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Bobby Scott: “The State Justice Act just introduced by Representatives Sensenbrenner and Bobby Scott is a good example of legislation…”

On the recordJuly 14, 2015
The State Justice Act just introduced by Representatives Sensenbrenner and Bobby Scott is a good example of legislation that would reduce the flow of inmates in a responsible way.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Scott supports the State Justice Act as a responsible approach to reduce inmate populations.

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