Economists Slam the War on Drugs
Economists Slam the War on Drugs
Alejandro Madrazo Lajous, a professor in the Legal Studies Division of the Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económica (CIDE) in Mexico, argues that on top of the monetary costs of the war on drugs are the constitutional costs of “enforcing” what he …
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Humana sees 2014 membership growth as Obamacare sales surge
Humana Inc.,a Fortune 100 company that markets and administers health insurance, CEO Michael McCallister stands for a portrait in New York March 4, 2011. … The company said it expects government payments this year of $ 575 million to $ 775 million in …
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FDA Floats Labeling Update For 100s Of Drugs
Law360, New York (May 06, 2014, 6:14 PM ET) — Aiming to jump-start a largely idle safety initiative, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday detailed plans for a government contractor to help pharmaceutical companies update warning labels for …
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Leo Sharp, Drug Courier, Back in Court for Sentence on 90th Birthday
Leo Sharp, Drug Courier, Back In Court For Sentence On 90th Birthday
Sharp of Michigan City, Indiana, was sentenced Wednesday, seven months after pleading guilty. Prosecutors had recommended five years in prison, a substantial break from the guidelines. Defense attorney Darryl Goldberg says Sharp has dementia and will …
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Alleged drug kingpin could be released this month from low-security Costa Rica …
Leudo, from the Colombian port city of Buenaventura – a key launch point for much of the cocaine trafficked from South America to the United States – was arrested on June 9, 2011, along with two other Colombians and seven Costa Ricans in 15 raids …
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New Zealand in U-Turn on Designer Drugs – the Guardian
New Zealand in U-turn on designer drugs – The Guardian
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New Zealand in U-turn on designer drugs
The Guardian New Zealand has reversed its stance on allowing some designer drugs to be legally sold following an outcry. A change in the law change effective from Thursday will ban the sale and possession of all synthetic drugs, ending the sale of 36 substances … Designer drugs banned in New Zealand after outcry |
Cocaine Possession Laws – Google News
Peabody family members charged in marijuana growing operation – Daily Item
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Peabody family members charged in marijuana growing operation
Daily Item Justin Damico, 21, of 27 Elaine Ave., and John Damico, 35, of 112 Margin St. #1, were arrested and each charged with possession with intent to distribute Class D drugs; conspiracy to violate drug laws; possession of an Infernal I Machine; possession … |
Around the NFL: Bills Defensive Lineman Marcell Dareus Arrested for Drug … – the Star-Ledger
Around the NFL: Bills defensive lineman Marcell Dareus arrested for drug … – The Star-Ledger
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Around the NFL: Bills defensive lineman Marcell Dareus arrested for drug …
The Star-Ledger Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Marcell Dareus was reportedly arrested after an Alabama State Trooper found synthetic marijuana in his possession during a traffic stop on Monday night. Dareus was stopped in Cleburne County for speeding and a trooper … Marcell Dareus charged with felony drug possession in Alabama Marcell Dareus arrested on drug, paraphernalia possession charges Bills Marcell Dareus Arrested on Drug Possession Charges |
Dublin/Livermore/Pleasanton police logs: Drug possession, grand theft reported – San Jose Mercury News
Suspected Drug Ringleader Lived in Dinuba
Suspected drug ringleader lived in Dinuba
Law enforcement officers from federal, state and local agencies seized 56 pounds of methamphetamine, four kilograms of cocaine, 942 marijuana plants, a vehicle and $ 262,775. … Marijuana, methamphetamine and cocaine came into the U.S. from south of …
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Paul Simon Arrested After Domestic Dispute (REPORT)
The former "OC" star was<a href="http://www.tmz.com/2007/12/27/mischa-barton-busted-for-dui/" target="_hplink"> arrested for a suspected DUI</a>, drug and controlled substance possession and driving without a valid license on December 27. … on …
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Falmouth Court Reports May 2, 2014
Falmouth Court Reports May 2, 2014
Charles E. Quintal Jr., 32, Williams Avenue, Pocasset; unregistered motor vehicle, possession of Class B drug on April 29 in Falmouth; pretrial hearing set for May 28, released on personal recognizance. Dispositions. Shaun P. McCarthy, 35, Quimby Lane …
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A futile war on drugs that wastes money and wrecks lives
Worldwide, 40 per cent of the 9m people who are incarcerated are behind bars for drug-related offences – and that figure is only likely to rise, as arrests of drug offenders in Asia, Latin America and west Africa are increasing steadily. Despite the …
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Hadley Police Find Drugs, Almost 00 Cash During Traffic Stop
She was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Injure/Deface Real or Personal Property, Two Counts of Possession of a Class B Substance with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Class C,D and E Substances with Intent to Distribute. The male passenger in …
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