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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for S.1789 Fair Sentencing Act of 2009</title>
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    <title>S.1714: Open College Textbook Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
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Bills, People. S.3000 A bill to extend the ... 1 &#183; S.1714 Open College Textbook... 1 &#183; S.2961 Haiti Recovery Act. 1 &#183; S.1820 Clean Cruise Ship Act... 1 &#183; S.1789 Fair Sentencing Act o. ... Source: Open Congress : Senate ... - &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1714/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obamaa &#187; Obama signs short-term spending bill into law</title>
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President Obama Tuesday signed into law a bill S. 1789 which significantly ... Salvia Poses Little ShortTerm Health Risk ... Public Opinion Spending Priorities Tax and ... Read this Post for more info Related post ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://president-obama.narsis.in/2010/12/18/obama-signs-short-term-spending-bill-into-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>christian louboutin &#187; Christian Louboutin chairman of the Senate</title>
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&#8220;Because Congress has failed to demonstrate such a path, if S. 1789 were presented to the President, he would veto the bill.&#8221; In a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday Sen. Robert Byrd, D- W.Va., took issue with Bush&amp;#39;s veto threats and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://00xiangrikui.studosfera.com/christian-louboutin-chairman-of-the-senate-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Christian Louboutin White House - xiangrikui.over-blog.com</title>
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&amp;quot;Because Congress has failed to demonstrate such a path, if S. 1789 were presented to the President, he would veto the bill.&amp;quot; The $22 billion is &amp;quot;less than 1% of our entire budget and about what we spend in just two months time fighting ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://xiangrikui.over-blog.com/article-christian-louboutin-white-house-63242501.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Christian Louboutin &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Christian Louboutin Some ...</title>
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&amp;quot;Because Congress has failed to demonstrate such a path, if S. 1789 were presented to the President, he would veto the bill.&amp;quot; In a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday Sen. Robert Byrd, D- W.Va., took issue with Bush&amp;#39;s veto threats and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://christianlouboutinok.letsblogit.net/christian-louboutin-some-lawmakers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>christian louboutin &#187; Christian Louboutin chairman of the Senate</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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&#8220;Because Congress has failed to demonstrate such a path, if S. 1789 were presented to the President, he would veto the bill.&#8221; In a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday Sen. Robert Byrd, D- W.Va., took issue with Bush&amp;#39;s veto threats and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://00xiangrikui.studosfera.com/christian-louboutin-chairman-of-the-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Christian Louboutin The Senat | Christian Louboutin</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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&#8220;Because Congress has failed to demonstrate such a path, if S. 1789 were presented to the President, he would veto the bill.&#8221; The $22 billion is &#8220;less than 1% of our entire budget and about what we spend in just two months time fighting ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://christianlouboutin.imoocity.com/christian-louboutin-the-senat/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Presidential politics &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Statement by the Press ...</title>
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... Statement by the Press Secretary &amp;middot; Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 4861, H.R. 5051, H.R. 5099 and S. 1789. This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 at 3:57 pm and is filed under Office of the Press Secretary, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.floorfight.com/2010/12/14/statement-by-the-press-secretary-35/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Criminal Lawyers Raleigh Nc | Lawyers R</title>
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Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 (S. 1789). This bill aims to equalize sentencing between crack cocaine and powdered cocaine convictions by decreasing the mandatory minimum sentences for crack cocaine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lawyersr.com/criminal-lawyers-raleigh-nc/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>any new updates on sentencing commission make guideline retro for ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The new guidelines were retroactive and over 15000 crack cocaine offenders 2010 S. 1789. Dear Sentencing Commission: . Sentencing Commission can make the amendment to the Guideline Retroactive?&amp;quot; and &amp;#39;Whether the . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ordersildenafil.co.cc/any-new-updates-on-sentencing-commission-make-guideline-retro-for-s1789-2010-buy-levitra-online.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Crack Laws (Fed&amp;#39;l) - PrisonOfficer.Org Forums</title>
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FYI, &amp;quot;The Fair Sentencing Act&amp;quot;, S. 1789, was signed into law August 3rd as PL111-220. US Sentencing Commission put out an emergency update yesterday, November 1st implementing it. Hope that helps someone. Took me half an hour to find ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forums.prisonofficer.org/todays-news/12989-crack-laws-fedl.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Castor &#8211; Versammlungsverbotsverf&#252;gung der Polizeidirektion LG Teil 1</title>
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I S. 1789), zuletzt ge&#228;ndert durch Art. 2 des Gesetzes vom 8.12.2008 (BGBl. I S. 2366), i. V. m. den &#167;&#167; 35 und 41 Abs. 4 des Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetzes (VwVfG) des Bundes i. d. F. der Bekanntmachung vom 23.01.2003 (BGBl. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blaulicht-blog.net/?p=2011&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 1789 federal crack reforms is NOT retroactive...</title>
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My PP is still hoping for the new law on crack to become retroactive today - he says changes can be made until November 1st. I have searched Famm.org for him and already told him early July that the law is not retroactive, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/f12/s-1789-federal-crack-reforms-not-91819.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>1789 service</title>
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S. 1789 federal crack reforms is NOT retroactive... My PP is still hoping for the new law on crack to become retroactive today - he says changes can be made until November 1st. I have searched Famm.org for him and already told him early ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://musicmanicmix.com/term/1789+service&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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One of the most highly requested bills at a DC area prison of late has been the Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789) which reduces the disparity in sentencing between crack and powdered cocaine. The flurry of press coverage following its ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://freegovinfo.info/node/3117&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>de.indymedia.org | Demo-Verbot im Wendland verf&#252;gt</title>
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I S. 1789), zuletzt ge&#228;ndert durch Art. 2 des Gesetzes vom 8.12.2008 (BGBl. I S. 2366), i. V. m. den &#167;&#167; 35 und 41 Abs. 4 des Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetzes (VwVfG) des Bundes i. d. F. der Bekanntmachung vom 23.01.2003 (BGBl. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://de.indymedia.org/2010/10/292641.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Crack Cocaine - Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (S. 1789) &#8211; Status ...</title>
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S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, passed the Senate on March 17, 2010, it passed the House on July 28, 2010 it was signed into law on August 3,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://74.53.234.131/prison-jabber/55419-crack-cocaine-fair-sentencing-act-2010-s-1789-status.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US federal law that retroactively reduces crack cocaine prison ...</title>
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The House of Representatives has passed S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. It reduces the disparity between crack and powder cocaine penalties from 100:1 to 18:1. It also eliminates the 5 year mandatory minimum sentence for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.worldlawdirect.com/forum/criminal-law-matters/44952-us-federal-law-retroactively-reduces-crack-cocaine-prison-time.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FYI:Retroactive Crack Amendment | From Gossip to Life</title>
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S. 1789, known as the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, passed in Congress on July 28, 2010, and President Obama signed the bill into law on August 3, 2010. In brief summary, the new law does four main things: FIRST, it changes the statutory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gossip2life.com/?p=39&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>govpulse | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal ...</title>
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On October 15, 2009, Senator Durbin introduced a draft bill (S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act) in the Senate that would likewise have eliminated the disparity. On March 11, 2010, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://govpulse.us/entries/2010/10/08/2010-24648/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>JUST SENTENCES from October 3, 2010</title>
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This letter is being forwarded after the passing of S.1789 Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, and President Obama signing it effectively into law on August 3, 2010. As this is a momentous step in gaining fairness and equity in sentencing, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommieactivist/blog/2010/10/07/just-sentences-from-october-3-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Penny Hill Press &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Sentencing Levels for Crack and ...</title>
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S. 1789 will reduce the statutory 100:1 ratio to 18:1, by increasing the threshold amount of crack cocaine necessary to trigger the mandatory minimum penalties to 28 grams (for the 5-year sentence) and 280 grams (for the 10-year ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=8113&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Raw Dawg Buffalo: Obama to Sign Fair Sentencing Act That Is Still ...</title>
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The bill, the Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789), will now go to the president, who is to expected to sign it into law. The new law modifies the 25-year-old statue that has been employed to send thousands of African Americans to prison for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rawdawgb.blogspot.com/2010/09/obama-to-sign-fair-sentencing-act-that.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Defense Legislation: Federal Cocaine Sentencing Disparity ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (S. 1789) changes the statutory 100:1 ratio in crack/powder cocaine quantities that trigger the mandatory minimum penalties under 21 U.S.C. &#167; 841(b)(1). President Obama signed the bill into law on August ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptionworld.org/defense-legislation-federal-cocaine-sentencing-disparity-sentencing-guidelines-jurisprudence-and-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GAN Defenders Blog: Cracking the Crack Code: Fair Sentencing Act ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On August 3, 2010, the President signed the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (S. 1789), reducing the statutory sentences for crack cocaine offenses. The 100 to 1 disparity between crack and powder cocaine sentences has been reduced to 18 to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gandefenders.blogspot.com/2010/08/cracking-crack-code-fair-sentencing-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Retroactive &amp;quot;Crack&amp;quot; Amendment Blog: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010</title>
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    <updated>2010-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 1789, known as the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, passed in Congress on July 28, 2010, and President Obama signed the bill into law on August 3, 2010. In brief summary, the new law does four main things: FIRST, it changes the statutory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://retroactivecrack.blogspot.com/2010/08/fair-sentencing-act-of-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Penny Hill Press &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Federal Cocaine Sentencing ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-21:/commentary/8978054</id>
    <updated>2010-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (S. 1789) changes the statutory 100:1 ratio in crack/powder cocaine quantities that trigger the mandatory minimum penalties under 21 U.S.C. &#167; 841(b)(1). President Obama signed the bill into law on August ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=10108&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Defense Legislation: Federal Cocaine Sentencing Disparity ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-21:/commentary/8973598</id>
    <updated>2010-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 1789 also eliminates the 5-year mandatory minimum for simple possession of crack cocaine. Other bills introduced in the 111th Congress would completely eliminate the statutory disparity in cocaine sentencing, including H.R. 18, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://defense-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/08/federal-cocaine-sentencing-disparity.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama signs bill to reduce drug possession disparity | KounterKulture</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-20:/commentary/8969018</id>
    <updated>2010-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>KounterKulture </name>
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The Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789), unanimously passed by the Senate in March and approved by the House in late July, now becomes law at a time when the U.S. Sentencing Commission is reconsidering the legitimacy and effectiveness of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thekounterkulture.com/?p=1031&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpEdNews - Article: The Obama Administration: August 1-16, 2010</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-18:/commentary/9263204</id>
    <updated>2010-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 1789, the &amp;quot;Fair Sentencing Act of 2010,&amp;quot; which reduced the disparity in the amounts of powder cocaine and crack cocaine required for the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences; eliminates the mandatory minimum sentence for simple ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opednews.com/articles/The-Obama-Administration--by-Robert-Arend-100819-738.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Crack Rock-Powder Coke Sentencing Disparity: Whites Get Probation ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-11:/commentary/8921280</id>
    <updated>2010-08-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Untitled </name>
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Now that disparity is being reduced from 100-to-1 to 18-to-1. Under the new bill, S. 1789, which was passed by the Senate in March, the threshold for crack cocaine will be raised to 28 grams. The powder level will remain the same. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hoodicons.com/?p=3369&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama Signed New Cocaine Sentencing Bill Today ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-08:/commentary/8888552</id>
    <updated>2010-08-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Chicago Fabulous Blog </name>
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The Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789), unanimously passed by the Senate in March and approved by the House last week, now becomes law at a time when the U.S. Sentencing Commission is reconsidering the legitimacy and effectiveness of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chicagofabulousblog.com/2010/08/09/president-obama-signed-new-cocaine-sentencing-bill-today/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cracked But Not Broken: The Struggle for Justice Continues ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-05:/commentary/8865601</id>
    <updated>2010-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Lawkipedia </name>
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This represents the first time in 40 years that a federal mandatory minimum sentence has been repealed, making the Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789) a historic legislative achievement. Although advocates fought long and hard for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawkipedia.com/guest-bloggers/cracked-but-not-broken-the-struggle-for-justice-continues.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Sunday Evening Weigh In AFTER SHOW 8/5/2010 - mommieactivist ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-04:/commentary/8870619</id>
    <updated>2010-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>mommieactivist and sons </name>
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Outline of the statements mentioned in the previous show. The behind the scene information that will be presented through proof and statements of facts. The Fair Sentecing Act 2010 S.1789.....Mile to go before we sleep Aug 05 2010.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommieactivist/2010/08/05/the-sunday-evening-weigh-in-after-show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama Signs Bill Reducing Cocaine Sentencing Disparity ...</title>
    <link href="http://myhoustonmajic.com/national/jeffharrison1021/president-obama-signs-bill-reducing-cocaine-sentencing-disparity/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-04:/commentary/8858090</id>
    <updated>2010-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789), unanimously passed by the Senate in March and approved by the House last week, now becomes law at a time when the U.S. Sentencing Commission is reconsidering the legitimacy and effectiveness of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myhoustonmajic.com/national/jeffharrison1021/president-obama-signs-bill-reducing-cocaine-sentencing-disparity/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Crack-Powder Sentencing Disparity: Whites Get Probation, Blacks ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.thewacknessmn.com/2010/08/crack-powder-sentencing-disparity-whites-get-probation-blacks-get-a-decade-behind-bars-by-lucia-graves/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-04:/commentary/8858060</id>
    <updated>2010-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Under the new bill, S. 1789, which was passed by the Senate in March, the threshold for crack cocaine will be raised to 28 grams. The powder level will remain the same. &#8220;The reality is, for a lot of Americans when they think of who is a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thewacknessmn.com/2010/08/crack-powder-sentencing-disparity-whites-get-probation-blacks-get-a-decade-behind-bars-by-lucia-graves/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress passes Fair Sentencing Act, restores fairness to cocaine ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.addictionpro.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?type=news&amp;amp;mod=News&amp;amp;mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&amp;amp;tier=3&amp;amp;nid=AA841F137B554D4392C6C7367F120835" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-03:/commentary/8851563</id>
    <updated>2010-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Addiction Professional Current News </name>
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Washington, DC &#8212; The United States Congress passed the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (S.1789), reducing the sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine violations. &amp;quot;I applaud the passage in the House of the Fair ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.addictionpro.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?type=news&amp;amp;mod=News&amp;amp;mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&amp;amp;tier=3&amp;amp;nid=AA841F137B554D4392C6C7367F120835&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Public Law Update</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-03:/commentary/8851532</id>
    <updated>2010-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PositiveReform </name>
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S. 1789 / Public Law 111-220. Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Fair Sentencing For Black Crack Cocaine Crimes Act) (Aug. 3, 2010; 124 Stat. 2372; 4 pages). Complete Public Law Lists (Click Here To View Lists and See Documents) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://positivereform.com/9064/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>THE DAILY WHIPLINE &#8211; WEDNESDAY</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-03:/commentary/8848389</id>
    <updated>2010-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>All Insurance America </name>
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S. 1789 &#8211; Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Sen. Durbin &#8211; Judiciary). 9. H.R. 5751 &#8211; Fee on Lobbyists Act (Rep. Kilroy &#8211; Judiciary). 10. H.R. 5872 &#8211; General and Special Risk Insurance Funds Availability Act of 2010 (Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allinsuranceamerica.com/the-daily-whipline-wednesday&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Statement by the Press Secretary on HR 4861, HR 5051, HR 5099 and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.whatgovernmentdidtoday.com/whitehouse/6122/statement-by-the-press-secretary-on-h-r-4861-h-r-5051-h-r-5099-and-s-1789.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/9213557</id>
    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>What Government Did Today </name>
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... signed into law: HR 4861, which designates a facility of the United States Postal Service as the Steve Goodman Post Office Building; HR. See the original post: Statement by the Press Secretary on HR 4861, HR 5051, HR 5099 and S. 1789.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whatgovernmentdidtoday.com/whitehouse/6122/statement-by-the-press-secretary-on-h-r-4861-h-r-5051-h-r-5099-and-s-1789.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Statement by the Press Secretary on HR 4861, HR 5051, HR 5099 and ...</title>
    <link href="http://remakeamericanow.org/2010/08/statement-by-the-press-secretary-on-h-r-4861-h-r-5051-h-r-5099-and-s-1789/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/8885014</id>
    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Remake America Now </name>
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S. 1789, the &#8220;Fair Sentencing Act of 2010,&#8221; which reduces the disparity in the amounts of powder cocaine and crack cocaine required for the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences; eliminates the mandatory minimum sentence for simple ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://remakeamericanow.org/2010/08/statement-by-the-press-secretary-on-h-r-4861-h-r-5051-h-r-5099-and-s-1789/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama signs into law four bills, including the Fair ...</title>
    <link href="http://wireupdate.com/wires/8323/president-obama-signs-into-law-four-bills-including-the-fair-sentencing-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/8851562</id>
    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Breaking News | Wire Update News | News Wires </name>
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The S. 1789 or the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 is a bill that reduces the disparity in the amounts of powder cocaine and crack cocaine required for the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences. Currently, possessing any amount of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wireupdate.com/wires/8323/president-obama-signs-into-law-four-bills-including-the-fair-sentencing-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sterling on Justice &amp;amp; Drugs: Thoughts on a &amp;quot;victory&amp;quot;</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/8847694</id>
    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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This morning at 11 a.m., President Obama signed S. 1789, the Fairness in Sentencing Act, in the Oval Office, reported by The Caucus blog at The New York Times. The House passed the bill on July 28 on a voice vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justiceanddrugs.blogspot.com/2010/08/thoughts-on-victory.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>James E. Clyburn latest | Celebrity Buzz</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/8844076</id>
    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Celebrity Buzz </name>
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House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn WASHINGTON, DC &#226;&#8364;&#8220; House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement after the House passed S. 1789, Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://360reports.com/celebuzz/2010/08/03/james-e-clyburn-latest/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama signs into law four bills, including the Fair ...</title>
    <link href="http://wireupdate.com/local/president-obama-signs-into-law-four-bills-including-the-fair-sentencing-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/8844040</id>
    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WireUpdate Local | Local Breaking News... </name>
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The S. 1789 or the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 is a bill that reduces the disparity in the amounts of powder cocaine and crack cocaine required for the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences. Currently, possessing any amount of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wireupdate.com/local/president-obama-signs-into-law-four-bills-including-the-fair-sentencing-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Channel 6 News &#187; President Obama signs into law four bills ...</title>
    <link href="http://channel6newsonline.com/2010/08/president-obama-signs-into-law-four-bills-including-the-fair-sentencing-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/8843962</id>
    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Channel 6 News </name>
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The S. 1789 or the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 is a bill that reduces the disparity in the amounts of powder cocaine and crack cocaine required for the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences. Currently, possessing any amount of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://channel6newsonline.com/2010/08/president-obama-signs-into-law-four-bills-including-the-fair-sentencing-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Louisiana residence please view and sign Petitions for the S. 1789 ...</title>
    <link href="http://74.53.234.131/prison-jabber/49138-louisiana-residence-please-view-sign-petitions-s-1789-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/8843769</id>
    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>OMNUM.Forums </name>
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Hello I just signed the petitions for the S. 1789 retroactive it is important that we sign this to help our loved ones. We now have 8 residence from.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://74.53.234.131/prison-jabber/49138-louisiana-residence-please-view-sign-petitions-s-1789-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Kirk Tanter&amp;#39;s Blog: FIXING COCAINE SENTENCING GUIDELINES AND ...</title>
    <link href="http://kirktanter.blogspot.com/2010/08/fixing-cocaine-sentencing-guidelines.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-01:/commentary/8823150</id>
    <updated>2010-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kirk Tanter's Blog </name>
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WASHINGTON, DC &#8211; House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement after the House passed S. 1789, Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. Under federal sentencing guidelines crack cocaine defendants are subject to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kirktanter.blogspot.com/2010/08/fixing-cocaine-sentencing-guidelines.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>JUST SENTENCES</title>
    <link href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommieactivist/blog/2010/08/02/just-sentences" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-01:/commentary/8820285</id>
    <updated>2010-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>mommieactivist and sons </name>
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Wednesday, JULY 28, 2010 S.1789 passed out of the House. NEXT - signature by the President. Congress has repealed a mandatory minimum drug sentence. Guest Eric Sterling is the President of Criminal Justice Policy Foundation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommieactivist/blog/2010/08/02/just-sentences&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Doctor Shoppers, Crack Heads, and Public Health Policy, 1Aug10 ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-31:/commentary/8969019</id>
    <updated>2010-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>icefishroad.com </name>
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S.1789 will most likely soon become law. The intention of this law is to reduce, a little bit, one of the more blatant, racially tinged, inequalities of our drug laws. (2). &#8220;Slightly lesser wrong&#8221;. What ever happened to the concept of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://icefishroad.com/?p=3&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bills Passed in Congress, July 2010</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>DownsizeDC.org </name>
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Fair Sentencing Act of 2010: S. 1789, to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing; 12 pages. Fee on Lobbyists Act: H.R. 5751, amended, to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require registrants to pay an annual fee of $50 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/bills-passed-in-congress-july-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Politics - Not all it&amp;#39;s cracked up to be?</title>
    <link href="http://tutor2u.net/blog/index.php/politics/comments/not-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-29:/commentary/9297381</id>
    <updated>2010-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politics </name>
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On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, by a unanimous voice vote, S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 which would reduce the mandatory minimum sentence for a federal conviction of crack cocaine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tutor2u.net/blog/index.php/politics/comments/not-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS &amp;amp; REALITY: Pas de justice pas de paix ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rippdemup.com/2010/07/pas-de-justice-pas-de-paix-no-justice.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-29:/commentary/8808712</id>
    <updated>2010-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS &amp; REALITY </name>
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Congress votes to reduce the Crack/Powder sentencing disparity but the fight is not finished... - On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, by a unanimous voice vote, S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rippdemup.com/2010/07/pas-de-justice-pas-de-paix-no-justice.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Crack-Powder Sentencing Disparity Reduced By Congress by Ryan Grim ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-29:/commentary/8805416</id>
    <updated>2010-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Non Domesticated Thinker </name>
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It is, and S. 1789 includes increased criminal penalties for serious drug offenders. Furthermore, this legislation does not sacrifice our law enforcement capability; it simply recalibrates the exaggerated sentencing guideline to better ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nondomesticatedthinker.com/2010/07/crack-powder-sentencing-disparity-reduced-by-congress-by-ryan-grim/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Wichita NAACP Blog: Congress votes to reduce the Crack/Powder ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wichitanaacpblog.com/2010/07/congress-votes-to-reduce-crackpowder.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-29:/commentary/8804841</id>
    <updated>2010-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Wichita NAACP Blog </name>
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On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, by a unanimous voice vote, S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 which would reduce the mandatory minimum sentence for a federal conviction of crack cocaine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wichitanaacpblog.com/2010/07/congress-votes-to-reduce-crackpowder.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sunday Evening Weigh In 8/1/2010 - mommieactivist | Internet Radio ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommieactivist/2010/08/01/sunday-evening-weigh-in" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-29:/commentary/8797789</id>
    <updated>2010-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>mommieactivist and sons </name>
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The S.1789 the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 introduced by Rep. Richard Durbin D-Ill. PASSED on Wednesday JULY 28 2010 S.1789. What does this mean What is next Get helpful information links and resources. Aug 01 2010.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommieactivist/2010/08/01/sunday-evening-weigh-in&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Free Patriot Press: Ron Paul on Slightly Fairer Sentencing</title>
    <link href="http://www.freepatriot-press.com/2010/07/ron-paul-on-slightly-fairer-sentencing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-29:/commentary/8797713</id>
    <updated>2010-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Free Patriot Press </name>
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Madam Speaker, I rise in reluctant support for S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act. My support is reluctant because S. 1789 is an uncomfortable mix of some provisions that reduce the harms of the federal war on drugs and other provisions ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freepatriot-press.com/2010/07/ron-paul-on-slightly-fairer-sentencing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NAACP-Supported Legislation to Reduce Crack Cocaine/Powder Cocaine ...</title>
    <link href="http://naacp-denver.org/?p=244" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/10336358</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NAACP </name>
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On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, by a unanimous voice vote, S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 which would reduce the mandatory minimum sentence for a federal conviction of crack cocaine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://naacp-denver.org/?p=244&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Criminal Defense Lawyer News: New Law Would Give U.S. Tools to ...</title>
    <link href="http://newscriminaldefense.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-law-would-give-us-tools-to-punish.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/9331382</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Criminal Defense Lawyer News </name>
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Crushing new penalties for drug barons are outlining in the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (S. 1789). Currently, other than a U.S. prison cell, the most powerful punishment for major drug traffickers has been the forfeiture of the tools ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newscriminaldefense.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-law-would-give-us-tools-to-punish.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S.1789 Fair Sentencing Act of 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.dearelectedleader.net/2010/07/s-1789-fair-sentencing-act-of-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8861614</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>2010 Elections, Political News </name>
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A bill to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing. Excerpt from: S.1789 Fair Sentencing Act of 2010.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dearelectedleader.net/2010/07/s-1789-fair-sentencing-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress narrows gap in cocaine sentences - KIVITV.COM | Boise ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.kivitv.com/global/story.asp?s=12883691" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8844045</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KIVI - National News </name>
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Information on the bill, S. 1789, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov. U.S. Sentencing Commission: http://www.ussc.gov/. Families Against Mandatory Minimums: http://www.famm.org/. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kivitv.com/global/story.asp?s=12883691&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Slightly Fairer Sentencing by Ron Paul</title>
    <link href="http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul686.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8815399</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LewRockwell.com </name>
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Madam Speaker, I rise in reluctant support for S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act. My support is reluctant because S. 1789 is an uncomfortable mix of some provisions that reduce the harms of the federal war on drugs and other provisions ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul686.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Crack cocaine sentencing disparities bill on the way to President ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.veteranstoday.com/2010/07/29/crack-cocaine-sentencing-disparities-bill-on-the-way-to-president-obama/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8797714</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Veterans Today </name>
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On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, by a unanimous voice vote, S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 which would reduce the mandatory minimum sentence for a federal conviction of crack cocaine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.veteranstoday.com/2010/07/29/crack-cocaine-sentencing-disparities-bill-on-the-way-to-president-obama/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Crack cocaine sentencing disparities bill on the way to President ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.hottospot.com/2010/07/29/politics/crack-cocaine-sentencing-disparities-bill-on-the-way-to-president-obama/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8797405</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hot to Spot </name>
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On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, by a unanimous voice vote, S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 which would reduce the mandatory minimum sentence for a federal conviction of crack cocaine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hottospot.com/2010/07/29/politics/crack-cocaine-sentencing-disparities-bill-on-the-way-to-president-obama/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill to cut crack-powder cocaine sentencing gap passes &#171; Lawyers ...</title>
    <link href="http://lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/07/29/bill-to-cut-crack-powder-cocaine-sentencing-gap-passes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8797383</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lawyers USA Online &#187; DC News </name>
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... disparity between federal sentences for crack cocaine and powder cocaine offenses. The measure is expected to be signed soon by Obama, who said Thursday that it was &amp;quot;the right thing to do.&amp;quot; The Fair Sentencing Act, S. 1789, passed . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/07/29/bill-to-cut-crack-powder-cocaine-sentencing-gap-passes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Okie Pundit &#187; JC Watts Lauds Passage of Fair Sentencing Act</title>
    <link href="http://okiepundit.com/?p=2936" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8797382</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Okie Pundit </name>
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Former Oklahoma Congressman J.C. Watts released the following statement regarding passage by the House of Representatives of S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010: &#8220;When I voted to reduce sentencing disparities as a member of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://okiepundit.com/?p=2936&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Crack-Powder Sentencing Disparity Reduced By Congress | MajicATL ...</title>
    <link href="http://majicatl.com/photos/carolblackmon/crack-powder-sentencing-disparity-reduced-by-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8797340</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MajicATL - Majic 107.5 &amp; 97.5 Atlanta's... </name>
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It is, and S. 1789 includes increased criminal penalties for serious drug offenders. Furthermore, this legislation does not sacrifice our law enforcement capability; it simply recalibrates the exaggerated sentencing guideline to better ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://majicatl.com/photos/carolblackmon/crack-powder-sentencing-disparity-reduced-by-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legislation to dramatically reduce the sentencing disparity ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.ctnews.com/kantrowitz/2010/07/29/legislation-to-dramatically-reduce-the-sentencing-disparity-between-federal-crack-and-powder-cocaine-sentences/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8797312</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jonathan Kantrowitz </name>
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While S. 1789 will not eliminate the mandatory minimum for trafficking crack cocaine, it will substantially reduce racial disparity in cocaine sentencing. The infamous 100-to-1 sentencing ratio will be reduced to 18 to 1. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.ctnews.com/kantrowitz/2010/07/29/legislation-to-dramatically-reduce-the-sentencing-disparity-between-federal-crack-and-powder-cocaine-sentences/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Centre of Criminology Library Blog: Fair Sentencing Act An ...</title>
    <link href="http://crimbrary.blogspot.com/2010/07/fair-sentencing-act-important-first.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8797185</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Centre of Criminology Library Blog </name>
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The bill, the Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789), was unanimously passed by the Senate in March. As originally introduced in the Senate, the bill would have completely eliminated the discriminatory 100:1 disparity between crack and powder ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://crimbrary.blogspot.com/2010/07/fair-sentencing-act-important-first.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FAMM Hails Elimination of First Mandatory Minimum Since Nixon ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanitariannews.org/20100728/famm-hails-elimination-first-mandatory-minimum-nixon-administration" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8844046</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Humanitarian News blogs </name>
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... repeal the five-year mandatory minimum for simple possession of crack cocaine. The bill, S. 1789, already won unanimous approval from the Senate in March and now goes to the White House for President Obama&amp;#39;s certain signature.read more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanitariannews.org/20100728/famm-hails-elimination-first-mandatory-minimum-nixon-administration&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mental Health Behavioral Health Medical Professionals Resources</title>
    <link href="http://behavioralhealthcentral.com/index.php/20100728233099/Legislative-News/congress-narrows-gap-in-cocaine-sentences.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8844044</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Legislative News </name>
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Online: Information on the bill, S. 1789, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov. U.S. Sentencing Commission: http://www.ussc.gov/. Families Against Mandatory Minimums: http://www.famm.org/ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://behavioralhealthcentral.com/index.php/20100728233099/Legislative-News/congress-narrows-gap-in-cocaine-sentences.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ron Paul&amp;#39;s Statement on the Fair Sentencing Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.ethiopianreview.com/news/201001/?p=329461" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8844043</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Ethiopian Review </name>
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Ron Paul: Madam Speaker, I rise in reluctant support for S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act. My support is reluctant because S. 1789 is an uncomfortable mix of some provisions that reduce the harms of the federal war on drugs and other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ethiopianreview.com/news/201001/?p=329461&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress narrows gap in cocaine sentences - WAFB Channel 9, Baton ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wafb.com/global/story.asp?s=12883691" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8815422</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WAFB - National News </name>
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Information on the bill, S. 1789, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov. U.S. Sentencing Commission: http://www.ussc.gov/. Families Against Mandatory Minimums: http://www.famm.org/. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wafb.com/global/story.asp?s=12883691&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sentencing Law and Policy: House of Representatives seems poised ...</title>
    <link href="http://sentencing.typepad.com/sentencing_law_and_policy/2010/07/house-seems-poised-to-finally-pass-federal-crackpowder-disparity-reform-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8815400</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Sentencing Law and Policy </name>
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While I fervently hope that the House will adopt the provisions of S. 1789 today, it is hard to imagine a newly enacted statute more susceptible to constitutional challenge than one that codifies an 18:1 punishment ratio for crack ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sentencing.typepad.com/sentencing_law_and_policy/2010/07/house-seems-poised-to-finally-pass-federal-crackpowder-disparity-reform-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Daily Kos: Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/7/28/888271/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8804582</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
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S. 1789 - Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (0+ / 0-). one of the House suspensions, already passed the Senate. Largely undoes the crack/cocaine sentencing disparity. unfortunately not retroactive. Famm.org (Families Against Mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/7/28/888271/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress narrows gap in cocaine sentences - KTRE.com Lufkin and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ktre.com/global/story.asp?s=12883691" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8797790</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>KTRE - National News </name>
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Information on the bill, S. 1789, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov. U.S. Sentencing Commission: http://www.ussc.gov/. Families Against Mandatory Minimums: http://www.famm.org/. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ktre.com/global/story.asp?s=12883691&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress narrows gap in cocaine sentences - KTTC Rochester, Austin ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.kttc.com/global/story.asp?s=12883691" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8797715</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>KTTC - National News </name>
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Information on the bill, S. 1789, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov. U.S. Sentencing Commission: http://www.ussc.gov/. Families Against Mandatory Minimums: http://www.famm.org/. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kttc.com/global/story.asp?s=12883691&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress narrows gap in cocaine sentences</title>
    <link href="http://www.wishtv.com/dpps/news/politics/congress/congress-seeks-to-narrow-gap-in-cocaine-sentences-nt10-jgr_3515869" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8797085</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National | WISH TV </name>
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Information on the bill, S. 1789, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov. U.S. Sentencing Commission: http://www.ussc.gov/. Families Against Mandatory Minimums: http://www.famm.org/. Copyright Associated Press, Copyright 2010 The ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wishtv.com/dpps/news/politics/congress/congress-seeks-to-narrow-gap-in-cocaine-sentences-nt10-jgr_3515869&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>State and National Politics: FAMM Hails Elimination of First ...</title>
    <link href="http://statenationalpolitics.blogspot.com/2010/07/famm-hails-elimination-of-first.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8797084</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>State and National Politics </name>
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The bill, S. 1789, already won unanimous approval from the Senate in March and now goes to the White House for President Obama&amp;#39;s certain signature. Its passage marks the first time that Congress has repealed a mandatory minimum drug ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statenationalpolitics.blogspot.com/2010/07/famm-hails-elimination-of-first.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Grits for Breakfast: US House votes to reduce crack/powder disparity</title>
    <link href="http://gritsforbreakfast.blogspot.com/2010/07/us-house-votes-to-reduce-crackpowder.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8796648</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grits for Breakfast </name>
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While S. 1789 will not eliminate the mandatory minimum for trafficking crack cocaine, it will substantially reduce racial disparity in cocaine sentencing. The infamous 100-to-1 sentencing ratio will be reduced to 18 to 1. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gritsforbreakfast.blogspot.com/2010/07/us-house-votes-to-reduce-crackpowder.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ontd_political: Congress Passes Historic Legislation to Reduce ...</title>
    <link href="http://community.livejournal.com/ontd_political/6705641.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8796617</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ONTD_Political </name>
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It is, and S. 1789 includes increased criminal penalties for serious drug offenders. Furthermore, this legislation does not sacrifice our law enforcement capability; it simply recalibrates the exaggerated sentencing guideline to better ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.livejournal.com/ontd_political/6705641.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress narrows gap in cocaine sentences | The Urban Politician</title>
    <link href="http://urbanpolitician.com/our-community/disenfranchisement/congress-narrows-gap-in-cocaine-sentences/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792610</id>
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      <name>The Urban Politician </name>
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Information on the bill, S. 1789, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov. U.S. Sentencing Commission: http://www.ussc.gov/. Families Against Mandatory Minimums: http://www.famm.org/. Copyright &#169; 2010 The Associated Press. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://urbanpolitician.com/our-community/disenfranchisement/congress-narrows-gap-in-cocaine-sentences/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Politics On Point: Congress Passes Monumental Fair Sentencing Act ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792609</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Politics On Point </name>
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The United States Congress passed the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (S.1789), reducing the sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine violations. &#8220;I applaud the passage in the House today of the Fair Sentencing Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicsonpoint.blogspot.com/2010/07/congress-passes-monumental-fair.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789 Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 | Toss Congress</title>
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A bill to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tosscongress.com/?p=8764&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S. 1789 &#8211; Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Sen. Durbin &#8211; Judiciary). 9. H.R. 5751 &#8211; Fee on Lobbyists Act (Rep. Kilroy &#8211; Judiciary). 10. H.R. 5872 &#8211; General and Special Risk Insurance Funds Availability Act of 2010 (Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insuranceday.org/the-daily-whipline-wednesday/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#187; Congress narrows cocaine-sentencing gap</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792606</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Maryland Daily Record </name>
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The Senate passed the bill, S. 1789, in March. The measure changes a 1986 law, enacted at a time when crack cocaine use was rampant and considered a particularly violent drug, under which a person convicted of crack cocaine possession ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mddailyrecord.com/2010/07/28/congress-narrows-cocaine-sentencing-gap/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PARDON POWER: Congress Works Around ObamaPardon Power</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792103</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PARDON POWER </name>
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The Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789) unanimously passed by the Senate in March. The bill reduces the discriminatory 100:1 disparity between crack and powder cocaine sentencing under federal law to 18:1. It also eliminates the mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pardonpower.com/2010/07/congress-works-around-obama.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Whole Delivery: The Domestic For 7/28/10: Crack Cocaine ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792102</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Whole Delivery </name>
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The legislative change, she said, is &amp;quot;much more about being smart on crime.&amp;quot; And here is the full information on the bill for your viewing pleasure: Information on the bill, S. 1789, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.twd4u.com/2010/07/domestic-for-72810-crack-cocaine.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Crack/ powder cocaine sentencing bill passed US House :: South ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792099</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>South Carolina Criminal Defense Blog </name>
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Both the US Senate and the House of Representatives have passed S.1789, which reduces the 100-1 sentencing ratio for crack to powder cocaine to 18-1, and which does away with the five year mandatory minimum for simple possession of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.southcarolinacriminaldefenseblog.com/2010/07/crack_powder_cocaine_sentencin.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Law Enforcement Against Prohibition: Press Release: New Head of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792098</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Law Enforcement Against Prohibition </name>
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On Wednesday, the House passed S. 1789, which would lower the disparity between sentences for crack cocaine and powder cocaine from it&amp;#39;s current 100-to-1 ratio down to 18-to-1. That bill unanimously passed the Senate in March. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://copssaylegalize.blogspot.com/2010/07/press-release-new-head-of-pro.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US House Poised to Consider Bill Reducing Racial Discrimination in ...</title>
    <link href="http://groundupct.wordpress.com/2010/07/28/us-house-poised-to-consider-bill-reducing-racial-discrimination-in-crack-cocaine-sentencing-disparity/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792097</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>GroundUp CT </name>
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The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to consider S. 1789 TODAY, Wednesday, July 28, 2010, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 which would reduce the mandatory minimum sentence for a federal conviction of crack cocaine possession ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://groundupct.wordpress.com/2010/07/28/us-house-poised-to-consider-bill-reducing-racial-discrimination-in-crack-cocaine-sentencing-disparity/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress narrows gap in cocaine sentences | The Daily Caller ...</title>
    <link href="http://dailycaller.com/2010/07/28/congress-moves-on-gap-in-cocaine-sentences/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792096</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion,... </name>
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Online: Information on the bill, S. 1789, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov. U.S. Sentencing Commission: http://www.ussc.gov/. Families Against Mandatory Minimums: http://www.famm.org/ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dailycaller.com/2010/07/28/congress-moves-on-gap-in-cocaine-sentences/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Passes Bill to Reduce Crack Cocaine Penalties - TalkLeft ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.talkleft.com/story/2010/7/28/153011/689" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792095</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TalkLeft </name>
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The House of Representatives has passed S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. It reduces the disparity between crack and powder cocaine penalties from 100:1 to 18:1. It also eliminates the 5 year mandatory minimum sentence for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.talkleft.com/story/2010/7/28/153011/689&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ron Paul&amp;#39;s Statement on the Fair Sentencing Act | Ron Paul .com</title>
    <link href="http://www.ronpaul.com/2010-07-28/ron-pauls-statement-on-the-fair-sentencing-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792094</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Ron Paul .com </name>
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Ron Paul: Madam Speaker, I rise in reluctant support for S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act. My support is reluctant because S. 1789 is an uncomfortable mix of some provisions that reduce the harms of the federal war on drugs and other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ronpaul.com/2010-07-28/ron-pauls-statement-on-the-fair-sentencing-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Think Outside the Cage: House Joins Senate In Ditching Crack ...</title>
    <link href="http://thinkoutsidethecage2.blogspot.com/2010/07/house-joins-senate-in-ditching-crack.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792093</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Think Outside the Cage </name>
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While S. 1789 will not eliminate the mandatory minimum for trafficking crack cocaine, it will substantially reduce racial disparity in cocaine sentencing. The infamous 100-to-1 sentencing ratio will be reduced to 18 to 1. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thinkoutsidethecage2.blogspot.com/2010/07/house-joins-senate-in-ditching-crack.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Passes Senate Bill To Reduce Crack-Powder Disparity! Obama ...</title>
    <link href="http://edca.typepad.com/eastern_district_of_calif/2010/07/house-passes-senate-bill-to-reduce-crackpowder-disparity-obama-expected-to-sign-into-law-soon.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792092</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Eastern District of California Blog </name>
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The bill, S. 1789, already won unanimous approval from the Senate in March and now goes to the White House for President Obama&amp;#39;s certain signature. Its passage marks the first time that Congress has repealed a mandatory minimum...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://edca.typepad.com/eastern_district_of_calif/2010/07/house-passes-senate-bill-to-reduce-crackpowder-disparity-obama-expected-to-sign-into-law-soon.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SentenceSpeak: S. 1789 Passes the House! Now, It&amp;#39;s Obama&amp;#39;s Turn!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792091</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SentenceSpeak </name>
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S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, was passed by the House of Representatives today! Now the bill goes to the White House for President Obama&amp;#39;s signature. For full details and FAMM&amp;#39;s take, visit this link. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sentencespeak.blogspot.com/2010/07/s-1789-passes-house-now-its-obamas-turn.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Republican Cloakroom</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-26:/commentary/8792101</id>
    <updated>2010-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Republican Cloakroom RSS Articles </name>
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8. S. 1789 - Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Sen. Durbin - Judiciary). Y, N. 9. H.R. 5751 - Fee on Lobbyists Act (Rep. Kilroy - Judiciary). Y, N. 10. H.R. 5872 - General and Special Risk Insurance Funds Availability Act of 2010 (Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=200894&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama Poised To Sign Bill Reducing Cocaine Sentencing ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-26:/commentary/8792100</id>
    <updated>2010-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Know Your Legal Rights </name>
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The bill, the Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789), was unanimously passed by the Senate in March. As originally introduced in the Senate, the bill would have completely eliminated the discriminatory 100:1 disparity between crack and powder ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legalrights.abouteverythingsite.com/2010/07/27/president-obama-poised-to-sign-bill-reducing-cocaine-sentencing-disparity-after-house-passage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Final Push &#8211; Imminent House Vote to Reform Broken Crack ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-26:/commentary/8788139</id>
    <updated>2010-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Know Your Legal Rights </name>
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The House will vote this week on a measure known as the Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789), which passed the Senate unanimously earlier this spring. If the House succeeds in passing the legislation, it will be sent to President Obama for a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legalrights.abouteverythingsite.com/2010/07/27/the-final-push-%E2%80%93-imminent-house-vote-to-reform-broken-crack-sentencing-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Oregonians Against Measure 11 &#187; Last Chance to Help Pass ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-26:/commentary/8788138</id>
    <updated>2010-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Oregonians Against Measure 11 </name>
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Last week I asked you to call your representative and tell him to support the crack bill, S. 1789, and you responded by the hundreds. Now we need thousands of FAMM members to pick up the phone today and call the leaders of the House of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oregonmeasure11.com/last-chance-to-help-pass-sentencing-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Urban Politico: Help Eliminate Crack Cocaine Sentencing ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-24:/commentary/8788137</id>
    <updated>2010-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Urban Politico </name>
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The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, S. 1789, would change the ratio to 18:1 and eliminate the mandatory minimum sentence for simple possession of crack cocaine - the first time a mandatory minimum sentence has been removed since the Nixon ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theurbanpolitico.com/2010/07/help-eliminate-crack-cocaine-sentencing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Trans Talk: ACLU Needs Your Support: They Support Transgender Rights</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-23:/commentary/8770586</id>
    <updated>2010-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Trans Talk </name>
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The Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789) would vastly reduce the sentencing disparity to a ratio of 18-to-1, as well as eliminate the five-year mandatory minimum sentence for simple possession of crack. It is important to point out that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://destrantalk.blogspot.com/2010/07/aclu-needs-your-support-they-support.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House vote would end disparity in crack sentencing | AskInmates.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-22:/commentary/8775321</id>
    <updated>2010-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AskInmates.com </name>
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I hope the House joins the Senate in passing S. 1789, which would dramatically &#8230; blog comments powered by Disqus. &#171; Probe of controversial Texas execution moves slowly forward &amp;middot; $100 million Calif. jail expansion project planned &#187; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://askinmates.com/house-vote-would-end-disparity-in-crack-sentencing&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>On The Cusp of History</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-22:/commentary/8770585</id>
    <updated>2010-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>zikkir </name>
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The Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789) would vastly reduce the disparity to a ratio of 18 to 1, as well as eliminate the five-year mandatory minimum sentence for simple possession of crack. Just think about that for a second - five years for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zikkir.com/z0002/307831&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Laura W. Murphy: On The Cusp of History</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-22:/commentary/8770583</id>
    <updated>2010-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com </name>
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We are indeed on the cusp of history. Please join with the ACLU in urging the House of Representatives to pass this much needed reform of our sentencing laws. It&amp;#39;s time to hold the final vote on the Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789)! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laura-w-murphy/on-the-cusp-of-history_b_657890.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Oregonians Against Measure 11 &#187; Call Congress For Sentencing Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.oregonmeasure11.com/call-congress-for-sentencing-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-22:/commentary/8764062</id>
    <updated>2010-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oregonians Against Measure 11 </name>
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The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, S. 1789, would change the ratio to 18:1 and eliminate the mandatory minimum sentence for simple possession of crack cocaine &#8211; the first time a mandatory minimum sentence has been removed since the Nixon ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oregonmeasure11.com/call-congress-for-sentencing-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>On The Cusp of History - The blog dedicated to your U.S. legal ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-22:/commentary/8764061</id>
    <updated>2010-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Know Your Legal Rights </name>
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The Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789) would vastly reduce the disparity to a ratio of 18 to 1, as well as eliminate the five-year mandatory minimum sentence for simple possession of crack. Just think about that for a second - five years for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legalrights.abouteverythingsite.com/2010/07/23/on-the-cusp-of-history/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Laura W. Murphy: On The Cusp of History &#171; debt settlement,debt ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-22:/commentary/8764060</id>
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We are indeed on the cusp of history. Please join with the ACLU in urging the House of Representatives to pass this much needed reform of our sentencing laws. It&amp;#39;s time to hold the final vote on the Fair Sentencing Act (S. 1789)! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://debtreductionus.com/health/?p=99038&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, S. 1789, also would eliminate the mandatory minimum for simple possession of crack cocaine (5 years for 5 grams without intent to distribute). The U.S. Sentencing Commission estimates the changes could ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stopthedrugwar.org/trenches/2010/jul/22/call_congress_today_tell_them_vo&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, S. 1789, would also eliminate the simple possession mandatory minimum (5 years for 5 grams without intent to distribute), limit the excessive penalties served by people convicted of low-level crack ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stopthedrugwar.org/trenches/2010/jul/21/time_running_out_tell_congress_v&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Arizona Prison Watch: Fight HIV and HEP C with Sentencing Reform.</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, S. 1789, would also eliminate the simple possession mandatory minimum (5 years for 5 grams without intent to distribute), limit the excessive penalties served by people convicted of low-level crack ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizonaprisonwatch.blogspot.com/2010/07/fight-hiv-and-hep-with-sentencing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, S. 1789, would also eliminate the simple possession mandatory minimum (5 years for 5 grams without intent to distribute), limit the excessive penalties served by people convicted of low-level crack ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hardtimehepc.blogspot.com/2010/07/fight-hiv-and-hep-c-with-sentencing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.5751: Fee on Lobbyists Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. &amp;quot;One Minutes&amp;quot; (15 per side). Moran (VA) - Energy and Commerce) S. 1789 - Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Sen. Durbin - Judiciary) HR 5751 - Fee on Lobbyists Act (Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h5751/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S1789D - NY Senate Open Legislation - Authorizes Greenburgh ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 1789--D 2 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. S 2. The actions of the board of education of the Greenburgh North Castle Union Free School District in entering a lease of properties ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/html/bill/S1789D?S1789D-1278979200000-DELIVERED+TO+GOVERNOR&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>JUST SENTENCES with Returning Citizens of Services</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-07:/commentary/8457981</id>
    <updated>2010-06-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>mommieactivist and sons </name>
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There is no movement on the Fair Sentencing Act S.1789. Recapping news about the United States Sentencing Commission hearing that is posted on the previous JUST SENTENCES blog. Introducing something new the first Returning Citizens of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommieactivist/blog/2010/06/08/just-sentences-with-returning-citizens-of-services&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Irregular Times &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Unicorns Addressed By GOP Web Site</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-31:/commentary/8448370</id>
    <updated>2010-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Green Man; Leahy, Sessions Agree to Delay S. 1789 Drug Disparity Bill Again (6 comments) ... shannon; Unions Are To Blame For Oil Spill, Says Gohmert (4 comments) ... Green Man ... nathan local 0265; Protests Against the BP Oil Spill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/06/01/unicorns-addressed-by-gop-web-site/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Irregular Times &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Alicia Mirabilis Threatened By ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-30:/commentary/8442944</id>
    <updated>2010-05-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Green Man; Leahy, Sessions Agree to Delay S. 1789 Drug Disparity Bill Again (6 comments) ... shannon; Unions Are To Blame For Oil Spill, Says Gohmert (4 comments) ... Green Man ... nathan local 0265; Protests Against the BP Oil Spill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/05/31/alicia-mirabilis-threatened-by-toxic-oil-plumes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Irregular Times &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Very Very Wrong Sandwiches</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-26:/commentary/8452748</id>
    <updated>2010-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Irregular Times </name>
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Green Man; Leahy, Sessions Agree to Delay S. 1789 Drug Disparity Bill Again (6 comments) ... shannon; Unions Are To Blame For Oil Spill, Says Gohmert (4 comments) ... Green Man ... nathan local 0265; Protests Against the BP Oil Spill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/05/27/very-very-wrong-sandwiches/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Politics Roundtable: Mandatory Minimums for Crack Cocaine: A ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8411308</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 1789 passed the entire Senate by Unanimous Consent and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce according to information obtained from Thomas, the legislative history ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicsroundtable.blogspot.com/2010/05/mandatory-minimums-for-crack-cocaine.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>JUST SENTENCES</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8343441</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>mommieactivist and sons </name>
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nbspnbspNews update S.1789 Bill is still in the House FYI The Fair Sentencing ACT of 2010 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to 1 increase the amount of a controlled substance or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommieactivist/blog/2010/05/19/just-sentences&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Please Print: &#171; In Mother Words</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8273248</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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We can no longer wait to correct this imbalance of justice and must therefore urge you to take the appropriate steps to make certain that retroactivity is applied to equalization when bills S. 1789 and H.R. 3245 are enacted as law. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://malucleveland.wordpress.com/2010/05/09/please-print/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>JUST SENTENCES</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8177802</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Media update - S.1789 still in the House Sanford signs ESC reform into law Gov. Mark Sanford this morning signed into law a bill that will give the governor unprecedented authority over the states jobless agency while changing the way ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommieactivist/blog/2010/04/26/just-sentences&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Vacation Lane Blog: Testimony of Dan Prieto</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/8343443</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Other contemplated legislation &#8211; for example, S. 3713 (Clinton); S. 1789 (Specter); HR. 5827 (Sweeney) &#8211; would all complicate the equation further. At the end of the day, any attempt to harmonize or create a unified regime for the use ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vlg338.blogspot.com/2010/04/testimony-of-dan-pietro.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 1789, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, was passed by the Senate this month. The bill would reduce crack cocaine sentences to achieve a 20:1 ratio between crack and powder sentences and would eliminate the mandatory minimum ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uscourts.gov/ttb/2010-04/article02.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8257063</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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(Durbin, D-IL, introduced the bill in 2009 - S. 1789.) On March 17th, it passed the US Senate by unanimous consent! We do still need this to pass in the House as well, but the outlook is positive. The Fair Sentencing Act would do away ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://daregeneration.blogspot.com/2010/04/roosevelt-university-ssdp-students.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8109755</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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(Durbin, D-IL, introduced the bill in 2009 - S. 1789.) On March 17th, it passed the US Senate by unanimous consent! We do still need this to pass in the House as well, but the outlook is positive. The Fair Sentencing Act would do away ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ssdp.org/blog/2010/04/roosevelt-university-ssdp-students.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#187; Blog Archive &#187; Response from a senator</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8062538</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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This is why I voted for Senator Byron Dorgan&amp;#39;s amendment to S. 1789, the 2008 transportation appropriations bill. This amendment would prohibit the DoT from implementing the pilot program. I was pleased to see that it passed by a vote ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.landlinenow.com/blog/?p=5672&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bills Passed in Congress: March</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Fair Sentencing Act: Senate passed S. 1789, to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. 12 pages. Tax on Bonuses Received from Certain TARP Recipients: By a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://3c9.utnij.net/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bills Passed in Congress: March</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Fair Sentencing Act: Senate passed S. 1789, to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. 12 pages. Tax on Bonuses Received from Certain TARP Recipients: By a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/bills-passed-in-congress-march&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Durbin Cocaine Bill Passes Senate: Would Reduce Disparity In Crack ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-04:/commentary/8046001</id>
    <updated>2010-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is S. 1789. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Get HuffPost Chicago On Twitter, Facebook, and Google Buzz! Know something we don&amp;#39;t? E-mail us at chicago@huffingtonpost.com. WASHINGTON &amp;amp;mdash; Legislation approved by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/05/durbin-cocaine-bill-passe_n_525625.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Must Read: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 &#171; Symone&amp;#39;s Blog</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Symone's Blog </name>
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S 1789 RFH 111th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1789. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2010. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://symonescott.wordpress.com/2010/04/03/must-read-fair-sentencing-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hope for the People: All is Not Fair in the War on Drugs</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8021804</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Hope for the People </name>
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The Senate recently passed the Fair Sentencing Act (S.1789) which would reduce the mandatory minimum sentence for possession of crack cocaine from 100 times that of people convicted of carrying powdered cocaine to 18 times the sentence. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hopeforthepeople.blogspot.com/2010/04/all-is-not-fair-in-war-on-drugs.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act Reduces Crack-Powder Sentencing ...</title>
    <link href="http://discussion.marquispullen.com/2010/03/29/s-1789-the-fair-sentencing-act-reduces-crackpowder-sentencing-disparity-from-1001-to-181-but-is-it-enough.aspx?ref=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/8014987</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>DISCUSSION.MARQUISPULLEN.COM </name>
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Nearly a week and a half ago the Senate passed S. 1789, also known as The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. The bill reduced the sentencing disparity from a ratio of 100:1 to 18:1. One question persists, why did the Senate leaders not reduce ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://discussion.marquispullen.com/2010/03/29/s-1789-the-fair-sentencing-act-reduces-crackpowder-sentencing-disparity-from-1001-to-181-but-is-it-enough.aspx?ref=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Inbox Jewels - National Corrections Oversight Coalition</title>
    <link href="http://tcoc-investigations.ning.com/xn/detail/2485695:Comment:20036?xg_source=activity" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7977835</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Latest Activity on National Corrections... </name>
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If the bill (S. 1789, click here to download the bill text) that left the Senate on its way to the House today becomes law, it will take 28 grams of crack cocaine to trigger the five-year sentence and 280 grams to hit the 10-year ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tcoc-investigations.ning.com/xn/detail/2485695:Comment:20036?xg_source=activity&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Vote: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 (S 1789)</title>
    <link href="http://www.govit.com/vote/congress.aspx?bill=2009-s-1789" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7960212</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Govit: Most Popular Legislation </name>
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Vote: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009(S 1789) ... S. 1789. To restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. October 15, 2009. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. SPECTER, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. CARDIN, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govit.com/vote/congress.aspx?bill=2009-s-1789&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S1789D - NY Senate Open Legislation - STEWART-COUSINS - Authorizes ...</title>
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LBD04999-14-0 S. 1789--D 2 1 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE 2 SCHOOL DISTRICT. 3 S 2. The actions of the board of education of the Greenburgh North 4 Castle Union Free School District in entering a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/html/bill/S1789D?S1789D-1269475200000-ADVANCED+TO+THIRD+READING&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CBO Update</title>
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http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11412; S. 1789, Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. Cost estimate for the bill as passed by the Senate on March 17, 2010 http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11413; H.R. 1387, Electronic Message Preservation Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://positivereform.com/6852/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S. 1789. Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. As passed by the Senate on March 17, 2010. SUMMARY. CBO estimates that implementing S. 1789 would lead to reduced spending for the federal prison system totaling $42 million over the 2011-2015 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/114xx/doc11413/s1789.pdf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 1789</title>
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S. 1789. Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. As passed by the Senate on March 17, 2010. SUMMARY. CBO estimates that implementing S. 1789 would lead to reduced spending for the federal prison system totaling $42 million over the 2011-2015 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11413&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 1789, Fair Sentencing Act of 2010</title>
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Cost estimate for the bill as passed by the Senate on March 17, 2010.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdoc.cfm?index=11413&amp;amp;type=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The show so far for Monday, March 22, 2010. - Thieves in the Temple.</title>
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S. 1789, the inadequately anti-racist Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, passed the Senate last week, and has been received by the House Judiciary and Energy/Commerce committees. House Judiciary members may be found here. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/03/the-show-so-far-for-monday-march-22-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GAN Defenders Blog: The Senate &#8220;Cracks&#8221; Cocaine Sentencing Disparity</title>
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The Senate has unanimously passed S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. This compromise legislation, the mandatory minimums for crack are adjusted to a 17.85 to 1 ratio, down from 100 to 1. It will take 28 grams of crack to get a 5 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gandefenders.blogspot.com/2010/03/senate-cracks-cocaine-sentencing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 1789, Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 | capitol hill women</title>
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S. 1789, Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. Cost estimate for the bill as passed by the Senate on March 17, 2010. See the original post: S. 1789, Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 &amp;middot; Google Bookmarks &amp;middot; TypePad Post &amp;middot; Google Reader &amp;middot; LinkedIn&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillwomen.com/2010/03/s-1789-fair-sentencing-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Passed To Reduce Time For Crack &amp;amp; Powder Cocaine Offenses ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alwayztherro.com/2010/03/19/bill-passed-to-reduce-time-for-crack-powder-cocaine-offenses/" rel="alternate"/>
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The bill, S. 1789, was sponsored by Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill.). Julie Stewart, president and founder of Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM), released the following statement upon the bill&amp;#39;s passage: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alwayztherro.com/2010/03/19/bill-passed-to-reduce-time-for-crack-powder-cocaine-offenses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Passed To Reduce Sentencing Disparity Between Federal Crack ...</title>
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The bill, S. 1789, was sponsored by Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill.). Julie Stewart, president and founder of Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM), released the following statement upon the bill&amp;#39;s passage: &#8220;Today&amp;#39;s approval marks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://40glocc.ning.com/xn/detail/2614785:BlogPost:43245?xg_source=activity&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Passed To Reduce Sentencing Disparity Between Federal Crack ...</title>
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The bill, S. 1789, was sponsored by Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill.). Julie Stewart, president and founder of Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM), released the following statement upon the bill&amp;#39;s passage: &#8220;Today&amp;#39;s approval marks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://40glocc.ning.com/xn/detail/2614785:BlogPost:43245&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>D&amp;#39;Alliance</title>
    <link href="http://blog.drugpolicy.org/2010/03/gop-and-dems-agree-crackpowder-cocaine_19.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7934467</id>
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      <name>The D'Alliance </name>
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The original bill, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 (S. 1789), was introduced by Sen. Durbin, D-IL, and was intended to completely eliminate the disparity. It was amended in committee, however, to just reduce the 100 to 1 disparity to 18 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.drugpolicy.org/2010/03/gop-and-dems-agree-crackpowder-cocaine_19.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill passed to reduce cocaine/crack disparity - Don Diva Magazine</title>
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crack and powder cocaine offenses. The bill, S. 1789, was sponsored by Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill.). Julie Stewart, president and founder of Families.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dondivamag.com/index.php/news-u-can-use/senate-passes-bill-to-reduce-cocainecrack-disparity/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Grits for Breakfast: US House should eliminate crack/powder ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7892517</id>
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S. 1789 would change the disparity from 100-1 to 18-1, which is better but still unjustifiable. I&amp;#39;m hoping to see/hear my Congressman pushing strongly to reduce that ratio to 1-1 in the House. On this issue, my own views are being ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gritsforbreakfast.blogspot.com/2010/03/us-house-should-eliminate-crackpowder.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>DownWithTyranny!: If John Ensign Or David Vitter Had Been Caught ...</title>
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But on Wednesday they unanimously passed S. 1789, Dick Durbin&amp;#39;s misnamed Fair Sentencing Act. It will reduce sentencing disparities for powdered cocaine (which white middle class people tend to use) and crack cocaine (which poor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2010/03/if-john-ensign-or-david-vitter-had-been.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate votes to change cocaine sentencing rules - KLAS-TV Channel ...</title>
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The bill is S. 1789. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.8newsnow.com/global/story.asp?s=12160460&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate votes to change cocaine sentencing rules - KTTC Rochester ...</title>
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The bill is S. 1789. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Powered by WorldNow ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kttc.com/global/story.asp?s=12160460&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate votes to change cocaine sentencing rules - Las Vegas Now</title>
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The bill is S. 1789. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=12160460&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Statement of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund ...</title>
    <link href="http://behavioralhealthcentral.com/index.php/20100318216263/Legislative-News/statement-of-the-naacp-legal-defense-and-educational-fund-regarding-senate-passage-of-legislation-concerning-crackpowder-cocaine-sentencing-disparity-s-1789-the-fair-sentencing-act-of-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
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WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Last night the Senate passed S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, concerning the racially discriminatory disparity in the treatment of the crack and powder forms of cocaine. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://behavioralhealthcentral.com/index.php/20100318216263/Legislative-News/statement-of-the-naacp-legal-defense-and-educational-fund-regarding-senate-passage-of-legislation-concerning-crackpowder-cocaine-sentencing-disparity-s-1789-the-fair-sentencing-act-of-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate votes to change cocaine sentencing rules - WAFB Channel 9 ...</title>
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The bill is S. 1789. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Powered by WorldNow ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wafb.com/global/story.asp?s=12160460&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS &amp;amp; REALITY: Look, there are just some ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rippdemup.com/2010/03/look-there-are-just-some-things-fat.html" rel="alternate"/>
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Senate Judiciary Committee proposes reducing but not eliminating the Crack/Powder Cocaine sentencing disparities - *Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, took action on S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rippdemup.com/2010/03/look-there-are-just-some-things-fat.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Votes To Change Cocaine Sentencing Rules - Politics News ...</title>
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Under the bill, possession of 28 grams of crack would trigger the five-year mandatory sentence. The measure also increases fines for drug traffickers. A companion bill is pending in the House. The bill is S. 1789. Additional Resources: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.koco.com/politics/22871722/detail.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho Blog : Crack ...</title>
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The vote approved an amended version of Senator Richard Durbin&amp;#39;s (D-Ill.) bill, S. 1789. That bill recognized that disparate sentencing policies enacted for federal crack cocaine offenses in 1986 have had a negative impact on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fdewi.org/wordpress/?p=964&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate votes to change cocaine sentencing rules - KTRE.com Lufkin ...</title>
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The bill is S. 1789. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ktre.com/global/story.asp?s=12160460&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LDF Statement Regarding Senate Passage of Legislation Concerning ...</title>
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(Washington, D.C.) &#8211;Last night the Senate passed S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, concerning the, racially discriminatory disparity in the treatment of the crack and powder forms of cocaine. Although the Senate passed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedefendersonline.com/2010/03/18/ldf-statement-regarding-senate-passage-of-legislation-concerning-crackpowder-cocaine-sentencing-disparity/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Oregonians Against Measure 11 &#187; U.S. Senate Votes To Make Crack ...</title>
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If the bill (S. 1789, click here to download the bill text) that left the Senate on its way to the House today becomes law, it will take 28 grams of crack cocaine to trigger the five-year sentence and 280 grams to hit the 10-year ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oregonmeasure11.com/u-s-senate-votes-to-make-crack-cocaine-penalties-fairer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>allthingsharlem and beyond: Crack Cocaine Disparity &amp;quot;Modified&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://allthingsharlemproductions.blogspot.com/2010/03/crack-cocaine-disparity-modified.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7883489</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Statement of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Regarding Senate Passage of Legislation Concerning Crack/Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity (S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010) Last night the Senate passed S. 1789, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://allthingsharlemproductions.blogspot.com/2010/03/crack-cocaine-disparity-modified.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Totally wired. - Thieves in the Temple.</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/03/totally-wired.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7883488</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
    </author>
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Wasn&amp;#39;t I just complaining that S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, wasn&amp;#39;t fair enough? Now Color of Change provides a contact tool protesting S. 1789&amp;#39;s reduction-not-elimination of the crack/powder sentencing disparity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/03/totally-wired.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS &amp;amp; REALITY: Attention Wal-Mart customers ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rippdemup.com/2010/03/attention-wal-mart-customers-all-black.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7877092</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS &amp; REALITY </name>
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Senate Judiciary Committee proposes reducing but not eliminating the Crack/Powder Cocaine sentencing disparities - *Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, took action on S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rippdemup.com/2010/03/attention-wal-mart-customers-all-black.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Votes To Change Cocaine Sentencing Rules - BLACK ENTERPRISE</title>
    <link href="http://stage.blackenterprise.com/top-news/2010/03/17/senate-votes-to-change-cocaine-sentencing-rules/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7950646</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>BLACK ENTERPRISE </name>
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Under the bill, possession of 28 grams of crack would trigger the five-year mandatory sentence. The measure also increases fines for drug traffickers. A companion bill is pending in the House. ___. The bill is S. 1789. On the Net: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stage.blackenterprise.com/top-news/2010/03/17/senate-votes-to-change-cocaine-sentencing-rules/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate votes to change cocaine sentencing rules</title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_congress_cocaine.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7934468</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wash DC </name>
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Under the bill, possession of 28 grams of crack would trigger the five-year mandatory sentence. The measure also increases fines for drug traffickers. A companion bill is pending in the House. ---. The bill is S. 1789. On the Net: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_congress_cocaine.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jefferson City, MO NAACP: Community Wide Jefferson City School ...</title>
    <link href="http://jcnaacp.blogspot.com/2010/03/community-wide-jefferson-city-school.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7898127</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jefferson City, MO NAACP </name>
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Senate Judiciary Committee proposes reducing but not eliminating the Crack/Powder Cocaine sentencing disparities - *Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, took action on S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jcnaacp.blogspot.com/2010/03/community-wide-jefferson-city-school.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate votes to change cocaine sentencing rules | The Daily Caller ...</title>
    <link href="http://dailycaller.com/2010/03/17/senate-votes-to-change-cocaine-sentencing-rules/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7877091</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion,... </name>
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The bill is S. 1789. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Tags: Cocaine, Congress, Crime, Criminal punishment, Drug-related crime, Eric Holder, General news, Government and politics, Law and order, Legal proceedings, Legislature ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dailycaller.com/2010/03/17/senate-votes-to-change-cocaine-sentencing-rules/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FAMM Commends Historic Bipartisan Approval of Crack Cocaine ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.your-story.org/famm-commends-historic-bipartisan-approval-of-crack-cocaine-sentencing-reform-146521/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7877090</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Your Story </name>
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The bill, S. 1789, was sponsored by Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill.). Julie Stewart, president and founder of Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM), released the following statement upon the bill&amp;#39;s passage: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.your-story.org/famm-commends-historic-bipartisan-approval-of-crack-cocaine-sentencing-reform-146521/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate votes to reduce penalty disparity between crack and powder ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/senate-votes-to-reduce-penalty-disparity-between-crack-and-powder-cocaine-88287092.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7877089</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Examiner Site Feed </name>
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Under the bill, possession of 28 grams of crack would trigger the five-year mandatory sentence. The measure also increases fines for drug traffickers. A companion bill is pending in the House. ___. The bill is S. 1789. On the Net: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/senate-votes-to-reduce-penalty-disparity-between-crack-and-powder-cocaine-88287092.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate votes to change cocaine sentencing rules &#171; Artesia News</title>
    <link href="http://www.test.freshgreenmedia.com/2010/03/17/senate-votes-to-change-cocaine-sentencing-rules/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7877088</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Artesia News </name>
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The bill is S. 1789. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov &amp;middot; Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Tags: Crime, Criminal punishment, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.test.freshgreenmedia.com/2010/03/17/senate-votes-to-change-cocaine-sentencing-rules/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Wichita NAACP Blog: Senate Judiciary Committee proposes ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wichitanaacpblog.com/2010/03/senate-judiciary-committee-proposes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/7867251</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Wichita NAACP Blog </name>
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Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, took action on S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. The Committee voted unanimously to repeal the five-year mandatory sentence for possession of five grams of crack cocaine. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wichitanaacpblog.com/2010/03/senate-judiciary-committee-proposes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Federal Prison Watch: Congress on Crack: Finally Getting it?</title>
    <link href="http://federalprisonwatch.blogspot.com/2010/03/congress-on-crack-finally-getting-it.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-12:/commentary/7971259</id>
    <updated>2010-03-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Federal Prison Watch </name>
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The bipartisan vote to approve an amended version of Senator Richard Durbin&amp;#39;s (D-Ill.) bill, S. 1789, acknowledged that disparate sentencing policies enacted for federal crack cocaine offenses in 1986 have had a negative impact on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://federalprisonwatch.blogspot.com/2010/03/congress-on-crack-finally-getting-it.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Arizona Prison Watch: Congress on Crack: Finally Getting itI</title>
    <link href="http://arizonaprisonwatch.blogspot.com/2010/03/congress-on-crack-finally-getting-iti.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-12:/commentary/7843382</id>
    <updated>2010-03-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Prison Watch </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bipartisan vote to approve an amended version of Senator Richard Durbin&amp;#39;s (D-Ill.) bill, S. 1789, acknowledged that disparate sentencing policies enacted for federal crack cocaine offenses in 1986 have had a negative impact on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizonaprisonwatch.blogspot.com/2010/03/congress-on-crack-finally-getting-iti.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>JURIST - Paper Chase: Senate Judiciary Committee approves bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://jurist.org/paperchase/2010/03/senate-judiciary-committee-approves.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/8959269</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JURIST - Paper Chase </name>
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[JURIST] The US Senate Judiciary Committee [official website] Thursday unanimously approved a bill [bill; S. 1789] to reduce sentencing disparities for powder and crack cocaine offenses. The Fair Sentencing Act, introduced by Senator ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jurist.org/paperchase/2010/03/senate-judiciary-committee-approves.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS &amp;amp; REALITY: Pure F*ckery: According To ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rippdemup.com/2010/03/pure-fckery-according-to-torii-hunger.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7921519</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS &amp; REALITY </name>
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Senate Judiciary Committee proposes reducing but not eliminating the Crack/Powder Cocaine sentencing disparities - *Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, took action on S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rippdemup.com/2010/03/pure-fckery-according-to-torii-hunger.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Some Progress in the Never-Ending Drug War - National Corrections ...</title>
    <link href="http://tcoc-investigations.ning.com/xn/detail/2485695:Comment:19230?xg_source=activity" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7858248</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest Activity on National Corrections... </name>
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The bill, S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009, also would improve sentences for crack cocaine offenses. Senators from both parties approved the bill that would repeal the five-year mandatory sentence for possession without intent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tcoc-investigations.ning.com/xn/detail/2485695:Comment:19230?xg_source=activity&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>It&amp;#39;s they&amp;#39;ll-never-see-it-coming Friday! - Thieves in the Temple.</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/03/its-theyllneverseeitcoming-friday.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7833333</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
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Finally, Families Against Mandatory Minimums informs me that S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009, falls short in its goal of making crack and powder cocaine sentences equal. The bill (unanimously approved by the Senate Judiciary ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/03/its-theyllneverseeitcoming-friday.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>JURIST - Paper Chase: Senate Judiciary Committee approves bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2010/03/senate-judiciary-committee-approves.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7833002</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JURIST - Paper Chase </name>
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[JURIST] The US Senate Judiciary Committee [official website] Thursday unanimously approved a bill [bill; S. 1789] to reduce sentencing disparities for powder and crack cocaine offenses. The Fair Sentencing Act, introduced by Senator ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2010/03/senate-judiciary-committee-approves.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Press Release: Senate Judiciary Votes to Reform Federal Crack Law ...</title>
    <link href="http://stopthedrugwar.org/trenches/2010/mar/11/press_release_senate_judiciary_v" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/commentary/8798309</id>
    <updated>2010-03-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stop the Drug War (DRCNet) - Crack/Powder... </name>
    </author>
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The bipartisan vote to approve an amended version of Senator Richard Durbin&amp;#39;s (D-Ill.) bill, S. 1789, acknowledged that disparate sentencing policies enacted for federal crack cocaine offenses in 1986 have had a negative impact on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stopthedrugwar.org/trenches/2010/mar/11/press_release_senate_judiciary_v&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Press Release: Senate Judiciary Votes to Reform Federal Crack Law ...</title>
    <link href="http://stopthedrugwar.org/in_the_trenches/2010/mar/11/press_release_senate_judiciary_v" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/commentary/8071079</id>
    <updated>2010-03-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stop the Drug War (DRCNet) - Crack/Powder... </name>
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The bipartisan vote to approve an amended version of Senator Richard Durbin&amp;#39;s (D-Ill.) bill, S. 1789, acknowledged that disparate sentencing policies enacted for federal crack cocaine offenses in 1986 have had a negative impact on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stopthedrugwar.org/in_the_trenches/2010/mar/11/press_release_senate_judiciary_v&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sentencing Law and Policy: Unanimous(!!) vote by Senate Judiciary ...</title>
    <link href="http://sentencing.typepad.com/sentencing_law_and_policy/2010/03/unanimous-vote-by-senate-judiciary-committee-to-reduce-but-not-eliminate-crackpowder-disparity.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/commentary/7824011</id>
    <updated>2010-03-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sentencing Law and Policy </name>
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The bipartisan vote to approve an amended version of Senator Richard Durbin&amp;#39;s (D-Ill.) bill, S. 1789, acknowledging that disparate sentencing policies enacted for federal crack cocaine offenses in 1986 have had a negative impact on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sentencing.typepad.com/sentencing_law_and_policy/2010/03/unanimous-vote-by-senate-judiciary-committee-to-reduce-but-not-eliminate-crackpowder-disparity.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Judiciary Committee Waters Down Crack-Powder Cocaine Sentencing ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.talkleft.com/story/2010/3/11/122345/284" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/commentary/7823119</id>
    <updated>2010-03-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TalkLeft </name>
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This morning, The Senate Judiciary Committee held a markup hearing on S.1789, The Fair Sentencing Act (Durbin, Leahy, Feingold, Cardin, Whitehouse, Kaufman, Specter, Franken.) The result: A compromise. The 100:1 ratio and mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.talkleft.com/story/2010/3/11/122345/284&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS &amp;amp; REALITY: Don&amp;#39;t Let The Door Hit Rush ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rippdemup.com/2010/03/dont-let-door-hit-rush-limbaughs-fat.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/8014989</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS &amp; REALITY </name>
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Senate Judiciary Committee proposes reducing but not eliminating the Crack/Powder Cocaine sentencing disparities - *Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, took action on S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rippdemup.com/2010/03/dont-let-door-hit-rush-limbaughs-fat.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS &amp;amp; REALITY: Where Are The Marches For ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rippdemup.com/2010/03/where-are-marches-for-scott-sisters-are.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-08:/commentary/8139421</id>
    <updated>2010-03-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS &amp; REALITY </name>
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Senate Judiciary Committee proposes reducing but not eliminating the Crack/Powder Cocaine sentencing disparities - *Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, took action on S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rippdemup.com/2010/03/where-are-marches-for-scott-sisters-are.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>111th Congress Legislation</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/7843383</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Legislation - 111th Congress </name>
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S. 1789 - Fair Sentencing Act (Ordered to be Reported to the Floor, March 11, 2010); S. 1749 - Cell Phones Contraband Act of 2009 (Reported to the Floor, February 2, 2010); S. 1692 - USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://judiciary.senate.gov/legislation/111thCongress.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bizarre Says New D12 Album Is On Deck, &amp;quot;In The Studio W/ Marshall ...</title>
    <link href="http://40glocc.ning.com/xn/detail/2614785:BlogPost:42183" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-06:/commentary/7898125</id>
    <updated>2010-03-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Everyone's Blog Posts - 40Glocc.com - 40... </name>
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The bill, S. 1789, was sponsored by Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill.). Ju&#8230; 1 hour ago. ChasinDatPaper added a blog post. Bill Passed To Reduce Sentencing Disparity Between Federal Crack &amp;amp; Powder Cocaine Offenses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://40glocc.ning.com/xn/detail/2614785:BlogPost:42183&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Irregular Times &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Leahy, Sessions Agree to Delay S ...</title>
    <link href="http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/03/04/leahy-sessions-agree-to-delay-s-1789-drug-disparity-bill-again/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-03:/commentary/7727584</id>
    <updated>2010-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Irregular Times </name>
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S. 1789, also known as the Fair Sentencing Act, would bring prison sentences for crack cocaine down to the length of sentences for powder cocaine. When Leahy made this pledge last week I made skeptical noises; after all, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/03/04/leahy-sessions-agree-to-delay-s-1789-drug-disparity-bill-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Indiana Law Blog: Law - Still more on: Four Indiana nominees ...</title>
    <link href="http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2010/03/law_still_more_34.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-28:/commentary/7777390</id>
    <updated>2010-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Indiana Law Blog </name>
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March 4, Full Committee, business meeting to consider S. 1789, to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing, S. 1132, to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2010/03/law_still_more_34.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CHILI HIT WITH 8.8 EARTH QUAKE!! - 40Glocc.com - 40 Glocc Official ...</title>
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The bill, S. 1789, was sponsored by Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill.). Ju&#8230; 1 hour ago. ChasinDatPaper added a blog post. Bill Passed To Reduce Sentencing Disparity Between Federal Crack &amp;amp; Powder Cocaine Offenses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://40glocc.ning.com/xn/detail/2614785:BlogPost:40392&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Waiting for the Senate Judiciary Committee to finally consider S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act, is like watching a production of Waiting for Godot. The bill, which would bring the crazily draconian sentences for crack cocaine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/02/25/s-1789-drug-sentencing-disparity-bill-stalled-in-judiciary-yet-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S. 1789, Drug Sentencing Disparity Bill, Stalled in Judiciary Yet Again - Waiting for the Senate Judiciary Committee to finally consider S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act, is like watching a production of Waiting for Godot. The bi. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2010/02/governments-of-these-nations.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Senate Judiciary Committee proposes reducing but not eliminating the Crack/Powder Cocaine sentencing disparities - *Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, took action on S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jcnaacp.blogspot.com/2010/02/julius-moody-usda-liaison-officer-helps.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Leahy, Sessions Agree to Delay S. 1789 Drug Disparity Bill Again - A week ago, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy declared that after months of stalling consideration of S. 1789 he would be bringing it up fo. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2010/02/canadian-federal-member-of-parliament.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 (S. 1789). This bill aims to equalize sentencing between crack cocaine and powdered cocaine convictions by decreasing the mandatory minimum sentences for crack cocaine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://knowledgebase.findlaw.com/kb/2010/Feb/112407.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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10:00 a.m. Senate Judiciary scheduled to take up Durbin&amp;#39;s crack/powder disparity bill: S.1789, Fair Sentencing Act 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. White House Health Care Summit &#8211; Garden room &#8211; Blair House. Friday, FEB 26 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crewof42.com/?p=1105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, H.R.3245, introduced by Representative Robert Scott (D-VA), and the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009, S. 1789, introduced by Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL), would greatly reduce or completely eliminate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yubanet.com/usa/Grandmother-Will-Mark-President-s-Day-By-Petitioning-Obama-To-Commute-Her-27-Year-Prison-Sentence-For-Non-Violent-Crime.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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To correct this, Senator Richard Durbin (IL) has introduced S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. S. 1789 may get a hearing in the US Senate as early as next Thursday. Click here to send a letter to your Senators today. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloggingblackmiami.com/2010/02/-naacp-tell-your-senators-to-end-disparities-in-sentencing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pursuances &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Drug Law Disparities Must Go</title>
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Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA), and the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 (S. 1789), sponsored by Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL). These measures would eliminate disparities in sentencing law, as well as the five-year mandatory minimum prison term ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pursuances.com/2010/02/12/drug-law-disparities-must-go/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Friday, February 12, 2010. R Durbin (IL) has introduced S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. S. 1789 may be heard soon. http://bit.ly/afvfkB. Posted by WomanEmpowered at 5:45 AM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwomanempower.blogspot.com/2010/02/r-durbin-il-has-introduced-s.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Drug Law Disparities Must Go | Criminal Justice | Change.org</title>
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Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA), and the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 (S. 1789), sponsored by Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL). These measures would eliminate disparities in sentencing law, as well as the five-year mandatory minimum prison term ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://criminaljustice.change.org/blog/view/drug_law_disparities_must_go&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Judiciary Committee Delays Drug Disparity Bill S. 1789 Again</title>
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    <updated>2010-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 1789 is a bill to equalize sentences for the equally-addictive, chemically equivalent drugs of powder cocaine and crack cocaine. While rich white people head off to treatment for possessing large amounts of powder, poor black people ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/02/12/judiciary-committee-delays-drug-disparity-bill-s-1789-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TN NAACP Communications: Letter from the President &amp;amp; CEO: End ...</title>
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To correct this, Senator Richard Durbin (IL) has introduced S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. S. 1789 may get a hearing in the US Senate as early as next Thursday. Click here to send a letter to your Senators today. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tnnaacp.blogspot.com/2010/02/letter-from-president-ceo-end-racial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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To correct this, Senator Richard Durbin (IL) has introduced S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. S. 1789 may get a hearing in the US Senate as early as next Thursday. Click here to send a letter to your Senators today. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.enewspf.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=13717&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Meanwhile, the Senate Judiciary Committee has begun debating S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. Currently, U.S. drug law requires a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years for possession of 5 kg of powder cocaine or 50 grams of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/02/defense-nuclear-regulation-and-crime-plus-bonus-fightin-side-of-me-reference.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S. 1789, a bill to bring equity to the sentences for possession of crack and powder cocaine, was supposed to be brought up for a committee vote in December. Yesterday, it was supposed to be brought up for a vote, but was delayed again ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/01/29/crack-powder-sentencing-bill-markup-delayed-until-24-still-time-to-call-your-senators/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Still Time to Call Your Senators - S. 1789, a bill to bring equity to the sentences for possession of crack and powder cocaine, was supposed to be brought up for a committee vote in December... 8 hours ago. Sipsey Street Irregulars ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2010/01/american-pop-celebrity-jessica-simpson.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Still Time to Call Your Senators - S. 1789, a bill to bring equity to the sentences for possession of crack and powder cocaine, was supposed to be brought up for a committee vote in December... 3 hours ago. Sunlight Foundation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2010/01/mmf-president-his-board-of-directors.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Leahy, Sessions Agree to Delay S. 1789 Drug Disparity Bill Again - A week ago, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy declared that after months of stalling consideration of S. 1789 he would be bringing it up fo. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2010/01/tennessee-general-sessions-court-judge_27.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet on the morning of Thursday, January 28 to consider S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act. If passed, S. 1789 would equalize the sentences for drug possession of powder and crack cocaine. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/01/26/drug-sentencing-disparity-bill-s-1789-to-be-marked-up-128-call-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Still Time to Call Your Senators - S. 1789, a bill to bring equity to the sentences for possession of crack and powder cocaine, was supposed to be brought up for a committee vote in December... 3 hours ago. Sunlight Foundation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2010/01/big-business-wall-street-and-big.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... the creation of a National Court Teams Resource Center to assist such Court Teams, S.1789, to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing, H.R.1741, to require the Attorney General to make competitive grants to eligible State, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativethoughts.us/2010/01/21/your-congress-january/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I, S. 1789), zuletzt ge&#228;ndert durch Gesetz vom 24.03.2005 (BGBl. I, S. 969) erteilen wir folgende Auflagen: 1. Dauer / Zeitliche Beschr&#228;nkung: Die angemeldete Veranstaltung ist am 17.01.10 in der Zeit zwischen 14.00 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.castor-stoppen.de/?p=175&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7188285</id>
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Roger Wicker (R &#8211; MS), Allows citizens to transport firearms, locked and unloaded on Amtrak trains, Senate, Referred to Committee. Neutral, S. 1789, Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO), To use certain restricted Federal funds to build Federally ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://patricksperry.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/pending-legislation-that-affects-your-freedom-and-liberty/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Irregular Times &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Drug Disparity Bill S. 1789 Not ...</title>
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On Christmas Eve 2009, the Senate Judiciary Committee was scheduled to meet in consideration of S. 1789, a bill to equalize the sentences for drug possession of powder cocaine and crack cocaine. One of these drugs is disproportionately ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/01/06/drug-disparity-bill-s-1789-not-rescheduled-for-markup/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Finding Happiness &#187; CRACK OR POWDER?</title>
    <link href="http://finding-happiness.com/?p=885" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-01:/commentary/7134373</id>
    <updated>2010-01-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Finding Happiness </name>
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In the Senate is the Durbin bill, S. 1789. In the House is the Scott bill, H.R. 3245. These bills may result in some modification of the inequities of sentencing. But the real issues&#8212;substance abuse, and the conditions that encourage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://finding-happiness.com/?p=885&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Irregular Times: News Unfit for Print &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Drug War ...</title>
    <link href="http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2009/12/24/drug-war-sentencing-disparity-bill-consideration-postponed-still-time-to-call-your-senator-about-s-1789/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7041718</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The Senate Judiciary Committee was scheduled to meet this morning and consider S. 1789, a bill to equalize the sentences for drug possession of powder cocaine (a drug of choice for disproportionately wealthier and whiter Americans) and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2009/12/24/drug-war-sentencing-disparity-bill-consideration-postponed-still-time-to-call-your-senator-about-s-1789/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS &amp;amp; REALITY: White men with Negro penises?!</title>
    <link href="http://www.rippdemup.com/2009/12/white-men-with-negro-penises-no-friggin.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7867252</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Senate Judiciary Committee proposes reducing but not eliminating the Crack/Powder Cocaine sentencing disparities - *Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, took action on S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rippdemup.com/2009/12/white-men-with-negro-penises-no-friggin.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>That&amp;#39;s My Congress &#187; War on Drugs Heads Up: Sentencing Fairness ...</title>
    <link href="http://thatsmycongress.com/index.php/2009/12/21/war-on-drugs-bill-senate-hearing-s1789/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7011041</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
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If you&amp;#39;re interested in federal policy regarding the &#8220;War on Drugs,&#8221; consider watching the Senate Judiciary Committee as it meets this Christmas Eve to consider S. 1789, at which time the committee will either send the bill to the floor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thatsmycongress.com/index.php/2009/12/21/war-on-drugs-bill-senate-hearing-s1789/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US Senate Justice Committee 17th: Juveniles, adopting overseas ...</title>
    <link href="http://nedhamson.amplify.com/2009/12/14/us-senate-justice-committee-17th-juveniles-adopting-overseas-hate-crime-bankrupcy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930729</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... S.1789, to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing, S.1376, to restore immunization and sibling age exemptions for children adopted by United States citizens under the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption to allow their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nedhamson.amplify.com/2009/12/14/us-senate-justice-committee-17th-juveniles-adopting-overseas-hate-crime-bankrupcy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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(1) increase the amount of a controlled substance or mixture containing a cocaine base (i.e., crack cocaine) required for the imposition of mandatory minimum prison terms for crack cocaine trafficking to eliminate the sentencing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://repealthe17thamendment.blogspot.com/2009/12/s1789-fair-sentencing-act-of-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#187; Two interesting Senate bills Drugs, Law and Conflict</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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S.1789 &#8211; Fair Sentencing Act of 2009, sponsored by Dick Durbin Seeking to fix the crack-powder cocaine sentencing disparity, this bill currently before the Senate Judiciary Committee parallels a House bill introduced last year. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/drugsandconflict/2009/12/06/two-interesting-senate-bills/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Converging on Security | &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Federal Security Mandates</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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(See S. 1789 [109th] on THOMAS for the official source of information on this bill or resolution.) Comparatively, 2009 has been a busy year for Federal requirements for data security. The passage of the HITECH Act, as well as the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.emulex.com/emulexsec/?p=54&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Take action - OMNUM.Forums</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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In October, a similar bill was introduced in the Senate, S. 1789. Today, December 2nd, is a National Call-In Day lobbying Congress to move and pass these two bills. Please call your US Representative and your two US Senators to urge ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://74.53.234.131/prison-jabber/32825-take-action.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Derrick&amp;#39;s Progressive News 12-01-09: Peace?? | Democratic Party of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6862734</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Paste in the following message: &#8220;Please support and co-sponsor H.R. 3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2009 or S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. Crack cocaine and powder cocaine are.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washcodems.org/node/2297&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/7176475</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Drug Disparity Bill S. 1789 Not Rescheduled for Markup; Call Your Senators - On Christmas Eve 2009, the Senate Judiciary Committee was scheduled to meet in consideration of S. 1789, a bill to equalize the sentences for drug possessi. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2009/11/manitoba-metis-federation-inc-mmf.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bundesverfassungsgericht: Meinungszensur ist rechtens | Der ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6743260</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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November 1978,BGBl I S. 1789 &amp;lt;1791&amp;gt; &#8211; Versammlungsgesetz ) in Verbindung mit &#167; 130 Abs. 4 des Strafgesetzbuchs (StGB). Der Beschwerdef&#252;hrer wendet sich sowohl gegen &#167; 130 Abs. 4 StGB selbst als auch gegen dessen Auslegung im konkreten ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nonkonformist.net/3031/bundesverfassungsgericht-meinungszensur-ist-rechtens/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Thieves in the Temple. - real bipartisanship (again!).</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Finally, S. 1789 would equalize crack and powder cocaine sentences; Families Against Mandatory Minimums helps you tell your Senators to support the bill. Also, you may be interested to know that Congress has required a review of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/11/real-bipartisanship-again.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Drug War Chronicle, Issue #608 -- 11/13/09 | Gather</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6708101</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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(http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:S.1789:), last month. It is currently before the Senate Judiciary Committee. FEDERAL NEEDLE EXCHANGE FUNDING BAN The longstanding ban on the use of federal AIDS grant funds to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902713&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697239359&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.2772: Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 2772 - Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Ordered to be Reported to the Floor, March 11, 2010); S. 1789 - Fair Sentencing Act (Ordered to be Reported to the Floor, March 11, 2010); S. 1749 - Cell Phones Contraband Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s2772/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Drug War Sentencing Disparity Bill Consideration Postponed: Still Time to Call Your Senator About S. 1789 - The Senate Judiciary Committee was scheduled to meet this morning and consider S. 1789, a bill to equalize the sentences for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2009/11/canadian-federal-member-of-parliament_15.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Drug War Sentencing Disparity Bill Consideration Postponed: Still Time to Call Your Senator About S. 1789 - The Senate Judiciary Committee was scheduled to meet this morning and consider S. 1789, a bill to equalize the sentences for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2009/11/canadian-federal-member-of-parliament.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Take a minute to write your federal senators in support of S. 1789, the Senate bill to equalize crack and powder cocaine mandatory minimums. Even if your loved one is serving time under another mandatory sentencing law, your support of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://citizensagainstjoedeters.blogspot.com/2009/11/famm-great-org-needs-your-help-stop.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Carly Fiorina Not Afraid to Run on Her Record of Accomplishment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.carlyforca.com/2009/11/carly-fiorina-not-afraid-to-run-on-her-record-of-accomplishment-will-hold-barbara-boxer-accountable-as-a-failed-senator-for-california/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/9192815</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 1789: &#8220;A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to permit the use of funds under the highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation program for seismic retrofit of bridges, and for other purposes.&#8221; Became Public Law No: 103?220 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.carlyforca.com/2009/11/carly-fiorina-not-afraid-to-run-on-her-record-of-accomplishment-will-hold-barbara-boxer-accountable-as-a-failed-senator-for-california/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Carly Fiorina Not Afraid to Run on Her Record of Accomplishment ...</title>
    <link href="http://carlyforca.com/2009/11/carly-fiorina-not-afraid-to-run-on-her-record-of-accomplishment-will-hold-barbara-boxer-accountable-as-a-failed-senator-for-california/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/8734539</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Carly for California | CarlyforCalifornia.com </name>
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S. 1789: &#8220;A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to permit the use of funds under the highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation program for seismic retrofit of bridges, and for other purposes.&#8221; Became Public Law No: 103&#8208;220 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://carlyforca.com/2009/11/carly-fiorina-not-afraid-to-run-on-her-record-of-accomplishment-will-hold-barbara-boxer-accountable-as-a-failed-senator-for-california/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Carly Fiorina Not Afraid to Run on Her Record of Accomplishment ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 1789: &#8220;A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to permit the use of funds under the highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation program for seismic retrofit of bridges, and for other purposes.&#8221; Became Public Law No: 103&#8208;220 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://carlyforcalifornia.com/2009/11/carly-fiorina-not-afraid-to-run-on-her-record-of-accomplishment-will-hold-barbara-boxer-accountable-as-a-failed-senator-for-california/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Drugs, Law and Conflict </name>
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The Senate Bill (S.1789) would eliminate sentencing disparities between crack and powdered cocaine (see this WaPo article on the subject: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/con&#8230;). The MA bill (No. 2929) would create a taxation and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/drugsandconflict/2009/10/16/two-new-interesting-bills/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TyucT8TQGqGe2AWSzJGDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF30nr4bib-NLoxKV3ACgWax2rNbg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=AKyNT87WD6PC2QX434mQDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE8Tubnp9WhsIxh5uGvjlxxtNI6GA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=3V-KT5WcF-fe2AWJ18C_CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFJrbipDqw78DISLzIr77oS1iEsBw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/14453807</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=3V-KT5WcF-fe2AWJ18C_CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFJrbipDqw78DISLzIr77oS1iEsBw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=O7eJT7j4IIiA2gW8lt29CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFZYZbHOK3ELJ01lJazv7sTJLbRgA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/14432595</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=O7eJT7j4IIiA2gW8lt29CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFZYZbHOK3ELJ01lJazv7sTJLbRgA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lw6JT5yyNIGq2gX47cisBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEjw8HYZGrsRi0bzuEy3QT3yWEspg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/14416537</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lw6JT5yyNIGq2gX47cisBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEjw8HYZGrsRi0bzuEy3QT3yWEspg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=kryHT4r5A46y8QTqtYHbCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGTReqXZGBoqG090MuoCrdq4vXlCQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/14403339</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=kryHT4r5A46y8QTqtYHbCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGTReqXZGBoqG090MuoCrdq4vXlCQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7hSHT5XAFeKb8AH8raGtCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGNqGnW2yuxksL3ojDSAcdyk_GHPA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/14382424</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7hSHT5XAFeKb8AH8raGtCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGNqGnW2yuxksL3ojDSAcdyk_GHPA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=22uGT83pFuOd8AGx3oCwCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHzcwOKZDZQba5V4cm9coqlpTW6JQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/14367926</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=22uGT83pFuOd8AGx3oCwCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHzcwOKZDZQba5V4cm9coqlpTW6JQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=icKFT8nWC-X02QX7xtWaCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEwh76AFDOgZ9CpstTVm_bVA3c58Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/14346308</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=icKFT8nWC-X02QX7xtWaCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEwh76AFDOgZ9CpstTVm_bVA3c58Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jBmFT5quKIeO2wWA5MDqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGw4pKl6RoQUKu4A4UUxC9ngyd19A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/14329207</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jBmFT5quKIeO2wWA5MDqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGw4pKl6RoQUKu4A4UUxC9ngyd19A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/14307767</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=oHGET8jHEaGi2QXjt-mQCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHv74e65--1KMt282z0J6ZzgU7WwQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/14292073</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=1seDT5bMDeOe2gWu7O33CA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH1piZKBvExd18qph101-fYkr7RYA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/14288352</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=viCDT8_cEMGj2QWL_4CvAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGJ9bIscemYBADwb6thJTBO6MMh6Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=93aCT6boB8mq2QXi97X5Cw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE2UoT4Q3zICvZ_pMuyDWvgtr73bQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=JOt3T6H5NsPW2AW2mrS1Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEMnwAmPyXlR_U7liI3NyULWv0Hyg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_UF3T-v2O-KysgKRvcShBA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFvrcVScZrrVKVPmyOYX2ZymdbuGw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=F5l2T_jXBcqEsAKniv2hBA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFusHElbFkaWyO4ry3kM-2I9M0QvA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=R_B1T8qbJ-Sa2AXbwu21DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGO9fozOzNjYNyL08349NcZrJd6RA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Jkh1T5_-KMTe2QWhp7ihDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGY54SKMBrgebKdGtMzW3MBzBeOkg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=uJ90T8vxBKLo2AXz6tjgDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFqNv9p6uxNF6pQ-vllU80Co2XU-w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8PVzT6OEOIGi2gWSy-HbDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFSzANw0GE-9oD_ZQvZyxbJdIr6Eg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Y01zT8KECaOh2QWjto2fAQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFw58lgKg_DoDvjr531BBiZpoKECQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/13865070</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Y01zT8KECaOh2QWjto2fAQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFw58lgKg_DoDvjr531BBiZpoKECQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/13845600</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=AKVyT8n6EMv-2QWSpLH8Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHvNbguPqST7KbNyFuVxgzWeTTG_Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/13828252</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7_txT8i4Gujq2wW4ivnrDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH5-Og65v5PjJkCzH5HcBfnmJYqKg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/13808947</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=rlNxT66ANce42QW8rOn-Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF75iNYRKuk6L2qjL6BkmvLAGh6LA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/13788257</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=UapwT6qNKqrCsQL3zuX2BQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEEDWx_5YWq78ps7WTHLPP37lPQMw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/13770360</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=UQFwT-3zMuuGsgLk_ZDvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFowWIZv5DPdisdC_6ZR9zelSOw-g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/13753784</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=mlhvT6W0HKj-sQLtluHjBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE_eROIkPKbTZnKVqaNv4ebagegbg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/13734487</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=j7BuT4DmGIXc2AW2xZjxAQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFD3qZYD_E_Os8st4TSkCM5b9LPdw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/13714844</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=MQduT77VA6WesQKQ0fnrBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGWvrt9PtAPsZIy-uJCOM_8vugvmw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ol5tT__eDOKzsgLV7vD3BQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGMhVJrNxYtjf6snco6-jxblTziCw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7rVsT-yrDofs2QXb2pHwBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEbuucg-bygZ7tlo678cBBrZA3idQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=1dJiT4ySLOTosQKZ_7ycCw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGRqKnkNxNIwzrqoj8Sfzb3rBLy_g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vCtiT6fFDYnlsQKQ9YGkDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFQskEyyNbQlOjTispUL0njhnotng&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=SIFhT433Kojg2AXIp-SECA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE-JgEZabGNs1Mjp9PTiVjZy8-xsg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=INlgT6WgDPT1sQLMwcyWCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF-_TYUX6Ibw5iBOQ9fi9CSTMQVyA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=uTJgT8CXJ67EsQLq9v2FCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE1nUT7MOO930bWMLgqBWNt9Ec18Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=GYdfT5TLMufM2gXKraH6Bw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEjijpN1yuGeq0hvQ9guxvDdjWhDQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=UN9eT_TLJoGi2gWRhN2YCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGOB4JarW7vLFC-a57h0gGV15x43Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KANXT8uiBaqa2gWzo7TxDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEZvYt8vnoKaRON3TBB4sQi_E9yuw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=u1pWT6vNDJLMsQKa27jUCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF3OSHi6jOYn5q1RsVaRxnWnaarlA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/13005261</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=u1pWT6vNDJLMsQKa27jUCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF3OSHi6jOYn5q1RsVaRxnWnaarlA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=prFVT8HCLI2DsALUxM3VCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHYDZl7mOt0-ymur3DGchd7yYeSPQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12984131</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=prFVT8HCLI2DsALUxM3VCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHYDZl7mOt0-ymur3DGchd7yYeSPQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=6ghVT8KTJsb5sQKHopHwBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEVlkNoAxtHTD9PVSzsjYxvceeSSg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12966704</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=6ghVT8KTJsb5sQKHopHwBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEVlkNoAxtHTD9PVSzsjYxvceeSSg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vGBUT53ABoiFsgK8rZXwBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHjAfQNmefOFmbrslg2tv3HqRp6mQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12945473</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vGBUT53ABoiFsgK8rZXwBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHjAfQNmefOFmbrslg2tv3HqRp6mQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XLdTT9DbJ4SLsQKhyPjvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFtfaBGSQgEPnz5HfOL0hvcyicDwQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12928606</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XLdTT9DbJ4SLsQKhyPjvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFtfaBGSQgEPnz5HfOL0hvcyicDwQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=-A5TT-sMyISyAvHMpfAF&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH9UklZpImnT2OU_kbN2w5DLyOvZg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12906809</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=-A5TT-sMyISyAvHMpfAF&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH9UklZpImnT2OU_kbN2w5DLyOvZg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4mVST6iHB6eLsQLax9jvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFWWMSMRMxAsYbVl3Evu5XtUhAxVw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12890054</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4mVST6iHB6eLsQLax9jvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFWWMSMRMxAsYbVl3Evu5XtUhAxVw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Fb1RT7jBIYSOsQKs1_TvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE4874E5FUrz2tb-byCjI02u77Ylg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12867591</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Fb1RT7jBIYSOsQKs1_TvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE4874E5FUrz2tb-byCjI02u77Ylg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=LxVRT-HwNar4sQLkkbCsDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGrSknGJcbISQVs0JvGFn5Q6UWFnA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12846871</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=LxVRT-HwNar4sQLkkbCsDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGrSknGJcbISQVs0JvGFn5Q6UWFnA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=tGtQT-GZNqypsALLyvCwDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEzPJXkIbgjWbScdMJdJsFFD5JEjQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12825409</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=tGtQT-GZNqypsALLyvCwDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEzPJXkIbgjWbScdMJdJsFFD5JEjQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=dsVPT9eQJu2MsAKVt9m0Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEeOU5AwRGxE_BzbmRAHjrjNhA47g" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12801128</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=dsVPT9eQJu2MsAKVt9m0Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEeOU5AwRGxE_BzbmRAHjrjNhA47g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VRpPT_enItTCsQLc3_mgDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEJ3UtZJvBaSB8jRuRMhICnacchbg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12782525</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VRpPT_enItTCsQLc3_mgDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEJ3UtZJvBaSB8jRuRMhICnacchbg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=04JIT6_uHpCPsALU05TrCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG_WzRaMSuTQ5WP7z2N_8aU2Ptu9Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12586495</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=04JIT6_uHpCPsALU05TrCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG_WzRaMSuTQ5WP7z2N_8aU2Ptu9Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=YNpHT-K2F4vMsQKPqazrCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE5NDQWB8GkC4czZ4qHjQ0JFxB2qg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12570422</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=YNpHT-K2F4vMsQKPqazrCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE5NDQWB8GkC4czZ4qHjQ0JFxB2qg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lzBHT_-rNLDjsQLqlvHqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFO0fyFlleJhwQpx_ZdhMGewtMogg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12546915</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lzBHT_-rNLDjsQLqlvHqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFO0fyFlleJhwQpx_ZdhMGewtMogg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VIhGT8XCDMeTgweT4dWXDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFMiRt_EOBNsI5GfwdzyTNDhGDR2A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12530249</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress Summary. Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VIhGT8XCDMeTgweT4dWXDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFMiRt_EOBNsI5GfwdzyTNDhGDR2A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=et9FT--OD_CjsQLY0IDDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGTBC9sNmFSvu5G-9LWvLDxaGFzKA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12507852</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=et9FT--OD_CjsQLY0IDDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGTBC9sNmFSvu5G-9LWvLDxaGFzKA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=0DdFT67EPLT4sQLKnKDDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEFAUlxiGe7UAzaYqikiNzdzu_IbA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12492004</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=0DdFT67EPLT4sQLKnKDDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEFAUlxiGe7UAzaYqikiNzdzu_IbA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=A45ET7G6E9ODsgLUtYTDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHRgZ28nD_7nz_aDWHMBK6Ekoz_lg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12468981</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=A45ET7G6E9ODsgLUtYTDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHRgZ28nD_7nz_aDWHMBK6Ekoz_lg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=B-VDT_f4C-rM2AX2sOGhCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFjbYppYoozyFIc610RWtDDsSIP1A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12454756</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=B-VDT_f4C-rM2AX2sOGhCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFjbYppYoozyFIc610RWtDDsSIP1A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8zxDT5LYHoKK2wX0-7CXCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHGD7Zyk0V-JpQiqOthXBAqlotbeg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12430450</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8zxDT5LYHoKK2wX0-7CXCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHGD7Zyk0V-JpQiqOthXBAqlotbeg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=cJNCT-i4CoTy2QWK982qCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGps08fxoB7-sAr2HTso5BiWfFBtw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12417281</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=cJNCT-i4CoTy2QWK982qCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGps08fxoB7-sAr2HTso5BiWfFBtw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12392404</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_OpBT-CfHeGW2QXsz8j-Bw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH6FsrJGCOk3c5wTvP7xGeouEYSUA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=D0JBT9nyJKXi2AXFo8y2CA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGzZJJxnsfjfN8ocR_j7S64XDHYJw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12379694</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=D0JBT9nyJKXi2AXFo8y2CA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGzZJJxnsfjfN8ocR_j7S64XDHYJw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=k5lAT5OpEaqw2QXh0tSxCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF8QTQmirq1v9LCMcEtScATWuzk6w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12354491</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=k5lAT5OpEaqw2QXh0tSxCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF8QTQmirq1v9LCMcEtScATWuzk6w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12341077</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=v_A_T7nCLOeK2QW8-JSpCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHc5TGSJaymwRrGZEG4CwHt9gg4Xw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Bwg4T5WIBuKJsQKWga30AQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG2bdQSiMW9hsak_CkAaSZKmTNcVA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/12128113</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Bwg4T5WIBuKJsQKWga30AQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG2bdQSiMW9hsak_CkAaSZKmTNcVA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/11970662</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=GSosT7qNHMWe2AXowPD2Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF9dZDAB4KWr7ku4mGL5Zjro4T2Aw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/11937035</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Cd4oT4T4I6Xs2QWGidi5Ag&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGd2NhWznZ3Zvmc1_oiuGg6nsD50w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lTUoT6nyI6yA2QWD17W6Ag&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH6XDI6cxB4DAGw5OboN50078PczQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=townT-iuD5T-2QWmsKHPAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF4uB0maLe6cEvv1Onamdk0pqrC7Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_-MmT-LhCqL_sQKo9KSMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHJSoSHFNMJUAxnEkelAmlBkaI3Qw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NzsmT9fCNZCFsALA4-2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFWCD3VPkaWpk9_DXUkKsmCIb3kiA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=e5IlT4iWD6X5sQKF9u2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFOm795s86WVQ0kVm1tV13EYRIQ7A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=sekkT9jzJ6TLsQKm5tmMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHM0WRXIblEYQWNOmEVgBD8VHjziw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=3kAkT8naFIqpsALT7KWMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHClIdXRoAcJ9cBFUoyPKoGCrjg-A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=SpgjT-qfN4qngweRm5D1CA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHMKZ_MGg0ZUdiqfiQB8IdrgmlX1Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=nO8iT928PO_EsQL87umzCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHqNhWWBL_QtUavOGZLBRh_pUTarA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=-0YiT9bzLqTO2AXU8NHfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH1Uwqwl06NUiz3pOd-wPW0S5nC6Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/11761240</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=-0YiT9bzLqTO2AXU8NHfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH1Uwqwl06NUiz3pOd-wPW0S5nC6Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=AJ4hT6byCse62gW9nrTfDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEU8kkfkS3syERrugSLH7-3YtUaEw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/11746219</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=AJ4hT6byCse62gW9nrTfDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEU8kkfkS3syERrugSLH7-3YtUaEw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vvUgT5ndOOSusALH243ECQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNElPIJxxIvDzPmTn3pltfVBSBwYZQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/11722410</id>
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Reduces disparities between sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses. Increases the amount of crack cocaine required for imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence and eliminates the five-year mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vvUgT5ndOOSusALH243ECQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNElPIJxxIvDzPmTn3pltfVBSBwYZQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act of 2009</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/7369970</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 (28 comments &#8595; | 6 wiki edits: view article &#8595;). S. 1789 would restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing. Detailed Summary; Status of the Legislation; Points in Favor; Points Against ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200520321.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act of 2009</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/7275318</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 (24 comments &#8595; | 5 wiki edits: view article &#8595;). S. 1789 would restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing. Detailed Summary; Status of the Legislation; Points in Favor; Points Against ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1789.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act of 2009</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/7075251</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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US Congress: S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1789.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act of 2009</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6454648</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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US Congress: S. 1789, The Fair Sentencing Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200520321.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1789: A bill to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing ...</title>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.1789 A bill to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1789/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 1789: A bill to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6419257</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill in the US Congress: A bill to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-1789&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Emergent Chaos &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Iowa breach law arrives a bit early</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-15:/commentary/7691235</id>
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Based on the track record of S.1789[109th] and H.4127[109th] it is hard to say federal legislation for breach disclosure will even make it to the floor for debate. Chris says: June 21, 2008 at 12:47 am. @Davi - Quite right. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emergentchaos.com/archives/2008/06/iowa-breach-law-arrives-a-bit-early.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Desert Beacon: Bush&amp;#39;s Ready Veto Stamp: 53 Threats</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-14:/commentary/7691244</id>
    <updated>2007-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Appropriations Act - H.R. 3074, S. 1789. Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - H.R. 3093, S. 1745. Farm, Nutrition and Bioengery Act/Food and Energy Security Act - H.R. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2007/12/bushs-ready-veto-stamp-53-threats.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 1789 &#8211; Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-09:/commentary/7691237</id>
    <updated>2007-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Congress has failed to demonstrate such a path, if S. 1789 were presented to the President, he would veto the bill. The President has called on Congress to reform the earmarking process that has led to wasteful and unnecessary spending. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/legislative/sap/110-1/s1789sap-s.pdf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - S. 1789, The Transportation, Housing and ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-14:/commentary/7691236</id>
    <updated>2007-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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US Congress: S. 1789, The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1789.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 1789 will provide consumers with some significant protections ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-11-02:/commentary/7691234</id>
    <updated>2005-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Consumers Union, the non-profit, independent publisher of Consumer Reports, urges you to vote in favor of S. 1789, the &#8220;Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2005.&#8221; The bill represents a reasonable bipartisan compromise that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/002830.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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