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H.R.5492 the "Fresh Start Act of 2010"

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  • Nov 1st, 2010
    Someone from Winston Salem, NC writes:
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    I was convicted of a DUI while serving in the military. To be more specific, I was riding my bicycle back from the bowling alley on base. I will have a DUI on my record for life because of this. I'm a college graduate and completely capable of contributing a lot to society upon leaving the military. A DUI will severly stifle my employment chances or my ability to get a fellowship for Graduate school. Since it was on a military base, it was a federal misdemeanor. I would benefit greatly from this bill. I never hurt anyone, I have no victims. I went to the bowling alley and had some drinks with friends while serving my country. I wasn't driving a car, and rode my bike knowing I was going to drink. I made a mistake, but all my dues including personal embarassment. The people who would benefit from this bill are 1 time offenders. Also, if the petitioner is granted expungement, their past criminal record will come back if they offend again. So what is the problem with passing this bill? Nothing, its only going to benefit the economy.
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  • Oct 31st, 2010
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  • Oct 31st, 2010
    Someone from Spring, TX writes:
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    How long will we continue to punish people for mistakes? and still expect them to lead a better life.
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  • Oct 22nd, 2010
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  • Oct 22nd, 2010
    Someone from New York, NY writes:
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    "WE THE PEOPLE" OUR basic rights..should never be Infringed! Voting for H.R.5492 is every Americans responsibility to ensure that "all" of our rights are not to be taken by "Any" Government...most of all "Ours".! Everybody get at least one person to call or write to support this bill and we can make it happen!
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  • Oct 21st, 2010
    Someone from Beersheba Springs, TN writes:
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    this could change so many lives including mine.i live in a county with very little employment places.the only thing we have close is a dollar general store and i can't even get a job there because of my record.a mistake that happened ten years ago.now i have two kids that i would love to beable to buy stuff for but can't.once they see felony wrote on your application your out the door. its not right.
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  • Oct 20th, 2010
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  • Oct 13th, 2010
    Someone from Wilkes Barre, PA writes:
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    Everyone deserves a 2nd chance, especially those who have repaid their debt to society as mandated by the court. How long will we continue to punish people for mistakes?
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  • Oct 13th, 2010
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  • Oct 4th, 2010
    Someone from Newport News, VA writes:
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    Why hasn't this been passed yet?
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  • Oct 1st, 2010
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  • Sep 29th, 2010
    Someone from Rhame, ND writes:
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    EVERYONE deserves a new chance! There is NO excuse for doing your time and not being "forgiven" or not being made whole in this country!
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  • Sep 28th, 2010
    Someone from Chantilly, VA writes:
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    I want to get out of food stamps. I want to work again and regain confidence and decency in my heart. No one hires me since I have been convicted of felony. I made a mistake. The government took my job and my right to work, but this government is now supporting me thru food stamps which I was never a recipient before.
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  • Sep 28th, 2010
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  • Sep 28th, 2010
    Someone from League City, TX writes:
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    We need this now. Our country needs skilled workers,not a permanently growing underclass of unemployed and frustrated "sub-people".
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  • Sep 27th, 2010
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