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Al Franken: “These are special courts for nonviolent drug offenders that steer them toward rehabilitation and treatment.”

On the recordNovember 17, 2009
These are special courts for nonviolent drug offenders that steer them toward rehabilitation and treatment.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken discusses the effectiveness of drug courts in Minnesota.

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