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Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 September 2008 09:05 Written by rslcpol Wednesday, 10 September 2008 09:05
From the Journal Gazette:
The Democratic candidate running for attorney general unveiled her first policy proposal Tuesday – a promise to crack down on child abuse.
Linda Pence detailed a four-point plan to do so at a sparsely attended Indianapolis news conference.
She is running against Republican Greg Zoeller to replace outgoing Attorney General Steve Carter.
“I will fight for and protect our children and families,” Pence said. “And make no mistake – these are not just words – I will take concrete actions to ensure our children’s safety and well-being.”
Data covering July 2006 through June 2007 showed 36 children died of abuse or neglect during that time – down from 53 in 2006 and a high of 69 in 2002.