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Second Chance Act passes Senate, headed to Bush's desk

By Gritsforbreakfast

Here's some terrific news out of D.C.: At long last Congress has passed the Second Chance Act. Since the Senate passed the same version as did the House last fall, there's no need for a conference committee and the bill now heads straight to President Bush, who is widely expected to sign it.Thanks to Nkechi Taifa for the heads up, and congrats to all involved in passage of this important legislation. For more on details of the bill, see this page from the Re-Entry Policy Council at the National Council of State Governments.MORE: From the Wall Street Journal, and also see a press release from Sen. Sam Brownback.

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on March 12, 2008 (boomark / email).