Catch and Release States Caught in Budget Squeeze Consider Releasing Inmates Early
Evansville Courier & Press (2007-Current) › April 04, 2008
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Lawmakers from California to Kentucky are trying to save money with a drastic and potentially dangerous budget- cutting proposal: releasing tens of thousands of convicts from prison, including drug addicts, thieves and even violent criminals.
Officials acknowledge that the idea carries risks, but they say they have no choice because of huge budget gaps brought on by the slumping economy.See the full content of this document
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Catch and Release States Caught in Budget Squeeze Consider Releasing Inmates Early
"If we don't find a way to better manage the population at the state prison, we will be forced to spend money...
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