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Conditions in Local Jails Remain Inadequate Despite Federal Funding for Improvements

GGD-76-36 Published: Apr 05, 1976. Publicly Released: Apr 05, 1976.
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Questions are raised concerning whether Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) funds should be spent to improve local jails that remain inadequate even after Federal funds are spent.

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