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Richard Blumenthal: “I believe strongly mandatory penalties may be appropriate, but certainly enhanced penalties, just as we've done through…”

On the recordAugust 22, 2011
I believe strongly mandatory penalties may be appropriate, but certainly enhanced penalties, just as we've done through the Adam Walsh Act for child abuse.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

He advocates for stronger penalties for elder abuse similar to those for child abuse.

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