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Given the noted upsurge in domestic, non-Islamic activity and the risk such ideologically-based violence may present to this Nation, we write to request that you hold a hearing on the threats posed by domestic terrorists when the House reconvenes in November.

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Requests a hearing on domestic terrorism threats due to rising incidents.

06/22/2015

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