H. R. 1529 - The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009
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Aug 15th, 2009Someone from Willow Springs, IL signed.
Aug 15th, 2009Someone from Salem, OR writes:
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Aug 9th, 2009Someone from Newport Beach, CA writes:
It is inhumane to punish, for the rest of their lives, productive, educated people who have made a mistake in their youth.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 8th, 2009Someone from Jackson, MI writes:
A felony should not be a life sentence!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 8th, 2009Someone from Fairdale, KY signed.
Aug 7th, 2009Someone from New York, NY signed.
Aug 7th, 2009Someone from Allen, TX writes:
I have was not convicted of a felony, however I am on probation for felony/theft,deferred adjudication. If the person came forward and spoke up all of this would have been eliminated, however the person decided not to come forward and keep their mouth shut because they had more to lose (higher position in the company) than I did - My husband and I fought these charges for one year, and have fully exhausted us mentally and financially, that we just wanted rest and peace, and now I am on probation for the next 3 years with felony/theft, deferred ajudication on my record. I cannot find a job. I have a college degree and over 12 years experience.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 7th, 2009Someone from Sunrise, FL signed.
Aug 6th, 2009Someone from Indianapolis, IN writes:
Our country needs all of the people who are willing to work to have that opportunity. Why do we block people from rebuilding their lives? We let powerful individuals and corporations slide by without permanent disenfranchisement - but regular people get trampled under for life.REPORT COMMENTS
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Aug 6th, 2009Someone from Romulus, MI writes:
My fiance is and has been trying to get employment for the past year. Its impossible to get employed with a record. Please make a change. The judicial system wonders why offenders return to jail....no chance of ANY employment. 911 HELPREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 6th, 2009Someone from Romulus, MI signed.
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Aug 5th, 2009Someone from Muskogee, OK writes:
PLEASE TAKE THIS BILL SERIOUS AND PASS IT.REPORT COMMENTS
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Aug 3rd, 2009Someone from Chicago, IL writes:
yes they do need to pass this bill because it is alot of people out here that is suffering from this current law which is wasting tax payer's money .REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 3rd, 2009Someone from Gulfport, MS writes:
My brother has a felony charge and had the HARDEST time finding a job. He has kids to support and it was virtually impossible for him to do so without a job. He is not violent and a really good person. He deserves a second chance.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 3rd, 2009Someone from St Petersburg, FL writes:
This is getting ridiculous for me, my life,and my family. I had a theft felony 22yrs.ago and I was on the job for 4yrs. then the company decided to do the background check for all employees that's why I got terminated. It's been almost 2 yr. and I still cannot find any job because of that felony. PLEASE HELP! I NEED TO GET MY RECORD EXPUNGE IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA. USA.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 3rd, 2009Someone from Chesterfield, VA signed.
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Aug 2nd, 2009Someone from Pembroke Pines, FL writes:
I and my family live in Florida, the sad thing about living in Florida is that it is a right to work state and a lot of employers treat people very bad here in Florida, unlike other states that is not a right to work state. I had a job with a company that was having some problems receiving supplies from oversees. I was offered a better opportunity with a good company, after working a short time for this company I was laid-off. I have been trying to find a job for almost a year. I have more then 10 years of experience in the areas of Production and Warehouse Manager. The problem I am having is that I have made some mistakes in the past; another sad thing about living here is that if you get your self in any trouble with the law you will have a felony on your record for life. Here in Florida if you receive 3 or more driving tickets within 6 months that is a felony on your record for life, the reason that I know is because it happened to me. A few years ago me and my family was involved in an accident, where a drunk driver hit my car from the rear and then he tried to drive off however he did not go very far because his car stop running and when I ran over to his car he was still trying to restart his car, I put my hand through the driver side open window to take the keys out the ignition, because I put my reached into his car without his permission that is another felony on my record. The good thing the charges have been dropped however it still shows up on my record, so now when I apply for any jobs and when the employers see the word felony for what ever reason they will not give me the time or day to explain what happened, I am not a drug dealer or user, I have not raped or killed anyone can anyone please give me some advice or help me please.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 1st, 2009Someone from Elmhurst, IL writes:
We can't afford to keep so many people down for the rest of their lives. Let them get back to work supporting their families and serving their country.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 1st, 2009Someone from Chicago, IL writes:
I commend Mr. Rangel for his efforts to help ex-offenders. As a business owner who sees everyday the struggles that my neighbors, friends and family members who have convictions have to deal with. Learning to forgive is more American than allowing the suffering of individuals who made deeply regretable mistakes.REPORT COMMENTS
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