Jail brakes Incarceration changes needed
A DOJ report shows US incarceration has nearly doubled since 1985 from 313 to about 600 inmates per 100000. It notes crime trends, drug-war effects, and calls for policy shifts including juvenile focus and decriminalizing drugs.
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Mixing AIDS, politics at the GOP convention sparks debate
Syndicated columnist Beck argues the Mary Fisher podium moment at the Republican National Convention signals a widening ties between politics and medicine. The piece questions prioritizing AIDS over other diseases, notes advances in HIV treatment, and warns of rising government role as managed care reshapes health policy and research funding.
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Clinton tobacco plan fuels partisan clash and drug talk
Charen critiques the Clinton administration as it ties FDA regulation of cigarettes to a broader drug policy debate. The piece argues the plan mixes aims, questions effectiveness, and highlights political theater over real impact on teen smoking and drug use. It notes public opinion and cites policy contrasts, including proposed sales limits and ad restrictions.
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