House Democrats Blame Feds for Rash of Nooses
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee becomes emotional while asking questions during the House Judiciary Committee hearing.
Tim Sloan, AFP/Getty ImagesNews Headlines: Oct. 17, 2007
USA Today: House Dems Fault Feds for Jena Copycats -- "House Democrats condemned the Department of Justice on Tuesday for not intervening in the case of six black students charged with beating a white classmate in rural Lousiana. Rep. Maxine Waters of California said the department's inaction contributed to a rash of noose hangings and other incidents since the 'Jena Six' made national headlines."
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