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US Warns of Rise in Right-Wing Extremism

Homeland Security: Recession is catalyst

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 14, 2009 9:53 PM CDT

(Newser) – Right-wing extremist groups may be taking advantage of volatile economic times and the election of the first black president to drum up membership in the US, the Homeland Security Department says. The nine-page report, sent to police agencies nationwide, says extremism isn't limited to racist...   Read full story »

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