Michigan Weighs Importing Gitmo Detainees to Help Economy

Oct. 22, 2009

With a soaring deficit and prisons closing, Michigan is looking for an economic boost from out-of-state prisoners -- even those from Gitmo

Michigan lawmakers want Gitmo detainees

WASHINGTON, July 24 (UPI) -- Some Democratic lawmakers from Michigan are viewing the Guantanamo detainees as a possible means of boosting their state's finances, legislators say.

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Michigan Weighs Importing Gitmo Detainees to Help Economy

Michigan lawmakers want Gitmo detainees