Hate crime bill advances as Perry decision looms
In Austin the Texas House accepted Senate changes to The James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act, boosting penalties for hate motivated crimes. Gov. Perry has not stated whether he will sign. The bill, named after James Byrd Jr., tightens penalties based on race religion color gender disability sexual orientation age or national origin.
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Hale House charity under probe over donation use
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer investigates Hale House after reports only a fraction of 2000 donations funded child services. Lorraine Hale resigns as questions mount about $500,000 funneled to a off Broadway production. Board overhaul and scrutiny of funds follow decades of praised service by Mother Hale.
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