Prison population grows to 2.1 million in 2004 report
The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports about 2.1 million inmates in mid-2004, rising 48,000 from the prior year as admissions outpace releases. Experts cite get tough laws from the 1980s and 1990s plus mandatory sentences as drivers, while advocates urge drug treatment and alternatives to reduce incarceration.
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U.S
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Paige Harrison
Harrison
Malcolm Young
Midwest Numbers on Prison Populations and Demographics
The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports June 30 2003 and June 30 2004 prison and jail counts with a 2004 rate of one in 138 residents. In 2004 racial minorities made up 61 percent of inmates. 12.6 percent of Black men in their late 20s were incarcerated, 4s were 3.6 percent of Hispanic men and 1.7 percent of white men in that age group. Youth confinement numbers show state prisons held about 2 500 youths under 18 in 2004 and local jails held about 7 000, down from 7 800 in 1995. In the year ending June 30 2004, 13 states reported federal system increases led by Minnesota 13 percent, Montana 10.5 percent, Arkansas 9 percent.
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Justice Policy Institute
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China
France
Japan
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Montana
Arkansas
Commission warns of too many tax breaks
A presidential commission studying federal tax laws finds an excess of deductions and credits. It notes college cost credits and student loan interest deductions exist alongside incentives for family needs, retirement, and business investments, with the health insurance subsidy for employers alone valued at 126 billion dollars next year.
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Washington
Commission
Florida
Connie Mack
Mack
White House
Potential Savings From Complex Tax Breaks and Reforms
A panel notes 14.8 billion in deductions and 800 million in an adoption credit highlight the tax code. Earned income credits favor low wage workers, with many credits for biodiesel, education bonds, and teacher supplies. Complexity deters activity, but people resist losing benefits. panel to propose simplification and fairness measures this summer.
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Mack
Governors seek Medicaid reform and asset transfer curbs
Governors weigh a united stance on Medicaid reform to curb waste and control costs. They consider deductibles and co pays, restricting asset transfers to gain eligibility, and tax credits to keep private insurance, while balancing savings with access and state variations. The effort faces slow progress and concerns about policy being driven by price targets rather than system improvement.
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Congress
Bush
Arkansas
Mike Huckabee
Mark Warner
Virginia
House
Local agencies push to join federal immigration enforcement
In a bid to curb criminal illegal immigration, state and county police across the nation push to join a federal program allowing local officers to enforce immigration laws. Florida and Alabama already participate. several states weigh joining. Critics warn of chilling effects, potential racial profiling, and reduced crime reporting. Orange County and Los Angeles County propose large deployments and training to identify inmates eligible for deportation. ICE faces staffing limits while experts note the program dates back to 1996 but saw first local participation in 2002.
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California
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Orange County
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Carona
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Kris Kobach
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Atty
John Ashcroft
Francis
Customs Enforcement
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Orange Counties
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