Trump gives bipartisan criminal justice bill a boost
by Noah Bierman and Jennifer Haberkorn, Los Angeles Times
Nov 15, 2018
3 minutes
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump, in his first attempt at bipartisanship since last week's election, endorsed a bill Wednesday aimed at reducing some prison sentences and better preparing inmates for life after incarceration.
"Did I hear the word 'bipartisan?'" Trump said in a White House announcement, surrounded by a small group of Republican lawmakers and law enforcement union leaders. "That's a nice word."
Trump's backing could advance the legislation,
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