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Ramen is fueling the underground labor market in prison

by Donna Tam
Aug 22, 2016
Low wages and rising prices of instant noodle packets mean prisoners taking on second jobs, according to one study.
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Why ramen noodles are replacing cigarettes as prison currency

by Donna Tam
Aug 22, 2016
The study of one correctional facility illustrates a prison system shaped by declining food services.
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Private prisons on the way out

by Kimberly Adams
Aug 18, 2016
Justice Department to phase out federal contracts.
Condemned inmates sits in housing block at San Quentin State Prison's death row on August 15, 2016 in San Quentin, California. 
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Cutting prison hepatitis C rates: costly, but worth it?

by Marketplace Contributor
May 4, 2016
17 percent of the prison population is positive for hepatitis C. Expensive new drugs could help.
An estimated 17,000 California prisoners have hepatitis C. At prisons like the California Men's Colony, new treatments have dramatically improved chances of survival.
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Police turn to pricey rehab drug for offenders

by Miles Bryan
Nov 4, 2015
The drug, administered once a month, helps ensure patient compliance.
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The pope's chair made in Philadelphia prison workshop

by Marketplace Contributor
Sep 25, 2015
During his visit, Pope Francis will sit in a chair crafted by prisoners.
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Prisoners could be an untapped resource for startups

by Ben Johnson and James Perla
Jun 25, 2015
One former inmate uses coding to help those still in prison.
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My Money Story: What happens when you cheat

by Eliza Mills
Feb 6, 2015
Former HealthSouth CEO shares why he confessed to his role in accounting scandal.
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The numbers for October 2, 2014

by Tony Wagner
Oct 2, 2014
Loan fraud, prison banks and domain name speculation: Here's what we're reading.
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The numbers for October 1, 2014

by Tony Wagner
Oct 1, 2014
Jobs, drought and arrests in mainland China: Here's what we're reading Wednesday.
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