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On the recordApril 28, 2009
I have been a cosponsor with Senator Hatch on changing the formula to 20:1. My interest in coming here this morning is to try and see what the appropriate change should be.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

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Feinstein discusses her support for changing the crack-powder sentencing formula.

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