Plea Bargaining
Article Abstract:
A court ruling overturning prohibitions against plea bargaining has intensified the controversy surrounding the process. While prosecutors claim that plea bargaining eases the burden on the criminal court system with no effect on justice, defense lawyers and civil libertarian activists argue the practice forces defendants to surrender their legal rights.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1999
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Patriotism in America
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The article explores the notion patriotism is not as strong in the US as it was one or two generations before the 1990s. Topics include the ways younger and older people define patriotism, public feelings about multiculturalism and flag desecration and the role media and schools should play in fostering patriotism.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1999
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Asthma Epidemic
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The author examines the care and treatment of asthma. Topics include statical information, medications, and alternative medicine treatments.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1999
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