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José E. Serrano: “I am concerned about ensuring the rights to counsel for indigent defendants even in these difficult budget times.”

On the recordMarch 13, 2013
I am concerned about ensuring the rights to counsel for indigent defendants even in these difficult budget times.
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José E. Serrano
Democratic · New York

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Serrano expresses concern over funding cuts affecting legal counsel for low-income defendants.

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