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Statement of the Attorney General on Passage of the Fair Sentencing Act
July 28, 2010The following statement of the Attorney General was released today by the U.S. Department of Justice: "I congratulate the House of Representatives on today's passage of the Fair Sentencing Act. The bill greatly reduces the unwarranted disparity in sentences for crack and powder cocaine offenses, and will go a long way toward ensuring that our sentencing laws are tough, consistent, and fair. By sending the bill to the President, the House has taken an important step toward more just sentencing policies while enhancing the ability of law enforcement officials to protect our communities from violent and dangerous drug traffickers." Full release.
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