While I believe that the Federal Government must lead the way in helping low level, nonviolent offenders get back to work, the bulk of these addicts are prosecuted at the State level, which is why funding for State Second Chance programs is so important.
Manchin advocates for federal support of state programs to help nonviolent offenders reintegrate.
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They don't believe in these extreme causes and going to the extreme mats and fighting each other and hating the other side.
The pledge is simply this: that you remain independent and not be part of the Democrat or Republican system.
We’re trying to get a person who can be committed to — and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice.
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