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Is there new federal sentencing guidelines to reduce prison overcrowding?
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There is new legislation being proposed to address federal prison overcrowding. "The Good Time Bill," or Federal Work Incentive Act, proposes to establish a parole system for federal inmates (not serving life sentences).
The proposed bill, prepared by Rep. Danny Davis of Illinois, can be reviewed here:
http://www.fedcure.org/information/HR7089.shtml
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