1-30-13: Dumais Optimistic About Human Trafficing Bill, Could All That Purple Mean a Lot of Green?, Laura Amy Schlitz Honored With Newberry

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Can human traffickers be discouraged by the threat of law enforcement seizing the proceeds? Delegate Kathleen Dumais of Rockville has proposed an asset forfeiture bill three years running; it has died in committee. We discuss her chances of it passing this session.

Do you see purple?  As the Ravens get ready for the Super Bowl, our in-house amateur economists analyze fluctuations in the Purple Economy.

The American Library Association announced some prestigious children’s literature awards this week. Librarian Paula Willey tells us what won and what was skipped.