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Criminal Justice Reform and President Obama
In a campaign for justice reform, Barack Obama is plowing new ground for an American president: commuting dozens of sentences for non-violent crimes and visiting inmates in a federal prison. But he's not alone. Conservative Republican Senators agree a system that's not working means an opportunity to save money.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenIn a campaign for justice reform, Barack Obama is plowing new ground for an American president: commuting dozens of sentences for non-violent crimes and visiting inmates in a federal prison. But he's not alone. Conservative Republican Senators agree a system that's not working means an opportunity to save money.
Also, the European bank raises emergency credit for Greece. On today's Talking Point, a sting video raises questions about Planned Parenthood.
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3 storiesEuropean Bank Raises Emergency Credit for Greece
Despite street protests last night in Athens, the Greek parliament agreed to accept more austerity by a vote of 229-64. Today, European financial officials pledged support and money. But political uncertainty continues. Yannis Palaiologos reports for the newspaper Kathimerini . Special thanks to Charlotte Duren for production assistance.
Read the story7 minCrime and Punishment: Is It Time for Reform?
After decades of “tough on crime” laws, the US has packed its prisons with young, black convicts for non-violent drug crimes. Many conservatives now agree a system that’s not working is not worth the cost, and the call for reform is becoming bipartisan. On Monday, President Obama commuted the sentences of 46 federal prisoners serving long…
Read the story34 minCongress Calls for Probe of Planned Parenthood after Sting Video
Research using fetal tissue has led to vaccines for polio and measles as well as other diseases. But legal and ethical issues remain — especially when the tissue comes from fetuses that have been aborted.
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