Pubdate: Tue, 23 Aug 2005
Source: Aberdeen American News (SD)
Copyright: 2005 Aberdeen American News
Contact:  http://www.aberdeennews.com/mld/aberdeennews/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1484
Author: Associated Press
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)

HERSETH HOSTS METH FORUM IN RAPID CITY

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rep. Stephanie Herseth, D-S.D., talked with law 
enforcement officials and other leaders in Rapid City Monday on ways to get 
a handle on the making of methamphetamine.

Herseth said a big issue is finding ways to hamper access to meth 
ingredients. The goal is to regulate the ingredients so it becomes harder 
for the people who would make and sell the drug, she said.

The U.S. House is scheduled to debate a bill this fall on contamination 
associated with the cleanup of seized meth labs, Herseth said.

Officials told her that more than half of the drug cases in the area 
involve meth.

Herseth also has held meth forums in Sioux Falls and Watertown.
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