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An Intern's Perspective in Working for Rand Paul
Posted on 9/27/14 at 11:29 am
Posted on 9/27/14 at 11:29 am
Posted on 9/27/14 at 11:41 am to RollTide4Ever
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I would be remiss to write about Washington without at least mentioning the partisanship and gridlock that pervades there. In the less than two months that I was in the office, Senator Paul introduced some five or six bills aimed at reforming the criminal justice system. Rasmussen Reports confirmed that most of the measures were supported by seventy to eighty percent of the United States population, including solid majorities amongst social conservatives. And yet not one saw the light of day. Unfortunately, Harry Reid, determined to avoid difficult votes before the upcoming midterm elections and none too keen to allow a Republican to demonstrate the ability to govern
But the Republicans are the party of NO!
Posted on 9/27/14 at 12:04 pm to RollTide4Ever
Cosponsored with senator Cory Booker. Here's a summary of the so-called REDEEM bill:
I doubt that very many conservatives and probably not even many liberals would buy into this package. They might like the liberalization of drug sentences, but the rest of it is not palatable to 70% of the voting public. Sounds like the two new kids got a reality check.
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Encourage states to increase the age of criminal responsibility to 18-years-old, directing children away from adult criminal courts. Currently, some states still try 16- and 17-year-olds as adults by default.
Automatically expunge or seal records for juveniles who commit nonviolent crimes. Individuals would have their records of nonviolent juvenile offenses automatically expunged if they commit those crimes before they turn 15 and automatically sealed if they commit the crimes between the ages of 15 and 18.
Restrict the use of solitary confinement for children.
Offer the first broad-based federal path to sealing nonviolent criminal records for adults. Nonviolent offenders would be able to petition to have their records sealed, making it easier for them to reenter society. It would also improve the accuracy of FBI backgrounds when employers ask for such information, providing increased protection to job applicants.
Restore access to government benefits for certain low-level drug offenders.
I doubt that very many conservatives and probably not even many liberals would buy into this package. They might like the liberalization of drug sentences, but the rest of it is not palatable to 70% of the voting public. Sounds like the two new kids got a reality check.
This post was edited on 9/27/14 at 12:09 pm
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