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H.R. 2449 'The Fresh Start Act of 2011

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  • Apr 19th, 2012
    Someone from Mobile, AL writes:
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    All that we ask for is a chance to have a decent life, I have been denied for so many jobs because of my past, and it hurts me to think that a audiobook will hinder me from enjoying the American dream.
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  • Apr 16th, 2012
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  • Apr 9th, 2012
    Someone from Owensboro, KY writes:
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    This should have been included in 'The Second Chance Act'
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  • Apr 9th, 2012
    Someone from Saint Louis, MO writes:
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    Prison changed my life for the better in every way. It made me a better and stronger person. It made me someone who loves life and now loves himself. I am not the same person I was before prison and I hope this bill will allow me to prove that for the rest of my life. Thank you.
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  • Apr 7th, 2012
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  • Mar 28th, 2012
    Someone from Sacramento, CA writes:
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    Yes, give Americans the opportunity and incentive to reform and become model citizens. Everyone makes mistakes.
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  • Mar 28th, 2012
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  • Mar 13th, 2012
    Someone from Silver Spring, MD writes:
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    I am poor and never wish to ever go back to my old way's.i have worked in low paying jobs for 5 years now,and been off of perole for 5 yrs with no criminal infractions. i have a great new career offer to live a normal productive life,but can't get the job due to my non violent criminal record. former mayor of Washington,D.C marrion barry can get into office after being arrested for drugs, and i can't get a fair shake.? what is that ? thank you for your time in reading this.and may god bless america. lets fix this please. !!!!!!!!!
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  • Mar 13th, 2012
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  • Mar 8th, 2012
    Someone from Elgin, IL writes:
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    If a first time non-violent offender didn't receive a life sentence...then why continue to take life from them? In a sense this nation has for the attack on Pearl Harbor! Today we trade with them, buy there goods and sell them on every street in this country, Why is there no forgiveness for our own who've made lesser mistakes?
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  • Mar 8th, 2012
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  • Mar 8th, 2012
    Someone from Crystal Lake, IL writes:
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    We all make mistakes.Forgive those who have learned and paid for their mistakes.
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  • Mar 8th, 2012
    Someone from Schaumburg, IL signed.
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  • Mar 8th, 2012
    Someone from Goshen, IN writes:
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    I was convicted 35 years ago and have had one speeding ticket since. This is perfect for me and all others in my situations. I have changed my life since then and I'm 57 years old at this time. Would love to volunteer at nursing homes or the hospital but cannot. Thanks
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  • Mar 8th, 2012
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  • Feb 24th, 2012
    Someone from Charlestown, NH writes:
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    life liberty and the pursuit of happiness!
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  • Feb 22nd, 2012
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  • Feb 13th, 2012
    Someone from Hartselle, AL writes:
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    I am one of the people who have served my time for drug and alclohol related charges. I served just under 5 years for these charges and have been clean and sober since Feb 13 of 2000. I am now enrolled in college pursuing a degree in business management. I am now worried that I am wasting my time as I have been turned down for every job I have applied for except one that is "run" by a man I go to church with. Thank God because my previous job was sent to Mexico. ( I only had that job through a temp agency and I know people in management). Every job I have applied for was a job I had the skills to do and had references to speak on my behalf yet with all that I have had one interview out of dozens of resumes. It appears obvious that I will never get a fair assessment due to my past. So as this petition states I have basically been given a life sentence to struggle financially and never have a legitimate career due to bad decisions I made when I was younger.
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