motion, pursuant to 18 U.S.C.A. § 3582(c)(2), for reduction of sentence based on a guideline amendment effective November 1, 2004, concerning drug quantity table 2Dl.l(a). The Government filed a motion to dismiss on October 7, 2005. DISCUSSION Section 3582(c)(2) allows a court to reduce a defendant’s sentence if it was based upon a sentencing range subsequently lowered by an amendment to the United States Sentencing Guidelines and if a reduction is consistent with the policy set forth in the guidelines. In considering a motion for resentencing under § 3582, the court has discretion to determine whether it will elect to impose the newly-calculated sentence under the amended guidelines or to retain the original sentence. See United States v. Turner, 59 F.3d 481, 483-84 (4th Cir.1995) (<HOLDING>). This decision should be made in light of the
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