Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter or section 242a(a) 1 of title 42, no limitation shall be placed on the information concerning the background, character, and conduct of a person convicted of an offense which a court of the United States may receive and consider for the purpose of imposing an appropriate sentence under this subchapter or subchapter II.
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Section 242a of title 42, referred to in text, was repealed by
Section effective on first day of seventh calendar month that begins after Oct. 26, 1970, see section 704 of
1 See References in Text note below.