On the recordJanuary 7, 2010
This hearing has been recognized following an extensive series of articles in the Philadelphia Inquirer, maintaining major problems in the criminal justice system setting in Philadelphia.
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Specter addresses the hearing's focus on criminal justice issues in Philadelphia.
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