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Official coverage of President Bush signing the Second Chance Act

By Douglas A. Berman

Now available on the White House's official website is this press release with the heading, "President Bush Signs H.R. 1593, the Second Chance Act of 2007."  Here are a few excerpts from the statements of the President of the United States that many lawyers might find useful to quote whenever they address state and federal sentencing judges throughout the United States:I'm about to sign a piece of legislation that will help give prisoners across America a second chance for a better life.  This bill is going to support the caring men and women who help America's prisoners find renewal and hope. I can't thank the folks who care enough about a fellow citizen to offer their love and compassion. It's through the acts of mercy that compassionate Americans are making the nation a more hopeful place, and I want to thank you all for joining us today...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on April 09, 2008 (boomark / email).