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Feingold takes on death penalty controversy

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Wisconsin U.S. Senator Russ Feingold is continuing his efforts to reform thefederal death penalty system.He chaired a hearing on capitol punishment Wednesday (6/27/07) that included testimony from a former U.S. attorney fired by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Gil Halsted reports…

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