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Another Warning about the Need for Prison Reform

Hosted by Warren Olney Jan. 02, 2007
This weekend's outbreak of violence at Chino State Prison provided more evidence of the urgent need for prison reform in California. Can Governor Schwarzenegger and the Legislature improve the system before conditions deteriorate even more?  Plus, who's paying the bills for Governor Schwarzenegger's big party this week in Sacramento?

This weekend's outbreak of violence at Chino State Prison provided more evidence of the urgent need for prison reform in California. Can Governor Schwarzenegger and the Legislature improve the system before conditions deteriorate even more?  Plus, who's paying the bills for Governor Schwarzenegger's big party this week in Sacramento?

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More Prison Riots to Come?

A thousand inmates at the Chino State Prison are still on lockdown three days after an eruption of bloody violence. The riot itself occurred just ten days after Governor...

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Schwarzenegger's Lavish Inaugural Raises Eyebrows

When Governor Schwarzenegger took office after his special election three years ago, his inaugural cost a modest $200,000. This week, Sacramento will see at least $1.3...

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Host:

Warren Olney

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Karen Radziner, Jonah King, Dan Konecky

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