H. R. 1529 - The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009
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Feb 3rd, 2013Someone from Cleveland, OH signed.
Feb 2nd, 2013Someone from Powder Springs, GA signed.
Jan 24th, 2013Someone from Temecula, CA writes:
Most people commit crimes when they are young. Many commit crimes to eat, and other's commit crimes just because. I believe it's more than a 2nd chance when you serve your time, taught to obey laws, and respect others. The reason people go to jail is to pay for the crime. They deserve this fight, and they (we) deserve our place in society, and our chance to do work.Dec 1st, 2012Someone from Dallas, TX signed.
Dec 1st, 2012Someone from Fort Worth, TX writes:
Second chances is something we look ahead of making right if we failed on the first....is to believe in and learn from...I am second!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 1st, 2012Someone from Salem, OR signed.
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Nov 3rd, 2012Someone from York, PA writes:
I have known and worked with many ex- offenders over the years. They are good hard working people. They deserve a second chance. For God's sake this is 2012 and this is the United States of America. pass this bill please.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 15th, 2012Someone from Le Mars, IA writes:
I dont understand why this bill is having such a hard time passing. When u get convicted they always say you should do as much as possible to show your remorse and rehabilitation. Yet when your obligation is fulfilled and you have done all they tell you you are still scarred for life. If you have a nonviolent felony you should get a second chance. Only one mistake and years since it happened. Please give us another chanceREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 29th, 2012Someone from Athens, TN signed.
Aug 29th, 2012Someone from Athens, TN writes:
Give people a second chance to have a good life without a charge over their head forever.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 29th, 2012Someone from Athens, TN writes:
Even God gives us a second chance. You can't get a good job or even life insurance regardless of how many degrees you have.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 6th, 2012Someone from Ann Arbor, MI writes:
This just needs to be done-too many are suffering from this and need good jobs.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 8th, 2012Someone from San Diego, CA signed.
Jul 4th, 2012Someone from Shrewsbury, NJ signed.
Jul 2nd, 2012Someone from Shrewsbury, NJ writes:
This is the right thing to do. It is not right to punish them and their families for life.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 30th, 2012Someone from Howell, NJ signed.
Jun 12th, 2012Someone from Morrisville, NC writes:
I was granted Restoration Of Civil Rights in 2005 by Mark Warner. People who have been granted a Pardon or a Certificate of Rehabilitated also should have their record automatically sealed. Robert Kennedy Jr. in 1983 enter a plea of guilty for having 183 milligrams of herion, after the completion of his sentence the judge had his offence sealed and expunged in South Dakota. Everyone deserves the same chance as he was given.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 14th, 2012Someone from Roseville, CA signed.
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May 7th, 2012Someone from Albuquerque, NM signed.
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Mar 2nd, 2012Someone from Durham, NC writes:
im a anesthesia tech. i cannot get a job due to my non violent criminal record, im not a convicted felon. i have had 4 interviews and was offered job, until my background came back.its not fair, it descrimination to the highest. i have been unemployed for four years. my unemployment is over and im on food stamps, neither i want. i want to work. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 1st, 2012Someone from Elmont, NY signed.
Feb 29th, 2012Someone from Middletown, NY writes:
If I knew what I know now... I probably would have tried to get a real lawyer vs. public defender, and tried harder to not have a FEDERAL 1st time non-violent felony. Which they (public defenders and justice system) make sound ok, and I thought I could have it sealed or expunged like other people I have read about and know throughout history have done. Yet I didn't know It was only available for state level offenses.. :( They DO NOT explain HOW LIMITING a single 1st time non violent federal felony really is. If I understand correctly, I can not run for office and try to fix things, I cant be a licensed electrician? or any trade really.. certain degrees they let you get but you cant use them?? whats the point? ex. Architect. I have 81 credits in a program that I possibly cant do a thing with now.. where is the motivation to try and do anything?? I have a hard time getting ANY job. I deliver pizza's part time and try to get better jobs but apparently I cant.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 27th, 2012Someone from Los Angeles, CA writes:
Inever had any trouble with the law until i let my ex move in with me he had weed in my house my son probation officer was looking for him he was not there so i let them in they seen weed and took me to jail i was chareged with it i lost my job and place cant get a job on probation i cant pay $3000 dollarsREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 27th, 2012Someone from Los Angeles, CA signed.
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