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Government

Apr. 28, 2007

Prison Bill Headed to Governor

SACRAMENTO - A proposal to reduce prison overcrowding was rushed through the California Legislature Thursday with little public review, sucking the wind out of efforts to establish an independent sentencing commission.

By Linda Rapattoni
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SACRAMENTO - A proposal to reduce prison overcrowding was rushed through the California Legislature Thursday with little public review, sucking the wind out of efforts to establish an independent sentencing commission.
      Sen. Gloria Romero, D-Los Angeles, said shortly before the Senate voted approval that she would push forward with her measure...

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