Ashcroft pushes 800 prosecutors to curb gun crimes nationwide
Attorney General John Ashcroft unveiled Project Safe Neighborhoods to hire about 800 prosecutors, state local and federal, aiming to enforce gun laws tougher and deter gun violence. The plan includes 580 state and local prosecutors and 200 federal hires with a 588 million two year budget.
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Open records bill eyed to cut response time to three days
A South Carolina House Judiciary panel debated a bill to shrink public records response time from 15 days to three days excluding weekends and holidays. Critics warned it burdens governments and could cost disputes, while arbitration would resolve refusals. Local officials warned it could cripple services and accountability.
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Upstate teen charged with bringing gun to school
Police say a 16-year-old TL Hanna High School student carried a .38 handgun onto school property. He fired at a bus stop before being arrested. charged as a juvenile in Family Court. If convicted, expulsion for at least a year is sought by the district.
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