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Congressman Cole Votes for Legislation to Protect Communities from Gang Violence

By: Tom Cole
By: Tom Cole
Date: May 11, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Minors and Children Criminal Justice



Congressman Cole Votes for Legislation to Protect Communities from Gang Violence
May 11, 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Tom Cole voted today for legislation that helps curb the growing national problem of gang violence across the United States. The Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act of 2005 (H.R. 1279) passed today in the House.

"While the national crime rate continues to decline, gang-related violence has risen. And even though at one time, gangs were confined to inner-cities, they are now increasingly appearing in rural and suburban areas across the country," Congressman Tom Cole said. "This legislation puts forth a comprehensive plan that will address this problem by increasing gang-related prosecutions and helping to prevent gang-related crimes."

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