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Director Testifies on Federal Prison System Challenges

Written statement from Director Charles E. Samuels, Jr. for the August 4, 2015 hearing.

Director Testifies on Federal Prison System Challenges

(BOP) - On August 4, Director Charles E. Samuels, Jr. testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on the challenges facing the federal prison system.

Below is the link to the Director's written statement highlighting the successes we have achieved, and the challenges we continue to face as an agency.

Written Statement