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American Scandal
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The County Budget Is a Difficult Negotiation
Judge Mark Chivarella wants a new juvenile detention center in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. He has been trying to get the county commissioners to do something about it for two years. Judge Michael Conahan is known as a powerful figure both in the local court system and the broader community. The judge thinks they could save money by teaming up with other nearby counties and private businesses.
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