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March 27, 2009

Sen. Webb Calls for Review of Criminal Justice System
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Senator Jim Webb of Virginia is calling for a comprehensive review of
the nation’s criminal justice system to reduce the growing prison
population. Under the proposal, a blue-ribbon panel would conduct a more
than year-long investigation and propose reforms on issues including law
enforcement, court sentencing, reintegrating prisoners. The proposed
commission would also tackle gang violence, drug policy, mental illness,
and prison administration.



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