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CRIME BILL NOTEBOOK
July 20, 1994
MEMORANDUM FOR LEON PANETTA
RAHM EMANUEL R.E.
FROM:
Subject:
Attached Communications Memo
The upcoming passage of the Crime Bill provides House Democrats
who vote for the bill to champion the crime issue. This memo is
to inform you of what we are doing to help House Democrats use
the Crime Bill in their campaigns.
In particular, Majority Leader Gephardt asked us to prepare a
document for House Democrats with ideas for crime events (see
attached.) In addition, we are holding working sessions with
Democratic House press secretaries to develop ideas for
communications events on crime.
CC:
George Stephanopoulos
Pat Griffin
Harold Ickes
Joan Baggett
Karen Hancox
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 22, 1994
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER
FROM:
WHITE HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS
SUBJECT: Crime Bill Promotion
As the Crime Bill nears enactment, we wanted to share with you some thoughts and
ideas for events to promote your leadership in the fight against crime and violence.
As you know, this comprehensive bill represents the largest federal attack on crime in
history. Accordingly, we have tried to include a wide range of ideas that build on the
bill's many and varied components. As a result, while some suggestions may not be
appropriate for every district, we expect that every district will find some suggestions
that prove useful.
The attached suggestions are designed to highlight the bill's principal components:
100,000 new police officers on the streets, engaged in community policing;
Tough punishments like three-strikes-you're-out;
Almost $8 billion for smart, effective prevention programs like Youth,
Employment, and Skills (YES), and Midnight Basketball;
Over $8 Billion for new prisons;
A ban on assault weapons, and a ban on juvenile gun ownership;
An attack on youth crime including boot camps and drug courts; and
Strong initiatives to combat violence against women.
We hope you find this useful; if we can be of further help to you or your staff, please
call:
Rahm Emanuel at 456-2531 or
Jonathan Prince at 456-7151.
100,000 COPS
This is the signature element of the Crime Bill -- as the President has said, "the best
protection, toughest enforcement, and smartest prevention you can find."
Police Hiring Supplement. Last year's PHS included funds for new police officers in
many Congressional districts. Attend a swearing-in of these new officers; point out
that they were a "down payment on the Crime Bill" and passage means more police
on the way.
Conference Call with Mayor/Aldermen/Police Chief/Sheriff. The day the Crime Bill
passes, hold a conference call with local elected and law enforcement officials
trumpeting the potential for new police officers in your district. Place an op-ed on
community policing from you and the police chief in the local paper two days later.
Walk the Beat. If some form of community policing is already going on in your
district, spend the day with an officer walking the beat. Invite a local crime reporter
along. Begin the day at Roll Call with brief remarks to the assembled officers about
the Crime Bill. Visit with shop owners and let them tell the reporter how good it is to
have a familiar police presence.
Announce Community Policing Plan. If there is currently no community policing
going on in your district but you expect it to be launched with help from the Crime Bill,
begin preparations now to announce the new community policing plan with the police
chief and local elected officials at a Roll Call over the recess. Even if there is current
community policing, hold a similar event to announce how the department plans to
expand its efforts with help from the Crime Bill.
Police as Prevention. Many police officers participate in various prevention-style
activities -- they volunteer at Boys and Girls Clubs, they work with the local DARE
program, they are simply good role models -- bring an officer and the children he or
she works with to Washington for the day. Meet with the kids in your office and
explain how the Crime Bill will work while calling on them to be responsible citizens.
TOUGH PUNISHMENT
This Crime Bill makes it clear that we are tough on crime -- when people commit
crimes they should be punished and this Crime Bill doesn't let them off the hook. It
includes stiff penalties for violent criminals -- especially three-strikes-you're-out
Courthouse Press Conference. On the steps of the local courthouse, side by side
with the DA and the sheriff, outline the tough punishments this Crime Bill makes law.
Federal death penalties and a three-strikes-you're-out law that targets repeat violent
offenders, locking them up so they can never hurt anybody again. Be sure to point
out that it's a smart three-strikes -- it won't overcrowd the jails with barroom brawlers;
it goes after the small but exceptionally dangerous group of criminals who commit a
huge portion of violent crimes. Remind your audience that Marc Klaas, Polly Klaas'
father, is a strong advocate of this specific version of the law.
SMART PREVENTION
This bill rejects the false choice between punishment and prevention. It does both --
because we need to be tough on criminals but we also need to give kids something to
say yes to, and turn them away from crime before it's too late.
Midnight Basketball. Already a proven success around the country, Midnight
Basketball provides inner-city youth with a social outlet that keeps them away from
gangs and drugs. Join a game one night over the recess. Before the game, make a
brief statement about the importance of effective prevention -- and have a young man
who avoided gangs because he was so involved with midnight basketball follow you.
Neighborhood Watch -- Orange Hat Patrol. Host a meeting of the Neighborhood
Watch group in your neighborhood -- at your house. If your neighborhood doesn't
have one, get some people together to start one -- and hold the first meeting at your
house. Or accompany an Orange Hat patrol one night as they make their rounds.
Summer School. Speak to students in a local summer school program about the
growing incidence of crimes against youth -- and crimes by youth. Charge them to
take responsibility for their future and urge them to take advantage of programs like
the one they're participating in. And devote a good portion of your remarks to the
Safe Schools provisions included in the Crime Bill and already enacted in Goals 2000.
Summer of Safety. Although not directly a part of the Crime Bill, National Service's
Summer of Safety program provides a good vehicle to highlight the Bill. If your district
has a Summer of Safety program going on, join the participants for a day. During
lunch, praise them for taking responsibility for fighting crime in their community and
use their work as an example for others. You'll find that many of the Summer of
Safety programs work in partnership with activities -- like community policing and
prevention programs -- that are eligible for Crime Bill funding.
ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN
The ban on assault weapons removes guns from our streets and schoolyards that
were designed exclusively to kill people in close-quarter combat -- at the same time it
specifically protects the rights of hunters and sportsmen by explicitly exempting over
650 hunting and recreational rifles from the ban.
Police Evidence Room. Have a press conference in the evidence room of a local
police station that contains a large number of confiscated assault weapons. Let the
police chief or sheriff open the press conference by displaying some of the weapons
and describing the terrible crimes they have been used for.
Public Housing Visit. Unfortunately, because these guns are the weapons of choice
for gangs and drug dealers, and because those criminals too often operate out of
public housing complexes, residents of public housing are terrorized by these
weapons. Have a meeting with residents and tell them about the ban -- some of them
may join you in testimonials about the terrible havoc these weapons wreak.
Firing Range. Go to a local firing range and watch a demonstration of a gun like the
Street Sweeper followed by a conventional longarm rifle. When people see pictures of
them side by side, they won't confuse assault weapons with hunting guns anymore.
YOUTH CRIME
Just as the rate of crimes committed against youths is rising, so too is the number of
crimes committed by youth. This crime bill ensures that young offenders are punished
with more than a slap on the wrist but doesn't throw them in with our most hardened
criminals where the only thing they learn is the "right" way to commit crimes.
Boot Camps. The Crime Bill provides considerable funding for boot camp style
incarceration programs for young offenders. In an environment similar to military basic
training, boot camps teach discipline and respect for authority, while they also provide
access to educational and vocational training, drug treatment, and other counseling
services. Visit a boot camp program in your district if one exists, or join a few of your
colleagues at a program in your state that incarcerates offenders from all of your
districts. Make sure to include "graduates" on the program -- young offenders who
have been through the boot camp and are now employed, law-abiding members of
their communities.
Drug Courts. Drug Courts use intensive court supervision of addicted defendants to
provide the carrot and stick approach that can help them beat their addiction. Used
as a pre-trial as a diversion mechanism, or as part of a post-conviction probation
program, Drug Courts provide testing and treatment coupled with graduated sanctions
for failure to comply with program conditions. Visit an existing Drug Court in your
district for the day. Meet with defendant-participants and encourage their commitment
to kicking their habit. If your district doesn't have a program, invite the local reporter
who covers these issues to Washington and visit the D.C. Drug Court together.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
The Crime Bill cracks down on domestic violence by providing substantial money for a
grant program to support increased security; training for judges and prosecutors; pro-
arrest policies; and other initiatives. And it allows victims of gender-based violence to
pursue civil remedies in federal court with assistance from federal prosecutors.
Provider Roundtable. The grant programs in the Violence Against Women Act fund
an array of organizations that provide services to combat domestic violence. Convene
a day-long summit with representatives from organizations that will be eligible for
funding and should be part of a community strategy. Don't forget city officials who
are responsible for things like street lighting; include federal and local prosecutors; and
make sure that groups that provide counseling and support services for victims are
widely represented. Be prepared to issue a report that provides a blueprint for a
comprehensive community strategy to fight domestic violence and help its victims.
Prosecutor's Press Conference. With the DA and the US Attorney, announce a joint
strategy to aggressively prosecute domestic violence. Highlight the access to federal
courts, resources, and law enforcement provided through the Crime Bill. Don't forget
to mention the tougher penalties for rape and other crimes against women. And if the
local police force has a domestic violence pro-arrest policy, make sure the chief or
sheriff figures prominently on the program.
Joan- - -
Fyi,
from Rahm
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SUMMARY OF CRIME CONFERENCE REPORT
TOTAL TRUST FUND DOLLARS -- $30.2 billion
Provides $30.2 billion over six years through the Violent Crime Reduction
Trust Fund. Savings from the President's reductions In the federal
workforce, as calculated by the Congressional Budget Office -- and locked
In by reductions In the budget caps will fund $30.2 billion In crime bill
Initiatives as follows:
LAW ENFORCEMENT - $13.2 billion
STATE AND LOCAL' - $10.7 billion, Including:
*
Community Policing: $8.8 billion to put 100,000 police officers on the
streets In community policing programs.
*
Rural law enforcement: $245 million for rural anti-crime and drug efforts.
Technical automation: $130 million for technical automation grants for law
enforcement agencies.
*
Brady bill: $150 million for Brady bill Implementation
Drug enforcement: $1 billion In Byrne formula grants.
DNA: $40 million for DNA testing research and programs.
Courts, prosecutors. and public defenders: $200 million.
FEDERAL -- $2.6 billion, Including:
*
FBI: $250 million
*
DEA: $150 million
*
INS and Border Patrol: $1 billion
1
Police Corps: Also authorizes $400 million from the general Treasury for
college scholarships for students who agree to serve as police officers,
and for scholarships for In-service officers.
UPDATE
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United States Attorneys: $50 million
Treasury Department: $578 million
Justice Department: $300 million
Federal Courts: $200 million
PRISONS -- $6.3 billion
*
Grants to States: $6.5 billion to states for prisons and Incarceration
alternatives such as boot camps to ensure that additional prison cells will
be available to put -- and keep -- violent offenders behind bars. 40% of
monies to be set aside for states that adopt truth In sentencing laws.2
Allen Incarceration: $1.8 billion to states for the costs of incarcerating
criminal illegal allens.
CRIME PREVENTION -- $7.4 billion, including:
*
Ounce of Prevention: $100 million to create an Interagency Ounce of
Prevention Council to coordinate new and existing crime prevention
programs.
*
Community Schools: $630 million for afterschool, weekend and summer
"safe haven" programs to provide children with positive activities and
alternatives to the street life of crime and drugs.
*
F.A.C.E.S.: $270 million to provide in-school assistance to at-risk
children, Including education, mentoring and other programs.
YES: $650 million for the President's Youth Employment and Skills crime
prevention program, to provide jobs to young adults in high crime areas.
Conditions program Involvement on continued responsible behavior.
Authorizes an additional $250 million from non-Trust Fund sources.
Violence Against Women Act: $1.8 billion to fight violence against women.
*
Includes funds to Increase and train police, prosecutors, and
judges; to encourage pro-arrest policies; for victim services and
2An additional $2.2 billion Is authorized for prison and boot camps grants
from the general Treasury (non-trust fund sources).
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advocates; battered women's shelters; rape education and
community prevention programs; a national family violence hotline,
and increased security in public places.
*
Provides first-ever civil rights remady for victims of felonies
motivated by gender blas.
*
Extends "rape shield law" protections to civil cases and to all
criminal cases to bar irrelevant Inquiries Into a victim's sexual
history.
*
Requires all states to honor "stay-away orders" Issued by courts in
other states.
*
Requires confidentiality for the addresses of family violence shelters
and abused persons.
Local Partnership Act: $1.8 billion for direct funding to localities around
the country for anti-crime efforts, such as drug treatment, education, and
jobs.
*
Model Intensive Grants: $895 million for model crime prevention programs
targeted at high crime neighborhoods.
*
Community Economic Partnership: $300 million for lines of credit to
community development corporations to stimulate business and
employment opportunities for low-income, unemployed and
underemployed Individuals.
Drug Treatment: $425 million for drug treatment programs for state ($300)
and federal ($125) prisoners. Creates a treatment schedule for all drug-
addicted federal prisoners. Requires drug testing of federal prisoners on
release.
*
Anti-gang grants: $125 million for programs to give young people positive
alternatives to gangs (such as academic, athletic, artistic after-school
activities, mentoring programs, scout troops, and sports leagues).
*
Sports Leagues: $40 million for midnight sports leagues to give at-risk
youth nightly alternatives to the streets, and $50 million for the U.S.
Olympic Committee to develop supervised sports and recreation
programs In high-crime areas.
Boys and Girls Clubs: $30 million to establish clubs in low income
housing communities, and $10 million to encourage police officers to live
In those communities.
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Triad: $6 million for partnerships between senior citizen groups and law
enforcement to combat crimes against elderly Americans:
Police Partnerships: $20 million for partnerships between law
enforcement and social service agencies to fight crimes against children,
and for the creation of youth councils to combat crime.
Visitation centers: $30 million for supervised centers for divorced or
separated parents to visit their children in "safe havens" where there Is a
history or risk of physical or sexual abuse.
DRUG COURTS - $1.3 billion
Provides $1.3 billion for drug court programs for at least 600,000 non-
violent offenders with substance abuse problems over the next six years.
Participants will be intensively supervised, given drug treatment, and
subjected to graduated sanctions -- ultimately Including prison terms -- for
failing random drug tests."
FIREARMS
Assault Weapons: Bans the manufacture of 19 named military-style
assault weapons, assault weapons with specific combat features, "copy-
cat" models, and high-capacity ammunition magazines ("clips") of more
than ten rounds.
Kids and Guns: Prohibits the sale or transfer of a gun to a Juvenlle, and
possession of a gun by a Juvenile.
Domestic Abusers: Prohibits gun sales to, and possession by, persons
subject to family violence restraining orders.
Gun Licensing: Strengthens federal licensing standards for firearms
dealers.
*The combination of prevention and drug court monies brings the total trust
fund dollars for prevention and rehabilitation to $8.7 billion.
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GANGS AND YOUTH VIOLENCE
Gang Crimes: Provides new, stiff penalties for violent and drug crimes
committed by gangs.
Using kids to sell drugs: Triples penalties for using children to deal drugs
near schools and playgrounds.
Recruiting, encouraging kids to commit crimes: Enhances penalties for all
crimes using children, and for recruiting, encouraging children to commit
a crime.
Drug free zones: Increases penalties for drug dealing In drug free zones
-- near playgrounds, schoolyards, vkleo arcades, and youth centers.
Public housing: Increases penalties for drug dealing near public housing
projects.
Adult prosecution of violent luvenlle: Authorizes adult treatment of 13
year olds charged with the most violent of crimes (murcler, attempted
murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, rape); authorizes grants to
states for bindover programs for violent 16 and 17 year olds.
DEATH PENALTY
Expands the federal death penalty to cover over 50 offenses, including
terrorism, murder of a law enforcement officer, large-scale drug
trafficking, drive-by-shootings, and carjackers who murder.
OTHER PENALTIES
Three Strikes: Mandates life Imprisonment for criminals convicted of three
violent felonies or drug offenses.
Miscellaneous: Increases or creates new penalties for 60 criminal
offenses, primarily covering violent crimes, drug trafficking and gun
crimes, Including:
*
drive-by shootings
Interstate gun trafficking
*
use of semi-automatic weapons
*
aggravated sexual abuse
drug use, trafficking in prison
*
gun smuggling
gun, explosives possession by convicts
arson
*
sex offenses, assaults against children
*
hate crimes
crimes against the elderly
*
drunk driving
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TERRORISM
Death penalty: Creates new terrorism death penalty, and extends the
statute of limitations for terrorism offenses.
Increased penalties: Increases penalties for any felony involving or
promoting International terrorism.
Treaty Implementation: Creates new offenses Implementing treatles
regarding crimes against maritime platforms and In international airports.
Informants: Creates new authority for the Attorney General and the State
Department to bring witnesses to the United States to testify In terrorist
crimes.
CRIMINAL ALIENS AND IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT -- $1 billion
Deportation of criminal allens: Provides a new summary deportation
procedure to speed deportation of allens who have been convicted of
crimes.
*
Increased penaltles: Increases penalties for smuggling allens and for
document fraud.
Funding: Provides a total of $1 billion for new border patrol agents,
asylum reform, and other Immigration enforcement activities.
CRIME VICTIMS
Right of allocution: Allows victims of violent and sex crimes to speak at
the sentencing of their assallants.
*
Mandatory restitution: Requires sex offenders and child molesters to pay
restitution to their victims.
*
Protection of Victims fund: Prohibits diversion of victims' funds to other
federal programs.
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FRAUD
Telemarketing fraud: Enhances penalties for telemarketing frauds
targeted at senior citizens and multiple victims.
*
Computer crime: Revises and expands computer crime offenses.
Insurance fraud: Creates a new federal offense of major fraud by
Insurance companies against their pollcyholders.
*
Credit card fraud: Revises and expands credit card fraud offenses.
DEMOCRATIC
CONGRESSIONAL
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
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TO:
Joan Baggett
FR:
DCCC Political
RE:
Crime Bill Update
DT:
August 15, 1994
Crime Bill Follow-Up
Here are the latest clips and press releases.
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FARBER
FOR CONGRESS
Candidate 40th Congressional Dirina California
DORNAN PUTS POLITICAL GRIDLOCK
AHEAD OF CRIME VICTIMS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jim Prince
August 11, 1994
(714) 541-1994
(Santa Ana, Ca.) - Mike Farber, Candidate for the 46th Congressional seat, assailed his
opponent's vote today on the House floor against the Omnibus Crime Bill.
"Dornan's vote today against the rule to consider the 1994 anti-crime bill is the latest
example of his dismal record on crime and law enforcement," stated Farber.
In his speech to the House. Dornan dismissed the entire bill as a "remarkable travestv"
without offering any substantive alternatives.
Typical of Doman's lax attitude on this critical issue is his ignorance of crime in his own
district. In a recent nighttime "ride-along" in a Santa Ana police patrol car, his first in over
ten years, Dornan expressed surprise to learn that Santa Ana is the second most densely
populated city in California, with a severe gang problem. As if visiting a foreign city for
the first time, Dornan said with amazement. "Look at all this graffiti and the house
hoarded up. And we're just on the edge of Civic Center?"
Also typical are Dornan's recent votes against the Brady Handgun Violence Protection
Act, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, the Violent Crime Control and Law
Enforcement Act, and the Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act--all
of which passed with substantial majorities.
Responding to Doman's vote today against the crime bill, Farber said, "It is incredible to
me that Dornan can with a good conscience seek re-election to the 46th Congressional
District where crime is such a serious problem. His consistent voting record against all
federal efforts to fight crime should be made known to every voter in the district. His vote
today is just one more example of how he neglects the problems of his constituents. No
wonder he wants to call it quits now."
P.O. Box 6190, Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 541-1994
Fax (714) 541-9938
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Aug. 12 1994 05:59PM P1
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for Congress
For Immediate Release: August 12, 1994
Contact: Susan Medlock at (404) 982-0094
YATES: LINDER'S VOTE ON CRIME BILL
IRRESPONSIBLE
Comer Yates, candidate for the 4th Congressional District, today called
incumbent John Linder's vote against allowing the Crime Bill (HR 3355) to be
considered before the full House of Representatives "irresponsible."
"Linder claims to represent the people of the 4th District," Yates-said,
"But in truth he represents the NRA (National Rifle Association). This is a
striking example of how out of touch he is and how he is not listening to the
citizens he supposedly represents," said Yates.
"Linder's vote is against 100,000 additional police officers, the 'three
strikes and you're out' life imprisonment provision for career offenders, and a
ban on 19 specific assault weapons. By voting 'no' on a procedural motion,
he has denied the opportunity for Congress to simply discuss anti-crime
legislation," Yates said. "He has caved in to the NRA." The NRA has
contributed $12,450 to Linder since 1991.
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"As the NRA's standard bearer, Linder has violated the principles of
democracy by voting against the procedural motion which would have
allowed Congress to debate this decade's critical crime legislation," Yates
said.
The House defeated the procedural resolution measure by a vote of
225-210 on Thursday. Further action on the crime bill is pending.
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shannon Mouton
815/963-4413
FAX 815/963-5837
Rep. Don Manzullo Votes to Block the Crime Bill
Democratic Challenger Pete Sullivan Says
Rep. Don Manzullo Votes in Lock Step
with NRA
Congressional candidate Pete Sullivan (Roscoe-D) blasted Rep. Don Manzullo for voting to
block consideration and debate of the most sweeping crime prevention package ever considered
by congress.
"Rep. Don Manzullo has kowtowed to the NRA. His vote is against additional police officers,
a ban on assault weapons and "three strikes you're out" life imprisonment provision. By voting
no on a procedural motion he has denied the opportunity for Congress to simply discuss anti-
crime legislation. Nothing is so dangerous that it can't even be considered," Sullivan said.
The 1994 Crime Bill Conference Report would have included provisions to put 100,000 more
cops on the streets; impose a "three strikes you're out" life imprisonment provision aimed at
career offenders; a ban on assault weapons; expansion of the death penalty and innovative crime
prevention programs.
However, the NRA coerced some Congressmen into voting against a procedural motion that
would allow Congress to debate this decade's most important crime legislation.
It is clear that the NRA was anxious to stop a vote on the crime bill out of concern that such a
vote could be used against certain Congressmen in the Fall elections.
"Rep. Don Manzullo has put his personal popularity with the NRA, not to mention the enormous
amount of financial support from the NRA, and his own political future above the safety and
protection of his constituents. He claims that he had problems with the legislation. What
problems justify a vote against debate? He voted not to discuss this bill. That is politics and
gridlock not representation."
The House defeated Thursday afternoon the procedural resolution measure by a vote of 225-210.
Further action on the crime bill is pending.
MA 6
JOHN
Tierney
FOR CONGRESS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: David Williams
August 15, 1994
(508) 741-8686
TIERNEY CALLS ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN ESSENTIAL
TO ANTI-CRIME FIGHT; LOCAL OFFICIALS JOIN HIM
IN CONDEMNING TORKILDSEN'S OPPOSITION
6th Congressional District candidate John Tierney (D. Salem) today
offered strong support to the determination of House Democratic
leaders to include the ban on assault weapons in the crime bill as
they continue their efforts to round up enough votes to pass the
measure. The bill was dealt a setback last week on a procedural
vote. Published reports indicate the Republican leadership in
Washington is anxious to block a vote on a crime bill that includes
a ban on assault weapons out of concern that such a vote would be
used against them in the November elections.
"Everyone I've spoken to in this district - from police officers to
the average citizen - emphasizes how important it is to get these
lethal weapons off the streets," said Tierney. "The ban is an
essential component in the battle against violent criminals. It
should not be deleted from the crime bill."
Tierney's criticism of incumbent Peter Torkildsen's vote against
the assault weapon ban and last week's attempt to bring the crime
bill to the House floor for a final vote was echoed today by local
elected officials from across the district.
"It's all too easy for Peter Torkildsen to come up with excuses for
not voting for the crime bill," said Peabody City Councilor and
retired police officer Bob Maguire. "But the sad reality is that
on two occasions he had the opportunity to stand up to the NRA and
on two occasions he caved. These votes will come back to haunt
him."
The Republican National Committee is considering a resolution which
threatens to deny Republican Party funding to the 38 Republican
congressmen who voted for the assault weapon ban in May.
Republican leaders purportedly used this resolution to pressure
Rep. Torkildsen to vote against the crime bill.
"I'm very disappointed in Peter's failure to do anything meaningful
to fight crime," said Salem Mayor Neil Harrington. "It's yet
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"There are provisions in this crime bill that would help the entire
district," said Haverhill City Councilor Gary Domoracki. "We
particularly need the funds that are included in it to hire more
police officers. Haverhill had to cut other necessities out of the
city budget last year SO we could afford to pay for five more
police officers. It's important that the crime bill become law
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Congressional candidate Maggie Lauterer criticized Congress today for its
210-225 procedural vote to keep the long-awaited Crime Bill from coming
before Congress.
"This is not gridlock, this inaction is a national disgrace," said Lauterer.
"Every day that Congress plays politics, there are 65 more murders, 4,000 more
violent crimes, and 8,000 more homes broken into. How many more days can
we take? If these Democrats and Republicans can't make the tough decisions
we need, they should go home."
Lauterer also criticized Congressman Charles Taylor, renewing her charge
that he should "lead, follow, or get out of the way."
"When it came time for our Congressman to stand tall and protect us, he
went out the back door," said Lauterer.
Lauterer supports the bill for its tough provisions, including:
"Three Strikes You're Out" legislation for repeat felons
Funding for 100,000 new police in urban and rural areas
60 new federal death penalties
Habeus corpus reforms that limit death row appeals
New rights for victims of crime
Trying juveniles as adults in more violent felonies
Tough federal sentences for U.S. citizens who go abroad on
"child sex tours"
Funding for crime prevention programs
Lauterer also warned against attempts to divert public attention away from
larger crime issues towards the assault weapons ban. "This bill is about crime
control, not gun control. I am a staunch defender of hunters' and sportsmen's
rights, and I always have been," said Lauterer.
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About the Crime Bill
Maggie
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"NAPO strongly supports the crime bill conference report. As law enforcement
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officers, it is our job to fight andinow we are finally being given the help we so
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desparately need."
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"...the FOP strongly believes that the Crime Bill will benefit the citizens of this nation
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and provide a strong safety mechanism for our officers doing the tough job on the
streets."
-Fraternal Order of Police
"We support swift passage of the Conference Report. We need to do everything
possible to stop the rising crime, especially in rural America where sheriffs have the
vast majority of the responsibility."
-National Sheriff's Association
"...we believe the final efforts provide a balance of programs that hold the potential for
making a vast difference for our nation in reducing the crime rate. We would urge that
the Crime Bill be enacted."
-National District Attorneys Association
"FLEOA urges you and your colleagues for the quick passage of this very important
piece of legislation. It is important to note that laws alone don't make people safe. law
officers with adequate resources do!"
-Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
"We believe that the compromise crime bill legislation just sent forward by the
conference committee is necessary and we urge all members of the House and Senate to
support it and the President W sign it."
-National Troopers Coalition
"Wc strongly support the bill's provisions and desire to have it passed as expeditiously
as possible."
-International Association of Chiefs of Police
"...the legislation contains initiatives of grcat help to fcdcral, state, and local police in
their quest for safer strects."
-Major Citics Chiefs
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" with its immediate passage, the officers on the street will move forward knowing they now have
the support they have needed for so long."
-International Union of Police Associations
"The failure of this bill to pass would represent would represent a terrible blow to citizens who are
beseiged by crime and violence."
-Police Foundation
"We are pleased to add our endorsement of your efforts and pledge support of the Association in
implementing the provisions of the bill."
-National Association of Attorneys General
"The IBPO has long advocated comprehensive efforts 10 address violent crime where it occurs: at the
state and local [sic]. This crime bill represents historic achievements to accomplish this goal.. We
urge you to take action now."
-International Brotherhood of Police Officers
"PERF believes that this crime bill is a balanced and reasonable response to the crime PERF
members facc in citics across the country. We urge every member of Congress to support police by
voting for passage of the crime bill as outlined in the conference report."
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August 12, 1994
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COMBS BLASTS BEREUTER FOR "NO" VOTE ON CRIME BILL
Patrick Combs, Democratic Candidate for Congress in the First Congressional District
today blasted Doug Bereuter for his "No" vote on the Omnibus Crime Bill debated in the House
of Representatives yesterday.
"My opponent has listened to special interests and chosen to oppose this historic anti-
crime measure. He has the right to champion the status-quo, but rather than just reject long-
sought bills, why not initiate alternatives? Once again, the incumbent has buckled under the
pressure of the national Republican party and special interest. He had a chance to truly do
something positive about our national crime problem. Congressman Bereuter has failed us as a
representative. Moreover, our system of government has failed us because, once again, the voices
of our electorate have been ignored. The people of Nebraska want action now to fight crime--not
gridlock. If Nebraskans had a vote on this piece of legislation, it would have passed
overwhelmingly."
"Thirty years ago, there were three police officers for every violent crime. Today, there
are three violent crimes for every police officer. And this legislation protects small town America:
50,000 of the 100,000 new police officers go to towns with populations of 120,000 or less."
"Six billion dollars of this $30 billion crime bill would have funded prison construction and
much needed prison alternatives, such as boot camps. It also targeted violence against women
and violence in schools. The Violence Against Women section of the bill allocated $1.8 billion
to fight crimes of which women are typically the victims."
"Today there are twice as many shelters for animals in the United States as there are
shelters for battered women. The harsher penalties for gang-related crimes and funding school
activities for at-risk youths attack these encroaching problems here in the First District."
"I support the victims of crime: abused women, our nation's youth, senior citizens and
honest. law-abiding Americans left unprotected because of understaffed law enforcement. In
addition, the crime bill's annual $5 billion cost pales versus the $300 billion annual cost of crime
to taxpayers."
"As a concerned Nebraska citizen, I called Congressman Bereuter's office today to register
my displeasure with his vote on this important piece of legislation. I urge all Nebraskans, who are
concerned about crime, to call Doug Bereuter's office at 438-1598 and voice their
disappointment."
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COMBS: BEREUTE SELLS OUT
It is a sad day in America when a national political party drafts a resolution condemning its
member for voting against the party platform. The Republican National Committee in a
resolution of condemnation threatened to deny 38 Congressmen of all party campaign
funding if they failed to vote the party line.
the Republican National Committee condemns those 38 Congressmen. and shall, hereafter,
deny all Republican Party funding to any and all of those 38 Congressmen should they scck rc-
election.
Congressional Record, August 11, 1994 Pg. H7949
Doug Bereuter, one of the 38, buckled under this pressure by voting against the 1994
Omnibus Crime Bill. He had previously, in May 1994, voted for the assault weapons ban
and cited provisions that were removed in conference committee as the reasons that he
opposed the original House version of the crime bill.
Congressional Candidate Patrick Combs said, "This is a perfect example of what is wrong
with our system. Partisan politics dictate votes that affect millions of people, their lives
and safety."
Bereuter's vote for his campaign coffers and against the crime bill will cost Nebraska 900
police officers; $15 million in prison grants; $93 million in law enforcement grants; and
$28 million in crime prevention grants.
"My opponent has put his campaign fund and personal popularity with party bigwigs
above the safety and protection of his constituents. He claims that he had problems with
the legislation. What problems justify a vote against debate? He voted not to discuss thi
bill. That is political gridlock, not representation."
"When is the political nightmare going to end?" Combs declared, "It will end when we ha
he
courage to send people to Washington who are dedicated to reforming the system. Peop
no
will vote for the good of the people rather than promoting their own re-elections. People
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have the strength of character to vote for what is right regardless of the consequences 0
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pressure. My opponent failed to resist this pressure and let his vote be bought by the syst
The House defeated the procedural resolution measure Thursday afternoon by a vote of
to
210. Further action on the crime bill is pending.
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Peter Boyle
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MEDIA ADVISORY:
GAUL ASKS HOKE, "WHY?"
Hoke Vote Puts Crime Bill in Jeopardy
Hoke Still "For" Assault Weapons
"I am one of Martin Hoke's frustrated and angry constituents. He sent me. my family and
580,000 other people in the 10th District a newsletter that says he is calling for 'tough
measures' on crime and then he votes against the Crime Bill and a ban on assault weapons
for the second time", says Francis E. Gaul.
Gaul will call into question Hoke's truthfulness. judgement and ability to represent the
people of the 10th District at NOON at 25th & Lorain in Ohio City where residents
and businesses have hired two off-duty Cleveland policemen to patrol. Mr. Hoke's vote
was one of 15 that helped kill consideration of a bill that would put 28 more police on
Cleveland streets.
"Crime is not an issue. It is reality for many people. Martin Hoke lives in a security
protected high rise on the Gold Coast. He doesn't come to the areas where his "no" vote
impacts daily life. I understand the frustration of the people because it is areas like Ohio
City that my office has begun to redevelop and in order for that process to go as far as it
can people have to feel safe". savs Gaul. Hoke voted against 3900 more police for Ohio.
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Kasich Gives Criminals A Vacation
John Kasich's vote last night to stop passage of the crime bill, is a direct reversal of
his stated support for the bill. "My opponent may try to hide behind procedural rules but
the people of the 12th district know better," said Ruccia. "He yielded to his Republican
party bosses and played politics with the most important issue in front of the Congress.
My opponents decision to help stop the crime bill's passage has effectively granted parole
to the criminals praying on our society. Once again I am shocked and dismayed my
opponent would say one thing and do another."
"By putting the crime bill in the political battlefield, my opponent has turned his
back on our community. Our neighborhoods can not afford to wait for the protection this
bill will provide, our families can not wait for the increased police protection, the stiffer
sentences for violent criminals and the ban on assault weapons that this bill affords. We
must stop the killing of children on our streets and the terrorizing of our community. My
opponent has failed our community and has placed partisan politics ahead of public
safety."
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CONGRESS
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P.O. Box 1711, Madison, WI 53701
Ph: 608-284-1994
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Sunday, August 14, 1994
A CASE STUDY IN HYPOCRISY
MADISON..."Consistency has never been Klug's strong suit," said Democratic candidate for
Congress Tom Hecht today. "Congressman Klug's 'all things to all people' brand of polit
has caught up with him -- again. The people I've met here in southern Wisconsin want :
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Crime Bill," said Hecht. "While I have reservations about this legislation, particularly W'
respect to the death penalty provisions and the need for more proven crime-prevention
measures, I have supported this bill as a serious approach to violent crime in our count
I'm disappointed that our Congressman reversed himself under partisan pressure. Klus
opposed a bill which six days before the vote, he said he supported. If anything, is tough
on crime than the original bill he voted for in April. Klug came under enormous pressu
including threats from the Republican party, to change his vote. He did so."
Hecht cited Klug's vote Thursday to kill the Crime Bill as the most recent, and egregious,
example of a Congressman without a core set of principles. "Klug voted in April for the Hc
version of the Crime Bill. At that time, the Crime Bill was a $28 billion bill. The confer
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committee agreement, which Klug voted to kill on Thursday, was a $33.5 billion bill. T
difference between these two bills is due almost entirely to increases in law enforcement
spending -- not the 'social engineering' Klug so despise
"In fact, the midnight sports leagues, which Klug finds so objectionable, not only
constituted just 0.15 percent of the total Crime Bill, but was actually reduced by ten m
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dollars between the House version and the conference ommittee report. Klug voted fo:
more "midnight basketball" money in April than he V ted against in August!"
"The spending increases in the 'crime-prevention' portion of the package (which total only
$775 million have nothing to do with 'social-engineering' at all. Unless, that is, Rep. Klug
chooses to view grants to combat violence against women, youth employment programs
and community schools as 'social engineering',' Hecht said.
Under the heading: "Crime Bill Nears Final Passage in Congress", Klug's own franked-mail
propaganda itself espouses the benefits of the crime prevention programs contained in the Crime
Bill Klug so recently voted to kill. In this literature, mailed to 2nd District residents in early July.
Klug said: "Tougher criminal penalties are certainly key, but education, prevention and drug
treatment are also important components to ending the wave of violence." Klug goes on to say: "If
we give kids new activities and programs that take up their time and their minds we can keep
them off the streets and out of trouble."
"When he wrote those lines, Klug was absolutely right," says Hecht. "Too bad Klug didn't
have the guts to stand up to Newt Gingrich and the Republican leadership and tell them
what he told the voters of the 2nd district. If it wasn't patently obvious before, by now it
blatantly obvious that when Newt Gingrich and the Republican leadership say 'jump',
Scott Klug says, 'how high'."
Hecht noted that today's Wisconsin State Journal cited Brandon Scholtz, Klug's Chief of Staff, as
saying that Klug would like to see "spending rolled back to the original level." "It must be fairly
asked, what did Klug mean when he told his constituents only last week on WTSO and
elsewhere that he would vote for the crime bill in it's post-conference committee form?'
Hecht wonders. "While I have substantive problems with this Crime Bill, I have consiste¹ ly
supported it as a needed piece of legislation," Hecht said.
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BEAR TO GUNDERSON: END GRIDLOCK
Says Legislation on Crime is Far Overdue
"Congress has a responsibility to protect its citizens," Democratic Congressional candidate Peter
Bear of Hudson said. He urged Congress to take advantage of the defcat of a crime bill laden
with political gimmicks and pass legislation that will truly put more police on the streets and
imprison convicted criminals.
Bear stated, "It's time for those in Washington to lead and that includes Steve Gunderson. This
most recent example of Washington gridlock gives us the opportunity to craft legislation that will
protect our families and our communities."
Bear believes that a new crime bill must have community policing, monies for rural law
enforcement, grants to build more prisons, strict penalties for violence against women, strong anti-
gang and youth violence provisions. a mandatory sentencing provision, and the ability to try
juveniles who commit murder as adults.
Rep. Steve Gunderson (R-Osseo) voted against a procedural motion on the crime bill which would
have allowed this decade's most sweeping crime legislation to come to the House floor for debate.
"Rep. Gunderson has put his personal popularity with party bigwigs and own political future
above the safety and protection of his constituents. He claims that he had problems with the
legislation. What problems justify a vote against debate? He voted not to discuss this bill. That
is politics and gridlock, not representation."
Bear stated, "The time for action is now. The crime problem in this country demands attention
from those in Washington. Action should have been taken long ago. Congress' failure to act
even at this late date is reason to clean house in Washington. I pledge to go to Washington and
fight to help the hard-working people of western Wisconsin, who have been without true
representation for far too long."
Peter Bear, 41, lives with his wife, Victoria, and their four children in Hudson. The former state
Representative and state Senator currently manages state and local govenment affairs and
community public relations for 3M.
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VOTE BY CONGRESS TO KILL CRIME BILL IS SHORT-SIGHTED --
LOCAL COMMUNITIES WILL SUFFER
Congressional Candidate Stan Gruszynski says communities
throughout Wisconsin will suffer due to a vote Congress took today
to block a comprehensive crime bill from going to the House floor
for debate.
A majority of Congress voted "no" earlier today on a
procedural motion, thus preventing Congress from even considering
touch crime legislation. The bill's provisions included putting
100,000 additional police officers on the streets, enacting a ban
on assault weapons, and a "Three Strikes, You're Out" provision
that would have put repeat offenders behind bars for good. The bill
would have provided Wisconsin with more prisons, more funding for
programs to keep kids off the streets, and grants for combatting
crimes against women.
"Today's vote was a setback for local law enforcement
efforts," Gruszynski said. "Our communities are struggling with
rising crime rates and a short-sighted Congress said no, we won't
help you.'
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Gruszynski said. "It is the responsibility of local, state and
federal government to provide support for these communities.
Congress talks big when it comes to fighting crime, but it has
failed to deliver results."
Gruszynski notes the State Legislature was able to pass a
crime package similar to this bill by bringing it to the floor,
debating it vigorously, making changes, and passing it last
October. "We hammered out a bi-partisan crime bill because people
wanted results," Gruszynski said. "Congress should be able to do
the same." "
Gruszynski voted for that bill in the Legislature and led the
fight for tougher crime laws by introducing and passing "Three
Strikes, You're Out" legislation.
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is symbolic of the job ne's done is Washington,"
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Lity said in a statemen: also issued Friday.
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was full of pork
Rep. Nancy Johnson, R-6th District, drafted a
"Republicans and moderate and conservative
letter to President Clinton Friday saying the
Democrats said to (President) Mr. Clinton.
crime till could be rejuvertated with E lower
Take out the pork. Franks said in a phone
price leg of $26 billion. Johnson supported the
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ported my position and roughly 23 percent of
pcrk barrel projects that have nothing to do
the Democrats votec to kill the bill because we
with crime but were added quietly onto the bill.
criticized Republican incumbent Rep. Gary
Franks on Friday for his vote to reject the pres-
can do better." Franks said. "For the nation's
There are many aspects of the bill that
ident's $33.2 billion anti-crime bill.
sake. we must dobetter."
Franks said he supports, including funding for
more prisons and police officers
State Sen. James Maloney, D-Danbury, the
Speaking or the House floor Thursday,
But. Franks said, the Clinton-backed crime
candica endorsed by the Democrati: Party,
Franks said the bill was laden with pork proj-
bill grew out of control.
and inc. challenger Rep. Tomas Luby, D.
eets and included "make-busy" programs, such
'If they (Luby and Maloney) like pork.
Meriden chided Franks for breaking ties with
as arts and crafts and night basketball. He also
they'd love this til tecause it S filed with pork
the rest o! the Connecticut House delegation in
said it favored social workers over police off:-
- arts and crafts, baske:ball and things that
Congress.
cers.
have nothing to do with crime, things gorern-
Franks, a two-term incumbent. was the only
'I would tip my hat off to the Congressional
men! should not be in the business of, 36 said.
Connecticut member 10 cast a vote " keep the
Black Caucus and the other liberals in Congress
if it had survived Thursday's vole, Franks
bill from 3 fill vote on the House floor Tha:
for having successfully orchestrated an exten-
said he would have supported the anti-crime
vote killed the crime bill
sive list of social spending programs on this
measure.
S.mply put Gary Franks showed today tha:
crime bill." he said. "Lyndon Johnson wou.d be
"If the rule had passed. I would have sup-
be is not serious about fighting crime,' Malon-
amazed that we were able to resurre: his "War
ported the bill." Franks said. 1 think we could
ey stated in a press release issued Friday.
on Poverty' in this manrer."
have made this a better bill."
"Gaiy Franks' unwillingness to stand with
The vote was 225-210 to block the bill from
Andrea Foster of City News Service contrib-
the people of Cornection on this critical issue
getting :0 the floor - with 58 Democrats join-
uted to this report.
P. =
Republi can. 81.14
Killing a criminal bill
President Clinton and leading
bill funded the positions at less than
Democrats are denouncing Repub-
$15,000. And once the funding
licans and the National Rifle Asso-
dried "P. local government would
clation for derailing the colossal
be left holding the bag. The same
$33 billion crime bill.
can be said of the proposed funding
The House killed the package on
for new prisons.
a 225 210 procedural vote. but it
Instead of crafting a proposal that
could be resurrected in some form
might actually have aided state and
if the House leadership wishes.
local governments, lawmakers were
Despite the shrill cries of the
busy contributing to their own rc-
White House and Democratic lead-
election bids by loading up all sorts
ers. the opposition in the bill did not
of goodies to bring back home for
come only from the GOP. Showing
the election season.
the unpopularity of the measure, 58
There was $9 billion in so-called
Democrats opposed the bill for var-
"crime prevention" programs. $1.8
ious reasons
billion of which was for urban job
A number of lawmakers voled 10
and education programs as if job
kill the bill because of their opposi-
training and education aren't
tion to further gun-control mea-
already funded at record levels.
sures in the form of a ban on so.
Included in the $9 billion was
called assault weapons. More
$40 million for midnight baskerball
importantly. many lawmakers
in poor urban arcas. as well as
determined that the crime package
dances. arts and crafts, and self-
was really not about law enforce
esteem courses. But talk about
ment at all. but about pork-barrel
pork: Buried in the hill was $10
politics. As House Minority Whip
million for a new criminal justice
Newi Gingrich, R.Ga., quipped
center at the alma mater of Rep.
recently. the crime bill quickly
Jack Brooks. the chairman of 1/15
became the "ilse stimulus package
Judiciary Committee.
in drag," referring to the president's
In some ways, the Democrats are
failed bid last year for major new
actually savoring the defear. It now
spending initiatives.
gives them the chance to go out and
In general, the largest crime bill
say Republicans are the ones who
in history was simply the largest
are soft on crime. Indeed. we
and most unwarranted incursion of
expect that will be the case in the
the federal government into matters
5th District, where Rep. Gaty
with which it has no business and is
Franks will take on one of two
largely ineffective
Democratic candidates. Tranks was
As most know, the nation is in the
the only Connecticut lawmaker in
midst of a crime epidemic, which
oppose the bill.
should be fought largely by state
We don't expect. however, that
laws. Thus. strengthening the feder-
the Democratic spin will hold much
al death penalty and passing a fed-
water.
eral three-times-and-you're-out
One need only look at the littered
(well sort of) law would do little 10
landscape of the past 30 years in
stop most crimes.
understand that Democrats. with
It promised state and local gov-
their failed anti-crime and welfare
ernments $11.1 billion and $10.5
agendas, have actually fertilized
billion for law enforcement and
crime and moral decay. More wel-
new prisons, respectively.
fare pork, gun control and ineffee-
Democrats said il would fund
tive federal programs are not the
100,000 new local officers.
answer for America's crime epi-
But the fact is that the funding
demic. and voters know that.
wouldn't have covered even a quar-
Mr. Clinton's grand crime bill
ter of those new hires. Studies show
was all about the federal mugger
that each officer costs between
emptying your pockets. Mr. Franks
$65.000 and $70,000 a year. The
was right to oppose it.
P.
2
Hearing better for some
ASHINGTON Awards time.
done nothing wrong. A special prosecu-
W
SI: "I Ear awards go to people
for will investigate. Espy doesn't get 11. The
and groups that have been listen-
public expect higher standard of ethics
ing to the voice of the pt IC. Tin Ear
in its public officials.
awards go to those who have not.
A Tin Far to Sen. Phil Gramm, R-Texas.
Let's get started.
Gramm proudly declared he would do
A Silver Ear for U.S. Rep. Christopher
everything in his power to block passage of
Shays. R-4th District.
M Democratic health care reform proposal
Because of the persistence of Shays and
in the Senate. Asked if he was planning to
Rep. Dick Swett. D-N.H., the House this
filibuster, Gramm said he never used the
week overwhelmingly passed legislation
word. Come on, senator. The public knows
that would, for the first time in history.
a filibuster when it sees one.
apply all private-sector workplace laws to
A Silver Ear to Sen. John Chafee. R-R.I.
Congress. The people are tired of Congress
While all but a handful of his Republican
placing Itself above the laws it expects ev.
colleagues in the Senate are looking for
eryone else to obey. This proposal, which
ways to stall health care reform. Chafee Is
still needs Senate approval. corrects a long-
still trying 10 find u way to make it happen.
standing problem.
The public should appreciate Chafee's ef
A Tin Ear for Agriculture Secretary
furts. Too bad he's not getting more help
Mike Espy.
from his OWN side of the nisle.
He accepted trips, ticket: 1) athletic
A Tin Ear to the Alliance for Managed
events and other favors from the nation's
Competition, a group of five of the nation's
largest poultry producer, which his depart-
largest health insurers, including three
ment is supposed to regulate. Espy says he
based in Connecticut.
has repaid the cost of all the goodies and
This week. the alliance embraced a
than
L
others
This week. the agency, which builds and
maintains U.S. spy satellites. had to apolo.
in Washington
A Silver Ear to Judge Abner J. Mikva.
who has signed on to be the new White
House counse).
At age 68. Mikva was eligible for a well-
deserved retirement. Instead, he agreed to
take a tough job at the White House, which
needs al the legal and ethical help it can
get. Mikva will not even get a salary. which
makes his willingness to serve all the more
A Tin Ear to Rep. Craig Washing on. D.
gize for burying the $347 million hudget for
praiseworthy.
Washington has all but disappeared from
its new Virginia headquarters in other ac.
his $133,600-a-year Capitol Hill job since
being defeatedin a March primary. Accord-
ing to the Congressional Quarterty Moni-
for, Washington's voting score for the year
is 22 percent, the lowest for a House mem-
ber in five years. Stunts like that give the
public every right to be cynical about
A. Tin Ear to the National Reconnais-
sance Office. the nation's mcst-secret intel-
counts. The result was that Congress had
no idea what the new headquarters was
costing. The intelligence community has
Texas
Congress.
ligence service.
still not gotten used to the fact that it is
subject to oversight by Congress, the peo.
ple's representatives.
A Silver Ear to the town of Montclair,
Va., in suburban Washington.
A week ago, Jeffrey Wynn and his family
discovered the word "Jew" burned in their
front yard, their mailbox uprooted and A car
window smashed. Since then, however, the
Wynns have been warmly embraced by
their neighbors, most of them non-Jews.
This expression of support is a reassuring
sign that the vast majority of Americans are
John
MacDonald
decent people who have no time for rell-
glous or racial bigotry.
The writer is the senior currespondent in The
health reform plan that its House sponsors
said would leave 10 percent of the nation
more than 25 million in
2004. public has to be wondering if that
is the best the insurance industry can do.
A Tin Ear to U.S. Rep. Gary Franks, R-
Earlier this year, Franks voted for the
5th District
House version of the crime bill. Thursday,
he backed a procedural move that blocked
final consideration of the measure. Still.
Franks said he would have voted for the bill
had it cleared the procedural hurdle. The
public, which wants congressional action
on crime, can see through this politically
Courant's Washington bureau
motivated smoke screen.
"They don't know what it's like
nere were serious discussions
to live in cities," said Rep. Barbera
about finding the eight votes that
Deal might
Bad idea in Beaumout?
B. Kennelly, D-1st District, a chief
could turr. Thursday's defeat
Democrats privately acknow
deputy majority whip. "just as I
around. but that would mean mak-
leged they may have to cut back
don't have people driving around
ing concessions that could lose
add police
some programs to keep the Repub:
my district with guns in the back of
support elsewhere.
I.cans in line. One likely candidate
their small trucks."
On the Republican side. party
members sent a letter to President
in state
is $10 million to establish a crimi-
Democratic leaders estimated
nal justice research and education
they lost about 40 votes because of
Clin:on urging him to seek biperti-
the gun ban; thus, removing it from
san support for a new crime bul.
By DAVID LIGHTMAN
center at Lamar University.
The Beaumont, Texas. school is
the bill would seem to assure its
Many Democrats, however,
Washington Bureau Chie,
in the district of House Judiciary
passage. But that mane iver is not
scoffed at the idea of dickering
Chairman Jack Brooks,
that simple. There was a wide-
with the very people who had scut-
WASHINGTON Connect:
spread belief in Congress that the
iled 18 months of work.
D-Texas. Many Democrats said
probably will not get the ent
Friday they did not even realize
National Rifle Association helped
defeat the gun ban, and many Co
What to tell constituents?
$223 million that Congress' crir
that was in the bill. Brooks del
bill once promised but the s:-
So, as legislators left for the
stil. stands a decent chance
fended the project Friday, saying
not want to accept the :dea that the
NRA beat then
weekend. they were no: sure what
"Just because it's in Beaumont
getting money for 1,500 new !
doesn't mean it's a bed idea."
Probably the most offended was
to say to constituents about how
lice officers and prisons - if la
Of the bigger items, the most vuk
Rep. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y.,
they were dealing with what polls
makers can resurrect the crir
nerable initiatives are police corps
who has led the fight for the gun
say is voters' top concerr.
bill.
and law enforcement scholarships,
bar.. Schumer vowed to bring back
They could tell them that if a bill
But that is an enormous "i
the local partnership act and cer:
the orime bill largely intact, with
cen be salvaged. some parts are
Friday, there was little agreeme
tain youth programs.
the ban, next week, a move House
likely to remain intact.
in Washingtor. about how to rea
leaders would not rule out.
Connecticut originally stood to
semble Congress' delicately cre
The scholarships of up 10
$10,000 per year would be offered
"We don't think compromise is
get at least $223 million over six
ed, $33.2 billion blend of cr.-
necessary, Schumer said.
years: it is unlikely it would
prevention and protection p:
in return for a four-year commity
much in a new bill.
grams.
ment to serve on a state or local
What the state is expected to get
The bill came crashing dow
police force. Many argue such ict
He saic thought Clinton's atti-
is $130 million to help pay for 1,500
Thursday when the House vol:
centives are unnecessary.
rude would help his cause. Clinton
police officers over six years. It is
225-210 not to let debate procee
The partnership act believed to
has rellerated that any crime bill
also likely to see $22 million for
House leaders hoped for a ne
be in jeopardy would provide $1.8
must have certain provisions that
prison construction; $17 million to
vote next week, but there was
billion - including $22 million 11
include the extra police. life sen-
help pay for pclice, prosecutors
tle consensus 21. what they COLL
Connecticut - during the next five
:ences for third-time felons, the as-
and victim services related to do-
vote on.
years for education, job and sub-
sault weapons ban and prevention
mestic violence: and $4 million for
"Different people like differe
stance abuse programs.
programs.
shelters for battered women and
parts and if you take out SOT:
"Taat's goingto te a target," said
Even Clinton drops his bid for a
their children.
prevention money 'o please CO
Shays, because many lawmakers
gun tan, he could face a new chal-
servatives, you make it less like
dislike the idea that local govern-
lenge on the $8 billion the bil
Before any of that car. happen.
liberals will be with you." sai
ments would have wide discretion
would spend on prevention prd-
though, the gun ban issue must be
in deciding how to spend the mon-
grams.
resolved. Mary legislators were
Please see Efforts, Page
ey.
Republicans and some Demo-
willing Friday to remove the ban
The third sel of under-the-gun
crats remain upset at the spending.
from the bill.
programs would provide cultural
Friday Rep. Nancy L. Johnson, R-
"The weapon ban is important,
alternatives for youths at risk and
6th District, Rep. Christopher
and it would be my first choice to
Continued from Page 1
gang members. They include the
Shays, R-4th District, and nine oth-
have it in." said Rep. Sam Gejden-
midnight basketball programs.
er moderate Republicans sent Clin-
son, D-2nd District. "But even that
Sen. Joseph 1. Lieberman, D.C.
which supporters see as 3 way to
ton a letter raising concerns about
ban had some holes. Getting the
Ultimately, the Senate must
ge: gang members off streets and
the money.
rest of the bill in place is very im.
vote on whatever the House
into safer environments
portant."
proves.
Such programs miss the point.
"Surely there is an opportunity
The mood at the Capitol Frit
said Rep. Gary A. Franks, R-5th
to doa better job of integrating new
He and other Democrats sat
was one of confusion and n.
District What's needed is a strod-
programs with existing efforts in
through a closed-door caucus Fri-
among lawmakers still trying
ger incentive for families to stay
order to reduce the overall cost of
day and heard conservative mem-
figure out why it was to easy 10
together, for parents to be respon-
the legislation,' they said.
bers argue why the gun ban Ras a
the political grenade that sharte
sible.
Clinton picked up the support of
problem. Gun ban supporters
their bill.
"Fathers should x responsible
11 Republicans Thursday, includ-
for knowing where their children
ing Johnson and Shays, and i: $
emerged convinced that gun ban
Most of the talk in the 4:
foes were not budging
involved removing the ban e
are and what they're doing." He
crucial that he retain that support if
assault weapons and "copy
said.
another bill surfaces.
weapons from the bill and see:
a vote on the rest. But many libe
disliked that idea.
Vice presiden S umps for Gejdenson
Protesters
P.
Second District Congressman
treatment
facing tough re-election battle
By Stret Douthat
Associated Press
By Usa Marie Pane
So far, Gejdenson's campaign has
Associated Press
nised about $590.000. L had $13C.
HARTFORD - Two
VERNON - Vice President Al
000 os band during the Last reporting
protesters gesthered curri.
period is Lac June. La was 034 imme-
a reby BC drun up support for U.S
diarly known how newb Friday's
denson
state Capitol Friday to decr
Gore was the clar attraction Friday at
wells rused for the campaign.
Gejdenson
they chimed va 5 ink
police response to the 5
D P. Sam Gejdenson, who namow!
Gore's visit care the day after the
death of a 4-year-old H
won a sixth LCTM two years ago and
faces as equaly Lough Egu this eleo-
U.S. House of Representatives
girl.
sturled the Clixton administration's
The protest, which tega
tico you.
Duboing tim everything from
efform LO pass an axi-crime bill. h
Capital ml proceeded to H
MI Export Promotion' to "MI
was killed R D procedural motion by
Superior Court, was organ.
a 215-210 vote.
the city's community best
Defense Corression," Gor: urged
Boo Gore and Ge-denson express-
panic Health Council.
the crowd to setzyn Gejdenson to
ed optimism that the package will
Demonstrators said the
Wassington X help further the Cip
evertually gain passage.
was spurred by imacequence
LOS administration's push for univer-
In perhaps his most passionate mo-
response 10 the recerd &
sai health CATE an mi-crime package
ment during the rally. Gore said be
Lydis Bezinez, a 14-year-
fahering in Congress and economic
needed Gejdensos to May in the
who drowned in a section
programs
House to casure that the crime pack-
Farmington Rive: in Bix
Jan Gejdensos bas bee , leading
the way toward a seasible approach
age and other similar initiatives
in fuly.
sach as health care reform are -
A sual a of law e
that solves these problems." Gore
'La'i
a ted
ment afficers was OR ha
and
=
sure
be's
there
to
fixish the jcb.
Maybe they don't understand
sponding to 3 State Capitol
how serious crime has gotten in this
alon that members of Fa:
Gejdemon, 46. FOR his sixt tests
in 1990 ty less than 0,000 votes de.
country," Gore said of members of
street gangs would sake par
spite outspending his Republican *
Congress "Maybe they' re DO out of
protect.
ponest, Edward W. Munster. with $:
touch, they don': understand how
But most of the march
million IC Manster $ $140,000.
you feel
peased to be women and d
This
a be is in a re.
L is time that Congress aus poli-
who mid they were friends
masch
ties aside and partisenship maide. and
aises. whose body wasn't
Minaer. Bus walks
belp the American public fight
cred until July 11. three de
1990, Gejdenson VN unable to se
aganst violens crime, be sail
she droweed
ture a cross-endorsemen: from A
Sam Gejderson led the way is h-
"The police dida's do
Connections Party. The party
vor of this asti crime bill'
said Eddie Dipiri, the 5
pice the 20p line - the ballot and
ther. "R was them an hou
drew is about 40,000 of his 123,000
The bill would have banned 19 II-
half to respond to our 9:
vote
www-style mespons. mandated
and when they came they
Instead he's embrailed in a thrse-
imprisorment for three-ime fd
Associated Press
xing any divers althoug
way race da inc). ACP candi-
and funneled about 5223 million ix
Vice President N Gore campaigns Friday In Vemon stamp-
new antetocy had drove
date David Binghare, & physician
Countries alone for a wide range of
ing for health care, the crime bill and Rep. Sam Gejdenson.
the river."
from Salem
crime programs, including extra po-
Dipini wes among the
Gejdenson a reporters that be
lice protection.
on who muched throu
would same taken the ACP encome
Five of Consectirus as House
CD place since Charge took office in
too
closdy
9
Clinton
during
their
streets chanting, "No Just
ment again if is was offered Never-
members voted in favor of the pack-
early 1991.
campanges.
the leas, Gejdenson said be believes
Peace," and "Stop Tb
age U.S. Ref. Gun Franks, R.
The deficit has been reduced 40
But such trepidations to not 4
Against The Poor."
be benefits politically by having &
Corn. was the lone appoinent out of
becom, chere's growing peace in the
pass to crop up with Gore.
third condidate = he ballx
State Rep. Bis Castro ;
the state's delegation.
The
Middle Best and 4.1 willion new jobs
"AI Gore wasn't in ha," said
load, joined the protest. S
people
nay
have
a
dis
"We're obvicusly instrated,"
lave been created. Still. the adminis-
Democratic gubernancial candidate
agreement with BC now have TWO
the heavy police presen
Cejlerson seid of the outcome, OCC-
ration has struggled in its efforts to
William E Curry, who also uses
places to a The divides the opposi-
typical of the any aus
ing that 77 percent of the House's
pass the cricse bill and health-care
tion," M and
Greenberg for polling. "AI Com B
view the Hispanic COME
Democrats and 6 percent cf a R:-
form
His campaign attracted about 500
universally respected and admired by
"Do you see any grand
publican members voted in favor of
However, some Democratic cardi-
the American people."
ben here?" the asked ar
people who paid 15 for tickets
the bill. "If we CAD just tweak that up
dates across the country sare been
Gejdenson said be would have to
to - asphak parking los overlooking
"Do you see any violence
on either s.de, we CLO pass it"
rescent to tisk themselves toc closely
a DEI of >etting cages and go-carts.
such quaires having Clinke stump
Oa Thunday, Sg. &
Besides patting the spotligh: on
with Charon Indeed, Clinton's own
for him as well Earlier ou year,
Afterward, about 125 poople paid as
Marphy. who beads the 5.
Cejterson's re-electico effort. the
pollsies, Stanley Groenberg. has sag.
Chirtoo touched dows in Norwich
least $250 cati LC znenc a Fivale
NW police force, issued
rally allowed Gare and Gejdesson 10
fund-caisins reception.
gested that members of Congress
also par of Gridenton's sprialing
biobliabs
**** that rally pert
abey
agy
have
take
P. 5
Local officials,
High School student and presid
of the Young Adult Police C:
missioners, said he's hoping
the bill will eventually pass.
"Ow city is in economic t:
ble; we need all the help we
get," he said.
Rodriguez smid he's fami
with the effect of crime in
"I have friends and far.
activists decry
who've been victims, and
talked to the people commit
crimes," be said The crime
would put 60 more cops in
Haven. We need that.
used Press
Haven
The A
crime bill death
By Karia Schueter
margin.
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Democratic lawmakers resolved Friday
to resuscitate the measure. discussing
Local officials and community activists
whether to tinker with the ban on assault-
fired back at Congress Friday, charging
style weapons and scrap some crime-pre-
the bill would provide will be sore-
But Cafferty also laid blame at
Clinton's door, saying the presi-
dent despite his fierce lobby.ng
"I'm disappointed that we're
not going to get that help, that
manpower. What we need is an-
other Abe Lincoln or Franklin D.
Roosevelt they had the dogged-
ness and tenacity for this fight,"
"But I'm optimistic that we'll
Rel some kind of crime bill because
people want it There's a hue and
Augus Rodriguez, a Career this story.
lawmakers who killed the Clinton crime
vention projects that had been ridiculed
oill with putting politics before safety.
by Republicans as "pork" spending. Ma-
"Young people are getting killed every
ly missed in the Park City.
didr.'t get the job done.
jonty Leader Richard Gephardt said the
day of the week and these people (lawmak-
House would take up the bill again latc
Cafferty said
cry for safer streets."
ers) have the audacity to turn their back
next weck.
on them?" said Guilford Police Chief Ken-
Republicans worried sloud that they
neth Cruz, president of the Connecticut
would be blamed for killing the legislation.
Police Chiefs Association.
Separately. they asked Clinton 10 meet
Joan Carroll, a Fair Haven community
with them to craft a compromise. Howev-
veteran
activist. said she was furious at Congress'
er, Democratic leaders worked furiously to
action
linc up enough votes from among 58
"Let them come and live in my neigh-
Democrats who deserved on Thursday.
borhood for a week and then let's see how
New Haven Mayor John DeStefano Jr.
they vote." said Carroll. "It's obvious that
also blasted Congress, saying the vote
they're not aware of what's going on.
Thursday by the House of Representatives
They got 10 be ignorant."
will deal a bloody blow to the nation's
Carroll attributed the bill's defeat to the
cities.
Chief Cruz speat Friday work-
powerful gun lobby and lawmakers "who
"There were a lot of provisions in that
ing the phones and crafting a letter
to his organization's membership
urging all the state's police chiefs
bill that were important 10 New Haven
to follow Clinton's lead.
One of his first calls was to U.S.
Rep. Gary Franks, D-S. Republi-
can from Waterbury and the only
member of the state delegation to
"There's going to be a lot of
them (lawmakers) coming back
home who'll be asked to justify
what they did and I wish them
Bridgeport Deputy Police Chief
of that force, said the extra cops
have no conscience."
vote to kill the crime bill.
An angry President Clinton on Friday
well." Cruz said.
Robert Cafferty, a 44-
and other urban centers." DeStefano said
look his case to the National Association
Friday
of Police Organizations in Minnesota and
vowed to fight to resurrect some form of
Please see Crime. Page A2
the bill.
an
The House of Representatives Thurs-
day blocked the $33.2 billion crime bill
is midnight basketball pork or
from coming to the floor by a 225-210
crime prevention?
See Page A12
is
Continued from Page AI
"By defeating this bill, Congress
leaves cities once again without
any real means to address the criti-
cal and urgent problems we are
facing," be said. "To say that I am
disappointed
understatement."
The six-year legislation would
have put 100,000 more police offi-
cers on the street. supporters say,
and banned many assault-type
weapons, provided billions for
prisons and crime prevention,
made more than 50 additional
crimes subject to the death penal-
tyand allowed life sentences for
some third-time feloas.
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lowans defend
Rep. Jim Nussle, R-lowa, said
he couldn't vote for the compro-
votes in House
mise because it was "not tough
enough on crime. This crime
on crime bill
bill is too much of a 'feel good'
measure that allows representa-
By David Lynch
tives to go home to their die-
Gazette Washington reporter
tricts and tell people they solved
WASHINGTON - House
the crime problem."
members from Iowa defended
"In my judgment, the best
their vote Friday against a pro-
way to address the core causes
cedural motion that would have
of crime is to strengthen fami-
brought anti-crime legislation to
lies, reform welfare and effec-
the floor, saying the so-called
tively use deterrents," Nusslo
compromise package was loaded
said.
with social spending they did
not vote for when the bill was
Former Democratic Rep. Davo
first approved.
Nagle of Cedar Falls, who is
running against Nussle, said he
"I favor a tough bill on
has changed his position on the
crime," Rep. Jim Leach, R-Iowa,
crime bill after spending two
said in a statement released by
years back in Iowa,
his office, "but object to the
majority party's efforts to bust
Nagle said the local law en-
the budget on special programs
forcement officers he has talked'
under the guise of crime legisla-
with tell him "they are being
tion
outgunned" by the criminals
and they need help from Wash-
"I have not agreed with my
ington.
party's perspective on several
key issues in this bill, but I
He now supports the gun ban
believe no legislation should be
and the crime bill.
brought to the floor without fair
input from all sides."
Cedar Rapids Gazetle
Glen Winekauf, the North Lib-
erty Democrat challenging
Sod. Aug! 13
Leach for re-election. issued a
press release criticizing Leach
for "his lack of leadership on
the issue."
He said communities in the
1st District could have benefited
from the crime-fighting funds in
the legislation.
Elaine Baxter, the Iowa secre-
We will be issueing another
tary of state who is challenging
Rep. Jim Lightfoot, R-Iowa, for
the 3rd District seat, charged
press release, & holding
that Lightfoot's vote was tainted
by his acceptance of more than
$50,000 in campaign contribu-
another press conference
tions from the National Rifle
Association since he was first
later this wel week. We
elected to Congress in 1974.
"It's Elaine's style to bitch
and complain without offering
will send you a copy
any alternatives," Lightfoot said
in an interview off the House
floor Friday afternoon.
of the release. There may
He said it is time for anti-
crime legislation. and he backed
Republican congressional leader-
have been other coverage on Sat.
ship efforts to arrange for a
reconsideration of the legisla-
tion, with the Republicans given
We're trying to find what was in
an opportunity to make changes
in the compromise.
let you Know Also Was 1.1 of radin
the Clinton and Quad City paper, we 'll
Ren .lim Nussle
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COMMENTARY
August 13, 1994
Vol. 127 - No. 37
It's a crime - Jim Ross Lightfoot talks a
good game on fighting crime, but when it
comes time to vote, he always sides with that
gun-sellers' lobby, the National Rifle Associa-
tion. His vote this week to keep the crime bill
from coming to a vote in the House is just
another example that he's lost touch with real
people.
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soft on crime'
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Rep. Don Manzullo says
he voted against a recent
crime bill because of
shortcomings in funding
criteria.
By CHRIS GREEN
The Register Star
ROCKFORD - Democrat Pete
Pete
Rep. Doe
Sullivan zeroed in Thursday on
Sullivan
Manzullo
U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo's vote
last week against the House crime
third felony. including violent
bill. saying the vote suggests his
crimes and serious offenses.
November election opponent is
Providing grants to states
"soft on crume."
for prison construction and
Sullivan said at a campaign
boot camps. The bill also in-
press conference he finds Manzul-
cludes funds for states to devel-
lo's vote against the bill both
op new, alternative punish-
"perplexing and confusing."
ments for juvenile offenders.
"The only conclusion that one
"The increase of police offi-
can draw is that Mr. Manzullo is
cers on the beat, expansion of
not serious about fighting crime,"
the death penalty and life sen-
tences for repeat offenders will
Sullivan said.
certainly have a deterrent ef-
Manzullo's staff responded to
fect on criminals," Sullivan
the charge by re-issuing a written
said.
statement in which the 16th Dis-
Rockford and other communi-
trict congressman said he voted
ties in the 16th District are
against the crime bill because of
awaiting approval of applica-
shortcomings in its funding cri-
tions for funding to provide for
teria as well as changes soflening
more police officers, Manzullo
sentences for drug offenders.
said.
"The bill retroactively repeals
He said Rockford already has
the minimum mandatory sentence
been passed over in two rounds
for drug offenders so that the vast
of funding because the city docs
majority of these drug offenders
not meet the selection criteria
will be eligible w receive early
and may be passed over again.
release from prison." Manzullo
"We have no guarantee the
said.
new money for funds in this
Sullivan said major provisions
crime bill will use a more
of the crime bill include:
appropriate formula," Manzul-
Authorizing $3.45 billion
lo said.
in federal grants to provide for
He also said the crime bill as
50,000 officers.
written eliminates "truth in
Expanding the number of
sentencing" and has no pro-
crimes that fall under the death
visions to stop the multiple
penalty.
appeals of convicted murders.
Mandating life imprison-
A final version of the bill will
ment for anyone convicted of a
be voted on by the end of May.
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Sullivan: Manzullo 'soft on crime'
murderers like John Wayne Gacy, according
Representative says he
"
The fact is he got most of what he wanted. Because he
to Manzullo.
voted against crime bill
didn it get 100 percent of what he wanted, he voted
He said the bill still has to be voted on by
the Senate and go through a House-Senate
because it was flawed
against it. "
conference committee before the final
By John Roszkowski
version will be approved by Congress.
Journal-Standard Reporter
Pete Sullivan, Democratic candidate for Congress
"We're looking for something we can live
with," he said.
FREEPORT - In one of the first shots of
But Sullivan said he thinks the bill already
the campaign, Democratic congressional
House of Representatives has ever passed
sentences for persons convicted of drug
goes "a long way toward helping with the
candidate Pete Sullivan on Thursday blasted
and it's the largest commitment of the federal
trafficking." Manzullo said. "I cannot in all
crime problem we presently face."
incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo for
government ever to fighting crime."
good conscience vote for a bill that does that.
He said Manzullo's claim that the bill will
voting against the federal crime bill.
Sullivan said the bill contained several
It makes eligible for early release 16,000
strong provisions for fighting crime, such as
persons convicted of drug trafficking
result in the early release of drug traffickers Is
Manzullo, R-Egan, voted last week against
federal grants to put more police officers on
offenses. I believe that the only message to
misleading. What it does is give judges more
the crime bill, which passed the House 285-
discretion in sentencing certain non-violent
141. At a press conference in Rockford
the streets, expanded use of the death penalty,
send to traffickers is, 'You go to prison,
drug offenders, Sullivan said, but still
additional money for prison construction and
period."
Thursday, Sullivan called Manzullo's
provides that those individuals must serve a
opposition to the bill "perplexing and
crime prevention programs, and mandatory
Manzullo added he was concerned about
minimum of two years in prison.
life sentences for anyone convicted of a third
various other aspects of the bill. He said the
confusing."
Sullivan said Manzullo indicated in an
felony including violent crimes and drug
legislation failed to clearly spell out the
"I think it indicates Mr. Manzullo is not
earlier statement that "there were a for of
offenses.
formula by which community policing
serious about combating violent crime," said
grants would be awarded and there was no
good provisions in the crime bill."
Sullivan, 8 Roscoe attorney, in a telephone
Manzullo denied being soft on crime and
interview after the press conférence. "When
said the House bill had some serious flaws.
guarantee cities like Freeport or Rockford
"The fact is he got most of what he
you boil it all down, the only conclusion you
"My response is the anti-crime vote was a
would get more funding for police officers.
wanted." Sullivan said. "Because he didn't
no vote on this version of the bill because the
Also, the bill contained no provisions to
get 100 percent of what he wanted, he voted
can come up with is he is soft on crime. This
bill eliminated mandatory minimum
stop multiple appeals of convicted
against it. That doesn't make sense."
is the most comprehensive crime bill that the
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MASSACHUSETTS
Dems: Torkildsen caved in to gun lobby
By SEAN LEONARD
"I hope all of the members of Congress
News staff
continue to make it a better bill It's very
SALEM
Republican U.S Rep. Peter
important that the crime bill is passed this
Torkildsen's vote against a motion Thurs.
year I would hope It would come forward
day night to bring the crime bill to the
again, in some other form. and pass. Sting-
House floor continued to draw fire from
woll declared.
Democrats Friday. while local COP mem-
But national Democratic Party leaders.
bers say Torkildsen made the right deci
senior members of the Bay State dele-
sion.
gation, state law enforcement officials and
Torkildsen was the only member of the
the four local Democrats vying for Torkild-
Massachusctts delegation to vote against
sen's seat continued to blast the congress-
the motion, defeated 255-210, which effec-
man for his vote, accusing him of caving in
tively blocked passage of the $33.2 billion
to pressure from the Republican lead-
anti crime package that would have placed
ership and the powerful gun lobby.
100,000 new police officers on the streets.
Representative Torkildsen withered in
expanded the death penalty, and provided
the face of Republican and special interest
millions of dollars in law enforcement
pressure," said Damocratic National Com-
grants and for constructions of prisons and
mittee chairman David Willielm in a re-
boot camps.
lease Friday.
While Torkildsen maintains he supports
Locally, Salem lawyer John Tierney one
all of those provisions, he said he was con-
of the tour Democrats vying for the Sixth
cerned that the bill reported out of the
District scal. launched an attack on the in.
House-Senate conference committee in-
cumbent over the crime bill vote.
cluded too many "irrelevant spending"
They accuse Torklildsen of voting to
measures. 11c said Friday, however, that if
block the bill because It included a ban on
the bill does come up for a vote before the
assault weapons. which the NRA opposes.
end of the session. he will vote in favorofit.
Torkildsen maintains however he will vote
Torkildsen says the primary reason he
in favor of the bill - with the assault weap
voted against the rules motion is because it
ons ban if it comes before the House.
would have restricted debate or amend-
His opponents say they don't believe
ments to the crime hill, making it impossi-
him.
ble to strikc objectionable portions of the
"Days ago. I predicted that Peter Tur-
legislation that have nothing to do with
kildsen would figure out some excuse to
crime prevention.
back out of this tough vote. and his indefen-
Salem City Councilor and 2nd Essex
sible. unbellevable and unconscionable ac
state senate candidate Jane Stirgwolt, who
lions proved me right." Tierney said.
served as chairman of Torkildsen's came
Former Beverly mayor Jack Monahan,
paign for Congress two years ago. stood by
another or the Democrats vying for the
the freshman congressman Friday.
Sixth District seat. also Issued a release in
"I have a lot of respect for the congress-
response to the crime bill vote: "Mr. ToΓ-
man for taking the position he did," Stirg-
kildsen has just sold out the people of his
wolt said. She accused Democratic law.
district 10 the gun lobby," he said.
makers of consistently tacking on too many
Former Amesbury state senator Nick
irrelevant spending Items to major legis.
Costello called Torkildsen's explanation
lation "Quite frankly. they have to stop
for voting against the rules motion "non
doing business the way they do," she said.
sense The good the bill would have done,
Stirgwolt pointed out that Thursday
Costello said, should have far outweighed
night's vote in the House was on a procedu-
the incumbent's concern about spending
ral motion only. and said she is confident
measures tacked to it. "He is more inter-
the crime bill will be enacted by the end of
ested in gridlock than anything else,' Cos-
the year.
tello said.
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NELSON K. BENTON III, Managing Editor
OUR VIEW
Torkildsen shoots
self politically 100)
by casting vote gifts 82
MiggH
against crime bill
U.S. Rep. Peter Torkildsen is expecting a lot from his
constituents when he asks that they support his decision to vote
against bringing the anti-crime package to the House floor due
to a procedural flaw.
Residents of the 6th District, like people everywhere, are
concerned about the rising tide of violence in this country and
want something done about it.
The crime bill before Congress, which would provide funds
for cities and towns to hire additional police officers and for
states to build more prison space, and at the same time increase
the penalties for the most heinous types of crime, represents a
good start.
In fact, Torkildsen says he intends to vote for the measure
once those procedural questions are resolved. But he insists he
could not vote far a rule that would require, as is often the case,
an up-or-down vote on the bill
The freshman
that emerged from a House-
Senate conference.
congressman just
can't seem to get it
Unfortunately, from here,
Torkildsen appears to have
through his head
been duped once again by the
that most people in
National Rifle Association
his district favor a
which objects vehemently to
ban on those
provisions in the bill banning
certain types of assault
firearms whose
weapons. The procedural
only function is to
issue was merely a convenient
kill lots of people
excuse advanced by the NRA
and the Republican
very quickly.
leadership to vote against the
bill
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The freshman congressman just can't seem to get it through
his head that most people In his district fayor a ban on those DTND
firearms whose on function is to kill lots expeopic Ver UT
quickly His Democr atic opponents were delighted when birth Vons
Torkildsen voted against the assault bah when That
came before the House several months ago, and no doubt are
chickling with glee over the fact that Thursday the incumpl child
was the only memberof the Massachusett idelegation to vote
against bringing the crime bill of which the 73 ban Havey
part to the House floor
redical
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which
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Sufe Vsbury, sawit In his and constituent
tork
hipvethe legislation for
#0%
be Congr pasman insistence that be be fllowed to vote
a alast certain pork-barrel provisions in the 111 just as IV
given the fact that he himsel down there tecking money, OFFICE
projects like the South Essex Sewerage District's secondary
treatment plant and the Salem Maritime National Instoric Bite's
which might be considere equally dispensable in the eyes of
some of his colleagues
to
seri
MR
in ASHUE
business
Given his recent problems with use of the franking privilege,
which could end up costing him both personally and In terms of
political capital. Torkildsen needed a win here. But this vote
was a loser.
NW
Nelson K. Benton m, Managing Editor
THE
Donneal
Salem (Suency News
8/13/94
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EDITORIALS
Torkildsen wrong
on crime bill vote
he disappointment felt thr oughout the country on the
T
failure of Congress to enact a long-awaited anti-
crime package is heing most keenly felt in our own
area because of the stance taken by the 6th
District's U.S. Rep. Peter Torkildsen, the only member of
the Bay State delegation to oppose the measure.
His posture on this matter is plainly unacceptable
and is especially difficult to justify since he had Indicated
earlier that he supported the legislation. On the other
liand, it may be argued that his position is a consistent
one, given that he was the only Massachusetts
congressman to oppose a national ban on assault weapons.
By his latest action, Rep Torkildsen not only stands
as oblivious and/or unresponsive to the public safety
needs of his constituents but also as Insensitive to their
disgust at the partisan-based gridlock that has rendered
Congress ineffectualion one issue after another
His feeble excuse that the legislation was laden by
Democrats with "pork" was totally lacking in specificity
and credibility. Even a candid confession that his vote
was attributable to strong National Rifle Association
lobbying would be preferable to the purely partisan
generalizations Rep. Torkildsen so lamely offered
The anti-crime bill was not perfect. Few measures
that make their way through the Capitol Hill process are
that. But as Attorney General L. Scott llarshbarger said,
it was the most comprehensive anti-crime bill ever
crafted. It was a bill that would have placed 100,000 badly
needed policemen on the streets. It was a bill that
addressed juvenile delinquency and prison construction
funding
renta It was something that Lynn, the 6th Congressional
District and the whole country needed and deserved to
have
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Aug. 15 '94 10:12
MAGGIE LAUTERERX
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Date
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Taylor. Crime bill proposal was 'bogus;'
Lauterer: Defeat is 'national disgrace'
From staff reports
Oppenents in North Car-
olina's 12th Congressional
District were quick to get
their press releases and fax
machines in gear Thursday
night to praise or condemn
Congress's defeat of the
crime bill.
In Washington, Congress-
Charles Taylor. a Repu-
Taylor
Leuterer
blican. called the proposal
"bague" and said its defeat
cleare the way to "move on to
them there to serve their full
Derime control."
sentences."
In Ashoville, Democratic
Lauterer countered that
nent Magare Lauterer
"every day that Congress
Meed the vote. "This to
plays politics. there are 85
not gridlock; this inaction is a
more murders. 4,000 more
national disgrace," she said.
violent crimes and 8,000
Taylor attacked the prop-
more homes broken into.
osal for containing "$9 bfilton
How many more days can we
worth of failed Great Society
take? If these Democrate and
social spending. including
Republicans can't make the
midnight sports leagues
tough decisions
they
which (would) only be funded
should 80 home."
if the participants
have a
She said she backed the
bigh Incidence of HIV.
bill because of its "three
Me naid. "It's time for a
strikes you're out" statute
crime bill which protects our
and funding for 100,000 new
constitutional rights, puts
police officers, among other
eriminale in prisen and keeps
provisions.
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Aug. 15 '94 10:12
House stops crime bill on procedural vote
MP AND STAFF REPORTS
furiously for the gamage. The
ceed before the Bouse could take a final deflai-
as effective crime bill, not one just designed to
WASHINGTON - The House rejected a
bill EDGRESS other things would
the vote Levembers vated 215-210 to defent .
make bendlines."
sweeping $33.2 billion anti-erise MD Thursday to
fogre paid Car - additional
rule that would have allowed the bill to advance
"Now that all the politiciers and candidates
100,000 cope and would have
toward panage.
have hald their prom conferencess with police of-
a chaotic vote that thread lb leaders to bunedi-
staty rembers the legislative agends - barab
barned several entegories of
US Beg. Charles Tagtor, 0 Breward Repub-
Borts provide culoribe backdreps, the time in a
assenit-style wespons.
Name, valued against the ballot that would - of
crime bill which protects - constitutional
by partien finger-pobiting
Crime
Defeat of the wide-ringing measure was
Oppenents of the - hald
bowed B final rate on the crime hill Be and be
rights, pate criminals in privon and keeps them
actback for President Clieton, who had lobbied
away - a particimentary ballot that had to me
was ready to more on to "wake the effort to pass
See Date or page M
pendent
RNC to "dery 18 Republican fund-
How may move days can we
take?
Wide spproval α the srime bill
ng to say and al. of those 39 cwn-
Crime
Cliston had called the vote the
Healt bad been experted - if it
greatmen should they seek der
toughest of its and in the and of
could have gotten to the Home
" and to "mex alternative real
Congress He appealed publicy for
Lear. The eritical vote - the first
Republican candidates for the
. Continued from page 14
one - the "Tole" that restricts
sents of those angremen"
members to support the legislation
there to serve their ini) servence,"
amendments and esta time linds
That pressure and "very in
and lang before the climactic vote.
for debate.
'ensire' phone calling to their of
Taylor used in a written statement.
Hightension in the charaber
The Asheville Ckisen Times
accomponied members' siatements
Supporters ran into mage
fiese Websesday and Thursday
shertly before the bill val to come
There team very difficult for
VOICE OF THE MOUNTAINS
CITIZEN-TIMES
MAGGIE LAUTERERX
and not reach U.3. Rep. Case
preeeding the vote - the rule. So
Balserger, a Hichory Republican,
to a floor - Republican support
of the members, Stays smil
bitter were the feelings ther, at the
for comment Thereday night.
condimion of the vote when the bill
elsbed may, and Bep. M Rich-
Rules votes often follow party
was throsted, Democrate objected
Topier
Lauterer
endace of New Mexico. the Damo-
lines. with Republicant trafficiesal
Taylor's challenges in the No-
verdoor election, Demourst Maggie
ones' deputy whip.
U in opporition and majority Dem
when Herease Repution Wkip
and the concerns & our people.
Latterer, issued a statement
- Gingrich of Georgia tried to
Particularly demaging, and
ocrate in favor.
ASHEVILLE
Txe society that cannet problem the
Thursday night that criticined the
Richardson and to supporter
But this time, Republes 'p
openk.
physical security of their others to
House Bepabliesn Lender
Rep. Christopher Share, R-Conn.
ponests were joined by an untilarly
Y
The be not gridlock, this -
a pretty amoliers seciety, whatever
Rebert Michel of Unite called the
- I resulation sent Wednesday
coalition of Democrate - gun-om
tos to a mational diagrees,"
also k can accountich
bill an "unholy trinky of pork pro
by the Sepublican National Com-
tral opponents M well as black
Keeping the artime WII from
wring and partiemskip."
millers to all $8 GOP members w30
lawmshers opposed to the bill's
Lauterer caid to the statement.
Every day that Congress plays
coming to the floor were 167 Be
House Spenker Thomase , dey.
supported the firearms ban in a
more than 10 new death genalties
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politics, there - 65 - son-
superate 216-216 victory in May.
and its failure to include 0 previ-
in a rare speech on the floor
ing for the be were 198 Date
ders, 6,000 more violest erimes
The reachcion of the Alaskan
sixe making it ensier is prove re-
aleaded, "Let - not be a helpleer
crets, " Republican and 1 -
and 8,000 more homes broken into
giand is response to the demands
Republican Party called for the
cial discrimination is capital case
S d
Procedural vote shoots down crime bill
From AP and Saf August
day to Minneapotis for an appearance be-
"Today's vote shows those of us who
Aug. 15 '94 10:11
fore a convention of the 200,000-member
WASHINGTON - Acting in dramatic
National Association of Police Officer in an
favor real crime control are willing to take
fashion Thursday, the House dismissed a
effort to resurrect the bill And he called a
the time and make the effort to pass an
sweeping $33 billion anti-crione bill in a
effective Crime Bill, not one just designed
morning Cabinet meeting hoping to igaite
vote the forced stuaned Democratic iead-
to make headlines," be said.
some momentum for his health case
en into angry retreat. It was a stinging
"Now that all the politicians and candi-
legislation.
setback to President Clinton and sharpened
cales have held their press conferences
An unitedy coelition of Republicans,
pre-election partisan passions on Capital
with police officers providing colorful tack.
gun-control opponents and black lawmak-
Hill
drops, it's time for 0 crime bill which pro-
7 worked my heart cut and did every-
ene prevailed 225-210 in 1 partiamentary
tects our constitutional rights, puts crimi-
move that prevented the Home from acts-
thing I could," Clinton said in reaction. "On
nais in prison and keeps them there to
ally voting on the crime bill itself
this day, the NRA (National Rde Associa-
serve their full sentence.
U.S. Rep. Charles Taylor, R-Brevard,
tion) and the Republican leadership had
Bax Maggie Lauterer, Taylor's Democrat
bailed the House of Representative's vote
their way."
opponent in the 11th District Congressional
in a news release his office issued shortly
Clinton immediately scheduled a trip to
after the vote.
race, criticised Congress for voting to keep
the bill from proceeding
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1994
Times-
national disgrace," she said in a written
statement. "Every day that Congress plays
politics, there are 65 more murders, 4,000
more violent crimes and 8,000 more homes
Serving The Blue Ridge Since 1881 Henderson, Transylvania and Polk counties
MAGGIE LAUTERERX
The is not gridbock, this inaction is a
broken into. How many more days can we
take? L' these Democrats and Republicase
Continued from page LA
the NRA's chief lobby st. "We want prisons, col pork
can't make the tough decisions we need,
The legislation would have provided $33.2 bilion for
police, not empty promises, crime fighters, not social
they should to home."
an additional 100,000 police officers, prisons, crime-
workers."
Lauterer also criticized Taylor lor voting
prevention measures and M especially controversial
Key Democratic leaders huddled after the vote amid
against the bill and challerged him to "lead,
ban on assult etyle firearms.
indications the House night recess before returning to
follow or get out of the way."
Moments after the House rejected a "rule" which
the crime bill or taking up health legislation. Clinton
"When it came time for our congressman
would have allowed for a yes-or-no vote on the bill
ridiculed the notion, nuising that Congress stay in
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to stand tall and protect us, be weat out the
itself, Clinton went before reporters. "They have faled
session urtil it can pass a crime bill.
back door." the said.
the American people," he said.
"Health care is not going to take a vacation either."
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The president's opponents included 167 Republicans
he said, a pointed reference to the other legislation that
and 58 Democratic deserters Voting for the bill wese
has been a top priority for Clinton and Democratic
198 Democrata, 11 Republicans and 1 independent.
congressional leaders. Clinton has been straggling to
While lambesting the gen lobby and Republicans. Clit-
bring health care to a vote in the Honse, toc.
ton seemed to defend black Inwmakers whose oppos-
Tbe president said te found it galling that the crime
tion WAS based on capital penisament concerns
till was brushed aside or a "proced ars] trick."
The National Rifle Association, which in May lost a
Rep. Charles Schumer, D-V.Y., one of the authors of
firearms ben vote in the House by just two votes,
the assault wespors ban. said passing a crime bill this
called Thursday's action a "step ahead for real safety
year was still a possibility "if the American people
and genuine security."
really voice their concerns."
"We Americans want precisely the opposite of what
Republicans said tiky were walling 10 open negotia-
politicians offered them said Tama K. Metaksa,
tons on changing the package 10 WIR sufficient votes.
PATRICK COMBS
Lincoln
Star, Aug. 15
Assault weapons ban
NE-01
should be retained
The crime bin had its flaws. A Ban on
bacco and Firearms many of the 19 as-
assault weapons wasn't one of them, how-
sault weapons the crime bill identifies by
ever
name rank in the top 10 of all guns traced
But this small item helped bring down
to criminal activity. Yet these are but 1
the $33.2 billion crime bill last week.
percent of the guns circulating in the U.S.
The crime bill was a massive package
A ban on 1 percent of the millions of
of the punitive and the preventive.
guns circulating in the United States is
The Washington Post lamented that
not confiscatory by any stretch of the
late-session crime packages are often
imagination.
chances to "showboat" on crime, chock
And the crime bill exempted by name
full of thoughtless, vindictive provisions.
nearly 700 other firearms.
This bill had plenty of that.
Seven hundred.
More bravado than bravery, many of
its tough measures would only mini-
ASSAULT WEAPONS are designed for
mally affect crime where it hits most,
rapid fire, close quarter shooting at
since relatively few of these crimes are
humans. Don't take our word for it. Those
federal in nature and therefore reachable
are the words of the ATF. "Mass-pro-
by federal statutes.
duced maybem" is another ATF descrip-
Particularly onerous was the expan-
tion.
sion of the death penalty to 60 federal
Republicans who supported the ban in
crimes, such as the killing of chicken in-
a May vote were visited with a missive
spectors.
from the Republican National Commit-
BUT THE BILL offered some true
tee. It was a resolution of the Alaskan Re-
gems, like the provision for 100,000 more
publican Party for the RNC to "deny all
police officers and other aid for crime
Republican funding to any and all of those
prevention measures at a level where it
38 congressmen should they seek re-elec-
would have some effect, locally. The
tion" and to "seek alternative real Repub-
100,000 more cops provision was an ex-
lican candidates for the seats of those
pa on of the program through which
congressmen."
Lincoln was recently able to add 15 more
Talk about heavy ammunition.
cops, so Lincolnites can appreciate the
This kind of pressure on congressmen
value of this program.
prepared to vote their constituents' de-
The modest ban on assault weapons
sires (most Americans support some sort
was also a prime feature.
of gun control) was itself an assault
The shrill opposition to any form of gun
House leaders vowed to resurrect the
control is wearing quite thin. After all,
crime bill. If they bring it back without
what's the use of assault weapons? It isn't
gun control that will be a real crime,
hunting deer.
legislation courtesy of the National Rifle
According to the Bureau of Alcohol, To-
Lincoln STAT, 13
Association Journat
Combs criticizes
Bereuter's vote to kill crime bill
Democratic congressional nominee
piece of legislation. it would have
big-government, throw-money-at-the-
'atrick Combs said Friday that Re-
passed overwhelmingly."
problem approach that will do little to
publican Rep. Doug Bereuter "lis-
Combs said he supportedthe crime
solve the nation's crime problem."
ened to special interests" when he
bill's provisions to fund 100,000 new
oted to kill the omnibus crime bill in
police officers. build additional
Rat er, he said, it is "a gigantic $33
he House this week.
prisons and fund programs to combat
billion boondoggie (filled with) in
The House prevented a vote on the
violence against women.
credible examples of pork-barrel
oill by defeating a required proce-
"The harsher penalties for gang-re-
spend
dural motion.
lated crimes and funding school ac-
tivitles for at-risk youths attack these
The measure "does not address
"The people of Nebraska want ac-
tion now to fight crime. not gridlock,"
encroaching problems here in the 1st
many of the serious crime problems
Combs said.
District," he said.
faced by so many Americans every
"If Nebraskans had a vote on this
Bereuter said the bill is "a costly,
day," Bereuter said.
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THE KID
GUNS
The new GOP:
Soft on crime?
S
AY THIS FOR Bill Clinton: He wasted little time whining
and licking his considerable wounds after that stunning
crime bill knockdown in Congress. The President came
back swinging, roaring to a police group in Minneapolis that
the $30 billion offensive was far from dead. And he made a vow
that should hearten outraged New Yorkers and the nation: The
bill will be resurrected.
Mayor Giuliani flew with Clinton to Minnesota - a bipartisan
gesture that said It all about uniting to fight for what's impor-
tant. But maybe Giuliani should also fly to Staten Island -
home of fellow Republican Susan Molinari, who, along with
Manhattan Democrat Charles Rangel, were the only two city
representatives who voted to kill a bill that included $450 mil-
lion to fund thousands of city cops.
Altogether, the city stands to gain some $800 million under
the bill. money that would also pay for jall cells. police modern-
VOICE OF THE PEO
ization and crime prevention programs. Molinari's excuse for
tossing all of that and the new cops away? The bill didn't con-
tain two last-minute pet provisions concerning sex offenders.
The real deal. She'd rather tie her political future to House
Pity the players - NOT!
GOP Whip Newt Gingrich than to concerns of her district
Glendale, N.Y.: So, the poor overworked an
Gloating after the crime bill went down. Gingrich called the
underpaid baseball players are going on strike
vote a lesson to Clinton on "where the American people are
and where the Congress is." He's dead wrong, at least when it
Gee, my heart bleeds for them. As far as I a)
comes to average Americans living anywhere near crime. Note
concerned, it's three outs, bottom of the nint
to Newt: Here in New York City, only criminals like, and use,
and this game is definitely over. Take your COI
assault weapons. Here in crime-pocked New York, and else-
tracts, take your salaries and take a hike. Yo
where. putting more cops on the street is only part of the anti-
have tarnished the great American pastime wit
crime equation. Reasonable community programs to get kids
Michael Wolf. J
off the street into productive activities are also necessary
great unparalleled greed.
weapons In the war against crime.
Get real, guys
wave of rapes in Central Park.
The National Rifle Association, out-of-touch GOP partisans
1994. rape continues to be clas
Manhattan: Let me get this
and representatives such as Rangel, who opposes expansion of
fied as a you-asked-for-
straight. A bunch of grown meni
the death penalty and omission of the Racial Justice Act. kept
crime." Inspector James Cou
who get paid millions of dollars
this worthy if imperfect bill from the House floor. New York-
ney then states that "police ha
to play a kids' game are on strike
area residents should take note of some of the others who
because their bosses want to cap
no plan to beef up patrols in (
blocked even honest debate: Long Island Republicans Rick La-
their salaries at several million
park. except during speci
zio, David Levy and Peter King Their prlorities are skewed.
dollars? Beam me up Scotty
events.' Is It apparent to anyo
Only 11 Republicans had the courage to vote yes.
There's no intelligent life down
that advertising this fact will,
The pressures - especially from the NRA and Republicans
here.
Vince Romano
courage the New York crimit
element to carry on its ra
concerned with prevention-program "pork" - are sure to con-
tinue because Brooklyn Rep. Charles Schumer, a key sponsor,
Saluting a legend
wave against "careless" wome
and others vow to breathe new life into the bill next week. No
Bronx: Holy cow! My heartfelt
No wonder such crimes cont
doubt they'll have to make some changes to pick up votes. But
congratulations to Phil Rizzuto.
ue and increase.
the core of the crime bill - the proposed 100,000-cop increase
What kept them so long to induct
Mary Inn K.
him into the Hall of Fame? It's
nationwide. the assault weapons ban and funds for both pun-
Slick attempt
about time.
Ida Costanzo
ishment and prevention - must be preserved, even in the face
Glendale. Y.: In his arti
of unprincipled partisanship and special-interest pressures.
Blind justice
"Calling all pols: pass that cri
Manhattan: Voicer Norman Gall-
bill" (Op ed Aug. 7) Jim Stee
Next stop, subways
man, Sr. asks the wrong ques-
shows his ability to live up to
tion: "Can Nicole Brown Simp-
name. Wake up, Sleeper. We
son get a fair trial?" She's not on
ready have laws against cri
According to an audit by city Controller Alan Hevesi, Bronx
Metro-North stations suffer from a series of problems: cracks in
trial - she's the victim. This
Enforce them. This was just
mistake has been made numer-
other Slick Willie way of pass
platforms. graffiti, even a few dead animals. The report. includ-
ous times in recent years as we
a new gun ban.
M.I. Giv.
ing photos, is a sample of meticulous work - except that Heve-
have reduced our justice system
si's sleuths missed the garbage dumps while looking for litter.
Problem picture
to trial by media. The William
The areas around most, If not all, the 14 stations on the com-
Kennedy Smith and Menendez
Hempstead. L.I.: found it !!
muter line are piled with trash. Everything from auto tires to
Brothers cases both put the vic-
cal, misleading and racist I
bottles to beer cans has been allowed to accumulate. And not
time on trial. In those trials it
your newspaper displayed
just lately. Even a quick inventory of any station would yield
was the tabloids digging up dirt
photograph of black sex oile
evidence that it's been years since the last cleaning
on the innocent victims. They
er Robert Daniels along with
None of that gets mentioned by Hevesi, who nonetheless
were true to form when they dis-
photograph of the little girl
closed how many abortions Ms.
was raped and murdered
finds fault with the "fallen berries" on two platforms. Gee, what
white sex offender Jesse T
kind of berries? Black or red? Should the MTA chop down the
Simpson had. This disgusting cy-
mendequas. Why wasn't a phi
trees? Meanwhile, the report notes a dead rat at the Harlem
cle promises to get worse now
line's Tremont station without addressing whether rats are a
that the Los Angeles DA and po-
graph of the person arrested
lice department hold press con-
this vicious crime displayed
NEWS
problem. With so much garbage around, of course they are.
ferences and leak evi lence to
The report, along with one on the Long Island Rail Road,
convict the innocent-until-prov-
found that the MTA overcharged the city by more than $1 mil-
en-guilty O.J. Once upr. a time.
Don't du
lion for police and maintenance last year. The MTA has agreed
prosecutors stayed 01: of the
to give the money back Suggestion for the MTA: Keep the mil-
mud and tried cases before
Commack, L.I.: Re John
lion. Suggestion for Hevesi: Make sure they use it to clean the
judges. Now they Sin ply grab
been Ruined by Lack 0
trash - which you should now go out and find.
their 15 minutes of far e. stum-
Queens College Student
ble over the criminal process,
CUNY students on a rei
and hope Signaturey Weaver
seem to be some of the b
vated individuals I have
by. 14. 1994
Say what?
plays them in the movi-
Alexander Cowherd
Leo appears to argue th
State Attorney General Oliver Koppell must be kidding. On
hard working spirit. On
Friday he was bounced out of federal court when he tried to
Cops don't get it
pay their own tuition by
force organizers of Woodstock '94 to make sign-language inter-
Waterbury. Conn.. I WE: shocked
This by no means is an
preters available for the hearing-impaired. Interpreters will be
to read the following h. ndline in
board member Herman
The News (Aug. 5) "C 05 blame
comment "Many employ
on stage for public service announcements, but Koppell wanted
in bark rade .es.' The
granted after 1970
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Claims it will get new chance
Capital Times
A1
Klug insists
P.
8/12/94
'pork' killed
crime bill
By John Patrick Hunter
Amoricate Entitor, The Capital Times
Rep. Scott Klug, R-Madison, who
helped derail the anti-crine bill and de-
liver a major setback to President Clin-
ton, claimed today the measure had "too
much pork" and was loaded with too
many "social engineering projects" to
merit his support.
But Klug insisted the $33.2 billion
crime bill "is not dead, it is just side-
tracked."
Klug predicted the bill will be brought
up again next week, with billions of dol-
lars stripped from the measure and made
acceptable to the National Rifle Associa-
tion lobby.
The Madison Reublican said he had
ASSOCIATED PRESS
warned the House leadership "weeks
President Clinton makes last-minute
ago" that he would not support a proce-
phone calls Thursday in hopes of
dural vote to bring the bill to the floor if
gaining support for the crime bill.
the price tag was not lowered.
"What got added in was a lot of pork
about the guns and a bunch of deficit
projects, you know, a justice building for
hawks who said we don't mind spending
(Rep.) Jack Brooks of Texas and a lot of
money on crime but this has gone off the
other kinds of social engineering pro-
deep end."
grams," Klug said today in a telephone in-
"What you will probably see is the
terview from his Washington fice.
crime bill back next week and they are
The bill also includes $500,000 for
probably going to fix the money problem
Madison and more than $6 million for Mil-
and sit down with some Democrats who
waukee to help fund crime fighting, in-
voted no because of the NRA issue," Klug
cluding the addition of more police offi-
said.
cers.
Continued on Back Page
"I think they just miscalculated and
they ended up with a very strange al-
liance of people opposed to it, primarily
Nation/World: Has Clinton run out of
Black Caucus members because of the
luck? 18.
death penalty, NRA folks who were mad
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The Capital Times
Friday, Aug. 12, 1994
fortunately was not one of them.
measure, "but the key provisions
Klug
"How can anyone who voted
of this bill are desperately
for the $120 million space station
needed to help our neighbor-
call this crime bill, a bill that will
hoods."
Continued from Page 1A
put more police on our streets,
Tom Barrett, Milwaukee, Fifth
build more prisons and provide
District, like the other four Wis-
tougher sentencing laws, a
consin Democrats who vote to
Klug said he would vote for
'porked up' bill? Scott Klug needs
allow the bill to come to a final
the bill if it is stripped of some
a reality check. Klug can no
vole, said he was disappointed
of the objectionable features that
longer be believed when he says
that many of his colleagues
bother him.
he's tough on crime. The ques-
"bowed to the pressure exerted
Klug's vote drew a sharp re-
tion is: can Scott Klug be be-
by the National Rifle Associa-
sponse from Tom Hecht, his
lieved at all."
tion.
Democratic opponent in this
"I think that's a pretty high
fall's election.
Hecht said an overwhelning
price to pay to appease the
"Scott Klug talks tough on
majority of the 2nd District resi-
dents wanted this bill. "Scott
NRA," Barrett said.
crime. Now, he has thrown it
The 9-member Wisconsin dele-
away," Hecht said.
Klug has again failed to repre-
gation split along party lines
"Scott Klug voted with the Re-
sent us in Congress."
with the five Republicans voting
publican Party leadership in
Another Wisconsin congress-
to refuse to bring the measure to
Congress to kill the crime bill. If
man, Peter Barca of the First Dis-
a vote and the four Democrats
ever the Republicans gave up the
trict, said the defeat "puts in
voting in favor of the motion.
crime issue, they did it today,"
question whether we will be able
Voting No: Scott Klug, Steve
Hecht said.
to pass a crime bill this session.
Gunderson, Thomas Petri, Toby
He added:
At best it will significantly delay
Roth and F. James Sensenbren-
"While 11 Republicans had
passage; at worst there will be
ner.
the courage to stand against
no crime bill."
Voting Yes: Peter Barca,
their increasingly obstructionist
Barca said he did not agree
Thomas Barrett, Gerald Kleczka,
party leadership, Scott Klug, un-
with all the provisions of the
and Dave Obey.
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The Capital Times
Friday, August 12, 1994
Crime bill defeat doesn't bode well for Clinton
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By David Laster and Renald Brownstein
Clinton previewed that strategy in an angry press con-
Las Angeles Times
News Analysis
ference after the crime bill vote - vowing to fight on
and denouncing opponents for bowing to "special Inter-
hen the history books are written, Thursday
ests."
W
just may be recalled as the day President Clin-
counter to Americans' widespread questions about his
ton's luck - and with it his effectiveness - -
character, the damage is far worse. For him, a series of
"I worked my heart out on it, and I did everything I
finally ran out.
legislative defeats would leave little to stand on.
could. And on this day the NRA (National Rifle Associa-
For more than a year and a half, Clinton,
Administration officials, confident that the crime bill
tion) and the Repubi can leadership had their way," Clin-
despite being elected with only 43 percent of the vote,
enjoys overwhelming public support. spoke defiantly
ton said. "I believe the American people will not like
has managed to che out of Congress a series of one- and
about bringing the bill back. "Voting no is the wrong side
viewing this as some sort of political circus up here. I'm
two-vote victories - "Clinton landalides," his aides
to be on on this issue." said one White House strategist.
on their side, and I think we better see who's on what
joked. Thursday, they stopped joking.
Officials also Insisted that despite the scheduling set-
side."
When the House rejected the $33 billion crime bill and
backs, health care reform will prevail in the end. If either
Some aides hope that sort of approach, less tied to ne-
its leaders informed the White House they would prob-
of those things happens, those major victories could
gotiating endless compromises through Congress, could
ably have to wait until September even to begin floor de-
erase much of this week's damage.
revive Clinton's standing with voters. In any case, Clin-
bate on health care, the chief rationale for Clinton's
Morcover, anticipating large Democratic losses this
ton has little choice. "If your platform is getting stuff
presidency - - that he could "break gridlock" in Washing-
fall, White House aides already had been laying plans for
done and you can't get anything done, you better find a
ton - suffered two grievous blows.
moving from 8 strategy based on legislative accomplish-
new platform," said Democratic pollster Mark Mellman.
Setbacks this large would damage any president. But
ments to one based on more populist, more sharply toned,
for Clinton, who has held out "effectiveness" as the chief
attacks on opponents.
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The Capital Times
Friday, Aug. 12, 1994
White House officials were
But Clinton lost most heavily
Democrats.
showed Americans supporting
offered to interests all across the
among his fellow southerners
The crime bill's defeat was re-
the bill 67 percent-26 percent,
ideological and political spec-
C inton
quick to blame the problem on
Clinton's Republican opposition.
and among conservatives, for
markable not only because the
even after they were told about
trum: nearly $8 billion in social
whom alliance with Clinton has
House leadership almost never
the large amounts of new spend-
programs favored by liberals, al-
But while the Republicans did
become a political millstone. The
loses on procedural votes, but be-
ing that Republicans decried. The
most 89 billion for mayors to
run a fierce campaign against
Continued from Page IB
Clinton all year, they were not
unwillingness of 58 members of
cause the legislation was buoyed
assault weapons ban had even
hire police officers, $1.8 billion
his own party to link arms with
by two enormous tailwinds.
wider support - 71 percent-24
to states to help pay for the cost
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his main problem.
Democratic vote counters had
Clinton on a major issue resem-
One was Intense public con-
percent.
of incarcerating illegal aliens,
But even if that shift in strat-
egy should prove effective in the
predicted they could win If they
bled nothing so much as the un-
cern about crime - in many
The second reason that many
and $6.5 billion for prison con-
got 10 Republican votes; 11 Re-
raveling of the last Democrat to
states the top public concern. A
expected the bill to pass was the
struction, the top crime-fighting
future, for now Clinton strate-
publicans sided with them, and
win the Oval Office, Jimmy Car-
recent Los Angeles Times poll
huge pot of money the legislation
priority of conservatives.
gists made no attempt to hide
their gloom. "This is very bad,"
they still lost. The reason was
ter. And the fact that many con-
said
"It's beyond gridlock."
Democratic defections, and the
gressional Democrats have
For months, Clinton and his
list of defectors illustrates Clin-
dramatically and perhaps ir-
aides had held up the advancing
ton's problem.
revocably severed their interests
crime bill as the symbol of his
The president did suffer some
from Clinton's clearly cannot
ability to break gridlock with
losses on the left, including Rep.
bode well for the health care de
"New Democrat" ideas that
Maxinne Waters, D-Calif., and
bate.
bridged the divides between lib-
nine other members of the 38-
Some of the individual defec-
erals and conservatives. Because
member Congressional Black
tions show how Clinton's many
of that, the failure of this partic-
Caucus. They said they could not
problems have combined into a
ular legislation suggests that the
support the bill, despite its ex-
witch's brew of political trouble.
institutional, ideological and par-
tensive new spending provisions
House Foreign Affairs chair-
1
roots of gridlock are even
for urban areas, because it con-
man Lee Hamilton, D-Ind., for ex-
more difficult to reach than the
tains several new death penalty
ample. is the sort of party loyal-
president believed.
provisions.
ist whose vote a Democratic
president ought to be able to
count on in a pinch. But "he's so
angry at the president on these
other issues, we can't get him," a
White House official said before
FOR CONGRESS
the vote, referring to Hamilton's
displeasure at Clinton's uneven
leadership on Bosnia, Haiti and
other foreign matters.
Similarly. Rep. Jim Cooper,
D-Tenn, is the sort of moderate,
southern "Neu Democrat" Clin-
ton had hoped to build a coali-
tion around. But he has been
alienated from the White House
on health care. He voted no So,
too. did kep. Dave McCurdy,
In-Okla, who followed Clinton as
leader of the Democratic Leader-
ship Council, the organization of
moderate and conservative
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pressure WSJ, 6/12
derails crime bill
Clinton: 'I did everything I could'
By Devid Hess
But Senate Judiciary Committee
Knight-Ridder Newspapers
Wisconsin votes
chairman Joneph Biden Jr., D-Del.,
WASHINGTON - Bowing to a
said Thursday night he was not will-
fierce, last-ditch assult by the Na-
in a 225-210 vote Thursday, the
ing to reopen the conference com-
tional Rifle Association, the House
House refused to allow a $33.2 billion
mittee.
derailed a compromise version of
crime bill package to come before the
House leaders, he said, should
chamber for a vote.
the $33 billion anti-crime bill
send the bill back to the floor as
Voting to allow debate were 198
Thursday by refusing on a proce-
Democrats (Including Peter Barta,
many times as necessary to over-
dural vote to bring it to the floor.
Thomas Barrett, Gerald Kleczka and
come the opposition.
The vote was a jolting setback to
David Obey of Wisconsin), 11 Republi-
"We can't let a small group of
President Clinton, who had person-
cans and one independent.
zealots deny the American people
ally lobbied many wavering mem-
Voting against allowing debate were
what they want and what they
bers to support the measure - and
58 Democrate and 167 Republicans (n-
need," Biden said.
a victory for Republicans who com-
cluding Scott Klug, Steve Gunderson,
And House Judiciary Committee
Thomas Patri, Toby Roth and F. James
plained that it was larded with so-
Chairman Jack Brooks, D-Texas,
Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin).
cial programs disguised as crime-
said it would be "very difficult to
prevention measures.
go back to conference (with the Sen-
"I worked my heart out on it and
measure.
ate), it's almost impossible."
I did everything I could," an angry
What happens DOW is unclear.
The House Democrats who
Clinton said afterward. "And on this
House Democratic leaders could
bolted from the president were
day the NRA and the Republican
try again to bring up the measure.
largely from rural districts where
leadership had their way."
That would require changing the
gun ownership is considered an un-
Clinton accused the crime bill
minds of at least eight House mem-
breachable right and the NRA is
opponents of engaging in a "proce-
bars who voted against the leader-
deeply entrenched.
dural trick" that puts "the protec-
ship Thursday.
But the opponents also included
tion of particular interests over the
Another possibility is for House
10 of the Congressional Black Cau-
protection of ordinary Americans."
and Senate negotiators to go back
The vote was 225-210 to block
to work and try to come up with an-
Please see CRIME, Page 2A
the bill from coming to the floor -
other, less controversial crime bill
with 58 Democrats joining 167 Re-
- perhaps by stripping the assault
weapons ban from the legislation.
House delays health reform/4A
publicans in voting to sidetrack the
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Crime
The most cuntroversial item in
the bill - the assault weapons ban
Continued from Page 1A
- was the subject of intense lobby-
ing by the NRA.
cust II members still angry that
That provision would prohibit
:
conferees had removed a "racial
the manufacture and sale of 19
justice" provision that would have
military-style semiautomatic rifles,
enabled defendants in death penalty
pistols and shotguns by brand
cases to appeal their sentences If
name, as well as similar weapons
they could show racial bias in their
with the same rapid-fire, large-
prosecutions or trials.
magazine features.
Rep. Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., said
The NRA's lobbying was supple-
:
the bill was "a victim of both the
mented by the Republican National
left and right in the House. The
Committee, which turned its sights
right opposed it because of the gun
on 36 Republicans who voted the
ban, the left because it didn't con-
first time around for the gun ban,
tain the racial justice language."
including Rep. Scott Klug. R-Wis.
Deutsch, who supported the gun
(Klug had said he would oppose
ban, said the bill should go back to
the conference committee's version
a House-Senate conference and the
because it called for more spending
assault weapons provision removed
than originally approved by the
so that it could pass the House.
House.)
Republicans were jubilant at de-
In a letter to those members,
feating the president's initiative,
signed by RNC general counsel
but some insisted that the setback
David Norcross, the GOP lawmak-
should not bury the bill
are were subtly threatened with
"I hope they go back to confer-
sanctions akin to excommunication
ence on it," said Rep. Porter Goss,
from the party if they supported the
R-Fla., who led the fight to side-
rule bringing the bill up for final
track the bill "The Democrats need
passage.
to step back now, reconsider, then
Norcross cited a resolution
give us a slimmer version. The big-
passed by the Alaska Republican
gest problem I saw with the bill is
Party, which the RNC's resolutions
that there was too much preventive
committee pluns to consider at its
stuff and too little punishment."
January 1995 meeting.
But Democrats, smarting from
The resolution condemned the 38
the setback, said the partisanship
who had voted for the assault-
was the coin of the Republicans.
weapon ban and proposed that the
"The Republicans made a deci-
RNC "hereafter deny all Republi-
sion today not to govern," said Rep.
can Party funding" to them.
Mike Synar, D-Okla. "They took a
Rep. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., a
powder. They took the position that
prime sponsor of the bill, said the
it was more advantageous politi-
pressure was unbelievable on
cally to oppose the president than
those Republicans who were willing
to do the bidding of the American
to vote against these awful weapons
people, who have told us time and
as a matter of principle. Their
time again that they want action on
arms were being twisted out of the
this crime issue."
socket."
WI-02
CRIME BILL
NEARS FINAL
PASSAGE IN
CONGRESS
Crime continually tops named and
statewide polls as the number one instruct
concern for Americans. According (gree
pull. four out of every ten Americans have
changed their way of loving because of
anxiety about crime
kep NOM king, member of the congrestional I " services Case No, receives an humarary
Public charage and frustration gave
for chief's keimer from Dune County Fire Chief. Instruction iss President Duve Bloom.
the kanored Sen Rawers (right). president wj the Mudison Area licenders Association
Congress added momentum to passo
rougher criminal penalties this year in
"NANNY TAX" GETS
April, both the House and Senate passed
crime bills and a House/Senate confer-
crux is currently dratting the final bill
REVAMPED FOR THE '90s
Klug
"Congress has inken 3 broad and
Finally, some tar rehef from Con-
ing requirements to make filing easier as
balanced approach to fighting crime.
gress. The House and Senate have each
will Rep. Klug who voted for the bill
Franked
well 35 lus proposal to index the threshold
approved bills 10 revise the "nanny tax."
10 future years to the national wast in-
ougher criminal penalties are certainly
Thank the little-known kiw that 10-
crease
key, but education. prevention and drug
Mail
quites employ 10 withhold Social Seen-
Getung line "naming 13.5" evised hasn't
recement are also important components
rity Littes for household workers. even
been easy even though new opposed it.
to ending the wave of Violence."
teen-age habysitters, if they cam more
Although the House passed = similar
Here's a short overview of the major
Piece
than $50 in a quarter.
"babysitter bill" lost year. If statted due to
elements of the crime bills
procedural problem. Formonths il seemed
MORE COPS ON THE STREETS
"From the very first day this
II might never see the light of day.
Of primary concern IS putting more
Early July
thing blew up in the newspaper,
Then this February, Klug furned the
police officers on the sureets. "Congress
Klug worked tirelessly behind the
heat up again, writing a letter to Senate
recognizestion communities New
1994
secaes to make sure this got done
Finance Comminee Chairman Daniel
York and Los Angeles need help 10 bate
Patrick Moynihan as wellas prop/ed prece
thing crime," he said.
correctly."
Rep. Jim Bonning
for the Washington Times lamenting the
The House bill authorizes $1.1 bil
Kep. Scoit Klug's "babesitter will,"
fact that a year had gonet and "nanny
lion to hire 50,000 new police officers
which In drafted last year to change the
cas" still hadn't been updated.
nationwide and there's 3 simitar prove
subspited tax threshold has become the
Moynilian called have the day the ar
sion in the Senate bill. Likewise, Code
basis for the new law. "Everyone recoge
tide appeared, saying no agreed Congress
press authorized funds to help beef up
nized than the $50 LLX threshold wash't
load to get the legislation back on the fast-
numl law entorcement, which in also CA-
realistic," he and "With today's cost-of-
track. Within weeks of discussions with
periencing a growth in crimmal activity.
living, it's not unreasonable to pay it
Moynihan, both the House and Senate had
"Realistically, no master where you
babysitter $50 in just 4 month il parents 50
passed versions of the bill In the House,
live in south central Wiscomson, come
onl to in occasional dinner and G movie"
Rep fim Bunning (R-KY). the ranking
rates will go up unless We give local law
The new House legistation Cases the
increber of the Ways and Means subcom-
enforcement greater support rigld now
annual 1.1% threshold to $1,200 in 1991
milled said. "From the very fust day this
TOUCHER CRIMINAL PENAL
The Senate version raises 11 to $620 - 3
mmg blow up in the newspaper, Klug
Both chambers gave overwhehing
compromise between the will
worked undessly behindth. secries to make
approval ID the Three strikes and you 16
likely be struck 111 the conterence commit-
sure this got done correctly.
out" proposal. who requires life unpos-
LCC. Both chambers did accept Klug's
At this witing. the tax revision is in
amount for a third violent felony
proposal to away with quarterly report-
the House/Senate conference committee.
"Statistics prove that a small 11/2011
ber of violent telons commat the valid
I.R.S. TAX CODE DISCRIMINATES
majority oferines." hesard "We have
got these people off the streets. and keep
AGAINST HOMEMAKERS;
them off the streets."
MORE PRISONS
Women hardest hir by unfair penalty
House and Senate versions differ on
the approach, out there's universal agree
While Congress is moving ahead to
total TRA contributions
ment on the need for more prisons. The
revise inc "namy LALA." Rep Scon Klug is
"That means a one-income home
housebill authori 1.5 billion 10 belp
supporting legislation Schange: tax rate
Intily only put aside half as much in 38 IRA
states build more prison cells
thardise minates primari against month
is a two-micome Emily," stud. "When
CRIME PREVENTION AND
Now
who work 111 the home.
we're telling families 10 set aside thou-
TREATMENT
The problem her in the rules gur-
sands of dollars lv cusure they NO: 't find
Congress also stepped up provide
crang Individual Retirement Accounts
rhemselves impoverished in 10111 thent,
tion, education and treatment effects 111
(IICAS). If both spouses in a household
this tax law makes absolutely no use"
creating the new Law.
"Pork,
bring home 3 paycheck. CASH is permitted
in an effort to bring equal we ament
Both versions authorize funds for
recomberibute and deduct up 10 $2,000 10 an
to both spouses, no has cosponson. legis-
youth programs aimed at alter-school 000
IILA $4,000 III roal. subject 10 income
intion to permit full $2,000 IRA a with-
demic, acurricular, mentor Mr
limits If only one spouse works. however,
bons by non-working spouses.
pervised sports programs
a married couple is limited for ontributing
"Family members who work inside
"If we give kuls new activities and
.1 total of $2,250 to ist) IRA
the home contribute just as much their
programs that take up their time and their
Likewise. if 4 wage-carner in 3 one-
working spouses There's an re will 10
minds," he said, "He can keep them all
income couple participates in an employee
penalize their retirement secure In.
the streets and out or unable."
pension plan, there are further innits on
stead, we should encourage them ave."
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AUGUST 12. 1994
50 CENTS
Clinton loses on crime bill
Gunderson's view:
President blames NRA, Republicans for dismissal of $33 billion legislation
Wisconsin Rep. Slow Gunder
son voted spáral bringing the
WASHINGTON (AF) - The
Clinton immediately schesheled
810 in a payEnmentary more that
an supecially controversied has on
called Thursday's action a "stro
crime be to the House their Them
on Thurnity disented a
. trip to Misnespolis today for an
prevented the House from actual-
assualtatyle Hreams.
about for real sufety and genuine
anti-erime bill in a
before a conventions
day. miling R "Vey expansive and
by voting - the erame
The gresident's approvate be
security.'
setback to President
of the National
House Thomas Faley,
cluded
MY
Republicans
a
"We Americans want precissly
Clinten.
Shaken
Democratic
lead-
Association of Police Organizes-
Democratic
Veting
for
the apposite of what politicians of
Gunderam, R-Deasch says the
Iran a hour
ert they would try to resur-
tiens in - affort to revive the
log
White House officies
the bill were 190 Desaccrate, 11
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them
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be - simply ml with claimed
rect. R next week.
will And he called a morning
after the vote, used late Turnday
Republicam and I Independent.
Metakm, the NEAT chief labby
to be, saying SMILL billion for
"E worked my beart out and did
Cabinet mosting. hoping to ugake
night, "We hope - week we'll
While the pm lattry
ist. "Wo want primons, not park;
social program in atims bills
everything 1 could,' Cliston mid
some morentum for bis health
be voting - the crime bill."
and Bepablicans, Clinbus memod
police, not comply promises;
Much of the lunding n
in reaction to the vote. "Ox this
care Legislation.
The Ingislation would have pro-
to defend black whose
crime fighters, not social work-
the program would have gone to
day, the NRA (Noticeal Bille As
An valikely confition of Republi-
vided 533.3 billion for un eddition
opposition was based on capital
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urban - leaving wedern We-
securition) and the Republican
cans, gun-control opportunts and
al 100,000 police officers, gorinous,
punishment concerne.
consin behind, he mid.
had their vay.
black Inwmskers prevatied 236-
crime-prevention measures and
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stirs up rhetoric
Sparks
kee plant and move 2,000 jubs out
From B-1
of state spurred Feingold to intro-
duce a bill to prevent Community
fly over
social workers for every cop on the
Development Block Grants and
beat," he said.
other U.S. Housing and Urban De-
In addition, short-term funding
velopment funds from being used
crime bill
for 100,000 more police officers and
to help businesses move jobs from
prison construction "will leave local
one state to another.
government holding the bag when
The CDRG program was de-
By Judy Williams
the money runs out, he said.
signed to help communities with
Post-Crescent staff writer
Roth wants the bill sent back in
economic development.
conference to excise $9 billion in
"There is no way to justify to the
Kathy Groat, 8th Congressional
"social welfare spending" like mid-
taxpayers in my state that their
District Democratic Party chair-
night basketball leagues. arts and
hard-carned tax dollars are being
man, is upset by the failure of the
crafts classes and self-esteem pro-
used to move their own jobs out of
crime bill this week.
grams. He also wants taken out the
state." Feingold said.
It's especially troubling, she says,
$10 million included to build a cri-
CAMPAIGN
CROSSFIRE:
"When you consider that we elected
minal justice college in the House
Gruszynski campaign workers
President Clinton to solve some of
Judiciary Committee chairman's
point to a big red and white sign
our problems, and when he comes
Texas district.
just off U.S. 41 five miles south of
up with a bill, they won't let him be-
Meanwhile, Roth's primary elec-
De Pere that says "Toby votes
tion opponent, De Pere Mayor Nan-
against seniors 82% of the time."
cy Nusbaum, had called on him 10
Seems Koth stopped at the house
POLITICAL
support the crime bill, saying he
about a month ago and asked the
NOTES
has spent 16 years "talking tough
owner to take it down.
but accomplishing little when it
He didn't. But last weekend.
cause of partisanship or special
comes to helping local mayors and
someone painted over "Toby vo-
interests."
police departments deal with prob-
tes."
Groat concedes the $33.2 billion
lems of rising crime. drugs and
Meanwhile, Nusbaum campaign
bill, rejected 225-210 by the House
gang violence.
workers are wondering if Roth was
of Representives, wasn' (perfect.
Stan Gruszynski, Democratic
setting a theme for his campaign
candidate for Roth's U.S. congres-
"I was not happy with some parts
ads during two broadcast inter-
sional seat, said Wisconsin commu-
of it, for instance the death penalty
views last week, one on local TV
nities will suffer because of the
for additional crimes," Groat said.
and one on Wisconsin Public Ra-
vote.
"But the important thing is to have a
dio, in which Roth equates the De
"Our communities are struggling
bill and start working with It."
Pere mayor's wealth with Kohl's
with rising crime rates, and a short-
millions.
That's a sentiment shared by Rep.
sighted Congress said no, we won't
David Obey, D-Wausau, who said
The evidence? Nusbaum recent-
help you." Gruszynski said.
he "can't stand" much about the
Groat says it was more
ly loaned $30,000 to her campaign.
bill, but "the most important thing
partisanship than special interests
Nusbaum says she took out a
was that we pass the crime bill."
that killed the bill. Still. 58 Demo-
second mortage on her home to get
crats joined Republicans in voting
the money. It's a common practice
Rep. Toby Roth, one of 167 Re-
for candidates to loan money to
publicans voting to reject it, dis-
to reject it.
The National Rifle Association.
their own campaigns until their
agrees.
fund-raising can cover it.
Roth, who had voted for the
which gets much of the blame. or
credit, for dooming the bill, issued a
A "fax alert" from the state Re-
House bill in April, said the confer-
statement applauding the defeat.
publican Party says Clinton's
ence committee bloated the final
While the crime bill included a
pollster Stanley Greenberg is ad-
version with social programs and
ban on 19 assault-type weapons,
vising congressional candidates to
pork barrel projects. It funds two
distance themselves from the pres-
the NRA statement didn't even
Please see CRIME, B-3
mention it. focusing only on the
ident.
"pork" and "social experiments" as
According to state Republican
chairman David Opitz. Greenberg
pects.
is telling them to run on their own
TO YOUR HEALTH: Sen. Russ
accomplishments and agendas.
Feingold. D-Wis., who says he
"There is no reason to highlight
can't vote for the Mitchell health
these as Clinton or Democratic
care bill as is because it falls short
on long-term care and universal
proposals," he said the advice
coverage. has been tagged "team
goes.
leader" for the floor debate on
THE VOTE IS IN: Lawmakers,
long-term care for the elderly and
especially those up for re-election,
disabled provisions.
are keeping their fingers on the
Wisconsin Sen. Herb Kohl, who
voting button.
has gained national TV exposure
According to Roll Call Report
as one of 10 undecided Democratic
Syndicate, legislators' voting per-
senators, says he objects to the
centages are way up for the first
health insurance premium tax and
half of this year. "so the folks back
new entitlement programs being
home can see they're hard at work
Canitol Hill.