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<i> From The Times Washington staff</i>
CRIME AND LIFE: Justice Department officials hope to increase from eight to 14 the number of cities able to participate in a federal program that combines crime-fighting efforts with social programs. One key backer is Atty. Gen. William P. Barr, who contends that social welfare and crime-fighting programs should go hand in hand to be most effective. . . . The cities to receive the federal “weed-and-seed” grants will be selected April 1. Among the competitors are Los Angeles and San Diego. Each will receive $1 million to $1.2 million.
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