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Title: Corrections Corp. of America (CXW) is offering to buy prisons from cash-strapped state governments and run them at a cost-savings
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Published: Feb 21, 2012
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Post Date: 2012-02-21 10:43:24 by tom007
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Corrections Corp. of America (CXW) is offering to buy prisons from cash-strapped state governments and run them at a cost-savings. But there’s a catch: CXW wants a 20-year contract and assurances that the state will keep the prisons at least 90% full. If the crime rate continues falling, will police, prosecutors and judges feel compelled to keep those prisoners rolling in? Comment! [
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CCA About Us | Corrections Corporation of America Corporate Profile Corrections Corporation of America is the nation's largest owner and operator of privatized correctional and detention facilities and one of the largest prison operators in the United States, behind only the federal government and three states. CCA currently owns and operates more than 60 facilities including 44 company-owned facilities, with a design capacity of more than 85,000 beds in 19 states and the District of Columbia. The Company specializes in owning, operating and managing prisons and other correctional facilities and providing inmate residential and prisoner transportation services for governmental agencies. In addition to providing the fundamental residential services relating to inmates, CCA offers a variety of rehabilitation and educational programs, including basic education, life skills and employment training and substance abuse treatment. These services are intended to reduce recidivism and to prepare inmates for their successful re-entry into society upon their release. The Company also provides health care (including medical, dental and psychiatric services), food services and work and recreational programs.
Corrections Corp of America on Buying Spree - State Prisons For Sale? - Forbes
This will not end well.
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"Satan / Cheney in "08" 
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