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Crime and Punishment

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, June 21, 2001.

The nation’s crime rate is falling, and supporters of tough enforcement and mandatory sentences say that’s what’s bringing it down. But there are also concerns our prisons are overflowing with people who don’t really need to be there. Some say more emphasis on treatment and rehabilitation is a better long-term solution to crime. Laura talks with Larry Vogelman, an Exeter attorney who serves on the board of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers www.criminaljustice.org and Mike Reynolds, an anti-crime activist and author of "Three Strikes and You're Out." www.threestrikes.org.

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The Spectras: The Rock Band That Lived to Grow Up

By John Walters on Thursday, June 21, 2001.

Back in the fall of 1964, a handful of students at the University of New Hampshire formed a rock band called The Spectras. Over the next six years, their reputation grew and they almost hit the charts nationally. They all have day jobs now, but they maintain a pretty busy schedule playing the music they love. Two of the original Spectra, Dick Ray and Chris Quackenbush, join John on The Front Porch to talk about the band and their journey in the music business.

Rock On! The Spectras have a web site at: www.thespectras.com

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Senator Gordon Withdraws His Education Plan

By David Darman on Thursday, June 21, 2001.

Senator Ned Gordon of Bristol withdrew his "market basket" education plan from consideration by a Legislative Conference Committee yesterday, after several days of meetings with Senate and House Conferees.

NHPR's David Darman has more.

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Roll Your Own Blackout

By Lisa Peakes on Thursday, June 21, 2001.

THIS EVENING ENERGY CONSUMERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE PART IN A VOLUNTARY ROLLING BLACKOUT.
THE GRASSROOTS EFFORT, ORGANIZED VIA EMAIL AND THE INTERNET, IS BILLED AS A PROTEST AGAINST THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION?S ENERGY POLICY.
THE PLAN IS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO REFRAIN FROM USING ANY ELECTRICITY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 AND 10 PM.
OLIVER STROOBEH, WITH THE NEW HAMPSHIRE COMPANY, SOLAR ACCESS, PLANS TO TAKE PART.
HIS COMPANY USES THE INTERNET TO PROMOTE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY.

http://rollyourownblackout.org

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