Government, opposition reject call to decriminalize 'hard' drugs

Government, opposition reject call to decriminalize 'hard' drugs

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“We are pleased with the considerable progress made toward meeting the goals of the National Anti-Drug Strategy, which seeks to prevent illicit drug use, treat those with illicit drug dependencies, and combat the production and distribution of illicit …
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Panel OKs UW tuition freeze

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Instead of expanding the program, the panel voted 15-1 to move $ 1.5 million over two years to provide grants to anti-domestic abuse violence programs. Allowable uses would include domestic abuse shelters, advocacy and counseling for victims, 24-hour …
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Exclusive-'Workplace wellness' fails bottom line, waistlines -RAND

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According to a report by researchers at the RAND Corp, programs that try to get employees to become healthier and reduce medical costs have only a modest effect. Those findings run contrary to claims by the … For its report, RAND collected …
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Budget committee adopts UW tuition freeze, spending cut

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The budget committee voted to add $ 1.5 million a year for county drug courts and treatment programs to help divert people from jail or prison. … He said such programs are proven to work and “support individuals as they … face their addiction …
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