Washington Journal
Grants for Former Convicts
2008-04-12T08:21:44-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMjk1XC8yMDQ1NjItMDMtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Ted Gest talked about the Second Chance Act (H.R. 1593), which President Bush signed April 9. The law would provide $326 million in grants to local governments and nonprofit groups for various programs aimed at departing or former convicts, including housing and medical assistance, drug treatment and employment services. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.
Ted Gest talked about the Second Chance Act (H.R. 1593), which President Bush signed April 9. The law would provide $326 million in grants…
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Ted Gest talked about the Second Chance Act (H.R. 1593), which President Bush signed April 9. The law would provide $326 million in grants to local governments and nonprofit groups for various programs aimed at departing or former convicts, including housing and medical assistance, drug treatment and employment services. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. close
Ted Gest talked about the Second Chance Act (H.R. 1593), which President Bush signed April 9. The law would provide $326 million in grants… read more
Ted Gest talked about the Second Chance Act (H.R. 1593), which President Bush signed April 9. The law would provide $326 million in grants to local governments and nonprofit groups for various programs aimed at departing or former convicts, including housing and medical assistance, drug treatment and employment services. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. close
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