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David Obey: “All of the studies show that by far the most youth crime is committed between the hours of 3 and 6 in the afternoon.…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 1997
All of the studies show that by far the most youth crime is committed between the hours of 3 and 6 in the afternoon. That is why I think that the intent of the Filner amendment is good and I support what the gentleman is trying to do. I would urge, however, that the gentleman consider withdrawing the amendment, because I think that would give us a greater opportunity to work with the Senate conferees to try to achieve some restoration of funding for this program, which I believe would complement some of the other programs that are aimed at taking teenagers off the street.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Discussing youth crime and the Filner amendment during a House floor debate.

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