In which year did the U.S. government announce that for the first time in more than 30 years, the corrections system, including prisons, held fewer people than the year before?

A. 2015
B. 2010
C. 2008
D. 2007


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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