Recognizing the plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemning their murder and mutilation.

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Recognizes the plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemns their murder and mutilation. Urges the governments of Tanzania and Burundi to prosecute and convict the perpetrators of these crimes. Calls for: (1) the education of East Africans about the realities of albinism; and (2) the United States to provide humanitarian assistance to people with albinism in East Africa.

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Introduced(2/22/10)
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Mr. Connolly

(D) VA - 11

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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