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‘Tragic results’: the mentally ill face fatal risks with the police

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SALEM, Oregon (AP) - One summer night, Misty Castillo walked out of her home in Salem, Oregon, called 911 and called the police, saying her son was mentally ill, was assaulting her and her husband and was carrying a knife. “He’s drunk, he’s high and he’s mentally ill,” Castillo told the emergency staff, again emphasizing … Read more

Countries are taking advantage of historical surpluses to cut taxes and cuts

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Jefferson City, Missouri (AP) - Driven by the largest surplus in state history, the Republican-led Missouri legislature devised a $500 million plan to send a one-time tax refund to millions of families. To the shock of some, Republican Governor Mike Parson objected. Parson’s objection: He wanted a bigger, longer-term tax cut. “Now is the time … Read more