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To: FJB who wrote (734640)	8/24/2013 5:38:55 PM
From: joseffy	Respond to of 1579680

Did they say anything about Shorty Belton at today's march in DC?

To: FJB who wrote (734640)	8/24/2013 5:43:04 PM
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Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk on Monday sought to move past a controversy that flared over his call for mass arrests of gang members by pushing for new federal gang-apprehension initiatives to assist local law enforcement. Earlier this year, Kirk had called for arresting 18,000 Gangster Disciples to deal with the city's gang problem. That drew fire from South Side Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush, who labeled it an unrealistic "elitist, white boy" solution to Chicago's gang crime problems. Later, Kirk acknowledged his idea was unworkable and discussed the issue with Rush. (Excerpt) Read more at articles.chicagotribune.com Kirk attempts to move beyond gang member arrest flap chicagotribune.com ^ \| August 19, 2013 \| Rick Pearson