Anti-Hoax Legislation in the 107th Congress : Addressing Problems Since Sept. 2001.
Discusses legislation in the 107th Congress to establish criminal and civil penalties for perpetration of hoaxes involving the threat of attack by biological agents or other weapons of mass destruction. Reviews new Federal crimes proposed in various legislation, civil liability and civil penalties,...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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2002.
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| Series: | U.S. Congressional Research.
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| Summary: | Discusses legislation in the 107th Congress to establish criminal and civil penalties for perpetration of hoaxes involving the threat of attack by biological agents or other weapons of mass destruction. Reviews new Federal crimes proposed in various legislation, civil liability and civil penalties, reimbursement, and Constitutional questions including free speech and double jeopardy issues. Lists State laws related to threats and hoaxes. |
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| Item Description: | Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed July 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |