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Al Franken: This whole area of criminal justice in the 21st Century Cures Act was proud to pass the Comprehensive Justice and Mental…

On the recordNovember 29, 2017
This whole area of criminal justice in the 21st Century Cures Act was proud to pass the Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken highlights the passage of legislation aimed at addressing addiction and mental health in the justice system.

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