H.R.923 - Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act

To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes. view all titles (7)

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  • Short: Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act as introduced.
  • Short: Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007 as reported to house.
  • Official: To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes. as amended by house.
  • Short: Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Official: To establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, and an Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Investigative Office in the Civil Rights Unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007 as passed senate.
  • Short: Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007 as enacted.

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12/13/08
ISS - The murders that still haunt Mississippi ... and the nation

Which is why it's shameful that H.R. 923, the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, has been placed on hold by Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn. But then what's a little justice to someone with his record on civil rights? ...

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12/01/08
ISS - The murders that still haunt Mississippi ... and the nation

Which is why it's shameful that H.R. 923, the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, has been placed on hold by Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn. But then what's a little justice to someone with his record on civil rights? ...

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10/14/08
www.kansascity.com | 10/08/2008 | Alvin Sykes’ victory is a win ...

On Tuesday, President Bush signed H.R. 923 without fanfare.With the stroke of the president’s pen, the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act became law.The law adds to the g

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10/14/08
House Passes Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act | Crooks ...

The American Civil Liberties Union cheered the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 923, the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, by a vote of 422-2. The bill authorizes $10 million annually to establish a special federal ...

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10/10/08
President Bush Signs H.R. 923, H.R. 1199, H.R. 5834, H.R. 5975 ...

President Bush Signs H.R. 923, H.R. 1199, H.R. 5834, H.R. 5975, H.R. 6092, H.R. 6437, H.R. 6889, H.R. 6893, S. 3015, S. 3082 Into Law. On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, the President signed into law: H.R. 923, H.R. 1199, H.R. 5834, ...

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10/10/08
HR923 Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007

To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes.

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10/08/08
DownsizeDC.org

Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act: Senate passed H.R. 923, to provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, clearing the measure for the President. 4 pages. Health Centers Renewal Act: Committee on ...

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10/08/08
Despite tough economy, niggers extorted money for witchhunts

On Tuesday, President Bush signed HR 923 without fanfare. With the stroke of the president’s pen, the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act became law. The law adds to the growing legend of Alvin Sykes, who was able to achieve ...

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09/28/08
This Week on the Hill, 9/29/08 – 10/3/08

In addition, President Bush is expected to sign HR 923, the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007, into law this week. Congress will adjourn this week: the House today, and the Senate, well…soon. And hey, did you know that ...

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09/24/08
Senate by Cboldt: Passed Without Debate - September 2008

H.R.923 - Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act (was passed twice, for emphasis perhaps). ---===---. 09:37: Reid's plan for action for the day week:. Morning Business until the Consolidated Appropriations Bill [I think this is ...

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09/23/08
today in congress/open thread

update 3: tomnibus wrangling shakes loose hr 923, the emmit till unsolved crimes bill, too. finally! this is a bill that passed the house 422-2 in june of 2007, and has been blocked by coburn ever since. today he's finally ok with ...

Source: Daily Kos
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09/23/08
Today in Congress/Open Thread

In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader:. FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008. House meets at 10:00 am for Legislative Business. Fifteen "One Minutes" Per Side. Last Vote Predicted: ??? H.Res. ...

Source: Daily Kos
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09/23/08
Senate Passes Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act

The Senate has passed the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act (HR 923) by unanimous consent. This was yet another bill included in the “Coburn Omnibus” package which has been stalled in the Senate since July. ...

Source: SENATUS
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09/03/08
lynn westmoreland

Click here for a summary of Westmoreland was one of two House members to vote against HR 923, the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007, a bill that would have reopened hate crimes cases. ...

Source: agile
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09/03/08
lynn westmoreland

Westmoreland was one of two House members to vote against HR 923, the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007, a bill that would have reopened hate crimes cases. Flake, an American politician, has been a Republican member of ...

Source: annuitant
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09/03/08
Republican Rep. Lynn Westmoreland Plays to the Base

He can add this accomplishment to his resume, right there with opposing renewal of the Voting Rights Act and being one of two House members to vote against HR 923, the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007 (a bill that ...

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08/04/08
OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.3430 Emmett Till Unsolved Civil ...

Calendar No. 944.. Aug 01, 2008: Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. Introduced on Aug 01, 2008. Related Bills:. H.R.923 · S.535 · S.3348. Related Issue Areas: ...

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07/31/08
OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.3348 Emmett Till Unsolved Civil ...

Related Bills:. H.R.923 · S.535 · S.3430. Related Issue Areas:. Reprogramming of appropriated funds · Prosecution · Politics and government · Murder; 22 more; Missing children · Inspectors general · Governme

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07/29/08
DSCC: Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee

Emmitt Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act (S. 535/HR 923) Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act (S. 2304/HR 3992) Drug Endangered Kids (HR 1199/S. 1210) ...

Source: DSCC
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07/28/08
alexander chooses politics over bills to stop child predators ...

emmitt till unsolved civil rights crimes act (s. 535/hr 923) mentally ill offender treatment and crime reduction reauthorization and improvement act (s. 2304/hr 3992) drug endangered kids (hr 1199/s. 1210) ...

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07/28/08
senate republicans like susan collins and lamar alexander decide ...

emmitt till unsolved civil rights crimes act (s. 535/hr 923) mentally ill offender treatment and crime reduction reauthorization and improvement act (s. 2304/hr 3992) drug endangered kids (hr 1199/s. 1210) ...

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07/27/08
coburn omnibus coming up for cloture vote

... emmitt till unsolved crimes (s. 535/hr 923); mentally ill offender treatment (s. 2304 - domenici/hr 3992); star-spangled banner and war of 1812 bicentennial commission (s. 1079/hr 1389); drug endangered kids (hr 1199/s. 1210) ...

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07/27/08
Collins Chooses Politics Over Bills To Stop Child Predators, Fight ...

535/HR 923) Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act (S. 2304/HR 3992) Drug Endangered Kids (HR 1199/S. 1210) Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act (S. 2982/HR 5524) ...

Source: DSCC
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07/27/08
coburn omnibus coming up for cloture vote

... emmitt till unsolved crimes (s. 535/hr 923); mentally ill offender treatment (s. 2304 - domenici/hr 3992); star-spangled banner and war of 1812 bicentennial commission (s. 1079/hr 1389); drug endangered kids (hr 1199/s. 1210) ...

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07/27/08
Alexander Chooses Politics Over Bills To Stop Child Predators ...

535/HR 923) Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act (S. 2304/HR 3992) Drug Endangered Kids (HR 1199/S. 1210) Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act (S. 2982/HR 5524) ...

Source: DSCC
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07/27/08
Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials

The two are co-sponsors of HR 923, also known as the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, which authorizes $10 million annually for 10 years to prosecute cold case civil rights murders. Because of the heinous nature of the ...

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07/23/08
Votes on HR 923: Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of ...

Votes on HR 923: Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007: 422 Yea, 2 Nay: Hey, guess who wants to keep unsolved racist hate crimes of the Civil Rights era unsolved?

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07/22/08
Comments Of Sen. Leahy On S. 3297, The Advancing America's ...

Emmet Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007 (S.535/H.R.923). This Dodd-Leahy bill will strengthen the ability of the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute unsolved murders from the civil rights era. ...

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07/19/08
black crime

this potential law is called the emmett till unsolved civil rights crime act (hr 923 and s.535).the bill's sponsors, led by rep. john lewis, aim to set up an “investigative office” in the civil rights units of both the department of ...

Source: National
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06/17/08
democrats target coburn’s holds

democrats complained then that republicans were blocking legislation that would authorize funding for investigations of pre-1970 civil rights crimes (hr 923), expand paralysis research (s 1183) and provide grants for closed captioning ...

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