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H.R.495 See Something, Say Something Act of 2011, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Feb 28, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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  • 64% of users oppose H.R.495

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    • On February 09, 2011, by kc0itf - This should be the I See Terrorists EVERYWHERE Act of 2011!

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      As noted by kc0itf, a user on OpenCongress.org, on February 09, 2011, "This should be the I See Terrorists EVERYWHERE Act of 2011!"
    • On May 26, 2011, by nwilson7871 - Ready to be handed over to the Gustapo in Nazi Germany. I am not even suprised anymore to hear that there are people elected by the people that are trying to spy on us and turn us against one another for the sake of the "Homeland", I mean, Das Hinterland! This is an outrage! Did anyone hear that some members of congress are volunteering to give up their congressional power to review and confirm or deny a presidential nomination? Give up power? Sound familiar? Check out www.noagendashow.com, www.shutupslaves.com and www.seanhannity.com for a true news show In The Morning! So long Gitmo Nation West!

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      As noted by nwilson7871, a user on OpenCongress.org, on May 26, 2011, "Ready to be handed over to the Gustapo in Nazi Germany. I am not even suprised anymore to hear that there are people elected by the people that are trying to spy on us and turn us against one another for the sake of the "Homeland", I mean, Das Hinterland! This is an outrage! Did anyone hear that some members of congress are volunteering to give up their congressional power to review and confirm or deny a presidential nomination? Give up power? Sound familiar? Check out www.noagendashow.com, www.shutupslaves.com and www.seanhannity.com for a true news show In The Morning! So long Gitmo Nation West!"
    • On May 06, 2011, by SignOfTheDollar - In Communist East Germany, one third of the citizens spied on the other two thirds - with absolute immunity. This bill achieves the same goal.

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      As noted by SignOfTheDollar, a user on OpenCongress.org, on May 06, 2011, "In Communist East Germany, one third of the citizens spied on the other two thirds - with absolute immunity. This bill achieves the same goal."

    Highly Rated Blog Articles

    • PredictivePonderings: (7) "Gun Runner" .... Mass Serial Murder to ... - July 21, 2012 by LDS - H.R. 495, was asking for 15000000 for "Gunrunner". H.R. 495 that mentioned Gunrunner never made it out of committee, but it looks as it was to specifically fund Gunrunner. This means the Democrats including Pelosi knew of ...

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      As noted by LDS on July 21, 2012, "H.R. 495, was asking for 15000000 for "Gunrunner". H.R. 495 that mentioned Gunrunner never made it out of committee, but it looks as it was to specifically fund Gunrunner. This means the Democrats including Pelosi knew of ..." (/url?q=http://seeitcomingsoon.blogspot.com/2012/07/7-gun-runner-mass-serial-murder-to.html&sa=U&ei=yVwTUOWZO-Tu0gGOvYHYCQ&ved=0CEEQmAEwCA&usg=AFQjCNF9mMZgQBhfLPEvwogZeRR1SOQUMA)
    • PredictivePonderings: (7) "Gun Runner" .... Mass Serial Murder to ... - July 21, 2012 by LDS - H.R. 495, was asking for 15000000 for "Gunrunner". H.R. 495 that mentioned Gunrunner never made it out of committee, but it looks as it was to specifically fund Gunrunner. This means the Democrats including Pelosi knew of ...

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      As noted by LDS on July 21, 2012, "H.R. 495, was asking for 15000000 for "Gunrunner". H.R. 495 that mentioned Gunrunner never made it out of committee, but it looks as it was to specifically fund Gunrunner. This means the Democrats including Pelosi knew of ..." (/url?q=http://seeitcomingsoon.blogspot.com/2012/07/7-gun-runner-mass-serial-murder-to.html&sa=U&ei=HvwRUNfRD8yM6QGQooCIAg&ved=0CDAQmAEwBA&usg=AFQjCNGSdfs2hQbu37OAlUy9rPd7G3wMXA)
    • PredictivePonderings: (7) "Gun Runner" .... Mass Serial Murder to ... - July 21, 2012 by LDS - H.R. 495, was asking for 15000000 for "Gunrunner". H.R. 495 that mentioned Gunrunner never made it out of committee, but it looks as it was to specifically fund Gunrunner. This means the Democrats including Pelosi knew of ...

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      As noted by LDS on July 21, 2012, "H.R. 495, was asking for 15000000 for "Gunrunner". H.R. 495 that mentioned Gunrunner never made it out of committee, but it looks as it was to specifically fund Gunrunner. This means the Democrats including Pelosi knew of ..." (/url?q=http://seeitcomingsoon.blogspot.com/2012/07/7-gun-runner-mass-serial-murder-to.html&sa=U&ei=xXIPUO75MabS2QXOi4HgAQ&ved=0CCsQmAEwAw&usg=AFQjCNHAFcGPvzNI1LdHwRkBdrffJk4ddA)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • The 'Snitch Law' would make spies of us all - December 29, 2011 by MLive.com - BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP — H.R. 495, sponsored by Rep. Tim Walberg, will make “snitches“ of us all. Snitches (spies) have been detested since the Revolution. Of course, Rep. Walberg ducked his war, so how would he know? This bill is another ...

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      As noted by MLive.com on December 29, 2011, "BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP — H.R. 495, sponsored by Rep. Tim Walberg, will make “snitches“ of us all. Snitches (spies) have been detested since the Revolution. Of course, Rep. Walberg ducked his war, so how would he know? This bill is another ..." (http://www.mlive.com/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/2011/12/the_snitch_law_would_make_spie.html)
    • Fort Hood resolution officially recognizes shooting as Islamic terror attack - December 16, 2011 by News Channel 25 - The Fort Hood Resolution, H.R.495, would end any ambiguity over whether the attack was properly classified under combat status or as part of a broader category of "workplace violence." "This is a blatant case of political correctness denying reality to the

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      As noted by News Channel 25 on December 16, 2011, "The Fort Hood Resolution, H.R.495, would end any ambiguity over whether the attack was properly classified under combat status or as part of a broader category of "workplace violence." "This is a blatant case of political correctness denying reality to the" (http://www.kxxv.com/story/16342335/fort-hood-shooting-officially-recognized-as-islamic-terror-attack)
    • Planned House hearings raise concerns - February 02, 2011 by First Amendment Center - The bill, HR 495, titled “The See Something, Say Something Act of 2011,” would provide civil immunity in US courts for individuals who, acting in good faith and based on objectively reasonable suspicion, report threats to appropriate law enforcement .

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      As noted by First Amendment Center on February 02, 2011, " The bill, HR 495, titled “The See Something, Say Something Act of 2011,” would provide civil immunity in US courts for individuals who, acting in good faith and based on objectively reasonable suspicion, report threats to appropriate law enforcement ." (http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/news.aspx?id=23855)
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