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S.Con.Res.26 A concurrent resolution apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African Americans., 111th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jun 18, 2009 Received in the House.

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  • 90% of users oppose S.Con.Res.26

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    • On June 20, 2009, by caroth - Does Congress have nothing better to do than try to pass idiotic bills that do absolutely nothing for its citizens? Focus on the present and future, Congress, not the past!

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      As noted by caroth, a user on OpenCongress.org, on June 20, 2009, "Does Congress have nothing better to do than try to pass idiotic bills that do absolutely nothing for its citizens? Focus on the present and future, Congress, not the past!"
    • On June 21, 2009, by DarthTater - Are there any slaves left alive to apologize to? I didn't think so...we have moved way beyond the slavery issue. Time to get busy with the "real" issues of the 21st century...

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      As noted by DarthTater, a user on OpenCongress.org, on June 21, 2009, "Are there any slaves left alive to apologize to? I didn't think so...we have moved way beyond the slavery issue. Time to get busy with the "real" issues of the 21st century..."
    • On June 26, 2009, by mjwooten - Technically, it was the Dutch and the British who did this. Certain tribe leaders in Africa, looking to make a profit, sold their OWN people into slavery in exchange for trade and gold during this period of time. Are they going to apologize too?

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    • Dino's Doghouse: The Tan Man Boehner Speaks I Write - August 08, 2010 by Dino's Doghouse - S.CON.RES.26 : A concurrent resolution apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African Americans. S.CON.RES.24. A concurrent resolution to direct the Architect of the Capitol to place a marker in Emancipation Hall in ...

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      As noted by Dino's Doghouse on August 08, 2010, "S.CON.RES.26 : A concurrent resolution apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African Americans. S.CON.RES.24. A concurrent resolution to direct the Architect of the Capitol to place a marker in Emancipation Hall in ..." (http://www.dinosdoghouse.com/2010/08/tan-man-boehner-speaks-i-write.html)
    • UN Secretary-General calls for eradication of modern slavery ... - April 20, 2010 by Care2 News Network - Newly Submitted - In June 2009, the US Senate [official website] unanimously passed [JURIST report] a resolution [S Con Res 26 text, PDF] apologizing to African-Americans for slavery and racial segregation. send green star | flag as inappropriate ...

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      As noted by Care2 News Network - Newly Submitted on April 20, 2010, "In June 2009, the US Senate [official website] unanimously passed [JURIST report] a resolution [S Con Res 26 text, PDF] apologizing to African-Americans for slavery and racial segregation. send green star | flag as inappropriate ..." (http://www.care2.com/news/member/214423683/1470031)
    • UN Secretary-General calls for eradication of modern slavery ... - March 24, 2010 by CFPDX - In June 2009, the US Senate [official website] unanimously passed [JURIST report] a resolution [S Con Res 26 text, PDF] apologizing to African-Americans for slavery and racial segregation. ...

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      As noted by CFPDX on March 24, 2010, "In June 2009, the US Senate [official website] unanimously passed [JURIST report] a resolution [S Con Res 26 text, PDF] apologizing to African-Americans for slavery and racial segregation. ..." (http://cfpdx.posterous.com/un-secretary-general-calls-for-eradication-of)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • - June 18, 2009 by NAACP (press release) - On Thursday, June 18 2009 the United States Senate passed, by a unanimous vote, S. Con. Res. 26, a concurrent resolution apologizing for the enslavement and ...

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      As noted by NAACP (press release) on June 18, 2009, "On Thursday, June 18 2009 the United States Senate passed, by a unanimous vote, S. Con. Res. 26, a concurrent resolution apologizing for the enslavement and ..." (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iyMeHvk7WyJys7iAyehSzik11Yqg)
    • House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business - June 17, 2009 by Congress Matters - Following morning business, the Senate will turn to the consideration of S. Con. Res. 26, a concurrent resolution relating to slavery. ...

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      As noted by Congress Matters on June 17, 2009, "Following morning business, the Senate will turn to the consideration of S. Con. Res. 26, a concurrent resolution relating to slavery. ..." (http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/6/18/1143/-Today-in-Congress)
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