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Prison construction as economic stimulus?

Posted By | July 29, 2008




Does a new prison boost the local economy? The Nacogdoches, TX, Daily Sentinel investigates...

(Hat-tip to Crime and Justice News .)



 


John Buntin
John Buntin

John Buntin is a GOVERNING staff writer. He covers health care, public safety and urban affairs.

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