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On the recordMarch 11, 2009
The Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2009 goes to the root of the problem by creating a more just system.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters claims her bill will create a fairer justice system for drug offenses.

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