Federal aid to Detroit: In reality, more than $2 billion; but, to what end?

Federal aid to Detroit: In reality, more than billion; but, to what end?

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As for the purpose of the aid, three-fourths of it is to attempt to interdict sources of narcotics destined for the U.S. market. Were we to change our approach to the problem of drug abuse, from prohibition to regulation and taxation, we would end the …
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Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights

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The bill demonstrates bipartisan support for addressing the causes of unsustainable and unnecessary growth in the federal prison population. It takes an incremental approach to modernizing drug sentencing law by reducing lengthy sentences for certain …
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Big Pharma's placebo problem

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Sarah then said she had been prescribed a new drug called Sarafem. John asked her what she knew about the drug. “Not much, really.” She shrugged nonchalantly. “Apparently it helps with mood swings and other stuff. I take it every day, and I think it …
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