On the recordJune 18, 2012
I have authored the Fair Sentencing Act, which finally reduced dramatically the disparity between crack and powder cocaine.
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congress.govI have authored the Fair Sentencing Act, which finally reduced dramatically the disparity between crack and powder cocaine.
Durbin mentions his legislative efforts to address sentencing disparities.
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