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“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordJanuary 17, 2024
The vast majority of people who are incarcerated will one day be released, so we should help prepare them for successful reentry.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Durbin emphasizes the importance of preparing incarcerated individuals for reentry into society.

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