President Obama has said the country must make significant changes to ensure equal rights . NEW : Senate approves bill expanding hate crimes law . The House passed the measure last week, but it was not included in a final version of the bill. Religious groups fear law could criminalize conservative speech . Attorney general says it will be used only to prosecute violence .
NEW : Senate approves bill expanding hate crimes law . The House passed the measure last week, but it was not included in a final version of the bill. Religious groups fear law could criminalize conservative speech . Attorney general says it will be used only to prosecute violence .