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Ga. officials face soaring health care tab
By Savannah Morning News
Published: 10/01/2007

GEORGIA - As more inmates enter Georgia's prisons, the price tag for their medical care is growing.

"My medical costs are going to go up $25 million this year to almost $200 million," said Department of Corrections Commissioner James Donald, who will be asking lawmakers for the additional money in next year's state budget.

He recently told the Board of Corrections that the $25 million for health care was just part of the $103 million increase in prison funding that he is requesting. Read more.

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