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BACKGROUND INFO: In 2009, Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) and 15 bipartisan cosponsors introduced the National Criminal Justice Commission Act, S. 714 , legislation that would create a bipartisan Commission to review and identify effective criminal justice policies and make recommendations for reform. The Senate Judiciary Committee has reviewed and favorably passed the bill and it is now awaiting passage out of the United States Senate. We need your help urging Senate Leadership to prioritize and pass this important legislation!

ACTION NEEDED: On Wednesday, June 23rd, individuals nationwide will urge passage of this legislation by calling Senate Leadership to ask them to prioritize and support Senate passage of the National Criminal Justice Commission Act, S. 714. We hope that you will join us by making these critical calls!

Please call the following Senators to ask them to prioritize and support Senate passage of this legislation:

* Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), 202-224-3542
* Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), 202-224-3135
* Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin (D-IL), 202-224-9447

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PHONE SCRIPT:
"Hello, my name is _______________. I am a registered voter in ____________, and I am calling to express both my support and concern regarding the National Criminal Justice Commission Act, Senate Bill 714. I am supportive of the measure because transparency on the bipartisan commission will increase public safety and government accountability, and because the incredible rates of incarceration over the past 20 years are unsustainable socially and economically. I am concerned because if this act is not passed, we will once again be endorsing a criminal justice system that is fundamentally flawed."

The drug war has devastated America's criminal justice system. If this commission is approved, it will surely include recommendations to reform of our nation's drug policies. So please, call congress today!

If you have any questions about the Wednesday, June 23rd National Call-In Day, please contact your regional outreach director - Amber Langston , Stacia Cosner or Jon Perri .Thank you so much in advance for your help!


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Source: Students for Sensible Drug Policy
Contact: Students for Sensible Drug Policy
Copyright: 2010 Students for Sensible Drug Policy
Website: Tell Congress to pass the National Criminal Justice Commission Act National Call-In Day: Wednesday, June 23, 2010



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