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On the recordFebruary 11, 2016
there are grants that the Federal Government makes to States to support their juvenile justice programs, and there are conditions that come with those grants. But I want to make sure that what is clear from the exchange is that this is a condition for receiving these Federal grants, but there is no mandate of any kind. The State, if it wishes, is free not to receive the Federal grant money and not comply with those conditions. It may be a technical point, but I think it is one that is important to clarify. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arkansas.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Feb 11, 2016

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