Overcriminalization in US Law Prompts Call for Reform
Heritage Foundation founder Ed Feulner urges curbing overcriminalization after citing cases like Abner Schoenwetter who served 69 months for undersized lobsters. He argues many laws are obscure and prosecutions threaten ordinary Americans, urging distinctions between mistakes and crimes.
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Honduras
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Pennsylvania
Secret Police
Lavrentiy Beria
Ed Feulner
Heritage Foundation
Herritage.org
Heritage.org
Holder urges federal sentencing reform for nonviolent drug offenders
The New Bern Sun Journal notes Attorney General Eric Holder calls for scaling back prison terms for small amount drug crimes. He urges guidelines changes to avoid mandatory minimums and scrutiny over prosecutorial discretion, while critics warn of overreach and suggest statutory fixes.
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Holder
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Arkansas
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Utah
Jacob Sullum
Reason.com
New Bern Sun Journal
Debating Fed Future and Its Value
The piece argues against continuing the Federal Reserve, questioning its necessity and effectiveness. It cites economists Selgin Lastrapes and White, who claim the Fed increased instability, prolonged recessions, and reduced dollar value since 1914. The author questions who would set rates without the Fed and critiques policy makers' hubris.
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America
George A. Selgin
William D. Lastrapes
Lawrence H. White
Achilles tendinitis guidance and self care tips
The advice explains Achilles tendinitis and tendinosis from overuse and winter strain. It covers symptoms such as heel pain swelling and stiffness, RICE treatment rest ice compression elevation and gradual stretching, shoe fit, warm ups, and possible therapies like physical therapy heel lifts night splints and avoiding steroids. It notes healing can take six to twelve months and when to seek care.
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AskDoctorK.com
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