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Opinion: Cut recidivism, slash spending

12/14/11 Politico—The American people are rightly frustrated by Washington’s partisan bickering. With every passing day, there seem fewer issues where Republicans and Democrats can find common ground. But when it comes to high recidivism rates among released prisoners, elected officials from both parties agree: We can pursue smart policies that drastically reduce the likelihood of repeat offenses. This can make our communities safer and reduce costs for our criminal justice system, saving money for taxpayers.

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Author(s)

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Senator Rob Portman

Date

12/14/11

Source

Politico

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