Drug War Chronicle #666 - January 13, 2011

Phillip S. Smith, Editor - David Borden, Executive Director
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Did You Know? Increasing Prison Costs and Overcrowding, on DrugWarFacts.org

DrugWarFacts.org, a publication of Common Sense for Drug Policy, is an in-depth compilation of key facts, stats and quotes on the full range of drug policy issues, excerpted from expert publications on the subjects. The Chronicle is running a series of info items from DrugWarFacts.org over the next several weeks, and we encourage you to check it out.
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Mexico Drug War Update

New year, new body count in Mexico's seemingly unending prohibition-related violence. It's up to 136 so far this year.
In the bull's eye at the state house (image via Wikimedia)
In the bull's eye at the state house (image via Wikimedia)

Synthetic Marijuana Ban Mania Continues

Despite a nationwide emergency ban by the DEA, some state legislators still feel impelled to ban synthetic cannabinoids at the state level.
There is no joy in Springfield... (image via Wikimedia)
There is no joy in Springfield... (image via Wikimedia)

Medical Marijuana Bill Defeated in Illinois House

The Illinois House has shot down a medical marijuana bill already passed by the state Senate, but there is an outside chance it could still get another shot this session.
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Texas Man Allegedly Kills Self During Drug Raid

The year's second death during a drug law enforcement operation occurred Tuesday in Corpus Christi. Police said it was a suicide, but some local observers are assuming the worst.
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This Week in History

Events and quotes of note from this week's drug policy events of years past.
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