Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.1529 Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009

S.1079: Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National ... - OpenCongress

2011-05-25T01:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to extend the number of years that multiyear contracts may be entered into for the purchase of advanced biofuel, and for other purposes. view all titles (2) ... Because familie

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IF I HAD A BASEBALL HALL OF FAME VOTE…

2011-01-03T19:00:00Z

But back to Bagwell, he is a lifetime .297 hitter with 449 HR's, 1529 RBI's and 1517 runs scored. He won the Rookie of the Year in 1991, and was the NL MVP in 1994. His numbers would have been even better but his career was shortened ...

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KenWo's Corner- Hall of Fame Edition « The World of Sports

2010-12-31T19:00:00Z

Jeff Bagwell- (Astros) (.297/.408/.540, 449 HR, 1529 RBI, 2314 H, 202 SB) Jeff Bagwell was born on the same day as Frank Thomas, and performed very similar to him, including a 1994 MVP award. He was the Rookie of the Year in 1991 and ...

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KenWo's Corner- Hall of Fame Edition - South Side Sox

2010-12-30T19:00:00Z

Fantasy Baseball Blog at Razzball.com| Jeff Bagwell, Hall of Fame

2010-12-30T19:00:00Z

Stats: 15 seasons, 2314 hits, 1517 Runs, 449 HR, 1529 RBI, 202 SBs, .297 AVG / .408 OBP / .540 SLG / 149 OPS+. 162 Game Stats: 114 R /34 HR/115 RBI/15 SB. Don't let the 449 career HRs fool you. Based on either career WAR or my ...

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Hear the Hurd: 2011 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot

2010-12-29T19:00:00Z

2314 hits; 449 HR; 1529 RBI; .297 lifetime avg. I could easily add to the above, the only first baseman to have not just one but two 30/30 seasons. Any thought that Bagwell is not a hall of famer is completely misplaced. ...

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Lattanzi Land: The Lattanzi Land Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot

2010-12-29T19:00:00Z

Let's look at the numbers, which I believe, speak for themselves - .297 BA, .408 OBP, 149 OPS+, 449 HR, 1529 RBI, 1517 runs scored, and 1401 walks. At any point in his career, he had led the league in runs, doubles, RBI, HR, Walks, ...

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Restoring the Possibility of Parole for Federal Prisoners ...

2010-12-09T19:00:00Z

It is no secret that I was a very strong and vocal supporter of H.R. 1529 the Second Chance Act of 2009 and am now supporting its replacement H.R.5492 the Fresh Start Act of 2010. Both of these bills allow certain first time non-violent ...

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Since you didn't ask... DDGP's 10 choices for the 2011 Baseball HOF

2010-12-03T19:00:00Z

The 1991 Rookie of the Year (ROY) and 1994 Most Valuable Player (MVP), Bagwell (.297 career average, 2214 hits, 449 HR, 1529 RBI, .408 SlG .547 OBP) represented one half Houston's "Killer Bs" that brought the World Series to the ...

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H R 1529 – The Second Chance Act of 2009 | New York Defective Drug ...

2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

In 2007, President Bush signed into law the Second Chance Act of 2007, which sought to help rehabilitate criminals and provide them with the support they.

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Recognizing that paloma picasso jewelry

2010-11-21T19:00:00Z

With the full support of US businesses, House Republicans introduced the HR 1529, Teamwork for Employees and Managers (TEAM) Act in 1993. Unfortunately, Congressional Democrats and the US labor movement, spearheaded by the AFL-CIO, ...

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Recognizing that paloma picasso jewelry

2010-11-21T19:00:00Z

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2010-11-21T19:00:00Z

The sponsors of the amendment originally proposed the following modification in H.R. 1529(4): Section 8(a)(2) of the NRLA is amended by striking the semicolon tiffany 1837 jewelry inserting the following: “Provided further, ...

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Recognizing that paloma picasso jewelry

2010-11-21T19:00:00Z

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2010-11-21T19:00:00Z

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2010-11-21T19:00:00Z

The sponsors of the amendment originally proposed the following modification in HR 1529(4): Section 8(a)(2) of the NRLA is amended by striking the semicolon tiffany 1837 jewelry inserting the following: “Provided further, That it shall ...

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manufacturer to cushion jewelry : caonidayede

2010-11-21T19:00:00Z

With the full support of U.S. businesses, House Republicans introduced the H.R. 1529, Teamwork for Employees and Managers (TEAM) Act in 1993. Unfortunately, Congressional Democrats and the U.S. labor movement, spearheaded by the AFL-CIO ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: "Pardon people, too, Mr. President"

2010-11-11T19:00:00Z

Sadly,H.R.5492,like its predecessor H.R.1529, sits in the House Subcommittee chaired by, soon to be replaced, Congressman Bobby Scott and is, like its predecessor and the likely hood of an increase in pardons by the administration, ...

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Proposed Legistlation Affecting the Private Security and ...

2010-10-08T20:00:00Z

HR 1529 – Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 – Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY-15) Oppose - Creates mechanism for expunging non-violent federal criminal records, thus impacting the usefulness of background and pre-employment ...

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Holding Prosecutors Accountable: The Supreme Court Takes Another ...

2010-10-06T20:00:00Z

Most who follow this blog are aware of H.R.1593 the "second chance" legislation that dealt primarily with funding re-entry programs and another, H.R.1529 dealing with federal expungement. There is now H.R.5492 the "Fresh Start Act" also

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Ath-Esw9A.Review / .Lgenv.Touch.Accessories

2010-09-29T20:00:00Z

And the requirements of the Security Office in 1529 to gradually replace the current board of directors (as "they" call "the" United States Congress: HR 1529, and ex-offenders Act 2009, the law of the second chance Revision and ...

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H.R. 5492 - Fresh Start Act of 2010 (Expunge Federal and State ...

2010-09-23T20:00:00Z

The previously mention support group on Yahoo was formed in support of H.R.1529. The entire focus has now been shifted to H.R.5492. You are cordially invited to join us at http://bit.ly/maGAf . Once a member you will have access to ...

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The Libertarian Solution : Liberty Library - America, Land of the ...

2010-09-18T20:00:00Z

Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee has introduced H.R.5492 the "Fresh Start Act of 2010", effectively replacing H.R.1529.H.R.5492 allow certain first time non-violent offenders who meet all of the requirements set forth in the bill to ...

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Proposed Legistlation Affecting the Private Security and ...

2010-09-16T20:00:00Z

Investigation News - ISPLA Legislative Updates - PInow.com ...

2010-09-14T20:00:00Z

PI Newswire :: Bills of Concern from ISPLA

2010-09-13T20:00:00Z

HR 1529 – Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 – Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY-15) Oppose – Creates mechanism for expunging non-violent federal criminal records, thus impacting the usefulness of background and pre-employment ...

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What's Holding us Back From Real Criminal Justice Reform ...

2010-09-04T20:00:00Z

BTW, this is the same subcommittee holding H.R.1475 and where, for 8 years, all 6 versions of H.R.1529, a bill very similar to H.R.5492, were allowed to die. It is time for Congress to move forward with reform. ...

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Stone Soup Station: This could well be our best chance to gain ...

2010-08-18T20:00:00Z

I am sure that you are all aware that H.R.1529 has been replaced by H.R.5492 the "Fresh Start Act of 2010" introduced by Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee. The efforts of all supporters of H.R.1529 is now being directed to securing ...

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Expungement process in other states - Corrections Community

2010-08-15T20:00:00Z

He introduced H.R. 1529 to the house again on March 16, 2009. H.R. 1529 can be viewed in its entirety at Opencongress.org and Washingtonwatch.com H.R. 1529 has not passed since its first introduction ten years ago. ...

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Attorney General Holder Wants to Get Serious About Prison Reentry ...

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

During this same period, FedCure made it very clear to supporters of H.R.1529 that they did not and would not support the legislation as they had decided that it was discriminatory because it only applied to first time Non-Violent ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: Puzzling through the doctrine and dicta ...

2010-06-27T20:00:00Z

Recently introduced by Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee, H.R.5492 the "Fresh Start Act", like it's now pretty much abandoned predecessor H.R.1529 the "Second Chance Act of 2009", will provided a path certain first time non-viole

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Sentencing Law and Policy: "Clean Slate: Expanding Expungements ...

2010-06-23T20:00:00Z

This bill has replaced, for all practical purposes, Congressman Charles Rangel's bill, H.R.1529. In fact, Rangel is one of the co-sponsors of H.R.5492. Unlike the Rangel's legislation which only applied to federal offenses, ...

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HR 1529 - The Second Chance Act of 2009

2010-06-15T20:00:00Z

Image : http://www.flickr.com. In 2007, President Bush signed into law the Second Chance Act of 2007, which sought to help rehabilitate criminals and provide them with the support they need to reintegrate into society. ...

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Tell Nebraska Legislators to Ban the Box | Criminal Justice ...

2010-06-13T20:00:00Z

It is very similar to H.R. 1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-offenders Act of 2009 as it allows certain ex-offenders to petition the original sentencing court for expunction of their criminal record. This legislation is much better that ...

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Getting an Expungement in Tennessee - District Attorney ...

2010-06-13T20:00:00Z

This legislation, in effect, replaces H.R.1529 the "Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009". ... Proponents of expungement legislation should embrace H.R. 5492 as it is, in many ways, a much better bill that H.R.1529. ...

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In South Carolina, Unlikely Sentencing Reform | Criminal Justice ...

2010-06-11T20:00:00Z

Proponents of expungement legislation should embrace H.R. 5492 as it is, in many ways, a much better bill that H.R.1529. Included in the benefits is a provision for automatic expungement of the criminal record after seven years. ...

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H.R.5492: To permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent ...

2010-06-07T20:00:00Z

WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 5492, The Fresh Start Act of 2010

2010-06-07T20:00:00Z

For the past year, since the first post on the H.R.1529 thread, and now with H.R.5492, many dedicated people have worked very hard to support passage of this legislation while at the same time constantly defending its worthiness and ...

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The Invisible World of Collateral Consequences | Criminal Justice ...

2010-06-07T20:00:00Z

The collateral consequences, in effect a civil death penalty, that is imposed on hundreds of thousands of ex-offenders is the reason why so many reform advocates support H.R. 1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009. ...

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A New Chance at a Second Chance – Ella Baker Center Blog

2010-05-27T20:00:00Z

Exactly, Exactly Exactly and that is why I, along with many others urge first time non-violent offenders who are suffer the civil death sentence of a federal felony conviction get on board and help us push for passage of H.R. 1529 the ...

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Ella Baker Blog » Blog Archive » A New Chance at a Second Chance

2010-05-27T20:00:00Z

Georgia Prison Reform on Newt Gingrich's Mind | Criminal Justice ...

2010-05-23T20:00:00Z

If that is what everyone really wants, you should take a long hard look at H.R.1529 the "Second Chance For Ex-Offenders Act of 2009." Those that will benefit are no risk to society, the cost of implementation is negligible and tax users ...

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National Criminal Justice Commission Act: Who's Behind It and ...

2010-05-15T20:00:00Z

Would you be willing to support legislation like H.R.1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009″? This legislation will allow certain first time non-violent ex-offenders who meet the requirements of the legislation the ...

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"Ban the Box" Campaigns Gain Steam | Criminal Justice | Change.org

2010-05-12T20:00:00Z

What I cannot understand is why there is no equally avid movement to pass legislation like H.R.1529 the "Second Chance Act for Ex-offenders of 2009". I cannot understand the lack of vision of those who so strongly support every effort ...

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Congress Takes Aim at Criminal Justice Reform | Criminal Justice ...

2010-04-27T20:00:00Z

The crack/powder issue is high on the list as is H.R1475 the “Good Time Bill” and, as you well know, my personal favorite H.R.1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009”. All of these will provide immediate relief as well as ...

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The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders 2010 :: Record Clearing

2010-04-04T20:00:00Z

The last action the HR 1529 was March of 2009. The bill is listed as “dead” in the House Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Staff members for Rep. Rangel have indicated that the bill will be reintroduced ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: Georgia Supreme Court upholds sex ...

2010-03-15T20:00:00Z

That is why legislation like H.R. 1529, the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009” is being allowed, like it's five pervious versions, to die in committee. Posted by: T Kinney | Mar 16, 2010 1:06:20 PM ...

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Monica Conyers, Wife To John Conyers, Sentenced To 3 Years In ...

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

HR 1529 is sponsored by Charles Rangel ( who may need the bill to pass due to his allegations ) currently the bill has no co-sponsors. In the last congressional session the bill was HR 623 and it had 17 co-sponsors. ...

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What Happened to Prison Reform? | Criminal Justice | Change.org

2010-03-08T19:00:00Z

For more than eight years thousands of first time non-violent offenders, who only want a chance to earn their lives back, have had their dreams shattered and continued to struggle with a travesty of justice that H. R. 1529 would, ...

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Coalition Campaigns to End Prison-Based Gerrymandering : Welcome ...

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

we deserve our lives back.com and click on the tab, Petition for H.R.1529. Supporters can also listen to episodes of fantastic felons, a podcast on I-tunes that I co-host with Pete Cossaboon. Individuals who sign the petition may have ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: Eleventh Circuit rejects Second ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

That is why so many are supporters of H.R. 1529 the "Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009". While the legislation does not restore Second Amendment rights, it should, it does allow the first time non-violent felon an opportunity ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: NY Times editorial advocates (long ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Ferris, the worry is that once the "Dumb on Crime" crowd takes control in November none of the worthy legislation like this one or HR1475, the "Good Time" bill or HR 1529 the real "Second Chance Act" will ever see the light of

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Death Row Inmate Awarded $5.5M For Wrongful Conviction | News One

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Give ex-offenders the motivation and real chance to be full productive citizens. Support HR 1529 Second Chance Act for ex-offenders. This is real legislation with teeth, not that dog and pony show signed by Bush in 2007. ADVERTISEMENT ...

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Support HR 1529 @ we deserve our lives back.com (first-time,non ...

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

We Deserve Our Lives Back.com Hello my name is Jaime Woodard (201-966-1251 /jaimelwoodard@gmail.com)I am the founder of a website called WE DESERVE OUR LIVES BACK.com, which supports H.R. 1529 The Second Chance Act of 2009. ...

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Support HR 1529 @ we deserve our lives back.com (first-time,non ...

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

A place where corrections professionals can interact and collaborate.

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Support HR 1529 @ we deserve our lives back.com (first-time,non ...

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

A place where corrections professionals can interact and collaborate.

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Second Chance for non-violent,ex-federal-offenders: Second Chance ...

2010-02-20T19:00:00Z

We deserve our lives back.com supports the bill HR1529, The Second Chance Act for first time non-violent ex-offenders. HR 1529 will not cost tax payers; it will reduce recidivism, welfare and increase employment by record numbers. ...

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A Second Chance for Felons - The Petition Site

2010-02-17T19:00:00Z

Supporters who want to sign the petition or view comments for H.R. 1529 can visit we deserve our lives back.com and click on the tab, Petition for H.R.1529. Supporters can also listen to episodes of fantastic felons, ...

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Crew of 42

2010-02-17T19:00:00Z

Do you support H.R. 1529 The Second Chance Act of 2009? H.R. 1529 has died in committee since the year 2000. If H.R. 1529 were to become law it would allow first-time, non-violent, ex-federal offenders to petition the court for an ...

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Want ad: Census is looking for a few good men, women to work

2010-02-16T19:00:00Z

Supporters can help by spreading the word about H.R.1529 also signing the petition and viewing comments on We Deserve Our Lives Back.com. Some individuals may not qualify for the requirements at this time but we still need your help ...

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Hamedah Hasan: A Letter from Behind Bars on President's Day

2010-02-16T19:00:00Z

H. R. 1529 - The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009. Sign the Petition : 2087 Letters and Emails Sent So Far http://www.petition2congress.com/2/1977/ H.R. 1529 Second Chance For Non-Violent, Federal Ex-Offenders ...

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Drug Law Disparities Must Go | Criminal Justice | Change.org

2010-02-11T19:00:00Z

I see an opportunity to inject H.R. 1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009” into the conversation. There are several people and groups mentioned in the article who, if they are truly interested in giving Ms. Hasan the ...

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Want ad: Census is looking for a few good men, women to work

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

Don't Deny Census Jobs to Former Prisoners | Criminal Justice ...

2010-02-01T19:00:00Z

There is legislation pending before congress right now, H.R. 1529 the “Second Chance For Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 introduced by Congressman Charles Rangel to every session of congress for the last EIGHT YEARS that will remedy the ...

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EXPUNGEMENT OF NON-VIOLENT FELONY RECORDS - The Petition Site

2010-01-31T19:00:00Z

H.R. 1529 is a bill that would allow first-time, non-violent, ex-federal offenders to petition the court to have their record expunged. “Inherent expunged authority: There is no general federal expunged statute, and federal courts have ...

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Can recedivism be reduced to below 10%? - Corrections Community

2010-01-29T19:00:00Z

we deserve our lives back.com

2010-01-27T19:00:00Z

Hello my name is Jaime Woodard (201-966-1251 /jaimelwoodard@gmail.com)I am the founder of a website called WE DESERVE OUR LIVES BACK.com, which supports H.R. 1529 The Second Chance Act of 2009. If passed this bill would allow first-time ...

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Loretta Nall: Sen. Webb's Criminal Justice Act Passes Unanimously!

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

Two very good examples of this are H.R. 1475, the “Good Time” bill and H.R. 1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009.” There is absolutely no reason to further delay passage of these two bills that will offer immediate ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: "Senate Committee Passes National ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

... any other new legislation or passing legislation currently being held in committee, H.R. 1475 the "Good Time Bill" and H.R. 1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009” come to mind, that would have a more immediate impact. ...

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US Senate Committee Passes The National Criminal Justice Act ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Expungement process in other states - Corrections Community

2010-01-16T19:00:00Z

H.R.1529 has to become law; anyone who has a federal conviction cannot petition the court for an expungement unless H.R. 1529 becomes law. The bill is sponsored by Congressman Charles b. Rangel (NY Democrat). He introduced H.R. 1529 to ...

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Support HR 1529 @ we deserve our lives back.com (first-time,non ...

2010-01-16T19:00:00Z

A place where corrections professionals can interact and collaborate.

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Stimulus Plan: Build Prisons For Terrorists And Outsource To Convicts

2010-01-10T19:00:00Z

Loved ones of BoP residents: H.R. 1529 Second Chance act of 2009

2010-01-01T19:00:00Z

H.R. 1529 Second Chance act of 2009. Check out Mike Kelly's newest article on change.org. http://criminaljustice.change.org/blog/view/a_new_year_for_second_chances. Posted by leeann1963 at 6:51 AM ...

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Incarcerated Nation II - National Corrections Oversight Coalition

2009-12-31T19:00:00Z

One goal we should focus on is passage of the Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act (HR 1529) in 2010. The bill, which would provide a path to expungement for people with federal nonviolent convictions who make an effort at ...

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A New Year for Second Chances | Criminal Justice | Change.org

2009-12-30T19:00:00Z

As 2009 draws to a close, we can look back over a decade of good and bad for American the criminal justice system and our prison policy. But one thing is clear: we're at a moment of great opportuni... read more of this post, A New Year ...

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The 10 Most Blogged Bills of 2009 - Blog - OpenCongress

2009-12-28T19:00:00Z

H.R. 1529 should be on this list, its me again jaime woodard the founder of we deserve our lives back.com. First time non-violent ex-federal offenders should have made H.R. 1529 one of the ten most blogged bills of 2009. ...

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Christmas Playlist 2.0

2009-12-23T19:00:00Z

WashingtonWatch.com - HR 1529, The Second Chance for Ex ... Whats wrong with this picture? One mistake shouldn\'t ruin a persons life. ..... Let's organize for a trip to Washington,DC and demonstrate peacefully in . ...

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Stimulus Plan: Build Prisons For Terrorists And Outsource To Convicts

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

Grits for Breakfast: 2383 and Counting: Felonies have come a long ...

2009-12-07T19:00:00Z

All if this is just more clear evidence that not only does the definition of a felony need to be changed but that legislation such as H.R. 1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009” should be passed immediately to allow these ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: What would a fully originalist approach ...

2009-12-06T19:00:00Z

That is why so many support legislation such as H.R.1529 the Second Chance For Ex-Offenders Act of 2009. This legislation, or something very close to it, perhaps post trial intervention, should be passed now. ...

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NCCJR Blog

2009-12-04T19:00:00Z

Anyone who follows this blog will know that I am an advocate for H.R. 1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009”, says so right up there in my bio right? This legislation is a prime example of how partisan politics have, ...

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The Clemmons Case and the Blame Game | Criminal Justice | Change.org

2009-12-02T19:00:00Z

Anyone who follows this blog will know that I am an advocate for H.R. 1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009”. This legislation is a prime example of how partisan politics over a period of eight years and six versions have ...

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How About a Real Pardon? | Criminal Justice | Change.org

2009-11-25T19:00:00Z

Please join me in the endeavor to push congress to pass the HR 1529 Bill, and amend the employment after conviction laws. Convicted felons need a chance to redeem their character with out being a cast away for life… ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: Justified complaints that Obama's first ...

2009-11-23T19:00:00Z

This campaign should have as it's capstone the immediate passage into law of H.R. 1529 the Second Chance For Ex-Offenders Act of 2009. This legislation has been around since 2000. Now is the time for congress to stop talking about ...

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HR 1529

2009-11-21T19:00:00Z

Click on the Justic System Scales to the left; this is the link to the booklet about HR1529. Please read it, print it, and share it!

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Massachusetts Steps Away from Mandatory Minimums | Criminal ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

We need the HR 1529 bill pushed forward and passed immediately. Haste makes waste (we all know that all to well).!!!! As Thomas Kinney said “recidivism would decrease.” Tax monies going into building more prisons is definitely not the ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: Two notable new speeches from AG Eric ...

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

Visit and join our group of supporters at Yahoo Groups, or e-mail me for a copy, and view a new booklet explaining the benefits of H.R. 1529 and telling the story of two people who deserve a "Second Chance". ...

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The Job Search and the Stigma of a Felony | Criminal Justice ...

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

Also, in my work to get H.R. 1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009” passed into law, I have come to know a number of people who have been living with the stigma of a felony conviction for quite a long time. ...

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National Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform

2009-10-31T20:00:00Z

Primary issue, passage into law of H.R. 1529 the "Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009." Darcy Lagana. Paralegal and political science student in Wyoming. Serves on the board of several non-profits including the NCCJR, ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: Is anyone complaining about excessive ...

2009-10-29T20:00:00Z

Would it not make more sense to pass legislation, such as H.R. 1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009” that would enable some of these offenders to seek expunction of their records thus allowing them a real opportunity to ...

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Sen. Schumer Says He "Sees" The Problem with Prison Overcrowding ...

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

1-Immediately pass out of committee and sign into law HR 1529 the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009” which will allow first time non-violent offenders to make application before the court to have their record expunged. ...

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Can recedivism be reduced to below 10%? - Corrections Community

2009-10-24T20:00:00Z

Bobby McDonald Twitter Tweets about Bobby as of October 13, 2009

2009-10-12T20:00:00Z

Just like Derek, Bobby, Tyrie, and Donlanae. Assholes. 2009-10-12 · Reply · Vuduchick: I'd like 2c Congressman Bobby Scott step up & push H.R. 1529...http://lnk.ms/1rsyp ... http://lnk.ms/3H971. 2009-10-12 · Reply ...

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About Privacy » Employee Records Privacy Act

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

HR 1529, the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009” – Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY-15]. Creates mechanism in expunging non-violent federal criminal records thus impacting the usefulness of background and pre-employment investigations ...

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ISPLA Fall 2009 Currently Pending Legislation and House Bills ...

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

Nominate a Criminal Justice Changemaker (Criminal Justice - Change ...

2009-10-05T20:00:00Z

I thought that when I "discovered" Congressman Rangel's H.R. 1529 second chance bill that I had found a true hero, someone who was dedicated to helping people. As I got more involved I found more "heroes." ...

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HR 1529 the "Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009

2009-10-04T20:00:00Z

"That congress pass this most human and humane legislation, HR 1529 the "Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009" and allow those who have made mistake a real opportunity to regain their place in society." ...

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To permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal ...

2009-10-03T20:00:00Z

Sponsored By: Representative Charles B. Rangel, NY(District 15), Democratic 44 Voted Yes 9 Voted No This vote is Winning Vote now Learn More Comments 3/16/2009--Introduced.Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 - Amends the federal ...

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we deserve our lives back.com 10/17/2009 - we deserve our lives on ...

2009-10-02T20:00:00Z

He introduced HR 1529 to the house in July 2007. Mr. Rangel of NY finally heard the cries of our community who deserve their lives back. I can be contacted at 201-966-1251 or jaimelwoodardgmail.com. You can also post a comment on ...

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A Choice of Words: Prisoner, Inmate or Offender (Criminal Justice ...

2009-09-23T20:00:00Z

As you know I am a strong supporter of H.R. 1529 and I have mostly used the term ex-offender. I think that probably stems from the full title of the legislation: H.R. 1529 the â€œSecond Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009. ...

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Grits for Breakfast: A conservative case for reducing incarceration

2009-09-20T20:00:00Z

Witness H.R. 1529 the â€œSecond Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009.â€* If ex-offenders are not given a means of seeking and gaining meaningful employment most other so called relief programs are worthless. 9/21/2009 03:42:00 PM ...

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Prison Blogger Under Fire (Criminal Justice - Change.org)

2009-09-14T20:00:00Z

Witness Charles Rangel and H.R. 1529. First introduced eight years ago and through six versions has gone absolutely no where but he continued promising and he continued to be re-elected and the legislation continued to die in committee. ...

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Bills in Congress You Should Be Watching

2009-09-08T20:00:00Z

GOOD TIME LEGISLATION. HR 61, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2009. HR 1475, the Federal Prison Work Incentive Act of 2009. REENTRY AND EXPUNGEMENT. HR 1529, the Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 ...

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A Gimmick or a Good Thing? Philly DA Hopeful Dons an Ankle ...

2009-09-03T20:00:00Z

During this hearing, two of the most compelling witnesses I have ever heard gave very moving testimony as to why reform in these areas is needed and needed now and why H.R. 1529 the â€œSecond Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009,â€* although ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: US Sentencing Commmission makes ...

2009-09-03T20:00:00Z

Webb wants a study, House Subcommittee On Crime under Congressman Scott holds hearing after hearing on Over-Criminalization, Mandatory Minimums and others, Charles Rangel supports H.R. 1529 for eight years, then abandons it when his ...

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Injustice Every Day (Criminal Justice - Change.org)

2009-09-01T20:00:00Z

I don't mean to be mean spirited but wouldn't it be poetic if one day soon Rangel were to need H.R. 1529 and interestingly enough, the wife of the Chairman John Conyers of the House Judiciary Committee, already does and still they do ...

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Grits for Breakfast: North Carolina Supreme Court finds ex-felons ...

2009-08-28T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1529 the â€œSecond Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009â€* is the current version. This legislation has been introduced to every session of congress since the year 2000 and has been allowed to die in committee every time. ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: AG Holder describes his "five ...

2009-08-23T20:00:00Z

H.R.1475 and H.R.1529 are two of the best and most human and humane among several. Not a lawyer, Just an ordinary citizen. Posted by: HadEnough | Aug 25, 2009 10:51:36 AM. The principles seem pretty generic--seems to me they'd be ...

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Ottawa Hockey League: The Top Ten List: Center Fielders

2009-08-11T20:00:00Z

2789 GP, 10195 AB, 1882 R, 3514 H, 792 Doubles*, 222 T, 117 HR, 1529 RBI, 432 SB, .345 AVG, .971 FPCT Holds MLB Record for career Doubles (792) American League MVP (1912) American League Batting Crown winner (1916) ...

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Expungement of Federal Convictions

2009-08-07T20:00:00Z

Rangel [D-NY] sponsored and introduced "The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009" [HR 1529] which would permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses. The Act would amend the federal criminal code to allow ...

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Judges Order California to Cut Prison Population by 27% (Criminal ...

2009-08-04T20:00:00Z

Why aren't politicians doing more to pass legislation currently sitting in committee. H.R. 1475 and H.R. 1529 come to mind as well as the long term initiative of Sen. Webb. Come on congress, get off of the dime and fix this mess. ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: AG Holder continues to talk about being ...

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

Well.....you could give many of them a real chance at success by passing H.R.1529. No free rides, just a chance. Listen to the testimony of Kathy Norris and Kirster Evertson before the subcommittee on crime hearing "Over-Criminalization ...

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White Collar Federal Crime: Eternal Punishment for White Collar Crime

2009-07-18T20:00:00Z

However, H.R. 1529, The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 is a bill introduced by Rep. Charles B. Rangel. It amends the federal criminal code to allow an individual to file a petition for expungement of a record of conviction ...

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White Collar Federal Crime: Eternal Punishment for White Collar Crime

2009-07-18T20:00:00Z

Criminal Justice - Change.org: Sentencing Reform Urged from All Sides

2009-07-16T20:00:00Z

Our position is that H.R. 1529 will be a tremendous enhancement to the sentencing reform efforts as well as other legislation like H.R. 1475, re-instatement of parole, etc. What we are trying to do is to make everyone understand that ...

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Delhi police busts fake visa racket

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

Mr AG Can U spell H.R. 1529? _Nashville_ HATE CRIME: Punched in Face for Speaking Spanish! Why "Official English" Laws will Increas - http://rubyurl.com/0HEO; jessybass Took the "Qual Super-Vilo voc ?" quiz & got: Rei do Crime! ...

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SUPPORT THIS LAW NOW HR 1529!! IT IS OUR BEST CHANCE!!!

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

The following summary was written by the Congressional Research Service, a well-respected nonpartisan arm of the Library of Congress. GovTrack did not write and has no control over these summaries. 3/16/2009--Introduced. ...

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Sinister Southpaws | Full of Sports

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

This 25 man roster is comprised of the most feared lefties in the Hall of Fame; some batted left and threw left, some batted left and threw right. Starting Lineup:1. CF/Tris Speaker- .345/.428/.500 3514 h, 117 hr, 1529 rbi2. ...

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Fed Time 101: How to Survive Federal Prison « Money, Hoes, & Clothes!

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

HR 1529 will not cost tax payers; it will reduce recidivism, welfare and increase employment by record numbers. I need your help to spread the word about HR1529 to the community. An article in your publication would help heighten the ...

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'A Second Chance For First Time Non-Violent Federal Offenders ...

2009-07-04T20:00:00Z

H.R.1529. Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 â€“ Amends the federal criminal code to allow an individual to file a petition for expungement of a record of conviction for a nonviolent criminal offense if such individual has: ...

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Criminal Justice - Change.org: Ready for Release?

2009-06-29T20:00:00Z

Ask why bills like H.R. 1529 that so many support and are depending on for relief are improperly handled yet no other person on the committee or subcommittee raises the question why? Ask yourself why do we continue to send these people ...

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HR 1529 update

2009-06-27T20:00:00Z

For those of you who have not yet joined our Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/support_of_hr1529/, I thought that you might be interested in what is going on and what we are up against. One of our group, Jaime Woodard of We Deserve ...

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Criminal Justice - Change.org: Holder, Breyer: Reform Mandatory ...

2009-06-24T20:00:00Z

The best anyone can tell there has never been a "Dear Colleague Letter" written seeking support for H.R. 1529 the â€œSecond Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009.â€* Continued inquires get no response from Rep. Rangel, Chairman Conyers nor ..

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Sentencing Law and Policy: Major CBC event on "Rethinking Federal ...

2009-06-22T20:00:00Z

Will someone at the event please ask Congressman Rangel why there are no co-sponsors for this, the sixth, version of HR 1529. Supporters want to know and can get NO response to querys to Rep Rangel, Judiciary Chair Conyers nor anyone ...

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Friends and fellow supporters of H.R. 1529, it appears that we ...

2009-06-15T20:00:00Z

Getting ready to run out the door (the hardest part of my new job is getting used to being there at 730am - this is my blogging and news scouring time, so I apologise for the slowing in posts but I've got to earn a living) but received ...

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ISPLA Bill Watch - 2009 Legislation Affecting Private ...

2009-06-15T20:00:00Z

H.R.1529 Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009: Rep. Charles E. Rangel (D-NY-15) To permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses. Camera Phone. H.R.414 Camera Phone Predator Alert Act: Rep. ...

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ISPLA Bill Watch - 2009 Legislation Affecting Private ...

2009-06-15T20:00:00Z

Stone Soup Station: "Friends and fellow supporters of H.R. 1529 ...

2009-06-15T20:00:00Z

"Friends and fellow supporters of H.R. 1529, it appears that we have been had, been led down the proverbial â€œPrimrose Path,â€* been sold a â€œPig in a Poke,â€* had our â€œChains Pulled,â€* and any other clichÃ© you can substitute

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Criminal Justice - Change.org: A Step in the Right Direction in D.C.

2009-06-11T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1529 has been introduced in every session of Congress since the year 2000. That makes a total of six times this bill has been introduced and for reasons that are beyond my imagination, has never moved beyond assignment to the ...

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Criminal Justice - Change.org: A Second Chance

2009-06-08T20:00:00Z

Intended to work hand-in-hand with parole reforms and improvements to good time, the Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act (HR 1529) would offer a path to expungement for someone who has served his or her sentence for a first-time, ...

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Loved ones of BoP residents: HR 1529

2009-06-02T20:00:00Z

HR 1529. I want to invite you to join in and help move this bill forward. The new site can be found by going to Yahoo, click on groups and type in Support of HR1529 or you may use this link ...

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California and Federal Legislation Affecting the Private ...

2009-06-02T20:00:00Z

HR-1529 â€œSecond Chance for Ex-Offenders Actâ€* by Rep Charles Rangel (D-NY). The bill would provide for expungement of federal criminal records. S-30 â€œTruth in Caller ID Actâ€* The bill prohibits â€œspoofingâ€* with the intent to defr

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The Crime Report Â» Archive Â» Rep. Rangel: Decriminalize Marijuana

2009-05-26T20:00:00Z

All well and good but has he given up on his bill H.R. 1529 which is being held up by the Judiciary Committee where several previos versions have been allowed to die. Where are the 17 co-sponsors of last years version of this bill. ...

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Loved ones of BoP residents: HR 1529

2009-05-26T20:00:00Z

HR 1529. Tommy is working on getting a central site for all of to get on the same page with all this. There are at least half a dozen groups that are trying to get support for this. We need to unite. If anyone has any ideas, ...

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The Case for Expungment | staleync's Blog

2009-05-24T20:00:00Z

Call/Write Your Congress + Senate Rep Today - Support H.R. 1529 - Give Your Support & Your Voice - please call your US Congressional and/or US Senate Representative today. . . and even every week. Tell them it is a win-win for our ...

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Criminal Justice - Change.org: "We Need More Carrots"

2009-05-21T20:00:00Z

If the Feds would grow a heart and pass H.R. 1529 to expunge their conviction, these well educated and qualified young people could make a difference in their communities. Instead the current system gives them the Stick - a life ...

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Criminal Justice - Change.org: The Right and Wrong Ways to Shrink ...

2009-05-20T20:00:00Z

However most of the bills that will give ex-offenders early release or a "second chance" like HR 1475 and HR 1529 while not completely fail safe are pretty close. Ex-offenders are not given a free pass. Rather they must prove that they ...

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Criminal Justice - Change.org: A Shift Away From 'Tough on Crime ...

2009-05-12T20:00:00Z

I also agree with Sherilyn that HR 1529 is a good idea whose time has come. However, it needs to be implemented differently than in the past. When a prisoner earns good time for exemplary behavior, that good time needs to be used to ...

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Eliminate Prison Camps to Cut Domestic Spending | Prison News Blog

2009-05-11T20:00:00Z

Another is in support of HR 1529 A Second Chance For First Time Non-Violent Federal Offenders. This bill provides a real â€œSecond Chanceâ€* for ex-offenders to make a clean start. There are others but you get the idea. ...

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HR 1529

2009-05-10T20:00:00Z

Now that Richard is on board, let's find someone else to help too. There is strength in numbers! I was watching the Today show yesterday and Donald Trump was on promoting the Apprentice. They also asked him about the fiasco with Miss. ...

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Criminal Justice - Change.org: Swine Flu Hysteria Stops Mother's ...

2009-05-09T20:00:00Z

I am referring to a bill HR 1529 that will allow first time non-violent offenders a true second chance at reclaiming their lives. Won't you join in and support and endorse the efforts of those who have signed the petition called "A ...

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H.R.1475: Federal Prison Work Incentive Act of... OpenCongress

2009-05-07T20:00:00Z

Another is in support of HR 1529 A Second Chance For First Time Non-Violent Federal Offenders. This bill provides a real Ã¢â‚¬Å“Second ... Was this article useful? Yes or No. Source: Prison News Blog. Did you find this article useful? ...

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No corporate rivalry behind Ambani chopper sabotage, say police

2009-05-03T20:00:00Z

HR1529 Ask your Congress Rep - vote YES for H.R.1529 : To permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses; asklawyers Criminal Defense Law (www.AskLawyers.info): Ask Lawyers - What is the law regarding criminal ...

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Felony Franks - Neatorama

2009-04-27T20:00:00Z

There is a bill, HR 1529, before congress right now that offers a real second chance to first time non-violent felons. Check it out at wedeserveourlivesback.com or washingtonwatch.com. Sign a petition; call your congressman get off your ...

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No-Name247: Chicago's "Felony Franks" Hot Dog Stand Stirs ...

2009-04-25T20:00:00Z

Felony Franks: The Hot Dog Stand Staffed By Ex-Cons -- Grub Street ...

2009-04-23T20:00:00Z

MenuPages Blog :: Chicago: Felony Franks: The Hot Dog Stand ...

2009-04-23T20:00:00Z

Gopalaswami bids adieu, Navin Chawla to assume charge

2009-04-19T20:00:00Z

... nyacklibrary Resources on Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor from the Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/law/find/sotomayor.php; HR1529 Ask your Congress Rep - vote YES for H.R.1529 : To permit expungement of records of ...

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Maryland Investigators and Security Association Inc. Â» Blog ...

2009-04-19T20:00:00Z

Charles Rangel (D-NY) in March offered H.R. 1529, the â€œSecond Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009.â€* The bill calls for the expungement of criminal records for certain nonviolent offenders. In January, Rep. Peter King (R-NY) introduced ...

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Action Needed: The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 ...

2009-04-16T20:00:00Z

I also beg you to PLEASE ask every woman, man and teenager to contact their House & Senate Representative (every day if possible) and create a tidal wave of support for getting this Bill - H.R. 1529 - The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders ...

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Action Needed: The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 [HR1529]

2009-04-16T20:00:00Z

Introduced by Congressman Charles B. Rangel. Rep. Rangel is the Chief Sponsor. This bill seeks to: - Amends the federal criminal code to allow an individual to file a petition for expungement of a record of conviction for a nonviolent ...

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Loved ones of BoP residents: Second Chance for Ex-offenders act of ...

2009-04-16T20:00:00Z

HR 1529 IH 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1529. To permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2009. Mr. RANGEL introduced the following bill; which was referred to ...

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Obama Declares War on American Drug Users | Stop the Drug War (DRCNet)

2009-04-15T20:00:00Z

For those who are already suffering wounds from the war and are 1st time non-violent offenders convicted of a federal felony, go to wedeserveourlivesback.com read and sign the petition that you will find there supporting HR 1529. ...

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Raising Voices for the Common Good: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders ...

2009-04-14T20:00:00Z

Please give your support and your voice to the Federal expungement bill H.R. 1529 - The Second Chance for Exoffenders Act 2009. The bill will help an estimated 2 million first time non-violent felons get back their lives instead of ...

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Bishopâ€™s Blog Â» Blog Archive Â» Is God Going Out of Style?

2009-04-05T20:00:00Z

We deserve our lives back Â« Prisonmovementâ€™s Weblog

2009-04-04T20:00:00Z

On March 19, 2009 I was informed by Congressmen Rangelsâ€™ New York Office that H.R. 1529 passed last year but Bush did not sign it. We have to write President Obama he opposed this bill as a senator, we must convince the President of our ...

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Sentencing Law and Policy: "We Deserve Our Lives Back"

2009-04-03T20:00:00Z

Therefore I am asking that your organization support H. R. 1529 sponsored by Congressman Charles Rangel. Previous versions of this bill have been allowed to die in committee. This cannot be to happen again. This is one of the most human ...

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Criminal Justice - Change.org: Extending Punishment Beyond Prison

2009-03-27T20:00:00Z

HR 1529 is a must pass bill. It has been allowed to die in committee once before. This must not happen now. Please support this effort to allow ex-offenders to regain their lives. You can find a petition on this web site at ...

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For a Broken-Hearted Dad

2009-03-27T20:00:00Z

When a commenter uses the handle â€œBrokenHearted Dad,â€* you canâ€™t help but care about his story. He doesnâ€™t tell it, but for him we should all take a second look at HR 1529, The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act. ...

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For a Broken-Hearted Dad

2009-03-27T20:00:00Z

H.R.1529: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-15T01:00:00Z