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On the recordJuly 18, 2017
I believe that this legislation would address your concerns about clarifying FCC authority when it comes to prison calling services.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Duckworth discusses legislation to clarify FCC authority on prison calling services.

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