I was, frankly, disappointed that they called for mandatory minimum sentences for certain crimes of damaging critical infrastructure computers because mandatory minimums have been found to waste the taxpayers' money, do nothing about crime and require sentences that often violate common sense.
Bobby Scott criticizes mandatory minimum sentences in cyber security legislation.
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By making much-needed investments in our infrastructure, we can set our communities up for sustainable economic success.
The United States Congress should end and ban life without parole sentences for children.
We thank Chairman Scott and Rep. Mrvan for their leadership and encourage support of the legislation.
I have to believe that this Congress recognizes the importance of ending the shameful practice of putting children in adult jails and prisons.
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