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H.R.1593
Title: To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, to improve reentry planning and implementation, and for other purposes.
(Sec. 116) Requires the Attorney General to carry out a grant program to evaluate methods to improve academic and vocational education and educational services for offenders in prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities.

H.R.623
Title: To permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses.
Sponsor: Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] (introduced 1/22/2007)

“compassion has died in our White House executive office. “

Acts of Clemency 1900 to 2001 average annually: 225

Acts of Clemency by George H. Bush average annually: 19

Congress needs to pass the Second Chance Act, which would provide grants, guidance and assistance to states and localities that are developing programs to reintegrate former inmates into their communities.

For more on Prison Libraries see Interface.

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