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Good News! Both the Crack Cocaine bill and the National Criminal Justice Commission Act Passed!
April 7th, 2010 |
From the Sentencing Project:
HISTORIC REFORM: Congress Lowers Penalties for Crack Cocaine
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House approves Senate compromise on suspension calendar
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3,000 defendants would benefit from sentencing changes each year
After decades of debate, research and recommendations, the United States Congress has approved legislation to increase fairness in sentences for crack cocaine offenses. The House of Representatives today passed, … Read entire article »
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