As Budget Cuts Free Prisoners, States Face A Backlash

By MONICA DAVEY, New York Times
Thu, 03/04/2010 - 10:43am

As Budget Cuts Free Prisoners, States Face a Backlash

State officials are trying to maneuver between saving money through early-release programs and maintaining the public’s sense of safety.

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