MA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Solmonese&amp;#8217;s comments referred to a statement issued by the White house on May 3, the same day as the House vote on HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;amp;id=20475&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Poll: Most Americans, Protestants Favor Hate Crimes Expansion</title>
    <link href="http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070517/27472_Poll:_Most_Americans,_Protestants_Favor_Hate_Crimes_Expansion.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-16:/commentary/665824</id>
    <updated>2007-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ChurchReport</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1592, the legislation currently being reviewed by the Senate, would add gender, sexual orientation and gender identity to the hate crimes law. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070517/27472_Poll:_Most_Americans,_Protestants_Favor_Hate_Crimes_Expansion.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mean Girls Charged With Hate Crime</title>
    <link href="http://www.queerty.com/queer/news/mean-girls-charged-with-hate-crime-20070517.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-16:/commentary/665804</id>
    <updated>2007-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queerty,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives recently passed HR 1592, which offers a federal hand in solving hate crime laws. The Senate's debating their version of the law ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queerty.com/queer/news/mean-girls-charged-with-hate-crime-20070517.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LGBT Hate Crime Bill Could Face Presidential Veto</title>
    <link href="http://www.cityonahillpress.com/article.php?id=656" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-16:/commentary/664226</id>
    <updated>2007-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>City on a Hill Press,&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill, HR 1592: Local Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which passed in the House May 4, would amend the current definition of &amp;#8220;hate crime&amp;#8221; to include ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cityonahillpress.com/article.php?id=656&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate crimes, the 'thought police,' and religious freedom</title>
    <link href="http://www.floridabaptistwitness.com/7366.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-15:/commentary/662578</id>
    <updated>2007-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida Baptist Witness,&amp;nbsp;FL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1592), which passed in the House of Representatives in a veto-susceptible vote of 237-180, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.floridabaptistwitness.com/7366.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The sanctimonious rise against hate crimes</title>
    <link href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=588794&amp;amp;amp;category=GWILL&amp;amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;amp;newsdate=5/15/2007" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-14:/commentary/668866</id>
    <updated>2007-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Times Union,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony -- lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=588794&amp;amp;amp;category=GWILL&amp;amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;amp;newsdate=5/15/2007&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Does the Hate Crimes Bill Hate Free Speech</title>
    <link href="http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/challenges.php?id=976054" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-14:/commentary/664647</id>
    <updated>2007-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Family Security Matters,&amp;nbsp;NJ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1592, the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, has some on the Right &amp;#8211; particularly religious organizations &amp;#8211; in an uproar. Opponents contend this bill begins to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/challenges.php?id=976054&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Capital Beat</title>
    <link href="http://www.thecronline.com/mag_article.php?mid=978&amp;amp;amp;mname=May" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-14:/commentary/660689</id>
    <updated>2007-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ChurchReport</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Liberals in the House of Representatives have just introduced the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thecronline.com/mag_article.php?mid=978&amp;amp;amp;mname=May&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Oh well I guess they have our votes as well...</title>
    <link href="http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8251_0_1_0_M" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-14:/commentary/660611</id>
    <updated>2007-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsByUs,&amp;nbsp;ID</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592), which would &amp;#8220;provide federal assistance to states, local jurisdictions and Indian tribes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8251_0_1_0_M&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Christians Rally Against Hate Crime Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/157874.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-14:/commentary/660610</id>
    <updated>2007-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Broadcasting Network,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House's 237-180 vote passed HR 1592 earlier this month, which cuts a lot of red tape for the federal government to involve itself in hate crime ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/157874.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate crime legislation approved by House moral exhibitionism</title>
    <link href="http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070515/OPINION/705150340/1030" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-14:/commentary/660595</id>
    <updated>2007-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR-1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony &amp;#8212; lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070515/OPINION/705150340/1030&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pride isn'ta parade</title>
    <link href="http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55686" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-13:/commentary/722094</id>
    <updated>2007-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNetDaily,&amp;nbsp;OR</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
And so the House scheduled their vote on HR 1592 &amp;#8211; the bill that promises to criminalize Christianity &amp;#8211; on the National Day of Prayer. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55686&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will: Hate crimes bill more about sounding good</title>
    <link href="http://cjonline.com/stories/051507/opi_169963491.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-13:/commentary/668130</id>
    <updated>2007-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Topeka Capital Journal (subscription),&amp;nbsp;KS</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony &amp;#8212; lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cjonline.com/stories/051507/opi_169963491.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will: Hate crime laws are indignation gestures</title>
    <link href="http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/05/15/15will_edit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-13:/commentary/666526</id>
    <updated>2007-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Austin American-Statesman (subscription),&amp;nbsp;TX</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony &amp;#8212; lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/05/15/15will_edit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National 'Hate Crimes' Petition Day to Flood Capitol with Protest</title>
    <link href="http://english.gospelherald.com/article/society/1813/section/more/1.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-13:/commentary/665802</id>
    <updated>2007-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gospelherald.com,&amp;nbsp;China</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1592 passed by a vote of 237-180 on May 3 and is now being reviewed by the Senate along with the US Senate version S. 1105. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://english.gospelherald.com/article/society/1813/section/more/1.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National 'Hate Crimes' Petition Day to Flood Capitol with Protest</title>
    <link href="http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070514/27401_National_'Hate_Crimes'_Petition_Day_to_Flood_Capitol_with_Protest.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-13:/commentary/660173</id>
    <updated>2007-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Topeka Capital Journal (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1592 passed by a vote of 237-180 on May 3 and is now being reviewed by the Senate along with the US Senate version S. 1105. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070514/27401_National_'Hate_Crimes'_Petition_Day_to_Flood_Capitol_with_Protest.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>End the hate, expand the law</title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/commentary/20070513-101109-9456r.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-13:/commentary/659403</id>
    <updated>2007-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Times,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... DC Recently, the House of Representatives passed the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1592), which would expand the federal hate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/commentary/20070513-101109-9456r.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pure Lunacy! More Global Warming Madness &amp;amp; First Amendment Attac</title>
    <link href="http://www.postchronicle.com/commentary/article_21280636.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-13:/commentary/658913</id>
    <updated>2007-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Post Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1592. adds more teeth to law enforcement to go after so-called &quot;hate crimes&quot;. Many feel that it also includes speech against the subject of homosexuality ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.postchronicle.com/commentary/article_21280636.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GEORGE WILL: A bustling hate-crime industry</title>
    <link href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/orl-syn-will0513-7,0,980731.story?coll=orl-opinions-col-fromright" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-13:/commentary/658912</id>
    <updated>2007-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Orlando Sentinel,&amp;nbsp;FL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony - lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/orl-syn-will0513-7,0,980731.story?coll=orl-opinions-col-fromright&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The pork barrel of morality</title>
    <link href="http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070514/EDIT/705140309/1003" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-13:/commentary/658584</id>
    <updated>2007-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cincinnati Post,&amp;nbsp;OH</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony -lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070514/EDIT/705140309/1003&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Indignation gestures</title>
    <link href="http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070514/OPINION04/705140304" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-13:/commentary/658526</id>
    <updated>2007-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Louisville Courier-Journal,&amp;nbsp;KY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony -- lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070514/OPINION04/705140304&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Anyone feeling left out?</title>
    <link href="http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070514/OPINION/705140311/1002/OPINION" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-13:/commentary/658525</id>
    <updated>2007-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indianapolis Star,&amp;nbsp;IN</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony -- lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070514/OPINION/705140311/1002/OPINION&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How to outlaw Christianity (Step 1)</title>
    <link href="http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55668" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-13:/commentary/658170</id>
    <updated>2007-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNetDaily,&amp;nbsp;OR</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As Janet Folger, the author of &quot;Criminalizing Christianity,&quot; has pointed out, &quot;HR 1592 isn't about hate. It isn't about crime. It's about silencing our ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55668&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The sanctimonious rise against hate crimes</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=588794&amp;amp;amp;category=OPINION&amp;amp;amp;newsdate=5/14/2007" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-12:/commentary/669125</id>
    <updated>2007-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Times Union,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony -- lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=588794&amp;amp;amp;category=OPINION&amp;amp;amp;newsdate=5/14/2007&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>My opinion George F. Will : A fine line: thought or hate crimes</title>
    <link href="http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/182564" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-12:/commentary/668867</id>
    <updated>2007-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Daily Star,&amp;nbsp;AZ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony &amp;#8212; lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/182564&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>George F. Will: Hate crimes: Got yours yet?</title>
    <link href="http://www.sacbee.com/110/story/176806.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-12:/commentary/665803</id>
    <updated>2007-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sacramento Bee,&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony -- lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sacbee.com/110/story/176806.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HATE-CRIME HYSTERICS</title>
    <link href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/05132007/postopinion/opedcolumnists/hate_crime_hysterics_opedcolumnists_george_f__will.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-12:/commentary/664649</id>
    <updated>2007-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Post,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony - lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/seven/05132007/postopinion/opedcolumnists/hate_crime_hysterics_opedcolumnists_george_f__will.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Protection From Hate</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/13/AR2007051301051.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-12:/commentary/664227</id>
    <updated>2007-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
THE LOCAL Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592) cleared a major hurdle this month when the House of Representatives passed the bill, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/13/AR2007051301051.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate crime law is moral exhibitionism</title>
    <link href="http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2007/may/13/hate_crime_law_moral_exhibitionism/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-12:/commentary/657557</id>
    <updated>2007-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lawrence Journal World,&amp;nbsp;KS</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony &amp;#8212; lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2007/may/13/hate_crime_law_moral_exhibitionism/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hop on the anti-hate bandwagon</title>
    <link href="http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070513/NEWS/705130344/1050/frontpage&amp;amp;amp;template=currents" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-12:/commentary/657160</id>
    <updated>2007-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wilmington Morning Star,&amp;nbsp;NC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony - lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070513/NEWS/705130344/1050/frontpage&amp;amp;amp;template=currents&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A redundant hate law</title>
    <link href="http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/editorials/article/0,2777,DRMN_23964_5534924,00.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-12:/commentary/656648</id>
    <updated>2007-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rocky Mountain News,&amp;nbsp;CO</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The current bill, HR 1592, would be objectionable enough if it merely expanded the classifications. But it would also stretch the federal criminal code into ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/editorials/article/0,2777,DRMN_23964_5534924,00.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Whom to protect from hate</title>
    <link href="http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/05/13/opinion/will/16_12_445_12_07.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-12:/commentary/656647</id>
    <updated>2007-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North County Times,&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony ---- lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/05/13/opinion/will/16_12_445_12_07.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Message to hate haters: It&amp;#8217;s the crime, stupid</title>
    <link href="http://news.bostonherald.com/editorial/view.bg?articleid=1000928&amp;amp;amp;srvc=home" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-11:/commentary/668132</id>
    <updated>2007-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Boston Herald,&amp;nbsp;MA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony - lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bostonherald.com/editorial/view.bg?articleid=1000928&amp;amp;amp;srvc=home&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>George Will: Hate crime legislation out of hand</title>
    <link href="http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=George+Will%3A+Hate+crime+legislation+out+of+hand&amp;amp;amp;articleId=5cc4046e-b7cd-4376-8f87-623e305606ae" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-11:/commentary/668131</id>
    <updated>2007-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Union Leader,&amp;nbsp;NH</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony -- lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=George+Will%3A+Hate+crime+legislation+out+of+hand&amp;amp;amp;articleId=5cc4046e-b7cd-4376-8f87-623e305606ae&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New hate crime bill, like most, is simply moral exhibitionism</title>
    <link href="http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=354051&amp;amp;amp;Category=14&amp;amp;amp;subCategoryID=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-11:/commentary/664648</id>
    <updated>2007-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canton Repository (subscription),&amp;nbsp;OH</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony &amp;#8212; lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=354051&amp;amp;amp;Category=14&amp;amp;amp;subCategoryID=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Bustling Hate-Crime Industry</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/11/AR2007051102133.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-11:/commentary/655625</id>
    <updated>2007-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Blade</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony -- lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/11/AR2007051102133.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pols try to score points with hate crime legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/opinions/ci_5875049" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-11:/commentary/655614</id>
    <updated>2007-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Blade</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hence HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, which has passed the House, trailing clouds of sanctimony - lots of members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/opinions/ci_5875049&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>'Perceived sexual orientation or gender identity' protected</title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55654" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-11:/commentary/655139</id>
    <updated>2007-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNetDaily,&amp;nbsp;OR</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Barney Frank, D-Mass., follows HR 1592, the House-approved plan that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to a list of valid arguments for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55654&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Christians Sleeping - Antichrist Creeping</title>
    <link href="http://www.postchronicle.com/religion/article_21280106.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-10:/commentary/659366</id>
    <updated>2007-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Post Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Even as Christians gathered to petition God for many things, members of congress met to debate and finally vote on hate crimes bill HR 1592. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.postchronicle.com/religion/article_21280106.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush to Kill Pro-&quot;Gay&quot; Bill?</title>
    <link href="http://www.canadafreepress.com/2007/barber051107.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-10:/commentary/658585</id>
    <updated>2007-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press,&amp;nbsp;Canada</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Liberals in the House of Representatives have passed the &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill, HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, by a margin of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.canadafreepress.com/2007/barber051107.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Undermining the principle of equal justice for all</title>
    <link href="http://www.southalabamian.com/news/2007/0510/Editorials/017.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-10:/commentary/654170</id>
    <updated>2007-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>South Alabamian,&amp;nbsp;AL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week, the House passed the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, HR 1592, by a vote of 237-180. This legislation would provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.southalabamian.com/news/2007/0510/Editorials/017.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate And Miss</title>
    <link href="http://www.investors.com/editorial/editorialcontent.asp?secid=1501&amp;amp;amp;status=article&amp;amp;amp;id=263777885379755" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-10:/commentary/654169</id>
    <updated>2007-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Investor's Business Daily (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In embracing HR 1592, which expands federal hate-crime laws to prohibit violence against gays and transgender people, Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.investors.com/editorial/editorialcontent.asp?secid=1501&amp;amp;amp;status=article&amp;amp;amp;id=263777885379755&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Reports</title>
    <link href="http://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/news/2007/0510/Editorial/044.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-10:/commentary/654112</id>
    <updated>2007-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Clarke County Democrat,&amp;nbsp;AL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week, the House passed the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, HR 1592, by a vote of 237-180. This legislation would provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/news/2007/0510/Editorial/044.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CWA Thanks President Bush For &quot;Hate Crimes&quot; Veto Pledge</title>
    <link href="http://www.postchronicle.com/commentary/article_21280113.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-10:/commentary/654111</id>
    <updated>2007-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Post Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Executive Office of the President has issued a statement promising to veto &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill HR 1592 should it be approved in Congress today. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.postchronicle.com/commentary/article_21280113.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush To Kill Pro-'Gay' Bill?</title>
    <link href="http://www.gopusa.com/commentary/guest/2007/jmb_05111.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-10:/commentary/653592</id>
    <updated>2007-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oregon Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Liberals in the House of Representatives have passed the &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill, HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, by a margin of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gopusa.com/commentary/guest/2007/jmb_05111.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unconstitutional Legislation Threatens Freedoms</title>
    <link href="http://www.freeliberal.com/archives/002754.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-10:/commentary/653258</id>
    <updated>2007-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Free Liberal,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week, the House of Representatives acted with disdain for the Constitution and individual liberty by passing HR 1592, a bill creating new federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freeliberal.com/archives/002754.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The real hate crime Dan Sernoffsky</title>
    <link href="http://www.opinioneditorials.com/guestcontributors/dsernoffsky_20070511.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-10:/commentary/652732</id>
    <updated>2007-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Opinion Editorials,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Although President Bush has threatened to veto it, the US House of Representatives has passed HR 1592, known as the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opinioneditorials.com/guestcontributors/dsernoffsky_20070511.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush to Kill Pro-&amp;#8220;Gay&amp;#8221; Bill?</title>
    <link href="http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/25000.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-09:/commentary/657558</id>
    <updated>2007-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Conservative Voice,&amp;nbsp;NC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Liberals in the House of Representatives have passed the &amp;#8220;hate crimes&amp;#8221; bill, HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, by a margin of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/25000.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>'Bush to Kill Pro-&quot;Gay&quot; Bill?'</title>
    <link href="http://www.americandaily.com/article/18751" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-09:/commentary/657272</id>
    <updated>2007-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Daily,&amp;nbsp;OH</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Liberals in the House of Representatives have passed the &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill, HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, by a margin of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americandaily.com/article/18751&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush to Kill Pro-&quot;Gay&quot; Bill?</title>
    <link href="http://oregonmag.com/BushBlocksSpecialRights507.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-09:/commentary/651639</id>
    <updated>2007-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>In These Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Thu, 10 May 2007 -- Liberals in the House of Representatives have passed the &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill, HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oregonmag.com/BushBlocksSpecialRights507.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate-crimes laws would limit freedoms</title>
    <link href="http://www.ldnews.com/columns/ci_5863543" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-09:/commentary/651611</id>
    <updated>2007-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lebanon Daily News,&amp;nbsp;PA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Although President George W. Bush has threatened to veto it, the US House of Representatives has passed HR 1592, known as the Local Law Enforcement Hate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ldnews.com/columns/ci_5863543&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush to Kill Pro-&quot;Gay&quot; Bill?</title>
    <link href="http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/MattBarber/2007/05/10/bush_to_kill_pro-gay_bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-09:/commentary/651610</id>
    <updated>2007-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Liberals in the House of Representatives have passed the &amp;#8220;hate crimes&amp;#8221; bill, HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, by a margin of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/MattBarber/2007/05/10/bush_to_kill_pro-gay_bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Federal Hate Crime Legislation Looms in America</title>
    <link href="http://www.cfnews.org/CFN0705.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-09:/commentary/651609</id>
    <updated>2007-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Catholic Family News,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592) if passed is likely to have disastrous effects on the Church in the United States; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cfnews.org/CFN0705.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>'Bush to Kill Pro-&quot;Gay' Bill?'</title>
    <link href="http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8196_0_1_0_M" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-09:/commentary/651204</id>
    <updated>2007-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Liberals in the House of Representatives have passed the &amp;#8220;hate crimes&amp;#8221; bill, HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, by a margin of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8196_0_1_0_M&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush to kill pro-&quot;gay&quot; bill?</title>
    <link href="http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/mbarber/070510" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-09:/commentary/650920</id>
    <updated>2007-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>renewamerica.us,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Liberals in the House of Representatives have passed the &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill, HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, by a margin of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/mbarber/070510&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>INCOME TAX ACTIVISTS REJECT BITTER REALITY</title>
    <link href="http://www.newswithviews.com/Devvy/kidd269.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-09:/commentary/650457</id>
    <updated>2007-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com,&amp;nbsp;OR</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congressman Ron Paul, has articulated in a new column something I've been pounding on for weeks: HR 1592 is unconstitutitonal; Congress has no authority to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newswithviews.com/Devvy/kidd269.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Defining Hate in the United States</title>
    <link href="http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3132/defining_hate_in_the_united_states/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-08:/commentary/650456</id>
    <updated>2007-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>In These Times,&amp;nbsp;IL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
and Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) introduced the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1592). The act adds &amp;#8220;actual or perceived &amp;#8230; sexual orientation, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3132/defining_hate_in_the_united_states/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate crimes legislation tears at our nation's very fabric</title>
    <link href="http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&amp;amp;amp;SubSectionID=4&amp;amp;amp;ArticleID=12065" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-08:/commentary/649913</id>
    <updated>2007-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kingman Daily Miner,&amp;nbsp;AZ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The imperialist society that is jokingly referred to as our elected representatives passed HR 1592 with glad-handing and smiles. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&amp;amp;amp;SubSectionID=4&amp;amp;amp;ArticleID=12065&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dangerous 'Hate-Crimes' Legislation Heads to Senate</title>
    <link href="http://www.citizenlink.org/CLtopstories/A000004582.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-08:/commentary/649552</id>
    <updated>2007-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CitizenLink,&amp;nbsp;CO</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act &amp;#8212; HR 1592 in the House and S. 1105 in the Senate &amp;#8212; would mandate additional federal penalties for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citizenlink.org/CLtopstories/A000004582.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate Crimes, Thought Police, and Religious Freedom</title>
    <link href="http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070509/27310_Hate_Crimes,_Thought_Police,_and_Religious_Freedom.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-08:/commentary/649047</id>
    <updated>2007-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1592), which passed in the House of Representatives in a veto-susceptible vote of 237-180, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070509/27310_Hate_Crimes,_Thought_Police,_and_Religious_Freedom.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Former Homosexual Speaks Out Against HR 1592 Hate Crimes Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.sbwire.com/news/view/11897" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-08:/commentary/649046</id>
    <updated>2007-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SBWire (press release),&amp;nbsp;WI</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
To pass such a bill as HR 1592 is to invoke fear that I could be prosecuted for my religious beliefs and speech.&quot; Jernigan goes on to say that he fears for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sbwire.com/news/view/11897&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UNCONSTITUTIONAL LEGISLATION THREATENS FREEDOMS</title>
    <link href="http://www.freemarketnews.com/Analysis/110/7473/ron.asp?wid=110&amp;amp;amp;nid=7473" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-08:/commentary/648852</id>
    <updated>2007-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Free Market News Network,&amp;nbsp;FL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week, the House of Representatives acted with disdain for the Constitution and individual liberty by passing HR 1592, a bill creating new federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freemarketnews.com/Analysis/110/7473/ron.asp?wid=110&amp;amp;amp;nid=7473&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Taking Wite-Out to the Constitution</title>
    <link href="http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55599" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-08:/commentary/648325</id>
    <updated>2007-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNetDaily,&amp;nbsp;OR</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Liberals in the House of Representatives have passed the &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill, HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, by a margin of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55599&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unconstitutional Legislation Threatens Freedoms</title>
    <link href="http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul385.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-08:/commentary/648324</id>
    <updated>2007-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lew Rockwell,&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week, the House of Representatives acted with disdain for the Constitution and individual liberty by passing HR 1592, a bill creating new federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul385.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Does new bill inhibit religious freedom? - Jason Smith</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-daily.com/opinion/local_story_128225831.html?keyword=topstory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-07:/commentary/654532</id>
    <updated>2007-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Daily.com,&amp;nbsp;GA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill goes by several names: HR 1592; The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007; and the Matthew Shepard act, named for a gay man, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-daily.com/opinion/local_story_128225831.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Does new bill inhibit religious freedom? - Jason Smith</title>
    <link href="http://www.henryherald.com/columns/local_story_128221148.html?keyword=secondarystory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-07:/commentary/647354</id>
    <updated>2007-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Henry Herald,&amp;nbsp;GA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill goes by several names: HR 1592; The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007; and the Matthew Shepard act, named for a gay man, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.henryherald.com/columns/local_story_128221148.html?keyword=secondarystory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unconstitutional Legislation Threatens Freedoms</title>
    <link href="http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?74fb4a91-ce93-43ee-a716-82808dc6a90f" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-06:/commentary/651638</id>
    <updated>2007-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hawaii Reporter,&amp;nbsp;HI</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week, the House of Representatives acted with disdain for the Constitution and individual liberty by passing HR 1592, a bill creating new federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?74fb4a91-ce93-43ee-a716-82808dc6a90f&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pure Lunacy!</title>
    <link href="http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/24891.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-06:/commentary/644812</id>
    <updated>2007-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Conservative Voice,&amp;nbsp;NC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1592 adds more teeth to law enforcement to go after so-called &quot;hate crimes&quot;. Many feel that it also includes speech against the subject of homosexuality. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/24891.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unconstitutional legislation threatens freedoms</title>
    <link href="http://www.smallgovtimes.com/story/07may07.unconstitutional.legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-06:/commentary/644810</id>
    <updated>2007-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Small Gov Times,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
EDITORIAL - Last week, the House of Representatives acted with disdain for the Constitution and individual liberty by passing HR 1592, a bill creating new ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smallgovtimes.com/story/07may07.unconstitutional.legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate Crimes Bills: Threat to the Pulpit</title>
    <link href="http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070507/27279_Hate_Crimes_Bills:_Threat_to_the_Pulpit.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-06:/commentary/644790</id>
    <updated>2007-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlantic Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We oppose HR 1592 &amp;#8220;Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention ACT of 2007.&amp;#8221; Our position is that this legislation is indefinable, constitutionally suspect ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070507/27279_Hate_Crimes_Bills:_Threat_to_the_Pulpit.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Undermining the principal of equal justice</title>
    <link href="http://www.atmoreadvance.com/articles/2007/05/07/opinion/editorials/col1.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-06:/commentary/644789</id>
    <updated>2007-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atmore Advance,&amp;nbsp;AL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week, the House passed the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, HR 1592, by a vote of 237-180. This legislation would provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.atmoreadvance.com/articles/2007/05/07/opinion/editorials/col1.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Christians Sleeping - Antichrist Creeping</title>
    <link href="http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8151_0_1_0_M" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-06:/commentary/644148</id>
    <updated>2007-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsByUs,&amp;nbsp;ID</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
believers. Conversely there are about a quarter of a million gay rights. activists who support bills like HR 1592 and S. 1105. When an army of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8151_0_1_0_M&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislation undermines justice for all</title>
    <link href="http://www.brewtonstandard.com/articles/2007/05/07/opinion/opin04.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-06:/commentary/644147</id>
    <updated>2007-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brewton Standard,&amp;nbsp;AL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week, the House passed the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, HR 1592, by a vote of 237-180. This legislation would provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brewtonstandard.com/articles/2007/05/07/opinion/opin04.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate-Crime Laws Should Not Be Necessary, But</title>
    <link href="http://www.atlanticfreepress.com/content/view/1518/81/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-06:/commentary/643655</id>
    <updated>2007-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlantic Free Press,&amp;nbsp;Netherlands</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Bush administration is, of course, encouraging and patronizing them with it announcement of a probable veto: &amp;#8220;If HR 1592 were presented to the President ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.atlanticfreepress.com/content/view/1518/81/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your Grandmother Could Be Next: The Hate Crimes Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/HarryRJacksonJr/2007/05/07/your_grandmother_could_be_next_the_hate_crimes_bills" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-06:/commentary/643654</id>
    <updated>2007-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Blade</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It was a great opportunity for me to speak to the nation concerning the encroachment that a new law, HR 1592 &amp;#8220;Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/HarryRJacksonJr/2007/05/07/your_grandmother_could_be_next_the_hate_crimes_bills&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1592 - The Curtain Coming Down on Democracy</title>
    <link href="http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5949" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/642884</id>
    <updated>2007-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Virtue Online,&amp;nbsp;PA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As I write this the House of Representatives has just passed HR 1592, &quot;The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act.&quot; News reports suggest that the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5949&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pure Lunacy! More Global Warming Madness and First Amendment Attacks</title>
    <link href="http://www.americandaily.com/article/18693" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/642536</id>
    <updated>2007-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsByUs</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Bush has threatened to veto HR 1592, but it should never see the President's desk. Christians and freedom loving people need to make their voices ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americandaily.com/article/18693&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOW THEY VOTED HOW THEY VOTED</title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/153/story/95868.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/642409</id>
    <updated>2007-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas City Star,&amp;nbsp;MO</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HATE-CRIMES PROSECUTIONS (HR 1592): Voting 237-180, members moved to expand the federal law against hate crimes to include offenses based on sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/153/story/95868.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How Texans voted</title>
    <link href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/politics/4777604.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/641867</id>
    <updated>2007-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houston Chronicle,&amp;nbsp;TX</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill (HR 1592), which awaits Senate action, authorizes federal grants and law enforcement resources to help state and local officials combat hate crimes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/politics/4777604.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>BONO VOTES TO EXPAND PROTECTION TO VICTIMS OF HATE CRIMES</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=26292" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-04:/commentary/642852</id>
    <updated>2007-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill, HR 1592, authorizes the United States Attorney General to provide assistance in the criminal investigation or prosecution of any crime that is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=26292&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Napolitano Votes For Local Law Enforcement Resources Through ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=26295" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-04:/commentary/641038</id>
    <updated>2007-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Chronicle,&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... voting for and passing HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act. This bipartisan bill focuses on providing new resources to help ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=26295&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pure lunacy! More global warming madness and First Amendment attacks</title>
    <link href="http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/benamon/070505" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-04:/commentary/641037</id>
    <updated>2007-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1592 ( http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:HR1592 ) adds more teeth to law enforcement to go after so-called &quot;hate crimes. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/benamon/070505&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Christians Sleeping, Antichrist Creeping</title>
    <link href="http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/24849.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-04:/commentary/640937</id>
    <updated>2007-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Conservative Voice,&amp;nbsp;NC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Even as Christians gathered to petition God for many things, members of congress met to debate and finally vote on hate crimes bill HR 1592. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/24849.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pro-family leader warns of federal &amp;#8216;hate crimes&amp;#8217;</title>
    <link href="http://www.speroforum.com/site/article.asp?id=9202" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-04:/commentary/640336</id>
    <updated>2007-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spero News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;#8220;HR 1592 isn't about stopping [hate] crime; it's a green light for government persecution of moral people in all 50 states.&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.speroforum.com/site/article.asp?id=9202&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Christians Sleeping &amp;#8211; Antichrist Creeping</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=26204" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/644811</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle,&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Even as Christians gathered to petition God for many things, members of congress met to debate and finally vote on hate crimes bill HR 1592. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=26204&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Hate Crimes Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.newyorkblade.com/2007/5-4/news/national/hatecrimes.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/644150</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Blade,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As debate on HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, got underway Thursday, May 3, the White House issued a statement that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newyorkblade.com/2007/5-4/news/national/hatecrimes.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Debate Gives Glimpse of GOP Race to Come</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070504e.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/644149</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;[T]he administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable,&quot; the White House said in a statement. &quot;If HR 1592 were ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070504e.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>White House hints at hate crimes veto</title>
    <link href="http://www.washblade.com/2007/5-4/news/national/10508.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/644139</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Blade,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, the Administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable. If HR 1592 were presented to the President, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washblade.com/2007/5-4/news/national/10508.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Debate Gives Glimpse of GOP Race to Come</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070504f.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/642854</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>411mania.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;[T]he administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable,&quot; the White House said in a statement. &quot;If HR 1592 were ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070504f.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill would add gays to hate-crimes law</title>
    <link href="http://www.theeagle.com/stories/050407/nation_20070504005.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/641265</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bryan College Station Eagle,&amp;nbsp;TX</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill passed 237-180, with 25 Republicans joining 212 Democrats. Fourteen Democrats opposed the bill. Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco, voted for the bill, HR 1592.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theeagle.com/stories/050407/nation_20070504005.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate Crimes: House Oversteps Authority, Discriminates</title>
    <link href="http://usconservatives.about.com/b/a/257426.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637932</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About - News &amp;amp; Issues,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While it is superficially appealing to declare that &quot;hate crimes&quot; should be outlawed, HR 1592 represents more unnecessary, posturing, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usconservatives.about.com/b/a/257426.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US House of Representatives Passes Historic Hate Crimes Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.247gay.com/article.cfm?section=66&amp;amp;amp;id=14484" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637899</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>247gay.com,&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The US House of Representatives today voted to pass the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, HR 1592, in a vote of 237 to 180. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.247gay.com/article.cfm?section=66&amp;amp;amp;id=14484&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mike Pence Opposes Hate Crimes Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.munciefreepress.com/node/15557" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637898</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Muncie Free Press,&amp;nbsp;IN</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Mr. Speaker, I come before the House today in strong opposition to HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.munciefreepress.com/node/15557&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Adds Homosexuality to Hate-Crimes Protections</title>
    <link href="http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/mayweb-only/118-52.0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637896</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ChristianityToday.com,&amp;nbsp;IL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;[HR 1592] flies in the face of the 14th amendment. It clearly sets up a two-tiered justice system with a first class of victims and a second class of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/mayweb-only/118-52.0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Faith-Based Leaders Denounce House Approval of Hate Crimes Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070504/27237_Faith-Based_Leaders_Denounce_House_Approval_of_Hate_Crimes_Bill.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637894</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;#8220;If HR 1592 were presented to the President, his senior advisors would recommend that he veto the bill,&amp;#8221; added the statement released Thursday, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070504/27237_Faith-Based_Leaders_Denounce_House_Approval_of_Hate_Crimes_Bill.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nothing 'Reaganesque' About Them, Conservative Leader Says</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070504l.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637893</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>411mania.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;However, the administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable,&quot; the release stated. &quot;If HR 1592 were presented to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070504l.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Christians Sleeping - Antichrist Creeping</title>
    <link href="http://www.wdcmedia.com/pressReleaseArticle.php?ID=315" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637892</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WDC Newswire (press release),&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Even as Christians gathered to petition God for many things, members of congress met to debate and finally vote on hate crimes bill HR 1592. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wdcmedia.com/pressReleaseArticle.php?ID=315&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate Crimes Battle Moves to the Senate</title>
    <link href="http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/328943030.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637847</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release),&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This battle is shifting to the US Senate after passage of the bill HR 1592 by the US House yesterday. &quot;We are very grateful to the President for the promise ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/328943030.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CNSNews.com Senior Editor</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070504j.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637846</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>411mania.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;[T]he administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable,&quot; the White House said in a statement. &quot;If HR 1592 were ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070504j.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&quot;Hate Crimes&quot; Legislation Passes US House</title>
    <link href="http://www.dakotavoice.com/200705/20070504_1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637287</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dakota Voice,&amp;nbsp;SD</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
New Holland, SD &amp;#8211; Concerned Women for America (CWA) of South Dakota regards the passage of &amp;#8220;The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act&amp;#8221; (HR 1592) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakotavoice.com/200705/20070504_1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CNSNews.com Senior Editor</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070504i.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637286</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>411mania.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;[T]he administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable,&quot; the White House said in a statement. &quot;If HR 1592 were ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070504i.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Debate Gives Glimpse of GOP Race to Come</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070504c.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637050</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>411mania.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;[T]he administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable,&quot; the White House said in a statement. &quot;If HR 1592 were ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070504c.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CWA Thanks President Bush for &quot;Hate Crimes&quot; Veto Pledge</title>
    <link href="http://www.canadafreepress.com/2007/barber050407.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637049</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Executive Office of the President has issued a statement promising to veto &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill HR 1592 should it be approved in Congress today. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.canadafreepress.com/2007/barber050407.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#8220;Innocent people will get hurt&amp;#8221;</title>
    <link href="http://www.calcatholic.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?id=c91f3d3c-99e4-42d2-a971-02c472a03ad2" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/637029</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Catholic Daily,&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sacramento, California -- On the heels of the Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives passing HR 1592, which adds &quot;gender identity&quot; and &quot;sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.calcatholic.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?id=c91f3d3c-99e4-42d2-a971-02c472a03ad2&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Coalition casts God in its own, bigoted light</title>
    <link href="http://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/content/accent/epaper/2007/05/04/a3e_gushee_0504.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/636504</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Palm Beach Post,&amp;nbsp;FL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Of course, the bill before the House of Representatives, HR 1592, does nothing of the sort. It declares that doing violence or bodily harm to anyone because ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/content/accent/epaper/2007/05/04/a3e_gushee_0504.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US House of Representatives Passes Historic Hate Crimes Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.generationq.net/articles/US-House-of-Representatives-Passes-Historic-Hate-Crimes-Bill--00001.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/636503</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GenerationQ,&amp;nbsp;Australia</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON &amp;#8212; The US House of Representatives today voted to pass the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, HR 1592, in a vote of 237 to 180. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.generationq.net/articles/US-House-of-Representatives-Passes-Historic-Hate-Crimes-Bill--00001.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ACLU Cheers House Passage of Hate Crimes Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/gen/29605prs20070503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/647355</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACLU (press release),&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington, DC - The American Civil Liberties Union today cheered the House of Representatives for passing HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/gen/29605prs20070503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush Expected to Veto 'Hate Crimes' Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070503w.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/646897</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;However, the administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable,&quot; the release stated. &quot;If HR 1592 were presented to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070503w.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Political Universe 05.04.07</title>
    <link href="http://www.411mania.com/politics/columns/53922/The-Political-Universe-05.04.07.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/643657</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>411mania.com,&amp;nbsp;TX</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If HR 1592 were presented to the President, his senior advisors would recommend that he veto the bill.&quot; The reason given for vetoing this bill is, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.411mania.com/politics/columns/53922/The-Political-Universe-05.04.07.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pressured President Bush Determines to Veto Hate Crimes Law</title>
    <link href="http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20070504013812600" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/643656</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BBSNews,&amp;nbsp;NC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill, HR 1592 &amp;#8211; Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, was introduced by Michigan Democrat John Conyers and had 171 co-sponsors. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20070504013812600&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ACLU Cheers House Passage of Hate Crimes Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://web.morons.org/article.jsp?sectionid=9&amp;amp;amp;id=7489" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/642873</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Morons.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The American Civil Liberties Union today cheered the House of Representatives for passing HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://web.morons.org/article.jsp?sectionid=9&amp;amp;amp;id=7489&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Hate Crimes Bill Despite Possible Veto</title>
    <link href="http://public.cq.com/docs/cqm/cqmidday110-000002503966.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/642857</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congressional Quarterly,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Proponents of the legislation (HR 1592), which passed 237-180, say current law does not readily allow federal law enforcement officials to work with state ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://public.cq.com/docs/cqm/cqmidday110-000002503966.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Houses Passes 'Hate Crimes' Bill, Religious Leaders Praise Veto Threat</title>
    <link href="http://www.crosswalk.com/news/11539808/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/642855</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Crosswalk.com,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;[T]he administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable,&quot; the White House said in a statement. &quot;If HR 1592 were ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crosswalk.com/news/11539808/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush Pledges to Veto 'Hate Crimes' Bill if Congress Passes It</title>
    <link href="http://www.crosswalk.com/news/11539762/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/642853</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Crosswalk.com,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;However, the administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable,&quot; the release stated. &quot;If HR 1592 were presented to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crosswalk.com/news/11539762/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>White House Issues Veto Threat Against Hate Crimes Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070503/27216_White_House_Issues_Veto_Threat_Against_Hate_Crimes_Bill.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/642538</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;#8220;If HR 1592 were presented to the President, his senior advisors would recommend that he veto the bill,&amp;#8221; the statement added. The hate crimes bill, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070503/27216_White_House_Issues_Veto_Threat_Against_Hate_Crimes_Bill.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CWA Thanks President Bush for 'Hate Crimes' Veto Pledge</title>
    <link href="http://www.standardnewswire.com/news/65071035.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/642537</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Standard Newswire (press release),&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Executive Office of the President has issued a statement promising to veto &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill HR 1592 should it be approved in Congress today. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.standardnewswire.com/news/65071035.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CA &quot;Hate Crimes&quot; Have Caused Serious Problems</title>
    <link href="http://www.dakotavoice.com/200705/20070503_1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/641868</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dakota Voice,&amp;nbsp;SD</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
SACRAMENTO, May 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- As the Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives prepares to vote on HR 1592, a leading California ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakotavoice.com/200705/20070503_1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>I hate it when this happens</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.thestate.com/bradwarthensblog/2007/05/i_hate_it_when_.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/637288</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The State,&amp;nbsp;SC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington, DC -- The American Civil Liberties Union today cheered the House of Representatives for passing HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.thestate.com/bradwarthensblog/2007/05/i_hate_it_when_.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>White House issues veto threat against hate crimes bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.churchexecutive.com/Page.cfm/PageID/9171" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634834</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Conservative Voice</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;#8220;If HR 1592 were presented to the President, his senior advisors would recommend that he veto the bill,&amp;#8221; the statement added. The hate crimes bill, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.churchexecutive.com/Page.cfm/PageID/9171&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Danger Facing American Christians</title>
    <link href="http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/24803.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634808</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Conservative Voice,&amp;nbsp;NC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That dangerous and ill-intently inspired bill is called HR 1592. It is one of the most dangerous courses of action taken by any authority in the United ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/24803.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PFLAG Praises House Passage of Landmark Hate Crimes Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&amp;amp;amp;STORY=/www/story/05-03-2007/0004580506&amp;amp;amp;EDATE=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634807</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release),&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
LLEHCPA was introduced into the House of Representatives as HR 1592, and passed today with a vote of 237-180. &quot;PFLAG applauds the House for meeting our ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&amp;amp;amp;STORY=/www/story/05-03-2007/0004580506&amp;amp;amp;EDATE=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thank heaven for Tim Griffin</title>
    <link href="http://www.arktimes.com/blogs/arkansasblog/2007/05/thank_heaven_for_tim_griffin.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634806</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arkansas Times,&amp;nbsp;AR</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON &amp;#8212; The US House of Representatives today voted to pass the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, HR 1592, in a vote of 237 to 180. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.arktimes.com/blogs/arkansasblog/2007/05/thank_heaven_for_tim_griffin.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Demercrats In House Pass 'Thought Control' Bill!</title>
    <link href="http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8112_0_1_0_M" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634805</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsByUs,&amp;nbsp;ID</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1592 a hate crime bill, is just another thinly disguised effort to force thru big brother thought control on anyone that doesn&amp;#8217;t toe the Progressive ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8112_0_1_0_M&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush Expected to Veto 'Hate Crimes' Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070503e.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634804</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;However, the administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable,&quot; the release stated. &quot;If HR 1592 were presented to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070503e.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CWA Thanks President Bush for &quot;Hate Crimes&quot; Veto Pledge</title>
    <link href="http://www.americandaily.com/article/18659" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634803</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Global Politician</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Executive Office of the President has issued a statement promising to veto &amp;#8220;hate crimes&amp;#8221; bill HR 1592 should it be approved in Congress today. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americandaily.com/article/18659&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CWA Thanks President Bush for 'Hate Crimes' Veto Pledge</title>
    <link href="http://www.earnedmedia.org/cwfa05031.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634802</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lifesite</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Executive Office of the President has issued a statement promising to veto &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill HR 1592 should it be approved in Congress today. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earnedmedia.org/cwfa05031.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ADL Hails House Approval Of Federal Hate Crimes Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.adl.org/PresRele/HatCr_51/5040_51.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634762</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Anti-Defamation League (press release),&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The measure, HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, was approved by a vote of 237-180. ADL expressed disappointment, however ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adl.org/PresRele/HatCr_51/5040_51.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PFLAG Praises House Passage of Landmark Hate Crimes Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.pr-inside.com/pflag-praises-house-passage-of-landmark-r113820.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634761</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),&amp;nbsp;Austria</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
LLEHCPA was introduced into the House of Representatives as HR 1592, and passed today with a vote of 237-180. children,&quot; said John Cepek, National President ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pr-inside.com/pflag-praises-house-passage-of-landmark-r113820.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dobson Applauds Hate-Crimes Veto Pledge</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&amp;amp;amp;STORY=/www/story/05-03-2007/0004580389&amp;amp;amp;EDATE=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634760</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release),&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... today issued the following statement in response to President Bush's pledge to veto HR 1592, the Hate Crimes Act, if it reaches his desk: &quot;We applaud ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&amp;amp;amp;STORY=/www/story/05-03-2007/0004580389&amp;amp;amp;EDATE=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>White House hints at hate crimes veto</title>
    <link href="http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=12638" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634759</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Blade,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, the Administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable. If HR 1592 were presented to the President, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=12638&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Conservatives Tickled Pink at Bush's Promised Veto of Matthew ...</title>
    <link href="http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20070503143027240" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634758</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BBSNews,&amp;nbsp;NC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;HR 1592 prohibits willfully causing or attempting to cause bodily injury to any person based upon the victim's race, color, religion, or national origin, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20070503143027240&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Hate Crime Legislation!</title>
    <link href="http://www.queerty.com/queer/politics/house-passes-hate-crime-legislation-20070503.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634757</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queerty,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives has passed HR 1592 232-to-180, with 208 democrats and 25 republicans voting in the affirmative. The Bill, also known as the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queerty.com/queer/politics/house-passes-hate-crime-legislation-20070503.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush Expected to Veto 'Hate Crimes' Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070503a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634756</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;However, the administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable,&quot; the release stated. &quot;If HR 1592 were presented to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070503a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush Pledges to Veto 'Hate Crimes' Bill if Congress Passes It</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/news/viewstory.asp?Page=/Politics/archive/200705/POL20070503d.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634755</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;However, the administration believes that HR 1592 is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable,&quot; the release stated. &quot;If HR 1592 were presented to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/news/viewstory.asp?Page=/Politics/archive/200705/POL20070503d.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush will veto gay hate crimes bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-4300.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634280</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PinkNews.co.uk,&amp;nbsp;UK</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;However, the Administration believes that HR 1592 (the Shepard Act) is unnecessary and constitutionally questionable.&quot; Christian activists and homophobic ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-4300.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President Bush Promises to Veto Homosexual Hate Crime Bill if Passed</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/may/07050302.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634277</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lifesite,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The Executive Office of the President has issued a statement promising to veto &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill HR 1592 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/may/07050302.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CWA Thanks President Bush for 'Hate Crimes' Veto Pledge</title>
    <link href="http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/274263020.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/634276</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release),&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Executive Office of the President has issued a statement promising to veto &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill HR 1592 should it be approved in Congress today. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/274263020.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate legislation concerns Christians in the US</title>
    <link href="http://www.mnnonline.org/article/9874" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/633556</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mission Network NEws (press release),&amp;nbsp;Grand Rapids</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
USA (MNN) -- It's called HR 1592. It's a bill in the United States House of Representatives that would extend special protections to homosexuals as hate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mnnonline.org/article/9874&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate &amp;amp; reason</title>
    <link href="http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_505748.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/633555</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,&amp;nbsp;PA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;HR 1592 would further carve out 'tiers' of victims, putting more importance on crimes committed against a Rosie O'Donnell than against her next-door ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_505748.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>California's Experience: 'Hate Crimes' Laws Have Resulted In ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/414303013.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/633554</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release),&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Thomasson: &quot;HR 1592 isn't about stopping crime &amp;#8211; it's a green light for government persecution of moral people in all 50 states.&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/414303013.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fake Anti-&quot;Gay&quot; &quot;Hate Crimes&quot; Keep Piling Up</title>
    <link href="http://www.canadafreepress.com/2007/barber050307.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-02:/commentary/633553</id>
    <updated>2007-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press,&amp;nbsp;Canada</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As Congress reportedly prepares to vote Thursday on &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill HR 1592, the evidence is overwhelming. The entire concept is built on a foundation of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.canadafreepress.com/2007/barber050307.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>California's Experience: 'Hate Crimes' Laws Have Resulted in ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.earnedmedia.org/ccf0502.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-01:/commentary/642540</id>
    <updated>2007-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release),&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Thomasson: &quot;HR 1592 isn't about stopping crime &amp;#8211; it's a green light for government persecution of moral people in all 50 states.&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earnedmedia.org/ccf0502.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Raging Against Matthew Shepard Inspired Anti-Hate Crime Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20070502030559105" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-01:/commentary/634281</id>
    <updated>2007-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BBSNews,&amp;nbsp;NC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... in the Senate it is the &quot;Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act&quot; and in the House it is HR 1592 that would add sexual orientation, gender, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20070502030559105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Anti-Christian Hate Crimes Vote Scheduled On National Day Of Prayer</title>
    <link href="http://www.postchronicle.com/commentary/article_21278403.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-01:/commentary/632747</id>
    <updated>2007-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Post Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington, DC -- The liberal leadership of the US Congress has scheduled the final vote on the anti-Christian &quot;Hate Crimes&quot; legislation (HR 1592) on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.postchronicle.com/commentary/article_21278403.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fake anti-&quot;gay&quot; &quot;hate crimes&quot; keep piling up</title>
    <link href="http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/mbarber/070502" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-01:/commentary/632746</id>
    <updated>2007-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>renewamerica.us,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As Congress reportedly prepares to vote Thursday on &quot;hate crimes&quot; bill HR 1592, the evidence is overwhelming. The entire concept is built on a foundation of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/mbarber/070502&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dr. Dobson, Pro-life Groups Warn Sexual Orientation &quot;Hate Crime ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/may/07050207.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-01:/commentary/632317</id>
    <updated>2007-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lifesite,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1592 unequivocally treats one class of citizens preferentially over others.&quot; &amp;#8220;Perhaps most frightening is the fact that liberal legislators have refused ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/may/07050207.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Focus Launches Petition Drive to Stop 'Hate-Crimes' Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.citizenlink.org/CLtopstories/A000004535.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-01:/commentary/632316</id>
    <updated>2007-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CitizenLink,&amp;nbsp;CO</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act &amp;#8211; HR 1592 in the House and S. 1105 in the Senate &amp;#8211; would mandate additional federal penalties for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citizenlink.org/CLtopstories/A000004535.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fake Anti-&amp;#8220;Gay&amp;#8221; &amp;#8220;Hate Crimes&amp;#8221; Keep Piling Up</title>
    <link href="http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/24797.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-01:/commentary/632290</id>
    <updated>2007-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Conservative Voice,&amp;nbsp;NC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As Congress reportedly prepares to vote Thursday on &amp;#8220;hate crimes&amp;#8221; bill HR 1592, the evidence is overwhelming. The entire concept is built on a foundation of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/24797.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Religious Right's Desperate Last Attempts To Stop Hate Crime Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.commondreams.org/news2007/0502-07.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-01:/commentary/632289</id>
    <updated>2007-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queerty</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON - May 2 - As the US House of Representatives is set to vote tomorrow (Thursday) on HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.commondreams.org/news2007/0502-07.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Danger Facing American Christians</title>
    <link href="http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8094_0_1_0_M" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-01:/commentary/631502</id>
    <updated>2007-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsByUs,&amp;nbsp;ID</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That dangerous and ill-intently inspired bill is called HR 1592. It is one of the most dangerous courses of action taken by any authority in the United ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8094_0_1_0_M&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Federal Hate Crimes Bill Imperiled</title>
    <link href="http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;amp;id=20040" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-01:/commentary/631501</id>
    <updated>2007-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EDGE Boston,&amp;nbsp;MA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... them to support the Hate Crimes Bill, HR 1592,&quot; adding, &quot;We must not allow the hate machine of the right wing be the only voice heard on Capitol Hill.&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;amp;id=20040&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Let the &quot;Sexual Orientation Hate&quot; Bill Pass and Invite Your Own ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5928" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-01:/commentary/631500</id>
    <updated>2007-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Virtue Online,&amp;nbsp;PA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Contact your members of Congress toll-free at 1-877-851-6437 or 1-866-220-0044, or toll at 1-202-225-3121 to express your views about HR 1592 and any ENDA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5928&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CWA Asks President for Veto Pledge on &quot;Hate Crimes&quot; Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8089_0_1_0_M" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-01:/commentary/631499</id>
    <updated>2007-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsByUs,&amp;nbsp;ID</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington, DC - In a recent letter to President Bush, Concerned Women for America (CWA) asked the President to veto HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8089_0_1_0_M&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CWA Asks President for Veto Pledge on &amp;#8220;Hate Crimes&amp;#8221; Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.americandaily.com/article/18636" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-01:/commentary/631498</id>
    <updated>2007-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington, DC - In a recent letter to President Bush, Concerned Women for America (CWA) asked the President to veto HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americandaily.com/article/18636&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CNSNews.com Senior Editor</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070501x.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-30:/commentary/634835</id>
    <updated>2007-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In a letter to the president, Concerned Women for America asked him to veto the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1592), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070501x.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Black pastors hit hate crimes bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/us/article/0,2845,MCA_25346_5515847,00.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-30:/commentary/634763</id>
    <updated>2007-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>commercialappeal.com (subscription),&amp;nbsp;TN</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
First introduced in 1995, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1592) would expand existing law to include victims targeted based on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/us/article/0,2845,MCA_25346_5515847,00.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CNSNews.com Senior Editor</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070501b.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-30:/commentary/629796</id>
    <updated>2007-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In a letter to the president, Concerned Women for America asked him to veto the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1592), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070501b.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CWA Asks President for Veto Pledge on 'Hate Crimes' Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/993172986.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-30:/commentary/629795</id>
    <updated>2007-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release),&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congress appears poised to pass HR 1592 as early as Thursday. This bill would grant individuals who engage in homosexual behavior (&quot;sexual orientation&quot;) or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/993172986.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CWA Asks President for Veto Pledge on &amp;#8220;Hate Crimes&amp;#8221; Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://oregonmag.com/GaySpecialRights507.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-30:/commentary/629775</id>
    <updated>2007-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oregon Magazine,&amp;nbsp;OR</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1592 unequivocally treats one class of citizens preferentially over others. &amp;#8220;Perhaps most frightening is the fact that liberal legislators have refused ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oregonmag.com/GaySpecialRights507.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CWA Asks President for Veto Pledge on 'Hate Crimes' Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.earnedmedia.org/cwfa0501.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-30:/commentary/629774</id>
    <updated>2007-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release),&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congress appears poised to pass HR 1592 as early as Thursday. This bill would grant individuals who engage in homosexual behavior (&quot;sexual orientation&quot;) or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earnedmedia.org/cwfa0501.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate Crime Debate Heats Up As Vote Nears</title>
    <link href="http://www.queerty.com/queer/news/hate-crime-debate-heats-up-as-vote-nears-20070501.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-30:/commentary/629773</id>
    <updated>2007-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Opinion Editorials</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Conservatives and liberals alike are gearing up for this week's scheduled House vote on HR 1592 aka the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act aka ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queerty.com/queer/news/hate-crime-debate-heats-up-as-vote-nears-20070501.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Murtha Proves Impeachment is About Criminalizing Conservatism</title>
    <link href="http://stoptheaclu.com/archives/2007/04/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-30:/commentary/628637</id>
    <updated>2007-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stop the ACLU,&amp;nbsp;PA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Federal Hate Crimes Bill, HR 1592, is headed to the House, a vote is soon expected. This bill poses the greatest threat to our freedom that we have ever ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stoptheaclu.com/archives/2007/04/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Notes on the Great War</title>
    <link href="http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55460" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-30:/commentary/628636</id>
    <updated>2007-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNetDaily,&amp;nbsp;OR</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lou Sheldon commented, &quot;It is evident what HR 1592 is about. It is not about homosexuals and cross dressers suffering with no food, shelter or jobs, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55460&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Putting The 'Hate' In Hate Crimes</title>
    <link href="http://thebulletin.us/site/news.cfm?newsid=18279547&amp;amp;amp;BRD=2737&amp;amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;amp;dept_id=576361&amp;amp;amp;rfi=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-29:/commentary/627466</id>
    <updated>2007-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Evening Bulletin,&amp;nbsp;PA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Explaining why the hate crimes bill is not good for America, Perkins wrote, &quot;If the House approves HR 1592 and the Senate follows, a homosexual would have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thebulletin.us/site/news.cfm?newsid=18279547&amp;amp;amp;BRD=2737&amp;amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;amp;dept_id=576361&amp;amp;amp;rfi=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Liberal Media has Voted Early&amp;#8230;Again!</title>
    <link href="http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/HarryRJacksonJr/2007/04/30/the_liberal_media_has_voted_early%E2%80%A6again!" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-29:/commentary/627459</id>
    <updated>2007-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last Tuesday, over 130 people gathered at the Capitol to voice their opposition to HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/HarryRJacksonJr/2007/04/30/the_liberal_media_has_voted_early%E2%80%A6again!&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Christians Thrown to the Lions - Not Rome but in America</title>
    <link href="http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8054_0_1_0_M" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-28:/commentary/627461</id>
    <updated>2007-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsByUs,&amp;nbsp;ID</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
First familiarize yourself thoroughly with HR 1592. Google the sites mentioned and read up. Secondly pray and get your ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=8054_0_1_0_M&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Christians Thrown To The Lions -- Not Rome, But In America</title>
    <link href="http://www.postchronicle.com/religion/article_21277700.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-28:/commentary/627460</id>
    <updated>2007-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Post Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While it has yet to undergo the scrutiny of the full House, the Hate Crimes bill HR 1592 is the most serious threat to religious freedom since this country ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.postchronicle.com/religion/article_21277700.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hate Crimes Bill &amp;#8211; Some Violent Crimes are Better than Others?</title>
    <link href="http://www.opinioneditorials.com/freedomwriters/jjordan_20070428.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-27:/commentary/627473</id>
    <updated>2007-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Opinion Editorials,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The &amp;#8220;Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007&amp;#8221; (HR 1592) is classic proof that only the inept get into politics any more. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opinioneditorials.com/freedomwriters/jjordan_20070428.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Christians Thrown To The Lions -- Not Rome, But In America</title>
    <link href="http://www.postchronicle.com/religion/article_21277370.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-26:/commentary/642875</id>
    <updated>2007-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Post Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While it has yet to undergo the scrutiny of the full House, Hate Crimes Bill HR 1592 is the most serious threat to religious freedom since this country ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.postchronicle.com/religion/article_21277370.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ACLU Praises House Judiciary Committee for Passing Hate Crimes ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/29503prs20070426.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-26:/commentary/627465</id>
    <updated>2007-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACLU (press release),&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union applauded the House Judiciary Committee for passing HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/29503prs20070426.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Christians Thrown to the Lions - Not Rome but in America</title>
    <link href="http://www.wdcmedia.com/newsArticle.php?ID=3068" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-25:/commentary/642856</id>
    <updated>2007-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WDC Media News,&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It has yet to undergo the scrutiny of the full house but Hate Crimes bill HR 1592 is the most serious threat to religious freedom since this country began. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wdcmedia.com/newsArticle.php?ID=3068&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>'Hate Crimes' Bill Moving to Full House</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070426n.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-25:/commentary/627478</id>
    <updated>2007-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592), would expand the federal definition of hate crimes to include violence ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070426n.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WH Promises Veto After Senate Passes Iraq Pullout Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070426x.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-25:/commentary/627477</id>
    <updated>2007-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com,&amp;nbsp;VA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592) would expand the federal definition of hate crimes to include violence against a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewFlash.asp?Page=/ThisHour/Archive/NTH20070426x.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rock Washington, DC Now:</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=25391" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-25:/commentary/627468</id>
    <updated>2007-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle,&amp;nbsp;CA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1592 was scheduled for a last hearing on April 24, 2007, but you can still demand your congress critter vote NO. As you will see by the links below, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=25391&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CWA: 'Hate Crimes' -- Unequal Protection Under the Law</title>
    <link href="http://www.earnedmedia.org/cwa0426.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-25:/commentary/627463</id>
    <updated>2007-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release),&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Under HR 1592, the victims at Virginia Tech would officially be considered less valuable to society than homosexuals and cross dressers who are the targets ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earnedmedia.org/cwa0426.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>American Christians Thrown to the Lions</title>
    <link href="http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/24632.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-25:/commentary/627462</id>
    <updated>2007-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Conservative Voice,&amp;nbsp;NC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Among the organizations and groups fighting HR 1592 are For Faith and Family, Traditional Values Coalition, Faith2Action, The High Impact Coalition, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/24632.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Network of Former Homosexuals &amp;amp; African-American Leaders ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pr-inside.com/national-network-of-former-homosexuals-amp-r103227.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-23:/commentary/627480</id>
    <updated>2007-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),&amp;nbsp;Austria</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1592, the &quot;Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007,&quot; and a companion bill introduced in the Senate, S. 1102, will empower the federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pr-inside.com/national-network-of-former-homosexuals-amp-r103227.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pro-Family Leaders Call for Equal Protection for All Americans</title>
    <link href="http://www.citizenlink.org/CLBriefs/A000004463.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-23:/commentary/627479</id>
    <updated>2007-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CitizenLink,&amp;nbsp;CO</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 -- HR 1592 in the House and S. 1002 in the Senate -- would grant extraordinary protections to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citizenlink.org/CLBriefs/A000004463.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pastors: Act now or prepare for jail</title>
    <link href="http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5892" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-23:/commentary/627464</id>
    <updated>2007-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Virtue Online,&amp;nbsp;PA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I've already told you about how HR 1592 will destroy equal justice (setting up a victim hierarchy), set up a Gay Gestapo with unlimited funds and send ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5892&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Massacre of the Pulpit</title>
    <link href="http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/HarryRJacksonJr/2007/04/23/the_massacre_of_the_pulpit" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-21:/commentary/627481</id>
    <updated>2007-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As the nation mourned last week, HR 1592 &amp;#8220;Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007&amp;#8221; was being discussed in a congressional subcommittee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/HarryRJacksonJr/2007/04/23/the_massacre_of_the_pulpit&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&quot;Gay&quot; Goliath Lobs Dud at CWA; Aims for Clever, Lands on Silly</title>
    <link href="http://www.postchronicle.com/commentary/article_21276333.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-21:/commentary/627475</id>
    <updated>2007-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Post Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... used by liberals in Congress to justify introduction of The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1592), was in fact a fraudulent report. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.postchronicle.com/commentary/article_21276333.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Danyluk to testify on domestic human rights issues</title>
    <link href="http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18239092&amp;amp;amp;BRD=1651&amp;amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;amp;dept_id=12343&amp;amp;amp;rfi=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-19:/commentary/627482</id>
    <updated>2007-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Windsor Locks Journal,&amp;nbsp;CT</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1592), gives the Justice Department the power to investigate and prosecute bias motivated violence ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18239092&amp;amp;amp;BRD=1651&amp;amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;amp;dept_id=12343&amp;amp;amp;rfi=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>'Hate Crimes' bill hearings begins amid Christian disapproval</title>
    <link href="http://www.churchexecutive.com/Page.cfm/PageID/9080" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-19:/commentary/627467</id>
    <updated>2007-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Church Executive Magazine,&amp;nbsp;AZ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The day also prompted numerous complaints from Christians who disagree with the federal &amp;#8220;hate crimes&amp;#8221; bill (HR 1592), arguing that it stifles free speech of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.churchexecutive.com/Page.cfm/PageID/9080&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Utah AG Shurtleff Gains Support From Other Attorneys General For ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.allamericanpatriots.com/48721365_utah_utah_ag_shurtleff_gains_support_other_attorneys_general_federal_hate_crimes_prevention" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-18:/commentary/627483</id>
    <updated>2007-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All American Patriots (press release),&amp;nbsp;Sweden</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Shurtleff testified before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington, DC yesterday in favor of HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allamericanpatriots.com/48721365_utah_utah_ag_shurtleff_gains_support_other_attorneys_general_federal_hate_crimes_prevention&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>'Hate Crime' Legislation Sends Grandmas to Jail</title>
    <link href="http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/118142817.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-17:/commentary/627486</id>
    <updated>2007-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release),&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Faith2Action began a national television campaign to fight so-called &quot;hate crimes&quot; (HR 1592)&amp;#8212;legislation which has already sent grandmas to jail at the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/118142817.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>'Hate Crime' Legislation Sends Grandmas to Jail</title>
    <link href="http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=7923_0_1_0_M" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-17:/commentary/627485</id>
    <updated>2007-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsByUs,&amp;nbsp;ID</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Faith2Action began a national television campaign to fight so- called &amp;#8220;hate crimes&amp;#8221; (HR 1592)-legislation which has already sent grandmas to jail at the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsbyus.com/more.php?id=7923_0_1_0_M&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>'Hate Crime' Legislation Sends Grandmas to Jail</title>
    <link href="http://www.americandaily.com/article/18444" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-17:/commentary/627484</id>
    <updated>2007-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Daily,&amp;nbsp;OH</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Faith2Action began a national television campaign to fight so- called &quot;hate crimes&quot; (HR 1592)-legislation which has already sent grandmas to jail at the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americandaily.com/article/18444&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ex-Gays, African-American Leaders Oppose Hate-Crimes Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.citizenlink.org/CLNews/A000004408.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-17:/commentary/627474</id>
    <updated>2007-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CitizenLink,&amp;nbsp;CO</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1592 would grant extraordinary protections to homosexuals, setting them apart as a special class of citizen, and contradicts the constitutional mandate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citizenlink.org/CLNews/A000004408.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Getting perspective on Imus and Duke</title>
    <link href="http://www.ocala.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070417/OPINION/204170330/1030/OPINION" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-16:/commentary/627487</id>
    <updated>2007-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ocala.com,&amp;nbsp;FL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House will soon consider HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007. The legislation will expand the scope of and funding to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocala.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070417/OPINION/204170330/1030/OPINION&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Warnings issued over 'most dangerous bill in America'</title>
    <link href="http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55254" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-16:/commentary/627469</id>
    <updated>2007-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNetDaily,&amp;nbsp;OR</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Dacus said in comments prepared for presentation to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security that HR 1592 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55254&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Warnings issued over 'most dangerous bill in America'</title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55240" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-15:/commentary/627488</id>
    <updated>2007-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNetDaily,&amp;nbsp;OR</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Folger said her organization is launching a national television campaign to fight so-called &quot;hate crimes&quot; legislation, starting with HR 1592, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55240&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US House Committee to Take Up Hate-Crimes Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.citizenlink.org/CLNews/A000004356.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-11:/commentary/627476</id>
    <updated>2007-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CitizenLink,&amp;nbsp;CO</name>
    </author>
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The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592) would grant sweeping -- and entirely subjective -- power and authority to the federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citizenlink.org/CLNews/A000004356.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CWA Claims Fake &quot;Hate Crimes&quot; Being Used to Force Legislation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5844" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-11:/commentary/627472</id>
    <updated>2007-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Virtue Online,&amp;nbsp;PA</name>
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March 20th introduction of HR 1592 came in the wake of the high profile death of 72-year-old homosexual Andrew Anthos in Detroit. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5844&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CWA Calls for Investigation of Fake &quot;Hate Crime&quot; Reports</title>
    <link href="http://www.dakotavoice.com/200704/20070405_1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-04:/commentary/627470</id>
    <updated>2007-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dakota Voice,&amp;nbsp;SD</name>
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Investigators in Wayne County, Michigan, have determined that the crime &amp;#8212; the very same &quot;hate crime&quot; which was used to justify introduction of HR 1592 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakotavoice.com/200704/20070405_1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CWA Takes On Anthos Activism</title>
    <link href="http://www.queerty.com/queer/hate-crimes/cwa-takes-on-anthos-activism-20070404.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-03:/commentary/627491</id>
    <updated>2007-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queerty,&amp;nbsp;NY</name>
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If HR 1592 requires heightened penalties for perpetrators of 'hate crimes,' then why doesn't it require heightened penalties for those who fraudulently ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queerty.com/queer/hate-crimes/cwa-takes-on-anthos-activism-20070404.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CWA to Feds: It&amp;#8217;s Time to Investigate Fake &quot;Hate Crimes&quot; Reports</title>
    <link href="http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/MattBarber/2007/04/05/cwa_to_feds__it%E2%80%99s_time_to_investigate_fake_hate_crimes_reports" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-03:/commentary/627471</id>
    <updated>2007-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall,&amp;nbsp;DC</name>
    </author>
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Negligible &quot;hate crimes&quot; numbers notwithstanding, liberal lawmakers remain poised to push the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1592) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/MattBarber/2007/04/05/cwa_to_feds__it%E2%80%99s_time_to_investigate_fake_hate_crimes_reports&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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