Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20181219:10:35:00
Stage for the most massive change to the federal prison system and as many sentencing in a generation after a push by groups. senators passed the first step act last night by a final vote of 87-12. the bill heads to the house where it is expected to also pass. president trump announced last month that he supported the legislation, congratulated senators for passing the bill and tweeted that he looks forward to signing it. the bill would make thousands of inmates immediately eligible for reduced sentences and early release programs. it would provide judges more leeway for nonviolent offender se...
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