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Federal Prosecutor Argues Justice System ‘Is Not Broken’

By Crime and Justice News | September 15, 2016
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Prosecutors group opposes pending justice reform bills. House Judiciary chair Bob Goodlatte defends them. There may be a House vote this month . . .

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