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To local members of Congress, it was a big deal: More than $2 million secured this month to go after gangs that straddle the border between Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
Trouble is, the counties were hoping for a lot more, fighting gangs isn't cheap and no one on the ground knows exactly how the money will be carved up.
...In Prince George's, Police Chief Roberto L. Hylton said his department will delegate how the $1.3 million is spent. He wants social services agencies to get some to curb gang recruitment and improve youth literacy. He also wants money for police overtime.
...Had Prince George's received the full request, officials planned to give $200,000 to a youth center, $100,000 to the police youth athletic league, and $200,000 to "safe houses" to provide lodging for teens who want to leave gangs and be away from other members unhappy with their decision. Those earmarks might be curbed or eliminated.
Anti-gang funds won't flood Montgomery, Pr. George's border - washingtonpost.com
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