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Rep. Paul Cook Votes to Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media

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By: Paul Cook
By: Paul Cook
Date: Dec. 16, 2015
Issues: National Security Technology and Communication

Today, Rep. Paul Cook (R -- Apple Valley) voted for H.R. 3654, the Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2015. This bipartisan legislation requires President Obama to lay out a strategy to counter terrorist use of social media.

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Cook said, "It's become normal for terrorists to use social media to fundraise, indoctrinate, and recruit future members. This bipartisan legislation will require the President to come up with a strategy to stop terrorists from using social media to advance their message of hate."


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