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Ted Deutch: Evidence shows that boosting punishment is unlikely to stop the spread of these drugs.

On the recordMay 7, 2018
Evidence shows that boosting punishment is unlikely to stop the spread of these drugs.
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Ted Deutch
Democratic · Florida

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Deutch argues against increased penalties for drug possession as a solution.

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