Monday, November 23, 2009

cocaine

Health Buzz: Cocaine Vaccine’s Limitations and Other Health News

America's Best Nursing Homes update; 5 tips for dealing with a hoarse voice more >>

Illinois Priest Accused of Selling Cocaine

Police arrest reverend after searching his office and residence, which are both on university property. more >>

Most Likely to Use Marijuana or Cocaine: Americans

Rates of drug use in United States exceed those in other countries, new study finds. more >>

The New Drug Route: Undersea

Adm. Jim Stavridis, our man in Miami in charge of blocking the drug trade as head of U.S. Southern Command, arrived in Washington this month with some startling news. more >>

The Impact of Releasing Crack Offenders

Q&A: Federal Judge Reggie Walton explains his harsh criticism of sentencing disparities. more >>

Mukasey Pushes Back on Early Release for Crack Convicts

The Justice Department is stepping up pressure on Congress to severely limit the number of inmates who are expected to enjoy early release from prison because of a retroactive change in the crack cocaine sentencing guidelines. more >>

Releasing Crack Convicts Early

The first batch of convicted crack cocaine dealers will be getting out this year. more >>

Morning Buzz: Dec. 11, 2007

New details are coming out that waterboarding—a controversial interrogation technique that many deem as torture—was used on a top al Qaeda official and approved by top levels of the U.S. government. This information comes as CIA Director Michael Hayden prepares for two days of questioning by House and Senate intelligence panels about the destruction of videotaped interrogations. more >>

Judges Seek Relief for Crack Convicts

Judges and defense attorneys are pushing the federal sentencing commission to retroactively apply newly reduced sentences for crack. more >>

Crack vs. Powder Cocaine: a Gulf in Penalties

Revisiting the Case of a Sentencing Double Standard

Justices consider disparities for powder and crack cocaine more >>

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