George Allen in Agenda For America, by Haley Barbour

On Crime: 1994: led "truth-in-sentencing" reform among states

"Truth-in-sentencing" is a simple, yet vital reform--it requires criminals to serve at least 85% of the sentences they receive. A growing number of states, led by Virginia in 1994 under the governorship of George Allen, are now abolishing or curtailing parole to make criminals serve their full sentences. Congress should continue to encourage states in this crime prevention effort by assisting them financially to maintain sufficient prison space to keep criminals off the streets. Source: Agenda For America, by Haley Barbour, p.124 Apr 25, 1996

The above quotations are from The Agenda for America A Republican Direction for the Future by Gov. Haley Barbour (R, MS). Click here for other excerpts from The Agenda for America A Republican Direction for the Future by Gov. Haley Barbour (R, MS). Click here for other excerpts by George Allen. Click here for other excerpts by other Governors.
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