Prison population hits record, growth slows in 2000
Justice Department reports 1,931,859 inmates in June 2000 across federal state and local facilities, up 3 percent from 1999. State prisons show 1.5 percent growth, while racial disparities remain stark as Black males face high incarceration rates.
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Campaign finance debate enters round two in Senate
The second week of campaign finance talks opens with Sen. John McCain warning of more hysteria as passage nears. Sen. Trent Lott backs a limited soft money cap while Sen. Mitch McConnell endorses the Hagel plan. A deal by week’s end hinges on raising individual contribution limits and addressing corruption concerns.
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High court weighing medical necessity defense for marijuana
The Supreme Court considers whether federal anti drug laws can be overcome by medical necessity for seriously ill patients. Oakland’s Cannabis Buyers' Cooperative argues relief to allow distribution in states with medical marijuana laws. the case could affect California and eight other states.
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Gene Linked to Early Puberty in Girls
New study by FDA researchers on 192 girls ages 9 and 10 links a liver enzyme gene variant to earlier puberty. The data show 90 percent with two copies developing breast growth by age 9 1/2 versus 56 percent with one copy and 40 percent with none.
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Acid rain persists in Northeast despite emission cuts
The Hubbard Brook Research Foundation reports limited relief from 1990 Clean Air Act reductions. Nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide cuts must deepen to aid Northeast ecosystems. Red spruce and sugar maple trees show notable damage across affected regions.
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