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Schumer calls for stiffer penalties for scrap thieves

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) says he is introducing federal legislation to crack down on scrap metal thieves. Under the proposed law, scrap metal sellers will have to show ID and provide documentation

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Aug 29, 2012, 8:50 PM

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Schumer calls for stiffer penalties for scrap thieves

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) says he is introducing federal legislation to crack down on scrap metal thieves. Under the proposed law, scrap metal sellers will have to show ID and provide documentation

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