On the recordNovember 4, 2009
We legislated and signed into law last year the Second Chance Act which applies to State and local government.
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congress.govWe legislated and signed into law last year the Second Chance Act which applies to State and local government.
Specter highlights the importance of the Second Chance Act for reducing recidivism.
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