H.R.1955 - Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007

To prevent homegrown terrorism, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 as reported to house.
  • Short: Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Official: To prevent homegrown terrorism, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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11/14/08
Pres-Elect Obama, No To Warhawk Jane Harman!

The most egregious example of Harman's disregard for participatory democracy is HR 1955 - the "Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act ...

Source: Huffington Post, NY
11/11/08
Let's Hope the Rumors About Jane Harman in an Obama Admin Aren't ...

The most egregious example of Harman's disregard for participatory democracy is HR 1955 -- the "Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention ...

Source: AlterNet, CA
11/03/08
Our Time Is NOW!

I then informed him that Dr. Paul missed voting for HR 1955, the Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Act of 2007. I don’t care if he misses a ...

Source: Arkansas Indymedia, Arkansas
10/28/08
Orwellian Alert! British Crackdown Threatens Us All

Eric May noted that while proponents of HR 1955 claim that their purpose is “…nominally aimed against `terrorists,’ their real target is the Internet, ...

Source: Cleveland Indy Media, OH
10/20/08
Our Endorsements: US House

Ditto for HR 1955, a bill that would authorize the study of homegrown terrorism. The bill's language is so nebulous and open to interpretation that we are ...

Source: The Independent Weekly, NC
10/16/08
Naomi Wolf calls for a revolution

... Scott McClellan confirmed that the drive to war in Iraq had been based on administration lies; HR 1955, legislation that would criminalize certain kinds ...

Source: MSNBC
10/15/08
BJ Lawson, the hybrid candidate

They wanted an explanation of Price's stance on the NBAF and his vote on civil liberties legislation, including HR 1955, the cumbersomely named Violent ...

Source: The Independent Weekly, NC
10/09/08
Reality check: The destroyer is at hand

You shall find truth, my friend. You probably still think that 9/11 was an attack from Islamic terrorists. The joke is on you! HR 1955, if passed by Senate, ...

Source: Dunn County News, WI
10/05/08
The real news

The Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007, HR 1955? Share what you know about these frightening pieces of legislation with friends and family. ...

Source: Concord Monitor, NH
09/18/08
As ACLU Challenges FISA Law in Federal Court, Justice Department ...

No slouch herself, Jane Harman (D-CA), House co-sponsor of the Orwellian “Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007″ (HR 1955) ...

Source: Dissident Voice, CA
09/09/08
NBC and Roger Cressey Warn of "White Terrorists" Plotting and ...

Remember the resistance HR 1955 received when they first came out with it? Well, just like the Patriot Act, sometimes bad bills just need a little good ...

Source: OpEdNews, PA
08/06/08
A question: What you are willing to accept?

With HR 1955, we would not even be able to peacefully (hopefully, but I wouldn't count on it) protest if the cancellation of the election did happen. ...

Source: Folsom Telegraph, CA
06/24/08
Controversial Barrett 'supports the truth,' backers say

"He's also voted against the Constitution," Barrett said, noting that Kind has voted for Patriot Act I, Patriot Act II and HR 1955, the Violent ...

Source: The Capital Times, WI
06/10/08
The "War on Terror" Hits the Web

The Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act (HR 1955) was passed the House in a 404-6 vote Oct. 23, 2007. The act would establish a ...

Source: AlterNet, CA
06/05/08
Homeland Security's Space-Based Spies

... the architect of the Orwellian "Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007" (HR 1955), certainly no slouch when it comes to ...

Source: Center for Research on Globalization, Canada
06/03/08
There’s A Press Blackout on S 1959, the Thought Crime Prevention ...

RP did not cast a vote on HR 1955. It is time to flood Keith Olbermann, Lou Dobbs, Jack Cafferty, and anyone else speaking out of the real issues the rest ...

Source: Folsom Telegraph, CA
05/30/08
Internet Attacked as Tool of Terror

HR 1955, "The Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007" passed the House in October 2007 with almost unanimous support. ...

Source: Scoop.co.nz, New Zealand
05/30/08
STOP S 1959 - The Homegrown Terrorist Act - It's REAL PURPOSE is ...

Those representatives that have not been bought either voted against HR 1955 (the house bill) OR made a public statement about it. ...

Source: OpEdNews, PA
05/16/08
Senate Moves Forward on Orwellian "Violent Radicalization and ...

A companion piece of legislative flotsam to the House bill, "The Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007" (HR 1955), ...

Source: Infoshop News
05/14/08
Senate Moves Forward on Orwellian "Violent Radicalization and ...

A companion piece of legislative flotsam to the House bill, "The Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007" (HR 1955), ...

Source: Center for Research on Globalization, Canada
05/08/08
Report Examines Spread of Extremism Via the Internet

Absent from the discussion, however, was mention of legislation ( HR 1955 ) to create a national commission on radicalization and homegrown terrorism, ...

Source: CQPolitics.com, DC
05/06/08
Eugenics American Style

Things such as the USA Patriot Act, the Military Commissions Act of 2006 and the proposed Federal act, HR-1955 make it abundantly clear to anyone reading ...

Source: North Country Gazette, NY
04/17/08
Thought Crime Bill

Discussing legislation you can write home to mom about; HR 1955 Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Bill by Gary R. Carter The ...

Source: Nolan Chart LLC, VA
04/16/08
CCollateral damage in the wake of the Violent Radicalization and ...

... gives a fairly decent outlook on the Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act HR 1955/S. 1959 and the Joint Terrorism Task Force. ...

Source: OpEdNews, PA
04/07/08
Thinking for Yourself is Now a Crime

Harman's bill is called the "Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act."When HR 1955 becomes law, it will create a commission tasked ...

Source: Gather.com, MA
03/25/08
A New Attack on Civil Liberties?

WASHINGTON, DC (MASNET) March 25, 2008 - In October 2007, by a landslide vote, the US House of Representatives allowed the passage of HR 1955—otherwise ...

Source: Muslim American Society, VA
03/14/08
Soldiers are risking their lives to protect corporate interests

Oh, that's right, HR 1955 may prohibit such protest. We could be arrested as subversive and thrown into prison without the right of defense. ...

Source: Redlands Daily Facts, CA
03/11/08
"Best Patriotic Video Since Freedom to Fascism"

If enacted, HR 1955 will, for the first time, put "thought crime" laws on the books, robbing citizens of their right to freedom of conscience thought. ...

Source: PR Web (press release), WA
03/04/08
Bill could interfere with First Amendment

The bill is titled HR 1955: Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007. The bill defines homegrown terrorism as "the use, ...

Source: Western Courier (subscription), IL
03/02/08
In OPPOSITION to HR 1955 and S. 1959

After this week's Ricin man scheme is seized upon the Harman-Lieberman thoughtcrime bill will sail through and real soon the definition of domestic terror ...

Source: OpEdNews, PA

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