H. R. 1529 - The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009
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Jan 2nd, 2012Someone from Haverhill, MA signed.
Dec 23rd, 2011Someone from Tampa, FL signed.
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Dec 18th, 2011Someone from Valatie, NY signed.
Dec 17th, 2011Someone from West Chester, PA writes:
I am a convicted Felon in PA and it has been 1 year so far and no one has given me a second chance.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 14th, 2011Someone from Rochester, NY writes:
My crime wouldn't be a Felony if in any of a number of other States but NY has the 2 DUI in 10 years = Felony - that was over 20+ years ago and upstanding since then, would like 2nd Amendment Rights restored and can not! Jobs have been a bear, I have multiple high-level degrees (obtained after the F conviction) and pay a big chunk of $ in taxes (due to income) - have had much difficulty passing background checks for employment & am not able to have my civil rights restored even though so much time has passed and am an upright citizen. I see this bill was introduced in 2002 and today, almost 2012 ten years has passed with no action by elected officials who go to Wash. with little $ and leave with millions. Not enough publicity on this bill as I only heard of it after searching to see what I can do to get my civil liberties restored.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 13th, 2011Someone from Brooklyn, NY writes:
I did my time and payed all the fines. I am in school now educating myself for a better life in the near feature. I'm 25yrs old no with 2 kids need to feed and take care of them, with no job its hard.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 12th, 2011Someone from New York, NY writes:
when i check on craigslist for security guard position in New York which states BE ADVISED NO FELONY CONVICTION!!!! i have two drug sales on my record do you think that is the worst part!! i came across a "FREE MASON" brought to my attention i plead guilty to a crime i did not even commit, he told me you know those federal reserved note in your wallet and said yes then he says it's not lawful money and i said what you got to be kidding me he said nope i will show proof lets go to law library my mouth drop to the floor!!!!!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 10th, 2011Someone from Hammond, LA writes:
i got locked up for possession of stolen thing and i had nothing to do with it my public defender black mailed me he told me if i didnt pled gulty he was gunna go ahead and have the judge lock me up for up to 25 years and i had nothing to do with the crime i was the oldest so i got charged i need my recored exponged and i cant cause i aint got enough for a lawyerREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 9th, 2011Someone from Chicago, IL signed.
Dec 8th, 2011Someone from Duncan, OK signed.
Dec 7th, 2011Someone from Garland, TX signed.
Dec 5th, 2011Someone from Pompano Beach, FL signed.
Dec 4th, 2011Someone from Coralville, IA writes:
they need to stop locking people up for no-violent crime and t save money people could do communitty service for their crime or pay a stiff fine /depending on the crime this will help the debt out alot and create jobs also . non-violent offenders dont need probation officers its a waste of tax payers money.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 2nd, 2011Someone from Manassas, VA signed.
Dec 2nd, 2011Someone from Grand Rapids, MI signed.
Dec 1st, 2011Someone from Clarksville, TN signed.
Dec 1st, 2011Someone from Frederick, MD signed.
Nov 28th, 2011Someone from West Bloomfield, MI signed.
Nov 28th, 2011Someone from New York, NY writes:
In the first place, instead of complaining, LEARN HOW TO WRITE AND SPEAK FIRST. The lliteracy of the people complaining is beyond belief. Then, maybe the Legislature will listen and not laugh at you. Finish elementry school firstREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 27th, 2011Someone from Fontana, CA signed.
Nov 26th, 2011Someone from Rowlett, TX signed.
Nov 21st, 2011Someone from Gilbert, AZ signed.
Nov 17th, 2011Someone from Austin, TX writes:
I made a mistake when i was 35 result of drinking and using drugs. Now i can not find a job to support my family or myself I have to live off the systemREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 16th, 2011Someone from Atlanta, GA writes:
There are only 2 kinds of people in this world: those who have been caught, and those who have yet to be caught. Every ex-offender should have the opportunity to be considered for employment based upon individual circumstances; not rubber-stamped with "THE BIG F" and summarily tossed down the gutter.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 16th, 2011Someone from Rex, GA writes:
There are only 2 kinds of people in this world: those who have been caught, and those who have yet to be caught. Every ex-offender should have the opportunity to be considered for employment based upon individual circumstances; not rubber-stamped with "THE BIG F" and summarily tossed down the gutter.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 14th, 2011Someone from Center Line, MI signed.
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Nov 7th, 2011Someone from West Chester, PA signed.
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Nov 4th, 2011Someone from Santa Fe Springs, CA writes:
Im a convicted Felon. When I turned 18 I got in trouble for "mailbox baseball"(hitting a mailbox). I am now 23 and it has pretty much ruined my life.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 4th, 2011Someone from Woodbridge, VA signed.
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Nov 2nd, 2011Someone from Grand Prairie, TX writes:
I have a 6yr old felony drug charge, I was not hurting anyone but myself and held a job for 3.5 yrs until I was laid off. Now can't find ANY company willing to give me a chance with over 20 yrs of experience. Felony means NO JOB :(REPORT COMMENTS
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