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On the recordMay 5, 2010
I am concerned that this severe reduction could result in the dismantling of the RISS program and hamper our ability to share law enforcement information and technology across jurisdictions.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy expresses concern over budget cuts affecting law enforcement information sharing.

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