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Claire McCaskill: I begged the Federal Government to participate in our drug court program. Did not want to hear a word about it.

On the recordAugust 3, 2015
I begged the Federal Government to participate in our drug court program. Did not want to hear a word about it.
Said by
Claire McCaskill
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on past challenges in getting federal support for drug court programs.

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