Mandatory Minimums Have Been Shown To Be

Today, Education Is Perhaps The Most Important Function Of State And Local Governments.

No One Should Be Denied The Opportunity To Get An Education And Increase Their Earning Potential Based Solely On Their Inability To Pay For A College Education.

The Federal Prison Population Has Increased More Than 7-fold Over The Past 20 Years.

It Is Difficult To Overstate The Importance Of The Civil Rights Act.

Unfortunately, The Elimination Of Incentives Such As Parole, Good Time Credits And Funding For College Courses, Means That Fewer Inmates Participate In And Excel In Literacy, Education, Treatment And Other Development Programs.