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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.5814 Free Speech Protection Act of 2008</title>
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  <updated>2008-10-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>'LIBEL TOURISM': THE FIX WE NEED</title>
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      <name>Librarians for Fairness News </name>
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'LIBEL TOURISM': THE FIX WE NEED by Peter King The House of Representatives last month passed a bill to prohibit the recognition and enforcement of certain foreign defamation judgments. The Senate is expected to take it up soon. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.librariansforfairness.org/news_post.asp?NPI=308"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>YID With LID</title>
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      <name>Shekinah Mercantile &amp;amp; Yizreel&amp;#39;s Garden </name>
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To that end, I introduced The Free Speech Protection Act (HR 5814) earlier this year; its Senate companion (S 2977) is sponsored by Sens. Arlen Specter and Joe Lieberman. This would not only bar the enforcement of these outrageous ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://shekinahshome.blogspot.com/2008/10/yid-with-lid_06.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Peter King Lashes out Againt Libel Tourism</title>
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To that end, I introduced The Free Speech Protection Act (HR 5814) earlier this year; its Senate companion (S 2977) is sponsored by Sens. Arlen Specter and Joe Lieberman. This would not only bar the enforcement of these outrageous ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://yidwithlid.blogspot.com/2008/10/congressman-peter-king-lashes-out.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ban It in Boston</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-04:/commentary/2957844</id>
    <updated>2008-10-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>a fine mess </name>
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The Specter bill, like King&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s (HR 5814) would also bar enforcement of foreign libel judgments and provide other appropriate injunctive relief and damages by US Courts." God knows what kind of vile crap will have to ride along with that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://mattio829.blogspot.com/2008/10/ban-it-in-boston.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NEWS MEDIA UPDATE Washington, D.C. &#194;&#183; September 30, 2008 &#194;&#183; Libel ...</title>
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    <updated>2008-10-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Reporters Committee News </name>
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The other bill, H.R. 5814, sponsored by Rep. Peter King (R-NY), went further than Cohen&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s bill in not only prohibiting courts from enforcing foreign libel judgments, but also creating a cause of action for U.S. authors to file a counter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.rcfp.org/newsitems/index.php?i=7052"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US Congress strikes back at libel suits from abroad | Samizdata.net</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-28:/commentary/3350568</id>
    <updated>2008-09-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Samizdata.net </name>
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The Specter bill, like King&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s (H.R. 5814) would also bar enforcement of foreign libel judgments and provide other appropriate injunctive relief and damages by U.S. Courts. This has been done to put a total stop on efforts of individuals ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.samizdata.net/blog/archives/2008/09/us_congress_str.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Faster, Please! &#194;&#187; Libel Tourism, American Style</title>
    <link href="http://pajamasmedia.com/michaelledeen/2008/09/27/libel-tourism-american-style/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-28:/commentary/3350566</id>
    <updated>2008-09-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Faster, Please! </name>
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The Specter bill, like King&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s (H.R. 5814) would also bar enforcement of foreign libel judgments and provide other appropriate injunctive relief and damages by U.S. Courts. It seems to me that these people want it both ways: foreign ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://pajamasmedia.com/michaelledeen/2008/09/27/libel-tourism-american-style/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>From the Editor</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-28:/commentary/3095045</id>
    <updated>2008-09-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Mideast Outpost </name>
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On the positive side of the ledger, thanks to Rachel Ehrenfeld, the first writer to fight back (publishers have cravenly collapsed in the face of Arab lawsuits), the US Congress has the opportunity to pass HR 5814, which not only bars ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://mideastoutpost.com/archives/000498.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Free Speech Protection Act of 2008: "The Wrong Victim"</title>
    <link href="http://stopislamicconquest.blogspot.com/2008/09/free-speech-protection-act-of-2008.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-28:/commentary/2920668</id>
    <updated>2008-09-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Stop Islamic Conquest </name>
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For those of you who don't know what it is about, here are excerpts from HR 5814:. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the 'Free Speech Protection Act of 2008'. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://stopislamicconquest.blogspot.com/2008/09/free-speech-protection-act-of-2008.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Hill Blog&#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; UN Blasphemy Resolution Threatens ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-24:/commentary/3350570</id>
    <updated>2008-09-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Currently, there are three bills before Congress that would keep U.S. courts from enforcing international defamation decisions that do not comply with the 1st Amendment (H.R.6146, H.R.5814, and S.2977). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://blog.thehill.com/2008/09/24/un-blasphemy-resolution-threatens-religious-freedom-2/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Death of the Grown-Up | Diana West &gt; Home - What You Can Do</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-12:/commentary/3350569</id>
    <updated>2008-09-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Diana West </name>
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If you value our freedom of speech--our first-line weapon in these parlous times--call your Senators and Representatives and ask them to pass HR 5814--The Free Speech Protection Act. And ask them to do it before they close out this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.dianawest.net/Home/tabid/36/EntryID/447/Default.aspx"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5814, The Free Speech Protection Act</title>
    <link href="http://politicalbeachgirl.blogspot.com/2008/09/hr-5814-free-speech-protection-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-10:/commentary/2821128</id>
    <updated>2008-09-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Conservative Beach Girl </name>
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Alert! I have not checked the status yet but we need to contact our Representatives and ask them to pass HR 5814, The Free Speech Protection Act. Yep, world courts - pawns of leaders of Islam - are at it again. HR 5814 is designed to: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://politicalbeachgirl.blogspot.com/2008/09/hr-5814-free-speech-protection-act.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>what you can do</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Most recent blog entries </name>
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if you value our freedom of speech--our first-line weapon in these parlous times--call your senators and representatives and ask them to pass hr 5814--the free speech protection act. and ask them to do it before they close out this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://dianawest.net/Default.aspx?tabid=36&amp;EntryID=447"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What You Can Do</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-09:/commentary/2817325</id>
    <updated>2008-09-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Diana West </name>
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If you value our freedom of speech--our first-line weapon in these parlous times--call your Senators and Representatives and ask them to pass HR 5814--The Free Speech Protection Act. And ask them to do it before they close out this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.dianawest.net/Default.aspx?tabid=36&amp;EntryID=447"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Conservative Beach Girl: Open Doors UK "offends" hyper-fragile Muslims</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-08:/commentary/3528568</id>
    <updated>2008-09-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Conservative Beach Girl </name>
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Yes, best we pray for ourselves too... Remember, the goal of Islams leaders is to stifle discussion about Islam and its ideology. What can we do? For starters, contact your Representatives and ask them to pass HR 5814. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://politicalbeachgirl.blogspot.com/2008/09/open-doors-uk-offends-hyper-fragile.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>"libel tourism": vigorous bipartisan support needed in congress to ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-01:/commentary/3129185</id>
    <updated>2008-09-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bill on major issues </name>
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the bills are hr 5814 (introduced by peter king (r-ny) and anthony weiner (d-ny). the link is here. the same bill was introduced in the senate by arlen specter (r-pa) as s 2977. thought supposedly bipartisan, the support is much ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://billonmajorissues.blogspot.com/2008/09/libel-tourism-vigorous-bipartisan.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#226;&#8364;&#339;Libel Tourism&#226;&#8364;&#157; attracts new bills in 110th Congress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-01:/commentary/3129184</id>
    <updated>2008-09-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Technical-Legal Confluence News </name>
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This is to counter the practice of &#226;&#8364;&#339;libel tourism.&#226;&#8364;&#157; The summary is here. The text is here. The corresponding bill in the House of Representatives is HR 5814, introduced by Peter King (R-NY) with nine co-sponsors. The link is here.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://billboushka.com/wordpress/?p=26"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Support Free Speech In The US</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-19:/commentary/2695513</id>
    <updated>2008-08-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Digg / upcoming </name>
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Congress is in recess now, but constituents can still contact their Congressional representative&amp;#39;s office and write them to support this important legislation to protect free speech in America. Support HR 5814.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://digg.com/political_opinion/Support_Free_Speech_In_The_U_S"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Support The Free Speech Protection Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://noslavesofallahinamerica.blogspot.com/2008/08/support-free-speech-protection-act-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-17:/commentary/3129187</id>
    <updated>2008-08-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>No Slaves Of Allah In America </name>
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The numbers of the bill are as follows: HR 5814 (House of Representatives) and S-2977 (Senate). Useful contact information:. General Judiciary Committee. Staff Majority Communications Director Jonathan Godfrey: Tel (202) 225-3951 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://noslavesofallahinamerica.blogspot.com/2008/08/support-free-speech-protection-act-of.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Infidel Bloggers Alliance: Support The Free Speech Protection Act ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-16:/commentary/3528567</id>
    <updated>2008-08-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Infidel Bloggers Alliance </name>
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Legislation to protect authors and publishers in all states has now been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives (bill number H.R. 5814) and Senate (bill number S-2977). Entitled the "Free Speech Protection Act," introduced by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://ibloga.blogspot.com/2008/08/support-free-speech-protection-act-of.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Free Speech Protection Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://blog.vision4freedom.net/2008/08/16/free-speech-protection-act-of-2008.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-16:/commentary/2751596</id>
    <updated>2008-08-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>VISION4FREEDOM.NET </name>
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The "Free Speech Protection Act of 2008" ( S-2977 &amp; HR 5814), was introduced by US Rep. Pete King (R., NY) and co-sponsored by Rep. Anthony Weiner (D., NY), and a Senate companion bill by Senator Arlen Specter (R., PA), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://blog.vision4freedom.net/2008/08/16/free-speech-protection-act-of-2008.aspx"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ah, the adventures of libel tourism - Michael M. Rosen - Politico.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-05:/commentary/3350571</id>
    <updated>2008-08-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Politico.com: Blog </name>
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Y.) has sponsored H.R. 5814, the Free Speech Protection Act of 2008, while Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.) are shepherding the bill in the Senate. The bill would extend nationally what New York has done ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0808/12286.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Libels are for cans</title>
    <link href="http://heartlessandbrainless.blogspot.com/2008/07/libels-are-for-cans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/commentary/2584495</id>
    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Heartless and Brainless </name>
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HR 5814 can fix that, by allowing any author or publisher to sue any individual, entity or government who brings suit upon them in US court, provided the material is not considered libelous under US law. Though you may not believe that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://heartlessandbrainless.blogspot.com/2008/07/libels-are-for-cans.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>free speech protection act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/jul/28/free-speech-protection-act-of-2008/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-28:/commentary/3129188</id>
    <updated>2008-07-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>www.redstate.com: Latest entries for Front Page </name>
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there is a bill working its way through congress right now called the "freedom of speech protection act" (hr 5814 in the house and s. 2977 in the senate) that would not be moving forward, but for what happened to dr. ehrenfeld. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/jul/28/free-speech-protection-act-of-2008/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gates of Vienna: Support the Free Speech Protection Act</title>
    <link href="http://gatesofvienna.blogspot.com/2008/07/support-free-speech-protection-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-26:/commentary/3350572</id>
    <updated>2008-07-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gates of Vienna </name>
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The Free Speech Protection Act of 2008 ( S-2977 &amp; H.R. 5814), was introduced by U.S. Rep. Pete King (R., N.Y.) and co-sponsored by Rep. Anthony Weiner (D., N.Y.), and a Senate companion bill by Senator Arlen Specter (R., PA) and Joseph ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://gatesofvienna.blogspot.com/2008/07/support-free-speech-protection-act.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>action alert-the free speech protection act of 2008-this must pass ...</title>
    <link href="http://shariahfinancewatch.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/action-alert-the-free-speech-protection-act-of-2008-this-must-pass-we-need-your-help/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-26:/commentary/3129182</id>
    <updated>2008-07-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Shariah Finance Watch </name>
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the free speech protection act of 2008 ( s-2977 &amp; hr 5814), was introduced by us rep. pete king (r., ny) and co-sponsored by rep. anthony weiner (d., ny), and a senate companion bill by senator arlen specter (r., pa) and joseph ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://shariahfinancewatch.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/action-alert-the-free-speech-protection-act-of-2008-this-must-pass-we-need-your-help/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Free Speech Protection Act</title>
    <link href="http://gunservatively.blogspot.com/2008/07/free-speech-protection-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-22:/commentary/3129189</id>
    <updated>2008-07-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>gunservatively! </name>
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Family Security Matters has details and background about the Free Speech Protection Act (HR 5814 &amp; S-2977) now before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. The new legislation is not designed to shield those who recklessly or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://gunservatively.blogspot.com/2008/07/free-speech-protection-act.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Please support "The Free Speech Protection Act" against Libel Tourism</title>
    <link href="http://muslimsagainstsharia.blogspot.com/2008/07/please-support-free-speech-protection.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/commentary/3129191</id>
    <updated>2008-07-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Muslims Against Sharia </name>
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PLEASE SUPPORT THE FREE SPEECH PROTECTION ACT (S-2977 &amp; HR 5814), aka "Rachel's Law", now before the Judiciary Committees in the House and Senate. New York&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s new law and the proposed federal legislation grew from the court battles of&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://muslimsagainstsharia.blogspot.com/2008/07/please-support-free-speech-protection.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>comment on losing our 1st amendment rights in foreign courts by mike</title>
    <link href="http://thisainthell.us/blog/?p=2060#comment-34761" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/commentary/3129195</id>
    <updated>2008-07-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Comments for This ain&amp;#39;t Hell, but you... </name>
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http://americanpatriotcouncilblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/more-on-islamist-jihad-against-freedom.html. if you care to contact your representatives in support of &#226;&#8364;&#339;rachel&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s law&#226;&#8364;&#157;:. free speech protection act of 2008 house bill: hr5814 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://thisainthell.us/blog/?p=2060#comment-34761"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jihad Watch: The Libel Tourist</title>
    <link href="http://jihadwatch.org/archives/021688.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-09:/commentary/3528569</id>
    <updated>2008-07-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jihad Watch </name>
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In MAY 2008, the the NATIONAL version of New York State's "Rachel's Law" -- THE FREE SPEECH PROTECTION ACT (S-2977 &amp; H.R. 5814) was introduced by Reps. Peter King (R-NY) &amp; Anthony Weiner (D-NY) and Sens. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) &amp;a&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://jihadwatch.org/archives/021688.php"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>mei&#195;&#176;yr&#195;&#176;am&#195;&#161;l gegn bla&#195;&#176;am&#195;&#182;nnum og rith&#195;&#182;fundum, lagafrumvarp gegn ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogg.visir.is/hermdarverk/2008/07/05/mei%C3%B0yr%C3%B0amal-gegn-bla%C3%B0amonnum-og-rithofundum-lagafrumvarp-gegn-%C3%BEeim-i-bna/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-05:/commentary/3129194</id>
    <updated>2008-07-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sk&#250;li Sk&#250;lason </name>
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hr 5814) og &#195;&#182;ldungadeildinni (frumvarp nr. s-2977). nafni&#195;&#176; er ,,free speech protection act&#226;&#8364;&#339; (l&#195;&#182;g til verndar m&#195;&#161;lfrelsinu). frumvarpi&#195;&#176; var flutt af &#195;&#190;ingm&#195;&#182;nnunum peter king (r-ny) og anthony weiner (d-ny) og &#195;&#182;ldunardeildarm&#195;&#182;nn&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://blogg.visir.is/hermdarverk/2008/07/05/mei%C3%B0yr%C3%B0amal-gegn-bla%C3%B0amonnum-og-rithofundum-lagafrumvarp-gegn-%C3%BEeim-i-bna/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>American Congress for Truth- &#194;&#187; George Orwell meets the OIC</title>
    <link href="http://blog.americancongressfortruth.com/2008/06/26/george-orwell-meets-the-oic/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/commentary/3528570</id>
    <updated>2008-06-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Congress for Truth </name>
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The only glint of hope is the possible adoption at the federal level of what has become known as Rachel&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Law: The Free Speevch Protection Act. The federal proposals (S-2977 &amp; H.R. 5814)) are derived from newly enacted legislation in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://blog.americancongressfortruth.com/2008/06/26/george-orwell-meets-the-oic/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Newyorkstate</title>
    <link href="http://newyorkstate2.blogspot.com/2008/06/newyorkstate_26.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/commentary/2402510</id>
    <updated>2008-06-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newyorkstate </name>
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Newyorkstate Please - SUPPORT passage of the NATIONAL version of New York State&amp;#39;s Rachel&amp;#39;s Law---THE FREE SPEECH PROTECTION ACT (S-2977 &amp;amp; HR 5814)---- The Free Speech Protection Act was introduced by Reps. Peter King (R-NY) and Anthony ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://newyorkstate2.blogspot.com/2008/06/newyorkstate_26.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Please support passage of the national version of New York State&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/021530.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/commentary/2390712</id>
    <updated>2008-06-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jihad Watch </name>
    </author>
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Legislation to protect authors and publishers in all states has now been introduced in the US House of Representatives (bill number HR 5814) and Senate (bill number S-2977). Entitled the &amp;quot;Free Speech Protection Act,&amp;quot; introduced by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/021530.php"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Re: &amp;#39;Rachel&amp;#39;s Law&amp;#39; Introduced In Congress</title>
    <link href="http://whymedudes.blogspot.com/2008/06/re-rachels-law-introduced-in-congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-16:/commentary/2350796</id>
    <updated>2008-06-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Why me? </name>
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introduced in the US House of Representatives (bill number HR 5814) and &amp;gt; Senate (bill number S-2977). Entitled the &amp;quot;Free Speech Protection Act,&amp;quot; the &amp;gt; bill was introduced by Representatives Peter King (R-NY) and Anthony Weiner ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://whymedudes.blogspot.com/2008/06/re-rachels-law-introduced-in-congress.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Debbie Schlussel</title>
    <link href="http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/2008/06/exclusive_who_i_1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/commentary/3528571</id>
    <updated>2008-06-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Debbie Schlussel </name>
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Now, similar legislation to protect authors and publishers has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives (bill number H.R. 5814) and Senate (bill number S-2977). Entitled the "Free Speech Protection Act," the bill was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/2008/06/exclusive_who_i_1.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>thank you, senators specter &amp; lieberman</title>
    <link href="http://twistedone151.wordpress.com/2008/05/25/thank-you-senators-specter-lieberman/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-25:/commentary/3129197</id>
    <updated>2008-05-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Twisted One 151&amp;#39;s Weblog </name>
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spector (r-pa) have introduced the free speech protection act of 2008, mirroring the hr 5814 legislation introduced by rep. peter king (r-ny). this will serve as a national version of rachel&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s law, protecting the free-speech rights of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://twistedone151.wordpress.com/2008/05/25/thank-you-senators-specter-lieberman/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Free Speech Protection Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://toocan.com/lunog/index.php/first/2008/05/22/free-speech-protection-act-of-2008" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-22:/commentary/2242454</id>
    <updated>2008-05-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Misblog </name>
    </author>
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The Free Speech Protection Act of 2008 has recently been introduced (HR 5814 and S.2977) to prevent an abusive tactic whereby individuals unable to silence their American critics in American courts will obtain judgments in foreign ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://toocan.com/lunog/index.php/first/2008/05/22/free-speech-protection-act-of-2008"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Personal Jurisdiction and the Free Speech Protection Act</title>
    <link href="http://prawfsblawg.blogs.com/prawfsblawg/2008/05/jurisdiction-an.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-20:/commentary/2219488</id>
    <updated>2008-05-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>prawfsblawg </name>
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Identical companion bills have been introduced in the House (HR 5814) and Senate (S. 2977), both entitled the Free Speech Protection Act of 2008. The bills aim to eliminate &amp;quot;libel tourism,&amp;quot; where foreign plaintiffs obtain foreign ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://prawfsblawg.blogs.com/prawfsblawg/2008/05/jurisdiction-an.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>[osint] Ehrenfeld Case Moves Lawmakers to Protect US Authors From ...</title>
    <link href="http://open-source-intelligence.org/osint-ehrenfeld-case-moves-lawmakers-to-protect-us-authors-from-foreign-libel-judgments.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/2201594</id>
    <updated>2008-05-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Source Intelligence </name>
    </author>
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HR 5814) in April that would protect Americans from foreign defamation claims that don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t comport with US law, bar the enforcement of a foreign judgment, and also allow defendants to seek damages. In a news release on the bill, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://open-source-intelligence.org/osint-ehrenfeld-case-moves-lawmakers-to-protect-us-authors-from-foreign-libel-judgments.htm"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>"libel tourism" legislation takes national stage</title>
    <link href="http://www.rjchq.org/InboxPost.asp?ID=923" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-11:/commentary/3129206</id>
    <updated>2008-05-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RJCHQ.org :: RJCHQ Inbox </name>
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it mirrors hr 5814, legislation recently introduced in the us house of representatives by representative peter king (r-ny). ...the impetus for this legislation is litigation involving dr. rachel ehrenfeld. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.rjchq.org/InboxPost.asp?ID=923"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>specter, lieberman, king introduce free speech protection act</title>
    <link href="http://www.allamericanpatriots.com/48747054_specter-lieberman-king-introduce-free-speech-prote" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/3129200</id>
    <updated>2008-05-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All American Patriots - Dispatches from... </name>
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this bill would protect american journalists from libel suits brought in foreign courts that do not have the same protections for free speech that are found in the us constitution. it mirrors hr 5814, legislation recently introduced in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.allamericanpatriots.com/48747054_specter-lieberman-king-introduce-free-speech-prote"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>first amendment protections from foreign intrusion</title>
    <link href="http://chaosinmotion.blogspot.com/2008/05/first-amendment-protections-from.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/3129198</id>
    <updated>2008-05-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chaos-In-Motion </name>
    </author>
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y.) on april 16 introduced a similar bill, the freedom of speech protection act (hr 5814), in the house of represenatives. the article notes the extreme silence this has received in the msm. that is truly sad. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://chaosinmotion.blogspot.com/2008/05/first-amendment-protections-from.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>American Congress for Truth- &#194;&#187; Sens. Specter and Lieberman Rep ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.americancongressfortruth.com/2008/05/07/sens-specter-and-lieberman-rep-king-introduce-us-free-speech-protection-rachels-law-goes-national/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/3387869</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Congress for Truth </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Peter King (R-NY) in the House of Representatives, H.R. 5814. The bill would protect American journalists from suit in foreign courts that do not have the same protections of free speech found under our First Amendment guarantee of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://blog.americancongressfortruth.com/2008/05/07/sens-specter-and-lieberman-rep-king-introduce-us-free-speech-protection-rachels-law-goes-national/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SENS. SPECTER, LIEBERMAN, REP. KING INTRODUCE FREE SPEECH ...</title>
    <link href="http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;amp;orgId=574&amp;amp;topicId=25151&amp;amp;docId=l:788143625&amp;amp;isRss=true" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/3095046</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>War on Terror - Homeland Security </name>
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This bill would protect American journalists from libel suits brought in foreign courts that do not have the same protections for free speech that are found in the US constitution. It mirrors HR 5814, legislation recently introduced in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;orgId=574&amp;topicId=25151&amp;docId=l:788143625&amp;isRss=true"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Proposal for Federal Free Speech Protection Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.terrorfinance.org/the_terror_finance_blog/2008/05/proposal-for-fe.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/2170737</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Terror Finance Blog </name>
    </author>
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It mirrors HR 5814, legislation recently introduced in the US House of Representatives by Representative King. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of expression of ideas, opinions, and research, and freedom of exchange of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.terrorfinance.org/the_terror_finance_blog/2008/05/proposal-for-fe.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>first amendment victory mysteriously disappeared by mainstream media</title>
    <link href="http://forthardknox.com/2008/05/06/first-amendment-victory-mysteriously-disappeared-by-mainstream-media/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/3129205</id>
    <updated>2008-05-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ft. Hard Knox </name>
    </author>
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y.) on april 16 introduced a similar bill, the freedom of speech protection act (hr 5814), in the house of represenatives. in ehrenfeld v. mahfouz, new york state&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s highest court held that it was unable to protect dr. ehrenfeld from a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://forthardknox.com/2008/05/06/first-amendment-victory-mysteriously-disappeared-by-mainstream-media/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Political Mavens &#194;&#187; Rachel and Goliath: Ehrenfeld vs. The Saudis</title>
    <link href="http://politicalmavens.com/index.php/2008/05/05/rachel-and-goliath-ehrenfeld-vs-the-saudis/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/3420771</id>
    <updated>2008-05-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Mavens </name>
    </author>
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That would be the Freedom of Speech Protection Act (H.R. 5814), which Rep. King (R-NY) introduced in the House of Representatives on April 16, and which should be passed on the double. Rachel continued: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://politicalmavens.com/index.php/2008/05/05/rachel-and-goliath-ehrenfeld-vs-the-saudis/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>libel terrorism protection act enacted</title>
    <link href="http://primerct.blogspot.com/2008/05/libel-terrorism-protection-act-enacted.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/3191759</id>
    <updated>2008-05-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PRIMER-Connecticut </name>
    </author>
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y.) on april 16 introduced a similar bill, the freedom of speech protection act (hr 5814), in the house of represenatives. in ehrenfeld v. mahfouz, new york state's highest court held that it was unable to protect dr. ehrenfeld from a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://primerct.blogspot.com/2008/05/libel-terrorism-protection-act-enacted.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>rachel and goliath: ehrenfeld vs. the saudis</title>
    <link href="http://www.juliagorin.com/wordpress/?p=1548" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/3129192</id>
    <updated>2008-05-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Republican Riot </name>
    </author>
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that would be the freedom of speech protection act (hr 5814), which rep. king (r-ny) introduced in the house of representatives on april 16, and which should be passed on the double. rachel continued:. &#226;&#8364;&#339;personally, it marks an important ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.juliagorin.com/wordpress/?p=1548"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rachel Ehrenfeld gets &#226;&#8364;&#339;Rachel&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Law&#226;&#8364;&#157; passes for the first ...</title>
    <link href="http://shariahfinancewatch.wordpress.com/2008/05/05/rachel-ehrenfeld-gets-rachels-law-passes-for-the-first-amendment-and-the-msm-is-quiet-why-she-fought-for-all-jouranalists-and-writers-for-free-speech/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/2210701</id>
    <updated>2008-05-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shariah Finance Watch </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
First Amendment Victory Mysteriously Disappeared by Mainstream Media May 2nd, 2008 by Phyllis Chesler - Pajamas Media. http://pajamasmedia.com/phyllischesler/. On Thursday, New York State Governor David Paterson signed &#226;&#8364;&#339;Rachel&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://shariahfinancewatch.wordpress.com/2008/05/05/rachel-ehrenfeld-gets-rachels-law-passes-for-the-first-amendment-and-the-msm-is-quiet-why-she-fought-for-all-jouranalists-and-writers-for-free-speech/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Chalk One Up for Freedom</title>
    <link href="http://thesirenvoice.blogspot.com/2008/05/chalk-one-up-for-freedom.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/2188914</id>
    <updated>2008-05-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE SIREN VOICE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That would be the Freedom of Speech Protection Act (HR 5814), which Rep. King (R-NY) introduced in the House of Representatives on April 16, and which should be passed on the double. Rachel continued; &#226;&#8364;&#339;Personally, it marks an important ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://thesirenvoice.blogspot.com/2008/05/chalk-one-up-for-freedom.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>around the web, may 2</title>
    <link href="http://lawbites.com/around-the-web-may-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-03:/commentary/3129207</id>
    <updated>2008-05-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Law Bites </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... did sign the libel terrorism protection act (mentioned below), which protects us citizens against libel suits by those using other countries more expansive laws. us rep. peter king (r-ny) has introduced a federal version, hr 5814.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://lawbites.com/around-the-web-may-2/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>new york steps up to the plate - passes &#226;&#8364;&#339;libel terrorism ...</title>
    <link href="http://randazza.wordpress.com/2008/05/03/new-york-steps-up-to-the-plate-passes-libel-terrorism-protection-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-03:/commentary/3129201</id>
    <updated>2008-05-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Legal Satyricon </name>
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... that will protect authors throughout the country against the threat of foreign libel judgments.&#226;&#8364;&#157; (source). us rep. peter king (rn.y.) picked up the challenge and introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;freedom of speech protection act&#226;&#8364;&#157; (hr 5814). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://randazza.wordpress.com/2008/05/03/new-york-steps-up-to-the-plate-passes-libel-terrorism-protection-act/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rachel&amp;#39;s Law Signed</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-03:/commentary/2213258</id>
    <updated>2008-05-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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By Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D-Queens) and Senate Deputy Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos (R-Rockville Center) From: American Center for Democracy Hooray for my Great Friend Rachel, Congratulations! Albany, NY (May 1, 2008) -- New York ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://aukmuntr.blogspot.com/2008/05/rachels-law-signed.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PointofLaw.com | PointOfLaw Forum: Around the Web, May 2</title>
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... which protects U.S. citizens against libel suits by those using other countries more expansive laws. U.S. Rep. Peter King (R-NY) has introduced a federal version, H.R. 5814. Posted by Carter Wood at 7:03 AM | TrackBack (0) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2008/05/around-the-web-may-2.php"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>new york enacts libel terrorism protection act</title>
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gov. david paterson signed the libel terrorism protection act on thursday, helping new york set the pace in protecting american journalists from foreign libel verdicts. the bill was first proposed . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.rcfp.org/newsitems/index.php?i=6730"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>gov. signs legislation protecting free speech</title>
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    <updated>2008-05-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
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peter king has introduced a similar bill in congress entitled the &#226;&#8364;&#339;free speech protection act&#226;&#8364;&#157; (hr 5814). this bill, s.6687/a.9652, was prompted by the case of rachel ehrenfeld, a new york-based author who was sued for libel by an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://wantaghnews.wordpress.com/2008/05/02/gov-signs-legislation-protecting-free-speech/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>First Amendment Victory Mysteriously Disappeared by Mainstream Media</title>
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    <updated>2008-05-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
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on April 16 introduced a similar bill, the Freedom of Speech Protection Act (HR 5814), in the House of Represenatives. In Ehrenfeld v. Mahfouz, New York State&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s highest court held that it was unable to protect Dr. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://pajamasmedia.com/phyllischesler/2008/05/02/first-amendment-victory-mysteriously-disappeared-by-mainstream-media/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Chalk One for Freedom (Thanks, Rachel &amp;amp; Thanks, New York)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/2147327</id>
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That would be the Freedom of Speech Protection Act (HR 5814), which Rep. King (R-NY) introduced in the House of Representatives on April 16, and which should be passed on the double. Rachel continued; Personally, it marks an important ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://dianawest.net/Default.aspx?tabid=36&amp;EntryID=295"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>libel terrorism protection act (rachel's law) signed by new york ...</title>
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    <updated>2008-05-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Dhimmi Watch </name>
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y.) on april 16 introduced a similar bill, the freedom of speech protection act (hr 5814), in the house of representatives. in ehrenfeld v. mahfouz, new york state's highest court held that it was unable to protect dr. ehrenfeld from a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.jihadwatch.org/dhimmiwatch/archives/020856.php"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>rachel's law is law! exhale</title>
    <link href="http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2008/05/rachels-law-is.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/commentary/3129202</id>
    <updated>2008-05-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Atlas Shrugs </name>
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y.) on april 16 introduced a similar bill, the freedom of speech protection act (hr 5814), in the house of represenatives. in ehrenfeld v. mahfouz, new york state's highest court held that it was unable to protect dr. ehrenfeld from a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2008/05/rachels-law-is.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LIBEL TERRORISM PROTECTION ACT</title>
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    <updated>2008-05-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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This is most excellent news! And everyone else should encourage their own congressional representatives and senators to support similar legislation on a national level, and jurisdictional law in their own state legislatures to help ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://scenewash.blogspot.com/2008/05/libel-terrorism-protection-act.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rachel&amp;#39;s Law</title>
    <link href="http://stopislamicconquest.blogspot.com/2008/05/rachels-law.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/commentary/2227091</id>
    <updated>2008-05-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Stop Islamic Conquest </name>
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Adapted from a press release that I found in my email inbox:. ACD UPDATE. Contact: Rachel Ehrenfeld American Center for Democracy www.acdemocracy.org. The Libel Terrorism Protection Act, also known as RACHEL&amp;#39;s LAW, signed by Governor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://stopislamicconquest.blogspot.com/2008/05/rachels-law.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>D&#195;&#169;faite aux EUA pour les litigeants mahom&#195;&#169;tans professionels (anglais)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/commentary/2177221</id>
    <updated>2008-05-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Protection Act (HR 5814), in the House of Representatives. In Ehrenfeld v. Mahfouz, New York State&amp;#39;s highest court held that it was unable to protect Dr. Ehrenfeld from a British lawsuit filed by Saudi ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.niouzes.org/soc-politique/221942-defaite-aux-eua-pour-litigeants-mahometans-professionels-anglais.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Libel Terrorism Protection Act, known as Rachel&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Law, signed by ...</title>
    <link href="http://shariahfinancewatch.wordpress.com/2008/05/02/libel-terrorism-protection-act-known-as-rachels-law-signed-by-ny-govenor/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/commentary/2147326</id>
    <updated>2008-05-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Shariah Finance Watch </name>
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of Speech Protection Act (HR 5814), in the House of Represenatives. In Ehrenfeld v. Mahfouz, New York State&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s highest court held that it was unable to protect Dr. Ehrenfeld from a British lawsuit filed by Saudi billionaire Khalid Salim ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://shariahfinancewatch.wordpress.com/2008/05/02/libel-terrorism-protection-act-known-as-rachels-law-signed-by-ny-govenor/"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: HR5814 Free Speech Protection Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-15:/commentary/2999501</id>
    <updated>2008-04-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To create a Federal cause of action to determine whether defamation exists under United States law in cases in which defamation actions have been brought in foreign courts against United States persons on the basis of publications or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5814/show"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Action: Introduced: HR 5814: To create a Federal cause of ...</title>
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    <updated>2008-04-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Active Legislation -- Tracked by govtrack.us </name>
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Peter King [R-NY] introduced HR 5814: To create a Federal cause of action to determine whether defamation exists under United States law in cases in which defamation actions have been brought in foreign courts against United States ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-5814"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5814, To create a Federal cause of action to determine whether ...</title>
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HR 5814 would create a Federal cause of action to determine whether defamation exists under United States law in cases in which defamation actions have been brought in foreign courts against United States persons on the basis of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5814.html"&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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