Governor's pardon power used too rarely

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The great majority of them went to people convicted of minor drug crimes more than 20 years ago. These pardons are welcome indeed, after … Perhaps he can work with the Legislature to secure some relief short of a full pardon for those who are closer …
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Medical marijuana not the real threat to kids

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28) about medical marijuana, it should be understood that many of those admissions to treatment centers for marijuana are the result of a judge offering jail time or rehab and are not voluntary admissions by people who feel they are addicted to …
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Early prisoner release program still on hold

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Rather, bureaucrats at the Illinois Department of Corrections and an obscure panel of lawmakers are still working out the rules that could someday put the release of prisoners in motion. And although Quinn is in the process of squeezing more prisoners …
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Brazil debates treatment options in crack epidemic

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Slowly, by offering health care and other help, the units' workers gain the trust of users and refer them to treatment centers. Studies suggest the approach can work: 47% of the crack users surveyed in Sao Paulo said they'd welcome treatment, according …
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