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‘Stolen valor’ bill passes Senate as feud between 2 lawmakers simmers
Key Points: The “Stolen Valor” bill passed the Senate with bipartisan support Sen. Rogers took credit after blocking the legislation previously Rep. Blackman accused Rogers of lying for political credit […]
House approved ‘Stolen Valor Act’ targets ‘fake’ military vets
The state House approved a measure April 9 that one lawmaker said would, for the first time ever, make lying a crime for political candidates. As crafted by Rep. Walt […]
Stolen valor bill faces roadblock, but striker could get it to governor
A week after the bill’s sponsor accused the committee chairman of blocking the measure, the Senate Judiciary and Elections committee held a bill Wednesday that would establish criminal offenses for […]
House passes ‘Valor Act’ unanimously, but Senate committee blocks it
Key Points “Valor Act” would criminalize impersonating a veteran. The bill passed out of the House unanimously but is held in the Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee. Republicans and Democrats […]
Rep. Blackman proposes stolen valor law
An Army veteran who earned a Bronze Star for his actions in combat in Iraq wants to send some of those who fake their veteran status or their medals to prison.
