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Protests Grow Over Hate Crimes Bill After Shepard Death
Crowds gathered in Washington for a candlelight vigil urging Congress to pass a hate crimes bill. Speakers, including Richard Gephardt and Barney Frank, pressed for federal protections based on gender disability and sexual orientation. Ellen DeGeneres voiced anger over a TV cancellation tied to her character. Janet Reno ordered federal hate-crime task forces with state and local authorities.
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University of Wyoming
Congress
House
Richard Gephardt
Missouri
Matthew Shepard Shepard
Fort Collins
Cole
Laramie
Barney Frank
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Janet Reno