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On the recordApril 27, 2009
I would urge this Committee to consider raising the VOCA cap to $705 million in the 2010 Federal budget.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy advocates for increased funding for victim services in the federal budget.

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