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Bobby Scott: “The President's proposed $75 million for implementation of the Second Chance Act is greatly appreciated.”

On the recordMarch 10, 2009
The President's proposed $75 million for implementation of the Second Chance Act is greatly appreciated.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Scott acknowledges the President's funding proposal for the Second Chance Act but calls for more.

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