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Two Democrat lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at reducing the population of incarcerated individuals in the country while also providing grants to states that achieve such objectives. The "Smart Sentencing ...
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Holder spoke emphatically about something he has frequently vocalized throughout his six-year tenure.
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February 9, 2015
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