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President Obama Signs Defense Bill That Further Rolls Back Key Bush-Era Policies
While its hate crimes provision is grabbing most of the headlines, progressives also are cheering other measures contained within a massive defense bill signed into law by President Obama.
President Obama Signs National Defense Authorization Act (video)
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President Obama Signs National Defense Authorization Act (video)
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Obama Signs Hate Crimes Bill
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