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Archive Home > 2005 > July > 29 > Empty jail, big deal

Empty jail, big deal


July 29, 2005

We'll admit it seems a bit strange to spend zillions of dollars building a prison only to let it stand idle for nine months. The Legislature's rationale for doing this in Madras does have a twisted sort of logic, though.

The decision is all about money. Lawmakers figure they can save upwards of....

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