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On the recordMarch 24, 2009
SCAAP is important. In 1997, when we first applied for SCAAP, we received about 33 percent of our actual costs associated with incarcerated criminal aliens. Today it is 9 cents on every dollar.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the funding reduction for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program.

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