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Article: Rep. Ellsworth Introduces Organized Retail Crime Act

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July 17, 2008
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AMBRESH RANJAN

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WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Brad Ellsworth, D-Indiana, has introduced the Organized Retail Crime Act of 2008 (H.R. 6491), legislation that would "amend title 18, U.S. Code, to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged nationally and internationally in organized crime involving theft and interstate fencing of stolen retail merchandise."

The bill, introduced on July 15, was co-sponsored by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

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