Hate-crimes bill nears passgae on . . . Alabamma?!!?!?!
Gay News Blog May 10 08
A measure to add sexual orientation to the Alabama hate-crimes law has cleared the state Senate Judiciary Committee and could receive a vote on May 19, the final day of this legislative session. The bill got the go-ahead on Tuesday from the state House. WRCB TV Channel 3 (Chattanooga, Tenn.)/Associated Press
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