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On the recordMarch 5, 2013
Indeed, for every cut made to the Second Chance Act, key provisions like housing, skill development and job placement, mental health and substance treatment and prevention and mentoring are being compromised.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Davis warns that cuts to the program hinder essential services for reintegration.

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