H.Res.1357 - Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 by President Ronald Reagan and the greatness of America in her ability to admit and remedy past mistakes.

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  • Official: Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 by President Ronald Reagan and the greatness of America in her ability to admit and remedy past mistakes. as introduced.
  • Official: Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and the greatness of America in her ability to admit and remedy past mistakes and to recognize that there are other communities who may have suffered the mistakes of our government but have not received an apology and reparations. as amended by house.

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7/31/2008--Passed House amended. Reaffirms the nation's commitment to equal justice under the law for all people in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Continues to support the congressional goal embodied in the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 that all
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7/31/2008--Passed House amended. Reaffirms the nation's commitment to equal justice under the law for all people in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Continues to support the congressional goal embodied in the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 that all persons living under protection of the U.S. Constitution have a right to enjoy freedom and equality without the constraint of prejudice and discrimination or the lack of due process. Declares that the House of Representatives shall review the wartime treatment of Latin Americans of Japanese descent, German Americans, and Italian Americans to determine whether they should receive an apology and reparations similar to that provided for Japanese Americans interned during World War II.


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01/01/09
Rep. Doris Matsui [D, CA-5]

...report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. H.Res.1357 Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 by President Rona

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07/25/08
Republican Whip :: Roy Blunt

13) H.Res. 1357 - Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 by President Ronald Reagan and the greatness of America in her ability to admit and remedy past mistakes (Sponsored ...

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07/15/08
Bill Action: Introduced: H.Res. 1357: Recognizing the significance ...

Doris Matsui [D-CA] introduced H.Res. 1357: Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 by President Ronald Reagan and the greatness of America in her ability to admit and ...

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