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April 23, 2021

Senate Passes Bill Targeting Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Pro-Trump Sen. Josh Hawley Votes No
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The Senate passed a bill targeting anti-Asian hate crimes, which have
seen an exponential rise since the start of the pandemic. The measure
would create a Justice Department position focused on the issue which
would review hate crime reports. A single "no" vote was cast by Missouri
Senator Josh Hawley, the Trump ally who helped incite the deadly January
6 insurrection. Hawley called the bill "too broad." The bill will be
voted on by the House before heading to Biden's desk.


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