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Quinn Suspends Second Early Release Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Governor Pat Quinn suspended a second early release program for state prisoners Tuesday as he faced unrelenting criticism over violent inmates who were secretly set free after just weeks behind bars.

The newly halted plan was announced in September as a way to cut costs. It is separate from a secret release program known as "MGT Push" that Quinn halted after it came to light last month.

The Corrections Department confirmed tonight that Quinn stopped the publicized program until he can name a public safety officer to review it. It was intended to send home 1,000 nonviolent offenders early, having them finish their sentences on electronic detention.

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