Number: 97-743 Title: Federal Cocaine Sentencing: Legal Issues Authors: Paul S. Wallace, Jr., American Law Division Abstract: This report reviews the disparity between crack and powder cocaine sentencing and the controversy it has generated. It also reviews the legislative history of Public Law 104-38, which in effect rejected the Commission's recommendation to ease the penalties for crack cocaine and the supporting arguments made in Congress during its consideration. Pages: 18 Date: Updated April 25, 2002