Federal drug charges rise with longer prison terms in study
A Justice Department study shows more than 80,000 people were charged with federal drug offenses in 1999, double the 1984 figure. Trafficking defendants account for 91 percent, with average prison terms up to five and a half years, driven by mandatory minimums. Ashcroft touts tougher laws, while critics warn the war on drugs is not winnable. The report notes demographic patterns and cross-border smuggling factors among offenders.
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Drug Offenders Dominated Federal Caseload In 1999
The report shows about half of defendants had prior convictions and a third were under justice supervision at arrest. Drug prosecutions reached 32 percent of federal caseload in 1999, up from 18 percent in 1984. More than 25,000 defendants were convicted, with nearly half having no prior convictions and 42 percent linked to cocaine, 13 percent to meth. The average sentence rose to 74 months, actual time to 66 months, with 21 percent getting reductions under the 1994 law for first time nonviolent offenders. As of September 1999, 68,369 drug offenders were in federal prisons and 34,452 under post incarceration supervision.
Greenspan’s speech style puzzles and informs markets worldwide
Washington AP coverage notes Alan Greenspan speaks with constructive ambiguity. Yet analysts credit his push for transparency and market signals as the Fed chair moves toward clearer communication while steering the economy through growth and recession risk.
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FDA drug approvals under scrutiny in shift from fast to slow
Washington AP reports critics feared fast approvals endangered patients, while industry says pace slowed. Government records show no major slowdown with breakthroughs like Gleevec still winning quick clearances. Overall time rose due to late approvals like RU 486, and biotechs show longer reviews amid tougher safety demands.
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Egypt Rebuffs Move for UN Observers in Middle East
In Washington Egypt rejects an Arab push at the United Nations to send international observers to the region. Osama el-Baz, Egypt’s security adviser, heads talks seeking greater U S involvement to halt Israel Palestinian violence, while Egypt pledges to press Yasser Arafat to curb attacks. Powell says only Israel and the Palestinians can decide on peacemaking.
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Region One seeks lease vehicles for 2002 Taurus class car
The Region One Planning and Development Council invites proposals for a lease vehicle. Requirements include a 2002 front wheel drive six cylinder with air conditioning power locks and windows am fm radio and cloth interior. Proposals due by 4:00 p.m. September 5 2001 to Princeton West Virginia. The region may reject any proposal or waive informalities as advantageous.
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