The Deleted Hastert Articles are Back
We were dismayed to learn that a couple of worthy articles showing Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert's pledges towards shielding children from internet predators had mysteriously vanished from the Speaker's webiste, as well as the House.
We decided it was in the best interest of our readers to resurrect them:
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Hastert Drives Effort To 'Keep Kids Safe In Cyberspace'
Congressman leads community meeting addressing Internet safety
ST. CHARLES – Congressman J. Dennis Hastert brought national experts together with community leaders and parents on Tuesday for a 14th District Community Meeting to share information and insights on protecting children from Online predators.
Held at St. Charles North High School, “Keeping Kids Safe in Cyberspace,” included representatives of local police agencies and a panel of national Internet and law enforcement experts highlighting efforts to make the Internet safer for children. A private question-and-answer session followed, where parents addressed specific concerns and situations with police and web providers.
“Recent news stories remind us that there are predators using the Internet to target children,” Hastert said. “And just as we warn our children about ‘stranger danger’ when they are at the park or answering the door or telephone, we need to be aware of potential dangers in Cyberspace.”
Recent arrests in the Chicago area and throughout the nation have highlighted the danger of Internet predators. According to a recent Justice Department study, one in seven children using the Internet has been sexually solicited and one in three has been exposed to unwanted sexual material. One in 11 children have been harassed.
Hastert highlighted efforts underway in Congress to protect children on the Internet, including recent House passage of the “Deleting Online Predators” Act, which requires schools and libraries to limit access to social networking and pornographic websites, and calls on the Federal Trade Commission to launch a tips and information website for parents. Panelists representing MySpace.com, Comcast, Microsoft, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Naperville Police Department Internet Crimes Unit also addressed their organizational efforts to promote safety.
Hastert hosted the session in collaboration with: City of St. Charles School District; Communities in Schools of Aurora; DeKalb County Regional Office of Education; East Aurora School District #131; Kane County Regional Office of Education; Kendall County Regional Office of Education; Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education; U-46 School District and West Aurora School District #129.
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HASTERT TAPS NATIONAL EXPERTS TO 'KEEP KIDS SAFE IN CYBERSPACE'
Congressman brings together leaders to address Internet Safety
BATAVIA - Congressman J. Dennis Hastert on Tuesday announced that he will bring together a panel of national experts for an August 29 Community Meeting to provide tips and information for parents to protect their children on the Internet.
"Keeping Kids Safe in Cyberspace," is hosted in conjunction with area school districts and will feature representatives from government, law enforcement and the private sector addressing efforts underway nationally and locally to target online predators and improve online safety. Scheduled from 2-3:30 p.m. on August 29 at St. Charles North High School, the session is free and open to all interested parents.
"The Internet has forever changed the way we find information and communicate - and it has become a way of life for our kids," Hastert said in announcing the event. "But with these advances come new challenges, including how to stop predators. This event brings people together to share information, and talk about what we can all do to protect children."
Recent arrests in the Chicago area and throughout the nation have highlighted the danger of Internet predators. According to a recent Justice Department study, one in seven children using the Internet has been sexually solicited and one in three has been exposed to unwanted sexual material. One in 11 children have been harassed.
The August 29 Community Meeting will highlight steps taken by lawmakers, police, and Internet providers to identify predators and make the Internet safer for children. Specifically, the panel will include representatives of MySpace.com, Comcast, Microsoft, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and the Naperville Police Department Internet Crimes Unit. Representatives of area police departments also will be on hand to share their insights.
Hastert is hosting the session in collaboration with: City of St. Charles School District; Communities in Schools of Aurora; DeKalb County Regional Office of Education; East Aurora School District #131; Kane County Regional Office of Education; Kendall County Regional Office of Education; Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education; U-46 School District and West Aurora School District #129.
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We encourage posting these articles as evidence of Hastert's "efforts". We find it extremely unsettling that with these efforts, he decided to IGNORE the heinous acts of a possible pedophile under his very nose.
Power to the People.
...TheScribes...
We decided it was in the best interest of our readers to resurrect them:
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Hastert Drives Effort To 'Keep Kids Safe In Cyberspace'
Congressman leads community meeting addressing Internet safety
ST. CHARLES – Congressman J. Dennis Hastert brought national experts together with community leaders and parents on Tuesday for a 14th District Community Meeting to share information and insights on protecting children from Online predators.
Held at St. Charles North High School, “Keeping Kids Safe in Cyberspace,” included representatives of local police agencies and a panel of national Internet and law enforcement experts highlighting efforts to make the Internet safer for children. A private question-and-answer session followed, where parents addressed specific concerns and situations with police and web providers.
“Recent news stories remind us that there are predators using the Internet to target children,” Hastert said. “And just as we warn our children about ‘stranger danger’ when they are at the park or answering the door or telephone, we need to be aware of potential dangers in Cyberspace.”
Recent arrests in the Chicago area and throughout the nation have highlighted the danger of Internet predators. According to a recent Justice Department study, one in seven children using the Internet has been sexually solicited and one in three has been exposed to unwanted sexual material. One in 11 children have been harassed.
Hastert highlighted efforts underway in Congress to protect children on the Internet, including recent House passage of the “Deleting Online Predators” Act, which requires schools and libraries to limit access to social networking and pornographic websites, and calls on the Federal Trade Commission to launch a tips and information website for parents. Panelists representing MySpace.com, Comcast, Microsoft, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Naperville Police Department Internet Crimes Unit also addressed their organizational efforts to promote safety.
Hastert hosted the session in collaboration with: City of St. Charles School District; Communities in Schools of Aurora; DeKalb County Regional Office of Education; East Aurora School District #131; Kane County Regional Office of Education; Kendall County Regional Office of Education; Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education; U-46 School District and West Aurora School District #129.
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HASTERT TAPS NATIONAL EXPERTS TO 'KEEP KIDS SAFE IN CYBERSPACE'
Congressman brings together leaders to address Internet Safety
BATAVIA - Congressman J. Dennis Hastert on Tuesday announced that he will bring together a panel of national experts for an August 29 Community Meeting to provide tips and information for parents to protect their children on the Internet.
"Keeping Kids Safe in Cyberspace," is hosted in conjunction with area school districts and will feature representatives from government, law enforcement and the private sector addressing efforts underway nationally and locally to target online predators and improve online safety. Scheduled from 2-3:30 p.m. on August 29 at St. Charles North High School, the session is free and open to all interested parents.
"The Internet has forever changed the way we find information and communicate - and it has become a way of life for our kids," Hastert said in announcing the event. "But with these advances come new challenges, including how to stop predators. This event brings people together to share information, and talk about what we can all do to protect children."
Recent arrests in the Chicago area and throughout the nation have highlighted the danger of Internet predators. According to a recent Justice Department study, one in seven children using the Internet has been sexually solicited and one in three has been exposed to unwanted sexual material. One in 11 children have been harassed.
The August 29 Community Meeting will highlight steps taken by lawmakers, police, and Internet providers to identify predators and make the Internet safer for children. Specifically, the panel will include representatives of MySpace.com, Comcast, Microsoft, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and the Naperville Police Department Internet Crimes Unit. Representatives of area police departments also will be on hand to share their insights.
Hastert is hosting the session in collaboration with: City of St. Charles School District; Communities in Schools of Aurora; DeKalb County Regional Office of Education; East Aurora School District #131; Kane County Regional Office of Education; Kendall County Regional Office of Education; Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education; U-46 School District and West Aurora School District #129.
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We encourage posting these articles as evidence of Hastert's "efforts". We find it extremely unsettling that with these efforts, he decided to IGNORE the heinous acts of a possible pedophile under his very nose.
Power to the People.
...TheScribes...
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