Public dispute over drug policy changes in Montgomery County
State's Attorney Sonner and County Executive Duncan diverge over enhanced prosecution for drugs. Policy doubles criteria for treatment or prosecution, targeting organized crime, minor involvement, minors, high crime areas, and cases with weapons or school proximity. Police will review cases. decisions split between District and Circuit Court with focus on treatment for abusers and addicts.
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Morella Shifts to Women’s Issues With Four Bills
U S Rep Barbara Morella R 8th with Rep Nita Lowey introduced four bills in the Women’s Economic Equity Act of 1996 to address pay equity pension reform harassment discrimination child care and parental leave non traditional employment homemakers’ retirement and domestic violence impacts. One bill would create a bipartisan commission to study pay equity in the Library of Congress and suggest legislative branch reforms while another expands the dependent care tax credit making it refundable for low income families. A Workplace Violence Prevention Tax Credit would reward employers adopting safety policies and Insurance Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence would bar discrimination by health insurers against victims.
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