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H. R. 1529 - The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009

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  • Oct 5th, 2011
    Someone from Tampa, FL writes:
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    I believe this should apply to minor crimes of misdemeanors and state crimes as well.
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  • Oct 5th, 2011
    Someone from Conway, AR signed.
  • Oct 4th, 2011
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  • Oct 4th, 2011
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  • Oct 4th, 2011
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  • Oct 4th, 2011
    Someone from Charlotte, NC writes:
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    i've been a free man going on 12years. it still seem as i'm still in prison. "felony no hire". how can i better myself,without a second chance.
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  • Oct 3rd, 2011
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  • Sep 29th, 2011
    Someone from Mechanicsville, MD writes:
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    How can we teach our children that anyone can have forgiveness and then turn around and forbid it.
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  • Sep 29th, 2011
    Someone from Defuniak Springs, FL signed.
  • Sep 27th, 2011
    Someone from Granbury, TX writes:
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    People need a second chance, please for the sake of this country pass this bill. Passing this bill will alow people to not be dis-criminated against and will actually get people back to work in our country. Let do this for sake of so many people that are hurting out there in our society.
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  • Sep 27th, 2011
    Someone from Duck Hill, MS writes:
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    JESUS, LOVE/PEACE/FORGIVENESS!!! WE ALL HAVE SINNED!!! AMEN!!!
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
    Someone from Fort Lauderdale, FL writes:
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    The United Stated Constitution does not banned any US citizen from their Civil Rights after a non-violent felony conviction, nor does it state that our civil rights are privileges given to the citizens of this great country of America, we are born with this rights as US citizens. The US Constitution does not give authorization to the right of any state or body government to disband its citizens from born rights after a felony conviction. I did the crime and paid with time, let?s move forward now!
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
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  • Sep 24th, 2011
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  • Sep 23rd, 2011
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  • Sep 21st, 2011
    Someone from Aurora, CO writes:
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    I am a major in Law because I don't take "No" for an answer. I am a very loving full time father and very responsible person in general. I had my past, did my time, paid my fines, I believe I can be a beneficial member of society if I'm not labeled as a worthless "POS" anymore. The government really limits their resources by convicting people and punishing them for lifetimes. Many convicts are screwups that deserve to be locked up. Then you have those of us with a TON of potential that can't spread our wings so-to-speak to the fullest because the govt. doesn't want our help in law enforcement or the military etc.
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  • Sep 19th, 2011
    Someone from San Antonio, TX signed.
  • Sep 19th, 2011
    Someone from Midlothian, VA writes:
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    Has been 12 years since release and I just want to share my family heritage with my boys. Cant own a gun because of 1 count of bank fraud.
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  • Sep 19th, 2011
    Someone from Midlothian, VA writes:
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    Has been 12 years since release and I just want to share my family heritage with my boys. Cant own a gun because of 1 count of bank fraud.
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  • Sep 19th, 2011
    Someone from Wichita, KS signed.
  • Sep 16th, 2011
    Someone from Lewisville, TX writes:
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    People who have committed crimes and are trying to get there lives back need a chance to do so. Making it hard for people make them turn back to crime to survive. The only way to have a productive society is to make sure its citizens are encouraged to do so. We are trying to make life better not harder. Please give people who want to do right a chance.
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  • Sep 16th, 2011
    Someone from Dallas, TX writes:
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    Please pass this bill, when a person commits a crime and serves their time why are they still being punished? Apartments require a convict to be 5 years from final date to rent an apartment this is bull! Quit punishing them long after their sentence has been completed!
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  • Sep 15th, 2011
    Someone from Carrollton, TX writes:
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    People wonder why there is so much crime. People make a mistake, serve their time, get out and can't get a job or a place to live anywhere. They are basically forced back into crime, like selling drugs so they can make money. The system is SO messed up, and it NEEDS TO BE CHANGED!!!!!!!!
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  • Sep 15th, 2011
    Someone from Boerne, TX signed.
  • Sep 14th, 2011
    Someone from Clarkston, GA writes:
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    I made a mistake. I learn my Lesson. Please i need my life back!
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  • Sep 14th, 2011
    Someone from Pennsauken, NJ signed.
  • Sep 13th, 2011
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  • Sep 12th, 2011
    Someone from East Elmhurst, NY writes:
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    i am having a hard time too get my guard liscense because of my felony i lived in the state of new york i have not been i n trouble with the law i have been right things i am truly am sorry for what i did i know i did wrong i need a job please help me please i need my guard liscene
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  • Sep 8th, 2011
    Someone from Cedar Hill, TX writes:
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    i think this is very far to people who actually want to change there life's and are truly sorry for there crimes, i pray that this becomes a part of the american justice system
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  • Sep 7th, 2011
    Someone from Folcroft, PA writes:
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    I was convicted in 1995 - probation for 11 years, Tech violation and served 5 years.. Now totally FREE, yet, still being held back from jobs, housing, credit check is wasted, NO one will look ate me because i have an FBI # for my felony, but have spent 16 years of my life dealing with this and lving the best i could-drug free, police free.. except for the one tech violation, spotless record, BUT.. STILL.. I NEED A SECOND CHANCE!!! Please Add me to the list and keep me posted. Thnax, AC
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  • Sep 7th, 2011
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  • Sep 2nd, 2011
    Someone from Dallas, TX writes:
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    I have a felony 8yrs ago and have trouble getting a job....b4 it has to be 7yrs old now its 10...and its a non-violent crime but all they see is the felony even going threw temp services its hard cause they require no felonies....
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  • Aug 31st, 2011
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  • Aug 31st, 2011
    Someone from Camden, NJ writes:
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    The Justice system is double Jeopardy, once you pay any debt you should be exonerated.
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  • Aug 30th, 2011
    Someone from Manorville, NY signed.
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  • Aug 29th, 2011
    Someone from Greenville, SC writes:
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    I was Conveted of 3 felonys all on the same day. and I have been hurt So bad And I was the age of 19 I am now 23 And Im still hurting as I was from Day one. I belive that There should at least a chance for some hope.
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