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John Rice Carter: “They can keep their policy. Just don't ask for federal money.”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
They can keep their policy. Just don't ask for federal money.
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John Rice Carter
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Carter emphasizes that local policies not honoring detainers shouldn't expect federal funding.

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