Arlen Specter actually said...

Well, trial in absentia, which means trial in their absence, has been upheld by the appellate courts.

What happens to the person who has skipped bail? Is there an additional penalty, an additional charge?

the efforts that Senator Biden made to have Federal funding and Federal grants ought to be carried forward.

Well, I believe that for the most part the sentencing is not the issue when it comes to our fugitive problem.