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Senate Democrats Push Hate Crimes Bill

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 07/16/2009 - 7:07am

The Obama administration wants Congress to expand federal statutes against hate crimes to include protection for gays and women.

The House already passed a bill. The Senate is trying to add it to the big defense policy bill on the floor, despite objections from Republicans.

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