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On the recordNovember 1, 2011
That is why I introduced the Youth PROMISE Act which I know the Attorney General is supportive of, and to provide this kind of evidence based and cost saving program and to get young people on the right track and keep them on the right track.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Scott discusses the Youth PROMISE Act aimed at youth violence prevention.

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