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Democrats express safety concerns after protests

WASHINGTON – House Democratic leaders on Wednesday said they are concerned about the personal safety of lawmakers because of threats linked to intense opposition to the health care overhaul law.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said the FBI and Capitol Police briefed Democrats on how to handle perceived security threats and that those who feel they are at risk will be "getting attention from the proper authorities."

Hoyer said more than 10 Democratic lawmakers have reported incidents, but he did not whether any are now receiving added security. Normally only those in leadership positions have personal security guards.

Protests swirled around the Capitol during debate on the health care overhaul last weekend. Protesters hurled racial slurs at several black lawmakers and one protester spat at a black lawmaker.

Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, the Democratic whip and a senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus, said he has vivid memories of history and that the scene on the street Saturday was "very reminiscent of our history."

Bricks were thrown through windows at two Democratic Party offices in western New York, including a district office of Rep. Louise Slaughter, who played a key role in getting the health care bill through the House.

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FBI investigates threats against Democratic House members

The FBI and local authorities are investigating a severed gas line at the home Rep. Tom Perriello's brother, the Virginia Democrat said in a statement.

Earlier this week, a conservative activist in Virginia posted what he believed to be the home address of the congressman. But it turned out to be Perriello's brother address. Politico wrote about the mix up here.

Perriello voted for the health care bill that President Obama signed into law Tuesday.

"While it is too early to say anything definitive regarding political motivations behind this act," Perriello's statement says, "it's never too early for political leaders to condemn threats of violence, particularly as threats to other members of Congress and their children escalate."

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

Well, it is fact that the Tea Party members have brandished signs implying that a "browning" can stop health care reform, with a picture of a pistol, AND the Republican leaders are courting such people. That would imply that the Republican Party has no problem with such threats, tactics and behavior.

If you have a problem with this fact, then I suggest you change political parties or become independent.

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ORIGINAL: DomKen

http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/damage_at_home_of_perriello_brother_under_investigation/54038/

Teabaggers gave out the wrong address for Congressman Perriello and now his brothers, whose address it actually was, finds the propane line on his grill slashed.

To the cons around here, remember the summer and fall of 2008 when you called a person a terrorist and a traitor because he had been in teh same room as a terrorist a few times? Are you ready to be judged by that same standared?

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ORIGINAL: subtee

~FR This is not a bill, it's a law.

Sarah Palin's pac put gun shooting sight thingers (whatever they're called) on Democrats states:

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ORIGINAL: Vendaval

The political mood in this country has turned nasty and there is a looming sense of violence. That is not a solution.

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ORIGINAL: Vendaval

The political mood in this country has turned nasty and there is a looming sense of violence. That is not a solution.

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ORIGINAL: Elisabella

Tea parties and threats of violence against a leader that groups of citizens feel is wielding unjust power in order to take advantage of them.

My times have changed...250 years ago that was referred to as "patriotism" not "terrorism."

LOL