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Aug. 12 94 12:09
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P. 6
CRIME BILL FAILS
ON A HOUSE VOTE,
STUNNING CLINTON
Defections on Death Penalty and
Guns Prevent Final Passage
By KATHARINE n SEELYE
special to The New York Times
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 - In a
the front lines of crime, and we're not
startling defeat for the House Demo
giving up." said Dee Dee Myers. the
cratic leadership and an embarrass-
White llouse spokcawoman.
ment for President Clinton. the House
With many Americanc ranking
shelved the Administration's anti-
crime as their top concern, and with
crime 0111 today on is procedural vole.
the entire House up for election in
It WAR the third time in four years
November, failure to produce a bill
that important crime legislation had
could prod voters to sweep out the
been stified or scaled back at the last
incumbents. most of whom are Dem-
minute.
ocrats.
A move to bring the hill to the floor
was defeated 225 to 210, with 58 Dem
Moreover, the loss of the crime DIII
ocrats going against their party and
deprives the House leadership of
their President to derail a $30 billion
package that contained a ban on the
Continued on Page A8. Column I
sale of 18 assault weapons. The as-
sault-weapon ban was strenuously op-
posed by gun proponents, while death
penalty provisions were opposed by
liberals and blacks.
The move, which an angered Presi-
dent Clinton called "a procedural
trick orchestrated by the National
Rifle Association, then heavily
pushed by the Republican leader-
ship," left both the White House and
Congress stunned. And it dimmed the
chances that a comprohensive crime
measure would be I esurrected during
this session of Congress.
"Anyone who thinks we can
produce a new crime bill in the month
remaining IS smoking something,"
said a disappointed Representative
Charles E. Schumer, the Brooklyn
Democrat who had steered much of
the legislation through the House.
President Clinton, while clearly up-
set over the loss, nonecheless, exhort-
ed the leadership to revisit the matter
and try to produce a crime bill now.
"We can du better than this," he said
in an appearance at the White House
after the vote, "and I want the Con-
gress and the llouse to go back to
work tomorrow and figure out how w
save the elements of this bill."
in a signal that Mr. Clinton was
determined to fight back, the White
House announced abruptly tonight
that hc would travel to Minneapolis
on Friday to address a gathering of
the National Association of Police or-
ficers.
"These are the people who are on
NYTimes 8/13/94
P. 5
Aug. 12 194 12:07
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FOR
CONGRESS
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12. 1994
THE HERALD
NATIONAL NEWS
In stunning blow
to Clinton, House
sinks crime bill
CRIME, FROM 1A
HOW THEY VOTED
pleaded, "Let us not be a
helpless giant in response to the
Here's how the Horlda
demands and the concerns of
delegation voted on a pro-
our people
The society that
cedural measure that would
cannot protect the physical
have cleared the way for
security of their citizens is a
the crime bill to proceed to
pretty useless society, whatever
a full House vote. A "yes"
clse it can accomplish."
vote was to debate the
Keeping the crime bill from
package on the House
floor. A "no" vote was to
coming to the floor were 167
block further consideration,
Republicans and 58 Democrats.
Voting for the crime bill were
effectively killing the crime
bill.
198 Democrats, 11 Republicans
DEMOCRATS VOTING
and onc independent.
YES: Bacchus. Brown,
Up until the vote, the White
Deutsch, Glbbons, Has-
Associated Press
House and the House Demo-
tings, Hutto, Johnston,
LOBBYING FOR VOTES: President Clinton works phones before
cratic leadership worked franti-
Meek.
cally to keep a possible margin
DEMOCRATS VOTING
the vote. He later denounced the defeat as a 'procedural trick.'
of victory that had always been
NO: Peterson, Thurman.
REPUBLICANS VOTING
Biden, D-Del., said after the
The six-year bill would have
seen as razor-thin from eroding
vote, "What has happened is
authorized $11.1 billion for
YES: none.
any further.
that the apostles of gridlock
state and local law enforcement,
REPUBLICANS VOTING
Clinton sent chief of staff
Leon Panetta to Capitol Hill to
NO: Billrakis, Canady.
have joined forces with the
$10.5 billion for state and local
Diaz-Balart. Fowler, Goss,
NRA and together they have
prisons, $8.9 billion for crime
pressure former House col-
prevention and drug courts and
Lewis, McCollum. Mica,
blocked the will of the people.
leagues, and after the vote had
They are holding the crimo bill
$2.8 billion for federal law
Miller, Ros-Lehtinen, Shaw,
been delayed by the last-minute
Stearns. Young.
hostage until wc remove the
enforcement.
lobbying, White House press
assault weapons ban, which is R
In Florida, the bill would
secretary Dec Dec Myers said
critical element in the fight
have mcant an additional 5859
of the way votes were lining up,
against violence."
million 10 be spent on hiring
"We're within spitting dis-
4,600 additional police officers,
tance."
The assault-weapons ban
Approval of the crime bill
35 well as constructing new pris-
When the vote came late
upset conservativos, harsh pun-
itself had been expected - if it
uns and crime prevention pro-
Thursday afternoon, Clinton's
ishment measures were
could have gotten 10 the House
grams.
troops couldn't expectorate far
opposed by some liberals, and
floor. The critical vote was the
Although it was still possible
enough to bridge the political
the lack of a buffer against
first one - on the "rule" that
for Congress to appoint new
racially biased sentencing in
restricts amendments and scts
gap.
House and Senate conferees to
The defeat of what Clinton
death penalty cases was
time limits for debate.
devise another crime bill, Rich-
regarded as a key piece - along
opposed by blacks.
Supporters ran into snags
ardson said there would be "no
with health care reform - of
The bill was R compromise
shortly before the bill was to
compromises."
his legislative agenda was
worked out with negotiators
come to the floor as Republican
"I think the crime bill's in
accomplished after An unusual
from the Senate, which had
support ebbcd away, said Rep.
jeopardy if the rule goes down,"
illiance appeared among con-
passed its own version.
Bill Richardson of New Mex.
he said more than an hour
ervatives, some liberals and
The chairman of the Senate
ico, the Democrats' deputy.
before the measure came before
black House members.
Judiciary Committee, Joseph
whip.
the House.
Aug. 12 '94 12:15
Q. What's your response w those
who will say that this is an enormous
personal defeat for you?
A. I can say that I worked my heart
out OR il and I did everything I could
And on this day the N.R.A. and the
Republican leadership had their way
The American people have LO decide
0000
whether they think this is about which
politicians are winning and lasing in
Washington or about kids like James
Darby and Poliy Klaas who are stal
IENER
alive. I beleve the American people
will not lise viewing this as some sort
of political circus up here I'm on
FOR
their side, and I think we better see
who's on what side That is the only
thing that matters: what happens to
the American people
Did I Icse tonigh:? You bet : did in
CONGRESS
the sense that I wanted u pass But
what happens to me is not important
If everybody in America had the se
WPB
curity I had we wouldn't need a
crime bill Look at - what happens to
me is not - what happens - What
matters is all these kids that are:
going to be out on the street tonight
that could just ge: shot. That's what's
important And 1 think that in the end,
if that is fell in the hear. of the
memters of the House we'll still get"
this crime bill.
Thank you.
0900-528-200 731
Q. What coes this say about health
care?
A. Oh health care is not going to
take a vacation either. 1 think thev
ought 10 stay and deal with toth of
them.
08/11/1994 23:29
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WALBERG FOR CONGRESS
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IL-8 8
1 News/Section 1
Daily Herald
Friday, July 12, 1994
Crane votes against crime bill,
opponent calls him 'out of touch'
By DAVE MCKINNEY
Daily Herald Staff Writer
for which Crane and Walberg are
vying, takes in western Lake and
northwest Cook counties. The gen-
Rep. Philip M. Crane voted
eral election is Nov. 8.
Thursday to scuttle a $33.2 billion
"The people in this district want
crime bill favored by President
this kind of bill. This definitely indi-
Clinton - a move Crane's Democ-
cates Phil Crane is out of touch with
ratic opponent decried as "out of
the average voter," Walberg said.
touch."
Walberg was joined Thursday by
The measure, which would have
phone with Cook County Circuit
financed 100,000 additional police
Court Clerk Aurelia Pucinski, who
officers and banned several types of
is a co-founder of Elected Women
assault-style weapons, actually nev-
Against Gun Violence.
er made it to the floor of the House
"I'm appalled Phil Crane, who reg-
for a vote. Rather, opponents kept
ularly gets money from the National
the bill in committee.
Rifle Association, continues to be a
Palatine resident Robert Wal-
voice of opposition to what 70 per-
berg, the 32-year-old stock analyst
cent of people want - a ban on
running against Crane this fall, said
semiautomatic weapons," she said.
the bill contained important steps
Crane defended his vote Thurs-
to curb gun violence, including a
day by noting that the bill contained
ban on semi-automatic weapons.
nearly $9 billion for "social welfare
The 8th Congressional District,
programs."
Crime Bill Bust
House vote keeps
Trishi
ultim
Illing
inf
bill off floor
By Susan Page and Glenn Kessler
WASHINGTON BUREAU
Washington - In a stunning setback for the White
House, the House of Representatives late yesterday rejected
last-minute appeals by President Bill Clinton and effective-
ly defeated the sweeping $33.2-billion crime bill that was a
cornerstone of the administration's domestic program and
the Democrats' campaign agenda.
"Tonight a majority of the House attempted to take the
HITE HO
easy way out, but they have failed the American people," an
furious Clinton told reporters after the vote. "I want them
to come back tomorrow and the day after that and the day
WASHINGTON
after that
and keep coming back until we give the
American people the essential elements of this crime bill."
He said he thought the House shouldn't take its cher-
ished August recess until a new bill had been passed, say-
ing, "The people committing these crimes are not going to
be taking a vacation." He added: "Health care is not going
to take a vacation either."
House Speaker Thomas Foley (D-Wash.), said the House
would remain in session today and most of next week to act
on the crime bill.
But the defeat - by a vote of 225 to 210 on a procedural
motion that would have brought the crime bill to the floor,
where easy approval had been expected - emboldened Re-
publicans and raised new doubts about the president's abili-
ty to push through much more controversial health-care
Rester Photo
legislation now being debated by the Senate.
A disappointed Clinton appears at news conference, where he denounced the vote
Analysts said it aiso could worsen Democratic prospects
in the November elections if voters conclude that Demo-
crats have failed to deliver on their promise to end govern-
mental gridlock after winning control of the White House
and retaining control of both houses of Congress in the
1992 elections.
Rep. Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.). his party's whip, predicted
the vote would have ramifications on other issues, forcing the
president to compromise more with Republicans. "I think
part of this depends on what lesson the president learns
about where the American people are and where the Corr.
gress is," he said. "I hope we will slow down on the health bill
and recognize that it is possible to have a bipartisan coalition
that can work together and write something good."
The cliffhanger ending on the crime bill came after a day
of frantic lobbying, thinly velled threats, arm-twisting and
hand-holding by both supporters and opponents of the bill.
Victims of high-profile crimes, including the December
shooting on the Long Island Rail Road, and officials from
the National Rifle Association crossed paths in the marbled
House office buildings as they buttonholed swing members.
Clinton lobbied through the day by phone and dispatched
Chief of Staff Leon Panetta to speak to his former House
colleagues in person.
But an odd-bedfellows' coalition of Republicans, gun-con-
trol opponents and black lawmakers angered by death-penal
ty provisions in the bill combined to reject the procedural rule
that would have regulated debate over the bill itself. That
sends the bill back to conference committee, though some
key Democrats said no new bill was likely this year
"Anyone who thinks we can produce a new crime bill in
the month remaining is smoking something." Rep. Charles
Schumer (D-Brooklyn). who had managed the crime bill,
said after the vote. However, some congressional aides and
members noted that there were other legislative options,
NP Photo
Please see CRIME on Page A21
Republican Whip Newt Gingrich of Georgia meets reporters after the House vote
High Stakes Behind Health Debate
By Susan Page
ton notes that Senate Republican Lead-
insist they are interested in pursuing
House. It's about the emerging rivalry
er Bob Dole of Kansas, as a House
the best policies for the country, many
between Dole and Texas Sen. Phil
WASHINGTON BUREAU
Washington - The health-care de-
member, voted against Medicare. 29
members are also thinking about follow-
Gramm for the Republican presidential
years ago; Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.)
ing the most propitious politics- if they
primaries in 1996. And, of course, it's
bate raging in the Senate and waiting to
caustically accuses her of assuming a
could figure out what that would be.
about President Bill Clinton's chances
begin in the House is taking on a sharper
political tone, with even the patina of
stance of "moral superiority."
After all, the
h-care
its is
of winning a second term.
Last night's vote in the House reject-
about more
h care. It's also
"The way in which the health-care
bipartisenship beginning to shred.
Republicans call the Democratic plan
ing consideration of the crime bill, a ma-
about Democratic efforts to maintain a
debate gets handled will be the single
jor defeat for the White House, was sure
majority in the
ite after the Novem-
o
important
ning fact for the '94
"socialism"; Democrats accuse Repub-
dren. Hillary Rounsh Clin.
And OTD health care, while bolf sides
hopes
of
wresting
control
boxBeige
A17
to support the assault weapon ban last May, implicit-
Some Republicans undoubtedly also saw an oppor-
But to catcalls from the Democratic side of the
ly warning them not to support the crime bill.
tunity to embarrass the Democratic president. And
aisle, Rep. Richard Armey (R-Texas) replied. "Your
Even though they said they had been treated with
King (R-Seaford) noted the number of Democrate
president is just not that important to us."
courtesy. McCarthy, a Republican, and McDermott, a
who broke with Clinton as well.
Democrat, found the experience often disillusioning.
"He has lost control of his party," he said.
William Douglas contributed to the story.
U.S. Indictment in Jewish Scholar's Slaying
INDICT from Page A7
hearing Reporters were barred from
that determination, all proceedings will
should get too excited. We're a long way
the proceedings.
be closed.
from home base."
was hours away from shutting down
The Atlanta Constitution reported
Law enforcement officials sald a ju-
Yankel Rosenbaum, bearded and
the investigation but was perminded to
that after the hearing. Nelson was seen
venile can be tried in federal court for
wearing a yarmulke, was walking by
AUG-12-94 FRI 12:31 PM BARBER FOR CONGRESS
CRIME
HOW THEY VOTED
SC-
from Page 1-A
Here is the South Carolina
tection of ordinary Americans."
portion of the 225-210 roll
The vots 325-210 to block the
call Thursday by which the
bill from coming to the floor -
House refused to allow a
with Derhol rategioining 169 Ro-
$33.2 billion crime bill pack-
publicans in noting to sidetrack the
age to come before the
measure
chamber for a vote.
What happens now is unclear.
A "yes" vote was to de-
One possibility is for House Dem-
bate the package on the
ocratic leaders Eto try again to
House floor. A "no" vote
bring up the measure That would
was to block further consider-
require changing the minds of at
ation.
least eight House members who
voted against the leadership Thurs-
Democrats: Clybum, Yes;
Crime bill
day.
Derrick, Yes; Spratt, Yes.
Another possibility 14 for House
Republicans: Inglis, No:
and Senate negotiators to go back
Ravenel, No; Spence, No.
shot down
to work, and try to come, up with
another, lessecontroyerstal crime
bill perhapsiby stripping the as-
"an unholy trinity of pork, postur-
in House
sault veapons] from the legisla-
ing and partisanship."
tion
But Democrats, smarting from
But Senate Judiciary Committee
the setback, said the partisanship
chairman Josep] R$ Biden Jr., D-
was the coin of the Republicans.
Del said Thursday night he was
By DAVID HESS
"The Republicans made A deci-
not willing to reopen the confer-
Knight Ridder Newspapers
sion today not to govern," said Rep.
ence committee to consider TO:
Mike Synar, D-Okla. "They took &
WASHINGTON - Bowing to a
vamped bill,
powder, They took the position that
fierce, last-ditch assault by the Na-
House leaders' he said should
it was more advantageous politi-
tional Rifle Association, the House
send the bill back to the floor as
cally to oppose the president than
derailed 18 compromise version of
to
over-
to do the bidding of the American
the $33 billion anti-crime bill
come
the
people, who have told us time and
Thursday by refusing on a proce+
small group of
time lagain that they want action
dural vote to bring it
realots geny the merican people
on this crime issue
Analysis to the floor.
what they want and what they
The most controversial Item in
# 12-A The vote was a
need," Biden said.
the bill C the assault weapons ban
jolting setback to
And House Judiciary Committee
- was the subject of intense lobby-
President Clinton, who had person-
Chairman Jack Brooks, D-Texas,
ing by the NRA.
ally lobbied many wavering mem-
said it would be "very difficult to
That provision would prohibit the
bers to support the measure - and
go back to conference (with the
manufacture and salel of 19 mill-
a victory for Republicans who
Senate), it's almost impossible."
tary-style 'semiautomatic rifles,
complained that it was larded with
The House Democrats who bolted
pistols and shotgung by brand
social programs disguised as
from the president were largely
name, as well as similar weapons
crime-prevention measures.
from rural vdistricts. where gun
with the same rapid-fire, large-
7 worked my heart out on it and
ownership intronsidered an un-
magazine features. Cari 1015
I did everything I could, an angry
breachable right and the NRA is
The, NRA lobbying was supple-
Clinton said afterward "And on
deeply entrenched (dn/o)
mented by the Republican National
this day the NRA and the Republi-
But the opponents also included
Committee, which turned its sights
can leadership had their way.
10 of the Congressional/Black Cau+
on 38 Republicans who voted the
Clinton accused the crime bill op-
cus's 38 Democratic members still
first time around for the gún, ban
ponents of engaging in 8 "procedur
angry that conferees had removed
In a letter to those members,
al trick" that puts "the protection
a fracial justice? provisions that
signed by RNC general counsel Da.
of particular interests over the pro-
would have enabled defendants in
vid A. Noreross, the GOP lawmak-
death penalty cases|to.appeal their
ers were subtly threatened with
See CRIME, Page 21-A
sentences. if they could showiracial
sanctions skin to excommunication
bias in their prosecutions.or trials.
from the party if they supported
Rep. Peter Deutsch, D-Fla, said
the rule bringing the bill up for fl-
the bill was "a" victim oloboth the
nal passage of
left and right in the House:aThe
A key, supporter, of the bill, Rep.
right opposed it because of:ther
John Conyers, D-Mich, complained
ban, the left because it didn con.
that the bill "has been partisan-ized
tain the recial justice language
beyond belief
Deutsch, who supported the gun
In addition to providing an un-
ban, said the bill should 80 back to
precedented $8.9 billion for, a wide
a House-Senate conference and the
range of crime prevention pro-
assault weapons provision tremoved
grams, the measure, would pump
so that It could pasasthe
more than $24 billion into law on-
1 Republicanari jubliant
forcement and imprisonment
feating. the president's initiative,
mostly to bolster state and local of-
but
you contains 38.8 billion to
(confer.
help communities hire 100,000 new
ence
cops on the beat-and $10,7 billion
R-Fla., : who ledith fight to side
to build new) state prisons, . boot
track the bill. "The Democrats
camps and juvenile detention facil-
need to step back now, reconsider,
itles.
then give er-version.
The bill also establishes some
The biggest problem I saw with the death naity.off Including 1
bill is that there was much pro-
bleh Think
ventive stuff bunis)
usved of
ment." 14
And sit proxideralife Simprison
House Misorit
Michel; R-Ill,sealle
ment for persons convicted of 41
third violent crime.
(i)
)
141
Vote Kills
Crime Bill
Bradford Urges
Dickey's Support
Malea
R.
8-12
Pourth Congressional District
Mididate july Bradford's sweat
recruitment of Crime Bill
supporters appeared to be vain
Thursday.
Bradford, 1 Democrat who is
opposing Republican U.S. Rep.
Jay Dickey is November, held a
conference Thirsday morn-
ing at the Jefferson County
Courthouse, urging Dickey to
support the $33.2 billion Crime
BEL, which is expected to bring
344 million to Arkansas over the
stx years.
By Thursday afternoon, the bill
was temporarily dead after a
Recedural motion to vote on the
failed in the House by a vote
210-225. Dickey voted against
motion.
Pho - Commercial
Reeping the ЫЕ from
Jay Bradford asks representatives of local and county law enforcement " they think more drug task force money is needed
to the
were 167 Re-
Hcans
"Without late vote this could fail
officers and grants for training
Jefferson County
In a letter to Bra
for
198
and millious and millious to fight
and equipment that are included
counties stood
a
.
challenge, Dickey wrote
11
and 1
crime, to help these men to fight
in the bill.
show of support/
Statisan
people of the Fourth Distr
night and day," said Bradford.
Dickey voted against the House
politics behind us. Help as fight
overwhelmingly expressed
19
to back to
"These men and women are at
version of the bill in April and
this terrible cancer of crime."
opposition to this bill in tb
will be re-
risk night and day trying to protect
said be would consider voting for
Dickey, however, said during a
and letters to this office."
us."
B
the bill if several items, including
Pregrams and construction costs
that
shoul
racial quotes for death row in-
telephone interview Thursday af-
One "pork" project Did
bill
recognized
would be paid for through $30.2
ternoon that be would not vote for
needed to be deleted is
provision for 100,000 new
mates, were removed.
billion in cuts in federal bureaue-
the bill, if it comes before the
million criminal justice I
officers also included
racy and $3 billion in general rev-
With sweat dripping from his
House again, because it needed to
center at Lamar Unives
for prisons and boot
enue.
face, Bradford challenged Dickey
be stripped of the pork barrel
Besumont, Texas. The
drug and crime enforce-
Bradford has been a strong
to vote for the bill.
social programs and the ban on 19
inserted by House Ju
shelters for
supporter of the because he
"He
an opportunity to
semi-automatic wespons. He pre-
Committee Chairman J
jobs for
said
enforcement departments
redeem himanii"
Bradford said as
I the bill W
if
adults
crime areas.
will benefit from the additional
top
enfo
amendments e deleted.
DFORD F
ment officers
COMMERCIAL
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1994
From Page 1A
included a provision for public
grants can be used for education,
Bradford
executions, were just a: public re-
drug treatment and jobs programs.
lations play.
Dickey said law enforcement
"He filed a bill that was an
officers believe the money won't
a Democrat, for his alma mater,
absurd bill that could not pass,"
trickle down to the local depart-
Dickey said. Dickey said the $6.9
Bradford said. "He is playing
ments.
billion for social programs, such as
politics with people's lives."
Sheriffs are all saying it's a
midnight basketball teams and $3
Dickey is also against the pro-
show that will not benefit us,"
million to locate missing
vision that will set mandatory
Dickey said.
Alzheimer's patients, in high-crime
minimum sentences, which he
areas wouldn't reduce crime.
Bradford paraded out several
claims will require 16,000 prison-
officers, including the Arkansas
Dickey said the ban on certain
ers to be released. Braford said
Sheriffs'- Association director Cary
weapons was restricting peoples'
the provision will keep all prison-
Gaines and Jefferson County
rights.
ers incarcerated longer instead of
Sheriff W.C. "Dub" Brassell, tc
"The fact that they have gone
out of the way to put the ban on
being released after serving only a
say they supported the bill in its
few months.
current form.
weapons that admittedly have
created 1/2 of 1 percent of violent
Bradford said Dickey's figures
"On rural law enforcement, 1
crimes
has alerted me to the
are "political hype."
am certainly thankful that we have
fact that there is a more far
Bradford said the $15 million in
finally made our senators and
reaching agenda."
local partnership grants for
congressmen aware that there is
Dickey said he presented his
Arkansas will put money in the
such a thing as rural law en
version of the bill to show there
hands of those who need it and
forcement."
were other options. Bradford said
know where it should be spent -
The Associated Press contrib
Dickey's bill, which at one time
law enforcement officers. The
uted to this story.
RA mor ey blasted
uxter: Donations swayed Lightfoot vote
08/12/94,
and "he is doing their bidding."
bottom line' - $50,000
Baxter said law enforcement offi-
cials around the district back the
10:55
ntributions - sealed
crime bill, as do lowans worried
ote, challenger says.
about violent crime.
But in a statement earlier this
By JANE NORMAN
week, Lightfoot said the bill
HE REGISTER'S WASHINGTON BUREAU
weakens the death penalty and pays
for "failed '60s-style liberal social
shington, D.C. - Rep. Jim
welfare programs at the expense of
22
Lightfoot's opposition to the
crime-fighting."
bill is linked to his acceptance
He said communities are left
ore than $50,000 in contribu-
"holding the bag" to help pay for
from the National Rifle Associ-
more police and other anti-crime
since he was elected to Con-
efforts included in the bill. "If our
Iowa Secretary of State Elaine
Iowa. communities buy in to this
r charged Thursday.
crime bill, they'll have no choice but
hink that's the bottom line here
to raise property taxes down the
hat's driving his vote," said
road," Lightfoot said.
15, a Democrat running against
An aide said Lightfoot contacted
foot, a Republican, for
"almost all" the sheriffs and police
ern lowa's 3rd District seat.
chiefs in his district, and two-thirds
Elaine Baxter
Jim Ross Lightfoot
Lightfoot said the legislation
of them opposed the bill.
Blasts GOP opposition
Bill is full of "pork"
more pork than the lowa State
Baxter's comments came after she
and deserved to be sent back to
and two other Democratic congres-
BAITER FOR CONGR
ference committee for revision.
sional candidates - Sheila McGuire
okesman denied that special-
of Boone, who is running against Re-
est money has any influence on
publican Tom Latham of Alexander,
foot's votes.
and Glen Winekauf of North Liberty,
e bill was set aside Thursday
who is challenging Rep. Jim Leach,
Democratic leaders lost a
R-la. - gathered in Des Moines to
210 vote on a procedural motion
blast Republican opposition to the
ring it up for debate. Among
crime bill.
ans, only Rep. Fred Grandy, R-
Former Rep. Dave Nagle, D-Ia., in
2A THE DES MOINES REGISTER
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1994
voted for the motion. President
a switch of positions, said he, too, is
on called Grandy Wednesday
in favor of the crime bill. Nagle in the
ing Grandy's backing after
past has been a recipient of NRA
dy said he would vote in favor
money and has been reluctant to.
e overall bill.
support gun bans, but he said "police,
officers tell me they're outgunned
ghtfoot earlier this year voted
nst al
out there."
on assault weapons in-
ed in the legislation, and he has
opposed to the overall crime bill
vell. Baxter said the NRA gave
022
tfoot nearly $3,000
before
vote on the 19 assault weapons
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from Page 1A
and the Republican
any t
as necessary to over-
leadership had their
me the opposition.
crime bill in
"We can't let a small group of
way."9
alots deny the American people
President Clinton
hat they want and what they
red," Biden said.
And House Judiciary Committee
was the subject of Intense lobbying
hairman Jack Brooks, D-Texas,
by the NRA.
dd it would be "very difficult to go
That provision would prohibit the
jolt to Clinton
ack to conference (with the Senate).
manufacture and sale of 19 military-
almost impossible."
style semiautomatic rifles, pistols
nbreachable Right
and shotguns by brand name, as well
health-care legislation.
as similar weapons with the same
House leader Bob Michel
The vote was 225-210 to block the
The H
: Democrats who bolted
rapid-fire, Large-magazine features.
calls the measure 'an unholy
bill from coming to the floor - with
rom the president were largely from
The NRA's lobbying was supple-
ural districts where gun ownership
58 Democrats joining 167 Republi-
mented by the Republican National
; considered an unbreachable right
trinity of pork, posturing
cans in voting to sidetrack the
Committee, which turned its sights
on 38 Republicans who voted the
and partisanship.'
ure.
nd the NRA is deeply entrenched.
But the opponents also included
Voting to block further consider-
first time around for the gun ban.
0 of the Congressional Black
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ation were Iowans Neal Smith, R
'aucus' 38 Democratic members still
In a letter to those members,
Washington, D.C. - Bowing to a
Democrat, and Republicans Jim
ngry that conferees had removed 8
signed by RNC general counsel
flerce, last-ditch assault by the Na.
Leach, Jim Ross Lightfoot and Jim
racial justice" provision that would
David Norcross, the GOP lawmakers
tional Rifle Association, the House
Nussle. Voting against sidetracking
lave enabled defendants in death
were subtly threatened with sanc-
derailed a compromise version of the
the measure was Republican Fred
enalty cases to appeal their sen-
tions akin to excommunication from
$33 billion anti-crime bill Thursday
Grandy.
onces If they could show racial blas
the party if they supported the rule
by declining to bring it to the floor.
What happens now is unclear.
Ir prosecutions or trials.
bringing the bill up for final passage.
The procedural vote was a jolling
One possibility is for House Demo-
High tension in the chamber ac-
Norcross cited a resolution passed
setback to President Clinton, who
cratic leaders to try again to bring up
comp
had lobbied many wavering mem-
the measure. That would require
lawmakers' speeches
by the Alaska Republican Party,
which the RNC's resolutions commit-
bers to support the measure - and 8
changing the minds of at least eight
preceding the vote. So bitter were
the feelings that, at the conclusion of
tec plans to consider at its January
victory for Republicans who com-
House members who voted against
the vote when the bill was thwarted,
1995 meeting.
plained that it was larded with social
the leadership Thursday.
Democrats objected when House Re-
programs disguised as crime-preven-
Less Controversial
publican Whip Newt Gingrich of
The resolution condemned the 38
tion measures.
Georgia tried to speak.
who had voted for the assault-
"I worked my heart out on it and I
Another possibility is for Hc
Rep. Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., said
weapon ban and proposed that the
did everything I could," an angry
and Senate negotiators to try to come
the bill was "a victim of both the left
RNC "hereafter deny all Republican
Clinton said afterward. "And on this
up with another, less controversial
and right In the House. The right op-
Party funding" to them. It also urged
day the NRA and the Republican
crime bill - perhaps by stripping
posed It because of the gun ban, the
the party to "seek alternative, real
leadership had their way."
the assault weapons ban from the
left because It didn't contain the
Republican candidates for the seats
Clinton accused crime bill oppo-
legislation.
racial Justice language."
of those congressmen."
nents of engaging in a "procedural
But Senate Judiciary Committee
trick" that puts "the protection of
chairman Joseph Biden Jr., D-Del.,
Conference Committee
particular Interests over the protec-
said Thursday night he was not will-
Deutsch, who supported the gun
tion of ordinary Americans."
ing to reopen the conference comunit-
ban, sald the bill should go back to a
tee to consider a revemped bill.
House-Senate conference and the as-
Cabinet Meeting
House leaders, he said, should
sault weapons provision be removed
Clinton immediately called a Cabl-
send the bill back to the Поог as
80 that it could pass the House.
net meeting for today, hoping to
Republicans were jubilant at de
ignite some momentum for his
CRIME Please turn to Page 6A
feating the president's initiative, but
some insisted that the setback
should not bury the bill.
House Minority Leader Bob Mich-
el, R-III., called the measure "an un-
holy trinity of pork, posturing and
partisanship."
Des Moines Resista
But Democrats, smarting from the
setback, said the partisanship was
8-12-94
the coin of the Republicans.
The Republicans made 8 decision
day not to govern," said Rep. Mike
Synar, D-Okla.
The most controversial item in the
bill - the assault weapons ban -
Procedural vote shoots down crime bill
Aug. 12 '94 10:57
day to Minneapolis for an appearance be-
"Today's vote shows those of us who
AP and sid Reports
fore a convention of the 200,000-member
favor real crime control are willing to take
WASHINGTON - Acting in dramatic
National Association of Police Officer in an
the time and make the effort to pass an
fashion Thursday, the House diamissed a
effort to resurrect the bill. And he called a
effective Crime Bill, not one just designed
sweeping $33 billion anti-crime bill in a
morning Cabinet meeting, hoping to ignite
to make beadlines," he said.
vote
forced stunned Democratic lend-
some mementum for his health care
"Now that all the politicians and candi-
ere into angry retreat. It was a stinging
legislation.
dates have held their press conferences
setback to President Clinton and sharpened
As unlikely coalition of Republicans,
with police officers providing colorful back.
pre-election partisan passions OD Capital
gun-control opponents and black lawmak-
drops, it's time for a crime bill which pro-
H
are prevailed 225-210 in a parliamentary
tects our constitutional rights, puts crimi-
1 worked my heart out and did every-
move that prevented the Home from actu-
nate in prison and keeps them there to
thing 1 could," Clinton said in reaction. "On
ally voting on the crime bill itself.
dealt TOM Sentence.
this day, the NRA (National Rile Associa-
U.S. Rep. Charles Taylor, R-Brevard,
But Maggie Lauterer, Taylor's Democrat
tion)
the Republican leadership had
bailed the House of Representative's vote
oppoment in the 11th District Congressional
in a news release his office issued shortly
race, criticized Congress for voting to keep
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1994
Clinton immediately scheduled a trip to
after the vote.
the bill from proceeding.
"This is not gridlock, this inaction is a
national disgrace," she said in a written
statement. "Every day that Congress plays
Times-Ne News
Serving The Blue Ridge Since 1881 Henderson, Transylvania and Polk counties
MAGGIE LAUTERERX
politics, there are 65 more murders, 4,000
: violent crimes and 8,000 more homes
broken into. How many more days can we
Continued from page LA
the NRA's chief lobbyist. "We want prisons, not pork;
take? If those Democrats and Republicans
The legislation would have provided $33.2 billion for
police, not empty promises, crime fighters, not social
can't make the tough decisions we need,
they should go home."
M dditional 100,000 police officers, prisons, crime-
Lauterer also criticized Taylor for voting
prevention measures and an especially controversial
workers." Key Democratic leaders huddled after the vote amid
indications the House might recess before returning to
the bill and challenged him to "lead,
bah on assault-style firearms.
Moments after the House rejected a "rule" which
the crime bill or taking up health legislation. Clinton
follow or get out of the way."
would have allowed for a yes-or-no vote on the bill
ridiculed the notion, insisting that Congress stay in
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to stand tall and protect us. be went out the
itself, Clinton went before reporters. "They have failed
session until it can pass a crime bill.
"Health care is not going to take a vacation either."
back door. abc gaid.
the American people," be said.
The president's dpponents included 167 Republicans
be said, a pointed reference to the other legislation that
PROCEDURAL continues on page 15A
and 58 Democratic deserters. Voting for the bill were
has been a top priority for Clinton and Democratic
198 Democrate, 11 Republicans and 1 independent.
congressional leaders. Clinton has been struggling to
While lembasting the gun lobby and Republicans, Clin-
bring health care to a vote in the House, too.
tom seemed to defend black lowmakers whose apposi-
The president said he found it galling that the crime
tion was based on capital punishment concerns.
bill was brushed aside on a "procedural trick."
The National Rife Association, which in May lost a
Rep. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., one of the authors of
firearms ten vote in the House by just two votes,
the beaut weapons ban, said passing a crime bill this
called Thursday's action a "step ahead for real ealety
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 they were willing to open negotia-
politicians offered them ...,'' said Tanya K. Metaksa,
tions on changing the package to win sufficient votes.
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everything from rehabilitation to
branded the bill "pork" and ridi-
prevention and crime fighting"
culed its social service programs,
If the bill had passed, the Hartford
Crime bill
such as money to create midnight
department would have been able
basketball programs.
to increase its police force of about
"Congress is stooping to a new
500 by 20 percent, he said. "I just
low," said Franks. "B used to create
can't believe it [that the bill was
make-work programs. Now it cre-
defeated] when the majority of the
ates make-busy programs."
people think crime is the No. 1 con-
Democrats, on the other hand,
cern."
scuttled by
had pleaded with fellow members
It was a stinging defeat for a presi-
for days to send voters a message
dent who wanted to reverse an im-
that House members cared about
age born 26 years ago, in the days of
fighting crime.
Republican Richard M. Nixon and
Chief Deputy Majority Whip Bill
American Independent Party candi-
Richardson, D-N.M., told everyone
date George C. Wallace, who effec-
House vote
it was "the vote of the year, and
tively painted themselves as cham-
House Speaker Thomas S. Foley, D-
pions of law and order.
Wash., in a rare floor speech, point-
The day ended with Sen. Christo-
ed his finger and insisted, "This is a
pher J. Dodd, D-Conn, faxing a
truly crucial and seminal vote."
statement to the media imploring
That kind of talk won over most of
constituents to "urge families, po-
the Connecticut delegation, as Ken-
lice and everyone whose quality of
Democrats left red-faced
nelly; Sam Gejdenson, D-2nd Dis-
life is at stake to call their represent-
trict; Rose L Delauro, D-3rd Dis-
atives and demand that Congress
trict; Christopher Shays, R-4th
pass this crime bill."
By Washington
DAVID
weapons and copycat models, no
District; and Nancy L Johnson, R-
new programs for domestic vio-
6th District, voted to proceed.
Flashpoints
lence.
But defections by nine Democrat-
WASHINGTON Democratic
"I worked my heart out and did
ic members of the Congressional
The yearlong debate on crime
Party officials expected Thursday's
everything I could," Clinton said.
Black Caucus, as well as conserva-
control had always proceeded
vote OR the $33.2 billion crime bill to
"On this day, the [National Rifle
tive Democrats opposed to the gun
two intertwined levels - one politi-
be "the vote of the year," the one
Association] and the Republican
ban, gave the GOP asssult enough
cal, one substantive.
that woul not only be a strong,
leadership had their way.'
ammunition to kill one of Clinton's
The major debate flashpoints
sensitive response to voters' fears,
Rep. Barbara B. Kennelly, D-1st
top priorities.
but would bury a generation-old im-
Dead is a bill that was a collection
Justice Act; controversy over those
were the gun ban and the Racial
District, a chief deputy majority
age of the party as soft on crime.
whip, said Democrats hope to re-
of programs and policies with
ble. measures put the bill in early trou-
Instead, the House, despite a 78-
vive parts of the bill quickly, notably
something for almost everyone.
sent Democratic majority, buried
those dealing with the gun ban,
It had major new prógrams to
the c- me bill, killing h on a 225-210
help curb domestic violence; autho-
proved by the House but rejected by
The racial justice provision, ap-
mandatory life imprisonment for
procedural vote to cut off additional
three-time felons and more money
rized the federal death penalty for
the Senate, would have required
debate.
for police and preventive programs.
several crimes, including treason
courts to consider whether there
h
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for
the
"We can't give up," she said.
and certain carjacking crimes; and
was discrimination in death penalty
Democrate President Clinton as
But her task will be difficult.
funded prisons and boot camps. R
sentences whether blacks, for in-
well as for Connecticut and its cities
Thursday, many had the same view
mandated life in prison for people
stance, were more prone to be sen-
and towns. The state stood to gain at
as Rep. Gary A. Franks, R-5th Dis-
convicted of three felonies. And. it
tenced to death than whites in a
least $223 million for a wide range
trict, the only one in the six-member
contained pet programs Connecti-
particular community?
of crime prog ams, including extra
Connecticut delegation in the
cut lawmakers had been pushing
police protection, over the next six
for years.
years.
would have allowed debate OD the
Hartford Police Chief Joseph F.
Congressional Black Caucus want-
and most of the 38 members of the
The act was stripped from the bill,
House to vote against the rules that
Now, there is nothing - no bill,
Croughwell Jr., said he was "devas-
ed h back. Joining them were con-
no money, no ben on 19 assault
Please see House, Page AS
tated" when be heard the bill was
the gun ban.
servative Democrats who disliked
defeated.
I he tuture
Party officials thought they had
qualled the black caucus revolt, and
How Connecticut
After the vote. Gejdenson id
in the end, some 28 black House
voted / U.S. House
Democrats would seek ways to
members agreed with Rep Mel
change some votes, and perhaps
Reynolds, D-111. "When you get the
resurrect some parts of the bill.
Allow a $33.2 billion crime
National Rifle Association aligning
Kennelly thought a new bill could
itself with the black CRUCUS: you
bill package to come
surface as soon as next week.
have to r ize something is
before the chamber for a
Most, though, were still reeling
wrong." he suid.
vote. A "yes" vote was to
from the blow; Lieberman, for in-
But the loss of 10 other votes hurt,
debate the package on the
stance, said, "What the House did
especially that of Chief Deputy Ma-
House floor. A "no" vote
today is a terrible abdication of re-
jority Whip John Lewis, D-Ga.
was to block further
sponsibility." and Kennelly called
"This crime bill imposes an unac-
consideration.
Thursday "a heartbreaking day for
ceptable moral cost with the expan-
YES
NO
America.
sion of the death penalty." he pro-
"Forget politics," she said. "The
Kannelly (D-1st Dist.)
tested.
gun lobby won."
Even when Democrats thought
Gejdenson (D-2nd Dist.)
The gun lobby look credit, but
they had worked out problems with
DeLaure (D-ard Dist.)
insisted it did SO for good reasons.
racial justice and the gun ban, an-
"In this bill. taxpayers would spend
Shaye (R-4th Dist.)
other popped up. It was a familiar
nearly a dollar for social experi-
Republican theme - the Democrats
Franks (R-5th Diat.)
ments for every dollar in prison
want to spend money to solve prob-
Johnson (R-6th Dist.)
building." said Tanya K. Metaksa,
lems, and they want to spend it not
not voting
executive director of the National
on tough cops, but on coddling
Rifle Association's Institute for Leg.
criminals and creating big new pro-
islative Action.
Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman, 1)-Conn.,
grams back home.
"and it's important for the Demo-
For the moment - and probably
"This bill could have been a lean,
for some time to come - Connecti-
mean crime-fighting machine,"
cratic Congress to follow through."
That kind of talk was enough to
cut is unlikely to get the $130 mil-
said House Minority Leader Robert
make House Republicans, known
lion it expected to hire an extra
H. Michel, R-III. "But there are too
1,500 police officers.
many election year goodies, trin-
for their feisty ways, steel for a fight.
Gone for now are $32 million for
kets and gift wrapped spending pro-
There was intense pressure at
GOP caucus meetings to slap down
prison grants, including military
grams piled on it. It now looks like
style boot camps; $22 million for
Santa Claus wearing a sheriff's
the Democrats - and even many
cities and towns, which would have
badge."
Democrate had misgivings about
had wide latitude to use the funds
how expensive the bill was.
Looking for a fight
"People shouldn't look to Wash-
for education, jobs and drug treat-
The politics were simple.
ington to solve crime problems,"
ment; $21 million in funding for
"One reason Bill Clinton was
said Dodd, "but we've said it so
domestic-violence programs: $6
elected is because he was perceived
often we've created a monster."
million for nonprofit, community-
based organizations: and $4 million
as not being soft on crime," said
As a result, Congress came up
with a multibillion dollar bill that
to treat up to 3,600 drug-addicted
prisoners in state prisons.
"promises everyone everything."
he said. "It's the gift that keeps on
What was left Thursday night was
a deeply embarrassed Democratic
giving." Dodd said.
Ironically, Democrats came even
Party, losers in what is likely to
as close as they did only because of
loom as one of the four most politi-
cally important votes members of
some Republican help. When racial
the 103rd Congress have made.
justice supporters and gun ban foes
Like upcoming votes on health
would not budge, party leaders
care and 1993 votes on the North
turned to moderate Republicans for
help.
American Free Trade Agreement
and a deficit reduction plan that
Shays and Rep. Marge Roukema,
raised taxes and cut spending, what
R-N.J., had 11 GOP votes Wednes-
lawmakers did Thursday will be dis-
day; they were unable to pick up the
cussed and debated during the fall
extra ones they knew they needed.
campaign like no other issues.
They could not counter a total of 58
"Crime is like health care. Public
Democratic votes against continu-
sentiment is that something must be
ing debate.
done," said G. Donald Ferree, asso-
"We lost 40 votes to the gun lob-
clate director of the Roper Center at
by," explained Kennelly.
the University of Connecticut.
The Democrats know that, and
that is why. Kennelly said, they will
be back soon.
As she put it, "We can't let this
go."
Staff Writer Maria Alvarez contrib-
uted to this story.
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CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
Franks lone legislator
from state opposing bill
By Tamara Lytle
gress has started a new program, a
Register Washington Bureau 8/10
make-busy program, complete
with arts and crafts and night bas-
WASHINGTON - Rep. Gary
ketball. Is this Big Government
Franks, R-Conn., split from his
cradic to grave?"
Connecticut colleagues Thursday
Jamic Shor, spokesman for
by voting to stall a $33 billion
Connecticut's Rep. Sam Gejden-
crime bill he called a "make-husy"
son, D-2, said the social programs
pork program.
are important to keep kids busy
The vote was seen by many as a
after school and away from crime.
referendum on the assault weap-
Connecticut Democrats, Shays
ons ban included in the bill.
and Rep. Nancy Johnson, R-6,
Franks, from the 5th (Greater Wa-
voted for keeping the bill on track.
terbury) District, is the only
"She feels very strongly about
staunch opponent of gun controls
getting those weapons off the
in the Connecticut delegation.
streets," said Johnson spokeswo-
The successful move to stall the
man Lisa Pelosi. Johnson also sup-
crime bill means it may be brought
ports drug treatment for prisoners,
back minus the assault weapons
which is included in the bill.
ban.
"Consider those who live in fear
As Republicans teamed up with
whose lives would be helped by the
anti-gun-control Democrats, Con-
crime bill," said Rep. Rosa DeLau-
necticut Rep. Christopher Shays,
ro, D-3.
R-4, tried to peel away Republi-
One of Connecticut's leading
cans who support gun control to
keep the bill alive. Eleven House
gun control supporters, state Rep.
Michael P. Lawlor, D-East Haven.
Republicans voted for the measure
blamed the House action on the
despite GOP leadership pressure
to stop it.
National Rifle Association's high-
pressure tactics. He said the gun
"I'm very disappointed," Shays
lobby tried a similar strategy with
said. "I don't think it's good for
the Connecticut General Assembly
Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford
this past spring but failed.
or the state of Connecticut to have
Lawlor said the lobby got the
this bill go down."
state House to temporarily kill a
Connecticut stood to receive
gun control bill in May on a proce-
millions of dollars for prison con-
dural motion in 8 special session.
struction and for anti-crime pro-
Gov. Lowell P. Weicker Jr. vowed
grams, along with hundreds of new
to call lawmakers back to the Capi-
community police officers.
tol repeatedly until they voted on
Franks said he opposed the so-
cial programs Democrats put into
the merits of the bill, which passed
July 8.
the bill as crime-prevention
"I don't think it (the NRA strat-
measures.
egy) going to work because the
"In the past, Congress has
overwhelming majority of people
passed make-work jobs, Congress
in Connecticut and in the United
has taken care of able-bodied peo-
States are in favor of reasonable
ple." Franks said. "But now, Con-
gun control." Lawlor said.
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House derails crime bill
How they voted:
"Yes" vote is in favor of allowing debate
on the package on the House floor.
PKen Calvert, R-Corone, NO
Democrats to postpone action on health care
DN McCandises, R-Ea-Quinta, NO
PRom Packard, R-Oceenside, NO
D-George E. firewn, D-San Bemardino, YES
i
Latyvald
Instead, Foley and Gephardt said, the
while death penalty provisions were
Jerry Lowis, R-Rediends NO
The Associated Press
House next week srould concentrate on
opposed by liberals and blacks.
WASHINGTON
the crime bill. which suffered a dramat-
disappointed Rep. Charles E. Schumer,
The move, which an angry Clinton
House Democratic leadera after
ic 225-210 vote defent yesterday on a
D-N.Y., who had steered made of the
called "a procedural trick orchestrated
being stunned by lawmakers' rejection
parliamentary move.
legislation through the House.
by the National Rifle Association, then
of their and President Clinton's crime
It was the third time in four years that
Clinton, while clearly upset over the
heavity pushed by the Republican lead-
bill - decided last night to postpone
important crime legislation had been
loss, nonetheless exhorted the leader-
ership," left both the White House and
action on health care reform.
stified or scaled back at the last minute.
ship to revisit the matter and try to
Congress stunned. And it diramed the
House Speaker Thomas Foley and
A move to bring the bill to the Boor
chances that a comprehensive crime
produce a crime bill now. "We can do
Majority Leader Richard Gephardt
was defeated with 58 Democrats going
better than this," be said in an appear-
measure would be resurrected during
ged from a meeting last night with
against their party and their president
ance at the White House after the vote,
this session of Congress.
White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta
to derail A $30 billion package that
"and I want the Congress and the House
other top aldes to Clinton and told
contained a ban on the sale of 19 assult
"Anyone who thinks we can produce
to go back to work tomorrow and figure
reporters they could not begin debate
weapons. The assault-weapon ban was
a new crime bill in the month remain-
out how to save the elements of this
next week on health care.
streouously opposed by gun proponents,
ing is smoking something." said a
bill."
mes
critical
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problem, and age doing the things
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say to provent child above, Motales aid.
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these who abuse children
tem, law exforcement, educational and
physically.
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delpents to join a fight against
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abuse defenseless children.
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may general lauded the legisla.
Morales underscored the problems
State Rep. Henry Casilar and
child abuse scross the state among
hadfth Zaffirini and invited the
sectors of the population. The AG, hower-
raising their voless in the
er, said the problem is semewhat more
for priority to the desue of
severe among Hispanic fumilies.
He urged stranger laws to
He pointed out that domestic violence
and well being of
continues to be a problem, adding that
young people.
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the bill that was passed by the
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Massurbile, Benific said that the
Patrol agents, rejected
pensities for violent juve-
twoen the ridge and the town, posi-
all kinds of oncial service or-
final version of the crime bill
visations looking after the inter-
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Torkildsen vote draws fire
from Democratic challengers
Misc.
By John Laidler
to vote against the national ban
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE
on assault wweapons.
Torkildsen, a Danvers Repub-
US Rep. Peter G. Torkildsen
lican, defended his vote yester-
came under immediate fire from
day, saying he supports the crime
his Democratic opponents in the
bill overall despite the inclusion of
6th Congressional District race
the assault weapons ban. He said
yesterday after he was the sole
his objection was to the way the
member of the Massachusetts
bill'was being pushed through.
House delegation voting to post-
"This was a vote on the rules,
pone action on the national crime
not a vote on the crime bill," said
bill.
Torkildsen. "There is a major die-
"This just shows Peter is out
tinction."
of step," said state Rep. Jeffery
He said the proposed rule
Hayward (D-Lynn), one of four
would have precluded members
Democrats challenging Torkild-
from objecting if other House
sen. "He doesn't understand the
rules were being violated in
real concerns of families about
bringing the bill to the floor. For
safety in the streets, the increase
instance, they could not object
in violent crime
Peter doesn't
that the bill was presented with-
get it or doesn't care."
out the customary three-day wait-
John Tierney of Salem, an-
ing period accorded conference
other Democratic challenger, said
committee reports.
the vote was "typical Torkildsen -
Torkildsen said members
he talks one game and plays an-
were also precluded from offering
other."
amendments to strike unneces-
"Here's a guy who says he's
sary spending in the bill, such as
for the crime bill because he
a $10 milion grant to a Texas uni-
knows the majority of the district
versity that had no anticrime pur-
wants it, but he finds a way to kill
pose.
it," Tierney said.
Tierney said the congress-
The Democratic outery mir-
man's actions would cost him po-
rored the sharp criticism Torkild-
litically.
sen faced in May after he was the
"It's an issue that nobody will
sole Massachusetts congressman
forget," he said.
Delay on crime: the regional vote
Democrats - Andrews, Y.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Republicans - Snowe, N.
Following are the votes of
:
MASSACHUSETTS
New England members of Con-
Democrats - Frank, Y; Ken-
gress in the 225-210 roll-call yes-
nedy, Y; Markey, Y; Meehan, Y;
terday by which the House re-
Moakley, Y; Neal, Y; Olver, Y;
fused to let a $33.2 billion crime
Studds, Y.
bill come before the chamber for
Republicans - Blute, Y; Tor-
Boston
a vote. A "yes" vote was to debate
kildsen, N.
the package. A "no" vote was to
NEW HAMPSHIRE
block consideration.
Democrats - Swett, Y.
GLOBE
CONNECTICUT
Republicans - Zeliff, N.
Democrats - DeLauro, Y;
RHODE ISLAND
Gejdenson, Y; Kennelly, Y.
Democrats - Reed, Y.
Republicans - Franks, N;
Republicans - Machtley, N.
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Angry Clinton
rike begins, and it looks long
maps plan for
counterattack
ayers pack up
By Carolyn Skorneck
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Washington - The House
on Thursday dismissed á sweep-
Aug. 12 1994 12:40PM P2
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The legislation would have
Angry Clinton
provided $33.2 billion for an ad-
ditional 100,000 police officers
maps plan for
as well as prisons, crime preven-
tion and an especially controver-
counterattack
sial ban on assault-style guns.
Moments after the House re-
jected a "rule" that would have
By Carolyn Skorneck
allowed for a yes-or-no vote on
ASSOCIATED PRESS
the bill, Clinton went before re-
porters. "They have failed the
Washington - The House
American people," he said.
on Thursday dismissed a sweep-
The president's opponents in-
Ing crime bill in a stinging set-
cluded 167 Republicans and 58
back for President Clinton. Shak-
Democrats. Voting for the bill
en Democratic leaders, brain-
were 198 Democrats, 11 Republi-
storming for hours with Clinton's
cans and one independent. While
aides after the vote, said they
lambasting the gun lobby and
would try to resurrect it next
Republicans, Clinton seemed to
week.
defend black lawmakers whose
"I worked my heart out and
opposition was based on qualms
did everything I could," Clinton
about capital punishment.
said in reaction to the vote. "On
this day; the NRA [National Rifle
The NRA, which in May lost a
Association] and the Republican
House vote on a firearms ban by
leadership had their way."
just two votes, called Thursday's
Clinton immediately sched-
action a "step ahead for real
uled a Minneapolis trip for today
safety and genuine security."
80 he could attend a convention
The House bill was a compro-
of the 200,000-member National
mise with negotiators from the
Association of Police Organiza-
Senate, which had passed its own
tions in an effort to revive the
version.
bill. He also will hold a morning
Senate Minority Leader Bub
Cabinet meeting, hoping to reig-
Dole (R-Kan.) congratulated the
nite momentum for his health re-
House for its "bipartisan cour-
form legislation.
age in defeating the bloated, soft-
An unlikely coalition of Re-
on-crime conference report."
publicans, gun control opponents
"Now it's time to get back to
and black lawmakers prevailed
work and craft a real crime bill
225-210 in a parliamentary move
for America," he said, "one that
that prevented the House from
emphasizes the prison cell rather
voting on the crime bills
than the pork barrel as the most
House Speaker Thomas S. Fo-
effective way to prevent violent
Icy: (D-Wash.), emerging from a
crime."
four-hour meeting with White
House officials after the vote,
said late Thursday, "We hope
Triumph for Gingrich
AS
next week we'll be voting on the
crime bill."
Foley said he planned to dis-
cuss with committee leaders
"how the bill will come up
again.
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Crime vote bombshell staggers Clinton
By ANN McFEATTERS
ANALYSIS
depending on who is polling, is
wanted it to pass.
But if every-
SCRIPTS HOWARD
hurting him and that Democrats as
body had the security 1 have. we
Aug 12.94
well as Republicans do not feel
wouldn': need a crime bill."
WASHINGTON The stunning
try to kill the bill It goes back to a
It is an ominous sign for
325-210 defeat of the $33 billion
that crossing him will bring politi-
conference committee, but chances
Clinton demanded that the
crime bill on a procedura. vote in
cal retribution or that helping him
that it will bepassed this year have
House not acjourr. until it passes
Democrats who try to
will be politically expedient. It is
the House last night leaves Presi-
diminished greatly
the crime measure. But meribers
an eminous sign for Democrats
dent Clinton's legislative strategy
who try to use the president's coat-
desperate to get home to campaign
use the president's
in shambles and has badly sapped
Clinton lost because of pressure
for the midterm elections wen't
by the National Bifle Association,
tails in the November election
stay unless a compromise can be
coattails in the
his political clout.
Hepublican leaders such as Bep.
An angry, visibiy distraught
worked out quickly.
Until yesterday afternoon, the
Newt Gingrich of Georgia, who
November election.
president care to the White House
White House felt confident it could
viewed. it as a liberal raft of new
The president is correct that
briefing room shortly after the
who aprecedural vote to send the
crime is the No. 1 concern of vot-
pork-barrel social spending such
vote, calling the tally a shameful
crime bill to the floor for a victory
as midnight bashetball games and
ers. But in the give-and-take of leg-
trick and a victory for special inter-
and force a vote OR the substance
it filtis had won:
a welfare program for criminals,
islative smusage-making, Republi-
ests and a loss for the American
of the crime bill he thinks be could
and blacks who wanted a contro-
cans and some Democrats thought
people, especially children who are
win.
Controversial though it has
they could vote against the proce-
the bill calling for 100,000
versial provision restored that pur-
victims of violence.
dural rule on the bill and still claim
Having put his words and his po-
more police on the streets, a three-
ported to end discrimination in
His voice trembling, his face
they were for the measure's 60
litical weight behind :he crime bill,
strikes-and-yow're-in-prison-with-
death-row sentencing.
stiffer anti-crime penalties de-
Canton is under the gua, so to
pale, Clinton was obvious.) trying
no-recourse felony requirement,
The size of the defeat does net
to ren in the vitriol be wanted to
signed to keep the 1-million-strong
speak, to do some fast talking to
the ban on assault weapons and
necessarily mean Clinton will lose
prison population from rising.
convince legislators and the public
unleash against those who argued
be is in control But just as the
more money for prison and pre-
other legislative priorities - pri-
that the bill was for show only and
Gingrich said that the social pro-
vention was the most important
Clirton White House needed to put
marily health care OK even that
TEL:
would have dane little to stem the
grams in the bill doomed it and
its entire focus on health care,
vote for the Clinton administration
the crime bill is dead But #risase-
growth of violent crime
that the president's determination
which the president says could live
so far this year.
rious loss at precisely the wrong
"I believe the American people
to pass health care reform legisla-
or die by one or two votes, it now is
time for the president.
What makes R particularly bad
will not like viewing this as a polit-
tion this year will Counder on the
distracted by the vote of the crime
for Clinton is that 58 Democrats as
It means, first of al, that his job
ical circus," be said. "Did I lose to-
same shoals of do-goodism.
bill
well as 167 Republicans voted to
approval rating of only 42% to 47%,
night? You bet I dic, in the sense I
Clintor called for his Cabinet w
There will be no vacation for the
convene this morning and decided:
White House or lawmakers without
to go to Mianespolis later in the
action on crime and the vastly
BACK AGAIN FOR LIMITED TIME!
CLOSED
day for a police convention. He
more controversial issue of health
WEDS.
hopes that the pressure of law en-
care reform, Clinton vowed.
forcement groups and public opin-
It's a promise be may wish be
ion may turn the tide in the House
hadn't made.
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Gingrich scores a win
with an unlikely team
By Jeanne Cummings
But perhaps the most bitter
WASHINGTON BUREAU
blow to Clinton came from a
small group of Congressional
Washington
House
Mi-
Black Caucus members who op-
nority Whip Newt Gingrich (R-
posed the expansion of the death
Ga.) was beaming after holding
penalty and the deletion of an
his troops in line and delivering a
anti-discrimination clause.
staggering blow to President
Clinton's $33 billion crime bill.
Lewis, who has based his op-
But it was a moment of triumph
position to the legislation on his
that ended with him being shout-
objections to the death penalty,
ed down from the podium by
was among those the president
frustrated Democrats.
simply could not persuade to,
Rep. John Lewis, an Atlanta
clear the way for final passage.
Democrat and a member of the
The two men spoke on the
House Democratic leadership,
phone earlier this week. Lewis.
who voted against his own party,
recalled: There were long peri-
was so conflicted he didn't stay
ods of silence. It's been very dif-
Sen. Sam Nunn favored cha
on the House floor to witness the
ficult for me."
tumultuous final outcome be-
The remaining members of
plans for the bomber force:
cause he didn't want to be
the delegation, all Democrats,
that the administration has no
swarmed by colleagues begging
voted for the defeated motion: J.
through their bomber prograf
him to change his mind.
Roy Rowland of Dublin, Don
"I didn't tarry," he said.
Johnson of Royston, George
The Georgia delegation
"Buddy" Darden of Marietta,
Thursday became a mirror im
Sanford Bishop of Columbus and
age of the unusual House alli-
Cynthia McKinney of Lithonia.
ance of Republicans, gun control
As House Speaker Thomas S.
Bu
opponents and a handful of black
Foley (D-Wash.) took the chair to
lawmakers that delivered a
announce the 225-210 vote that
stinging setback to the presi-
shelved the crime bill for now,
dent's anti-crime legislation.
Republicans let out a shout of
All four Georgia Republicans
celebration.
Choose yo
voted against the motion that
With backslapping col-
would have cleared the way for a
leagues crowded around him,
Bali®
final vote on the crime package:
Gingrich, who is due to move up
Gingrich of Marietta; John
next year to House GOP leader,
Purchase tw
Linder of Duluth, Mac Collins of
went to the podium and began
McDonough and Jack Kingston
speaking. "On behalf of the Re-
of Savannah.
uws
publicans
he said, before
In floor, speeches, Republi-
being drowned out by objections
cans objected to the inclusion of
from Democrats.
about $8 billion in crime proven-
The minority whip walked
tion programs. But Democrats
away waving his arms in frus-
charged that the real source of
tration.
opposition was the assault weap-
A few moments later, House
ons ban, which passed by a two-
Majority Leader Richard Gep-
vole margin carlier this year and
hardt (D-Mo.) canceled the rest
was fervently opposed by the Na-
of the day's business and then
tional Riflo Association.
yielded Gingrich tune to speak.
The weapons ban was clearly
"All I wanted to say earlier is
the driving force behind many of
that this is one of several serious
the Southern and Western Demo-
national issues we are trying to
crats who also blocked the final
deal with hero," Gingrich said. "I
vote on the bill. Rep Nathan
don't think we should leave to-
Clinton
8/12
crime bill
shot down
in House
by SABRINA EATON
Crime
PLAIN DEALER BUREAU
WASHINGTON - In a startling
rebuff for President Clinton and
bill is
Democratic leaders, the House yes-
terday refused to consider a $33
billion crime bill that would have
allowed Ohio police forces to hire
shot
8,900 more officers.
Even though the bill was a com-
promise of legislation that already
had been approved by the House
down
and Benate, it failed in 225 to 210
vote. House leaders and Clinton
spent weeks lobbying for its pas-
VOTE FROM 1-A
sage.
1 want the Congress and the
House to go back to work tomor-
"They need to do back
tow and figure out how to save the
drawing board and to this
elements of this crime bill," Clin-
right," said Fingerhut's oppositient
ton said at 8 news conference after
Lake County Prosecutor Steven a
the vote.
LaTourette, echoing contiments
The procedural defeat was
expressed by Lorain County Prod#
crafted by Republicans and Demo-
ecutor Greg White, who is oppos!
crats alike. Rep. Martin Hoke, R-
ing Brown, and Summit Country
10, of Lakewood, and other Repub-
Prosecutor Lynn Slaby, who
Hoans were upset by the measure's
campaigning against
Hoke's November
Cuyshogs
The crime bill defeat leaves
County Treas-
Clinton's legislative strategy in
urer Francis R.
HOW TH
shambles. Analysis. 0-A
Gaul, supported
VOTED
the bill and
claimed Hoke
Ohio con
social programs, like midnight
had accepted
men voted
baskeball. Rep. Ted Strickland, D-
$3,500 in contri-
whether to
butions from
too billion
6, of Lucasville, and others op-
posed a ban on 19 types of assault
the NRA in
bill
päckage,
1992. Hoke, who
come before
wespons.
doesn't accept
chamber
"I can say that I worked my
PAC
money,
vote.
heart out on It and I did everything
was
enraged
A
I could," Clinton said. "And on this
and
called
with to
day, the NRA and the Republican
Gaul's charge
&
leadership ham their way."
"one more lie
House
Opponents also included
11
from the Goul
vote
Black Chueus members who were
campaign."
upset by abandonment of a contro-
versial racial justice provision that
"Good policy
would have let death penalty de-
always makes
Charred Brown,
fundents use recial discrimination
good politics,"
of
statistics in their senteneing.
said Hoke, who
opposed the #
Among them were Rep. Louis
reult weapons
Stokes, D-11, of Shaker Heights, a
ban. "This was
Torn
death penalty opponent who also
bad bill that
disliked the bill's making 60
would do hoth-
crimes punishable by death. He -
ing
to
reduce
fused to budge even after Clinton,
the
country
Altorney General Janet Rene and
clime
problem.
House Speaker Thomas Foley at.
tempted to change his mind.
Like
"They Respected that to me, this
Republicans
the a matter of conscience and
Home
principle," States said, predicting
the
agreement
House leaders' next strategy would
E the hight
be to remove the assoult weapone
reviewing
ban.
H was
mede THE
Proponents of the bill included
Reps. Eric Fingerhut, D-19. of May-
Stunted
field Heights, Sherrod Brown. D-18
Majority
of Lorain, and Tom Sawyer, D-14.
canceled
of Akron. They said they would
the day.
fight to make sure a workable bill
Demotrate
ware
passes before the end of the year.
"We walk out of the
"I am just disappointed that the
gle day after suffering two
Republicans are more Interested in
defeats, and it's nice to show them
fighting Democrate than they are
how H feels." said Rep. Debotal
in fighting crime, and that the Na-
Pryce, R-18, of
tional Rifle Association had the
power that H did," Brown said.
Although the crime bill was sup-
ported by a variety of police and
prosecutor's organizations, it was
condemned by the trio of Republi-
can county prosecutors running
against Brown. Sawyer and Finger-
hut.
SEE VOTE/6-A
08/28/1994 22:44
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KAHN FOR CONGRESS
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Kahn
CA-27
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Evelyn Jerome
August 12, 1994
(818) 798-2600
MOORHEAD SURVEY FINDS CRIME IS NUMBER ONE ISSUE;
BUT INCUMBENT VOTES AGAINST CRIME BILL
Altadena -- When residents of California's 27th Congressional District went to their
mailboxes yesterday, they found a newsletter from 22-ycar incumbent Congressman Carlos
Moorhead which contained results of the incumbent's recent constituent survey. The survey
revealed that crime is the number one issue among residents and that they overwhelmingly
support enlarging the border patrol and putting more police on the street.
But when residents sat down to watch the evening news, they discovered that their
Congressman voted against the Crime Bill, ignoring the top concern of his constituents.
Challenger Doug Kahn, an Altadena busincssman running against the 22-year
incumbent in the fall election, said he would have supported the Crime Bill, and called
Moorhead's vote purely political. "After 22 years in Congress, Moorhead has lost touch
with our community, and now he listens to party leaders and special interests in
Washington," Kahn said. "He listens to the National Rifle Association, which gave him a
$500 contribution just a few months ago.
"He voted against banning semi-automatic assault weapons, more police, and against a
stronger border patrol. In fact, Moorhead claims credit for an amendment to the crime bill
to increase the border patrol. But in the end, he voted against the bill. He's a typical
politician, talking out of both sides of his mouth."
According to Moorhead's survey, 44.4% of respondents said crime, more than any
other issue, was the most important problem in our area. More than 92% said they
supported a stronger border patrol, and 85% said that putting more police on the street
would improve the crime situation.
"Carlos Moorhead has been in Congress too long. He doesn't hear what we say
anymore," Kahn continued. "We are afraid to walk down our streets and he voted against
10,000 new police officers for California. He voted against $39 million for battered
women's shelters in California. He voted against $125 million for anti-gang activities in
California. He voted with the National Rifle Association. and against banning semi-
automatic assault weapons.
"It's time for new ideas and a new approach. When I'm elected, I'll listen to the
voices in our community, not the special interests in Washington."
The results of Congressman Moorhead's survey follow.
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U.S. CONGRESS
900 EAST MAIN STREET
Meriden. Connecticut 06450
Phone (203) 634-4141
For Immediate Release:
Contact:
August 10, 1994
Shaun McNally or
Jonathan Frutkin
(203) 597-1164
Luby Blasts Frank's Crime Vote
5th Congressional District candidate Tom Luby blasted Rep.
Gary Frank's vote to kill crime bill today. Franks was the sole
Connecticut vote against the bill which would have added 100,000
more police to the streets, thousands of prison beds, a tough
"three-strikes-and-you're-out", and taken dangerous assault weapons
out of the hands of criminals.
"Gary Franks unwillingness to stand with the people of
Connecticut on this critical issue is symbolic of the job he's done
in Washington," Luby said.
"I've met people from across the district who are terrified to
go outside their homes," Luby said. "This is about more than
politics - it's about doing what's right."
Luby attacked Frank's lack of attention to his home district
and his frequent trips throughout the rest of the country as
reasons for his vote.
"Gary Franks has been out-of-touch and out-of-state for the
past four years," Luby said. "We need a leader who will bring
Connecticut values and common sense to Congress."
While many Republicans in Congress voted to kill the crime
bill, political observers considered a "no" vote on the crime bill
to be political suicide in New England where the problem of violent
crime has gotten progressively worse. with all 3 Democrats
(DeLauro, Gejdenson, & Kennelly) and the other 2 Republicans
(Johnson & Shays) voting for the bill, Franks stood alone in the
Connecticut delegation.
"Gary Franks sealed his political fate today," M Luby campaign
manager Shaun McNally said. "The voters from across the district
know that we need real solutions to our crime problem - Gary Franks
has failed that test."
Luby is facing State Senator James Maloney in this September's
Democratic primary. He will then face Gary Franks in a November
8th General Election.
###
August и
994
Auburn Inurnal
08/12/1994
Anti-crime measure shot down
Doolittle votes no;
"I-worked my heart out and did
cans, gun-control opponents and
100,000 police officers, prisons,
House to try to save
everything [ could," Clinton said in
black Lawmakers prevailed 225-210
crime-prevention measures and an
919744618
reaction to the vote. "On this day,
in a partiamentary move that pre-
especially controversial ban on as-
bill next week
the (National Rifle Associa-
vented the House from actually vot-
sault-style firearms.
tion) and the Republican leadership
ing on the crime bill itself.
Moments after the House rejected
had their way."
House Speaker Thomas Foley,
a "rule" which would have allowed
By Carefyn Skerneck
Clinton immediately scheduled a
emerging from a four-hour meeting
for a yes-or-no vote on the bill it-
Associated Press Wellter
Friday trip to Minneapolis for an.
with White House officials after the
self, Clinton went before reporters.
WASHINGTON The House on
appearance before a convention of
vote, said late Thursday night, "We
"They have failed the American
Thursday dismissed a sweeping
the 200,000-member National As-
hope next week we'll be voting on
people," he said.
anti-crime bill in a stinging setback
sociation of Police Organizations in
the crime bill."
The president's opponents in-
to President Clinton. Shaken Demo-
an effort to revive the bill And he
Foley said he planned to discuss
cluded 167 Republicans and 58
cratic leaders, brainstorming for
called a marning Cabinet meeting,
with committee leaders "how the
Democratic deserters. Voting for the
hours with Clinton's aides after the
hoping to ignite some momentum
bill will come up again."
bill were 198 Democrats, 11 Repub-
vote, said they would try to resur-
for his health care legislation.
The legislation would have pro-
licans and 1 independent. While
rect it next week
An unlikely coalition of Republi-
vided 5332 billion for an additional
Please See SHOT DOWN, A2
SHOT DOWN
arts and crafts and dance class-
grown bigger."
a pointed reference to the other
es.
The National Rifle Associa-
legislation that has been a top
Continued from A1
And while the crime bill
tion, which in May lost a fire-
priority for Clinton and Demo-
called for hiring 100,000 new
arms ban vote in the House by
cratic congressional leaders.
lambasting the gun lobby and
police officers over the next six
just two votes, called Thurs-
Clinton has been struggling to
Republicans, Clinton seemed to
years, Doolittle said it guaran-
day's action a "step ahead for
bring health care to a vote in
defend black lawmakers whose
teed funding for only 20,000
real safety and genuine secu-
the House, too.
HIRNING FOR CONGRESS
opposition was based on capital
and passed the cost of main-
rity."
The president said he found
punishment concerns.
taining the force on to local
We Americans want pre-
it galling that the crime bill was
Congressman John Doolittle,
government
cisely the opposite of what poli-
brushed aside on a "procedural
R-Rocklin, was among the nay-
But, Doolittle's challenger for
ticians offered them ...." said
trick."
sayers to Clinton's multibillion
the 4th District seat. Katie Hum-
Tanya K. Metaksa, the NRA's
Rep. Charles Schumer, D-
crime legislation.
ing. called Doolittle's stand "an-
chief lobbyist. "We want pris-
N.Y., one of the authors of the
In a conference call to local
other example in a long list of
ons, not pork; police, not empty
assault weapons ban, said pass-
media, before yesterday's vote,
hypocrisies.
promises, crime fighters, not so-
Doolittle charged the bill was
John Doolittle's vote to
cial workers."
ing a crime bill this year was
just more spending on new so-
block America's crime bill
There were indications the
still a possibility "if the Ameri-
can people really voice their
cial programs that would in-
proves he is the Guardian of
House might recess before re-
concerns."
crease the national debt and do
Gridlock when il comes to get-
turning to the crime bill or tak-
nothing to curb crime.
ting the job done in Washing-
ing up health legislation.
Republicans said they were
'It's a horrible bill," he said.
ton," Himing said. Today the
Clinton ridiculed the notion, in-
willing to open negotiations on
'Tr's more harmful than help-
incumbent voted against safer
sisting that Congress stay in
changing the package to win
ful."
streets, against more cops on
session until it can pass d crime
sufficient votes. "If it's going to
Doolittle said ne opposed the
the beat and against swift and
bull.
be killed, it's going to be their
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bill for a number of reasons, in-
certain punishment for violent
choice," said Rep. Bill McCol-
duding its ban on some fire-
criminals.
"Health care is not going to
lum, R-Fla., referring to Demo-
take & vacation either." he
arms. making more crimes fed-
The gulf between John
crats.
eral offenses, midnight basket
Doolittle's rhetoric and the
ball leagues, self-esteem classes,
itv of his voting record has LLE
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REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION
WHEREAS, The Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution
supports the right of the individual American citizen 10 keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS, Our forefathers, having just completed a war with a despotic government, provided
in the U.S. Constitution for the right of individual American citizens to keep and bear arms to
ensure that dictatorial governments would nevermore tyrannize American citizens, by
guaranteeing such citizens the means, arms, to-overthrow such a government, if necessary; and
WHEREAS, The Constitutions of the vast majority of the individual States also support the right
of the individual American citizen to keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS, The Platform of the Republican Party supports the right of the individual American
citizen to keep and bear arms, and
WHEREAS, The Republican Party has its foundation and roots in the individual, in the rights of
the individual, and in the belief that individual rights take precedence over, above, and ahead of
Government; and
WHEREAS, A betrayal of the most basic foundation, roots, and primacy of the philosophy of the
Republican Party is a negation and denial of all Republican philosophy, and therefore & denial and
rejection of one's own Republicanism; and
WHEREAS, That basic foundation was put to 1 test on May 5, 1994, when the U.S. House of
Representatives voted on HR 4296, a bill banning certain described and vaguely defined types of
firearms, and that bill passed by a vote of 216 to 214, with 38 Republicans voting for that bill; and
WHEREAS, The Republican Party is a "big tent" that encompasses all races, ages, handicaps, and
differing perspectives on many issues, but not on the fundamental issue of the rights of the
individual;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Republican National Committee condemns
those 38 Congressmen for voting in derogation of the individual American citizen's right to keep
and bear arms; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Republican National Committee shall. hereafter, deny
all Republican Party funding to any and all of those 38 Congressmen should they seek re-
election; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Republican National Committee shall seek alternative,
real Republican candidates for the seats of those Congressmen.
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RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION
The 38 Congressmen are: Bateman, VA, Bereuter, NE; Blute, MA; Bochlert, NY; Castle,
DE; Fawell, IL; Franks, NJ; Gilchrist, MD; Greenwood, PA; Hom, CA; Houghton, NY:
Hüffington, CA; Hyde, IL, Johnson, CT, Kasich, OH; King. NY, Klug. WT; Lazio, NY;
Leach, IA, Levy, NY; Machtley, RI; McDade, PA. Meyers, KS; Michel, IL, Miller, FL;
Molinari, NY, Morella, MD; Porter, IL, Pryce, OH; Quinn, NY; Ridge, PA; Ros-Lehtinen,
FL; Roukema, NJ: Saxton, NJ; Shaw, FL, Shays, CT; Smith, NJ; and Young, FL
Lane Rees, Chairman
Republican Party of Alaska
Wayne Anthony Ross
Republican National Committeeman
Alaska
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DICK ARMEY
LONGWORTH MOUSE OFFICE BUILDUNG
28TH DISTRICT, TEXAS
202-225-5107
house Republican Conference
H.S. house of Representatives
Mashington, DC 20515
August 10, 1994
Dear Republican Colleague:
Over the past few days the Clinton Administration has attempted to put the
squeeze on House Republicans by arguing that a vote against the crime bill rule would
be seen as a vote against prisons and police. However, a new poll released
yesterday by the Luntz Research Companies concludes that - just like the Clinton
health care bill once the American people know what is in the bill, they'd rather wait
until next session and start over. According to the poll, the key is getting the word out
on what's in the bill.
Some of the highlights of the poll include:
Once they learn more about this bill. 55 percent support waiting until
next session to pass a crime bill, as opposed to 39 percent who want
action now.
By far the two top policies to reduce crime are adding more prisons
and getting serious about the death penalty -- approaches that lose out
to social spending in this bill.
Most Americans believe that much of the new social spending in the
bill is either a poor use of our money, or a complete waste of time.
I commend the enclosed analysis of the poll to your attention.
Sincerely,
Dich
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THE
LUNTZ RESEARCH COMPANIES
Luntz Research & Strategic Services
The Public Opinion Company
Luntz Corporate
Luntz Worldwide
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Republican Members of Congress
FROM:
Dr. Frank Luntz
RE:
Results of our National Crime Bill Survey
DATE:-
August 9, 1994
INTRODUCTION
Let me get right to the point. Crime remains the Number One national issue today.
Americans are afraid, angry, and they are desperately looking for solutions to a problem they
deem out of control. But if the public were to learn what is in the Crime Bill now before
Congress, they would not like it. In fact, we believe it will be a vote loser in the Fall.
The Luntz Research Companies surveyed 1,000 registered voters nationwide from
August 4-9, and the results could not be more clear and striking. If you want to oppose this
legislation. you should. The scare tactics of those who say "vote 'yes' or lose your seat" are
NOT backed up by public opinion. Your constituents will back you up, but you must tell
them what's in the legislation and why your solutions are better.
POLL DATA
1)
Social programs rank at the bottom of proposals to reduce crime. When asked to
choose, a clear majority of voters (57%) believe that "stronger punishment" is a better
way to prevent crimes, while only 38% chose "social programs," the latter of which
are included in the crime bill to the tune of nearly $9 billion.
To measure "top-of-mind" notions, we asked voters the open-ended question, "If you
were a Member of Congress and you could do one thing to reduce crime, what would
you do?" As the top eight responses demonstrate, some provisions in the Crime Bill
do have public support, but voters overwhelmingly favor punitive measures over
preventative ones:
1.
More Prisons/Sentences
27%
2.
Death Penalty
13%
3.
Education
9%
4.
Family/Religion/Moraliry
7%
5.
More Jobs/Employment
7%
6.
Gun Laws
7%
7.
More Police
6%
8.
Fight Drugs/Alcohol
5%
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Voter responses nationwide dispel the myth that the public believes the key to reducing
crime in this country is through additional gun control legislation. These latest polling
numbers confirm what we have heard in focus groups throughout 1994.
2)
There are obvious voter priorities in the Crime Bill. Americans know what it will
take to make them feel safe and secure again: more cops on the street and more
prisons. They are far more concerned that convicted criminals remain behind bars than
teenagers in inner cities learn to ball rooth dance and slam dunk from the foul line by
the pale moonlight.
We selected several specific tenets of the Crime Bill and asked respondents to state
whether each of proposed anti-crime measures was a wise way to spend federal tax
dollars in fighting crime. While there was support for more police and prisons, the
public rejects welfare programs as crime-fighting tools.
Poor/
Excellent/Good
Complete waste
Anti-crime Measure
way to spend $
of money
$8.8 billion for 100,000 more cops
69%
13%
$6.5 billion for new prisons
44%
36%
$40 million for Midnight Basketball
30%
48%
$100 million for dancing lessons, arts
29%
50%
Several hundred million for 40,000
28%
48%
new social workers
3)
Public opinion is clear-cut and irrefutable: WAIT and pass a better bill. Only one
in five Americans (20%) feel strongly that the Congress should pass the Crime Bill
now. while almost twice as many (36%) would strongly prefer that Congress put the
brakes on passing hasty legislation. In fact, a full 55% of all Americans believe that
Congress should wait until the next Congress for a better crime bill, while only
39% want Congress to act now.
In short, Americans are demanding Terminator-style legislation, but the current
Crime Bill offers a Mister Softy approach.
Yes, Americans want to fight crime. Yes, Americans demand freedom from fear.
Yes, Americans want sensible Congressional legislation which will improve the quality
of their lives. But if you care about public opinion -- if you care about what your own
constituents will say about the Crime Bill once they hear about it .. the choice is clear.
This is not about partisan politics. This is about listening and responding to the people
who elected you.
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What does this mean for your campaigns? The key is in communication. As long as
you explain the Crime Bill in your terms, you win. If you let the Democrats define the issue,
they win. Let me offer four suggestions for your consideration:
1)
The very words, "The Crime Bill," was obviously chosen to make it as difficult as
possible for Republicans to vote against the measure. The very first step you should
take is to redefine "The Crime Bill" as "A Social Worker's Employment Bill" or "The
Midnight Basketball Bill." If you allow it to remain a "crime" bill, you lose. If you
label it what it really is, you educate, and you win.
2)
Crime lends itself perfectly to a two-way dialogue with your audience. Just ask them
to answer the following two questions:
"If you were a Member of Congress and you could do one thing to reduce
crime, what would you do?" Ask them to answer this verbally. No one is
going to say "hire more social workers," or "let's start a midnight basketball
league" to put potential criminals on the street at midnight. Remind them that
this is how the Democrats in Congress answered this question.
"Which do you think will reduce crime more more social programs or
stricter punishment?" Using a show of hands, you will again have the audience
on your side.
Now you are ready to give them the Republican alternative. One more point: be
comparative and be specific. Tick off, one-by-one, the Republican alternatives.
3)
Ridicule is a powerful weapon. Dance lessons, arts & crafts, midnight basketball, and
the 40,000 new social workers are all obvious targets. For example:
Imagine the conversation between two muggers. One looks at his watch and
says to the other, "Hey, it's already 10:30. We'd better get one more mugging
in before the game begins." (If you want to play it straight, just say "If
they're under 18, they should be at home studying or in bed; if they're over
18, they should be at home or working the late shift.")
Dance lessons? To prevent crime? Who leads? Would-be muggers on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays? Aspiring rapists on Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and Saturdays? Who will they get to organize the square dances, Dan
Rostenkowski?
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"Basket weaving? Macramé? Ceramic ash trays? Get serious. I wish the
Democrats would." These perceived "solutions" to the reality of violent crime
in our society come with a multi-billion dollar price tag and are a slap in the
face to Americans who fear for their safety every single day.
Ask your audience to imagine calling 911 and, instead of getting the police,
they get a sensitivity awareness counselor. `That's not a mugger pointing a gun
at you, madam. That's an individual who's crying out for help." We need a
SWAT team of cops, not social workers.
4)
To conclude your remarks, and put the Crime Bill in the perspective it deserves, ask
your audience whether $9 billion is just too much to waste on "social programs and
social workers." Then ask whether "stronger punishment" would have been a more
effective alternative. (When dealing with the press, assert rather than ask.) You'll
have every Perot voter - and almost everyone else -- on your side.
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For more information, please feel free to contact myself or Senior Account Executives
Kellyanne Fitzpatrick or Ed Miller in my office.
National Crime Bill Survey
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National Crime Bill Survey - August 1994
National Crime Bill Survey - August 1994
If you were a Member of Congress and
Preferred Crime Prevention
you could do one thing to reduce crime,
Measure
what would you do?
(Open-ended)
27%
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More prisons
Stronger punishment 57%
Death penalty
13%
Education
9%
Family/Religion
7%
More jobs
7%
Gun laws
17%
More police
6%
Social programs 38%
Fight drugs/alcohol
15%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
The Luntz Research Companies
The Luntz Research Companies
National Crime Bill Survey - August 1994
National Crime Bill Survey - August 1994
The Crime Bill:
How wise it is to spend federal tax dollars
Pass Now or Wait for Next
on the following measures to fight crime.
Congress?
80%
80%
69%
55%
60%
48%
50%
48%
60%
39%
44%
36%
40%
30%
29%
28%
40%
20%
13%
20%
0%
More cops
Midnight B-ball
New social wrkrs
0%
New prisons
Dancing & arts
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Strongly
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DRAFT -- LETTER FROM PRESIDENT CLINTON TO ASHLEY PHILLIPS
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Ashley Phillips
WomanCare
2850 Sixth Avenue
Suite 311
San Diego, CA 92103
Dear Ashley:
Please accept my warmest birthday greetings. I am delighted
to share my birthday with someone who has given so much of
herself to the health and welfare of her community.
You should feel very proud of the extraordinary work that
WomanCare accomplishes. As you know, one of the major goals of
my administration is the provision of quality medical care to all
Americans. I am equally committed to ensuring that all women are
able to make informed choices about their individual reproductive
needs. WomanCare serves as a model for the type of program I
would like to see available to women everywhere.
That WomanCare provides 10,000 client visits per year; that
it serves a culturally diverse community; that WomanCare opened a
South Bay clinic in order to meet the historically underserved
needs of hispanic women; that WomanCare continues to offer
abortion services in this increasingly dangerous environment;
that WomanCare has become a leader locally and nationally on
women's health issues -- particularly on reproductive rights;
that WomanCare does all this and more is truly remarkable and
testimony to the dynamic leadership that you, Ashley, have
provided.
I hope you know how much the San Diego community appreciates
all of your efforts -- and that I do, too. Please send my thanks
and warmest regards to your staff, volunteers, Board of Directors
and community supporters. I wish you a happy and healthy
birthday.
Sincerely,
Bill Clinton
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Contact: INSERT NAME
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Rep. ?????? Votes to Block the Crime Bill
Democratic Challenger ??????? Says
Rep. ??????? Votes in Lock Step
with Republican Leadership
INSERT CITY Congressional candidate INSERT NAME blasted Rep.
INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME (R-INSERT STATE ABBREVIATION) for voting
to block debate on the most sweeping crime prevention package --
including 100,000 police officers and "three strikes you're out"
provisions -- ever considered by Congress.
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has caved in to Republican party
leaders. His vote is against 100,000 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,' INSERT CANDIDATE'S LAST NAME 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, Republican leadership coerced their members into a
straight party line vote, defeating a procedural motion that
would allow Congress to debate this decade's most important crime
legislation.
Rep. 7777777's vote against the crime bill will cost this state
in police officers; $
in prison grants;
$
in drug and crime enforcement grants; and $
in crime prevention grants. (Optional. State Information
Available.)
Published reports have indicated that Republican leadership was
anxious to stop a vote on the crime bill out of concern that such
a vote could be used against them in the Fall elections.
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME 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."
The House defeated Thursday afternoon the procedural resolution
measure by a vote of 225-210. Further action on the crime bill is
pending.
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INSERT DATE
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Rep. 777777 Votes to Block the Crime Bill Democratic Challenger ???????
Says Rep. ??????? Switched Vote Under Pressure from
Republican Leadership and Special Interests
INSERT CITY Congressional candidate INSERT NAME blasted Rep. INSERT
INCUMBENT'S NAME (R-INSERT STATE ABBREVIATION) for bowing to the Republican
National Committee and special interests by voting to block debate on the
most sweeping crime prevention package ever considered by Congress even
after he voted to pass an assault weapons ban last Spring.
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has caved in to Republican party leaders and
the Republican National Committee's threats to deny funding and support to
any Republican congressman who supports the crime bill including its
provisions for 100,000 more police officers, three strikes you're out life
imprisonment and a ban on assault weapons. 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,' INSERT CANDIDATE'S LAST NAME said.
The Republican National Committee is considering a resolution which
threatens to deny Republican Party funding to the 38 Republican congressman
who voted for the assault weapons ban last Spring. Republican leaders
purportedly used this resolution to leverage Rep. ??????? to vote no on the
crime bill.
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, Republican leaders coerced Republican congressman into a straight
party line vote, defeating a procedural motion that would allow Congress to
debate this decade's most important crime legislation.
Published reports have indicated that Republican leadership was anxious to
stop a vote on the crime bill out of concern that such a vote could be used
against them in the Fall elections.
Rep. ???????'s vote for his campaign coffers and against the crime bill
will cost this state
in police officers; $
in prison
grants; $
in drug and crime enforcement grants; and $
in crime prevention grants. (Optional. State Information Available.)
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME 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 this bill.
That is politice 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.
(A copy of the RNC resolution is attached)
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REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION
WHEREAS, The Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution
supports the right of the individual American citizen to keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS, Our forefathers, having just completed a war with a despotic government, provided
in the U.S. Constitution for the right of individual American citizens to keep and bear arms to
ensure that dictatorial governments would nevermore tyrannize American citizens, by
guaranteeing such citizens the means, arms, toloverthrow such a government, if necessary; and
WHEREAS, The Constitutions of the vast majority of the individual States also support the right
of the individual American citizen to keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS, The Platform of the Republican Party supports the right of the individual American
citizen to keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS, The Republican Party has its foundation and roots in the individual, in the rights of
the individual, and in the belief that individual rights take precedence over, above, and ahead of
Government; and
WHEREAS, A betrayal of the most basic foundation, roots, and primacy of the philosophy of the
Republican Party is a negation and denial of all Republican philosophy, and therefore a denial and
rejection of one's own Republicanism; and
WHEREAS, That basic foundation was put to a test on May 5, 1994, when the U.S. House of
Representatives voted on HR 4296, a bill banning certain described and vaguely defined types of
firearms, and that bill passed by a vote of 216 to 214, with 38 Republicans voting for that bill; and
WHEREAS, The Republican Party is a "big tent" that encompasses all races, ages, handicaps, and
differing perspectives on many issues, but not on the fundamental issue of the rights of the
individual;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Republican National Committee condemns
those 38 Congressmen for voting in derogation of the individual American citizen's right to keep
and bear arms; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Republican National Committee shall, hereafter, deny
all Republican Party funding to any and all of those 38 Congressmen should they seek re-
election: and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Republican National Committee shall seek alternative,
real Republican candidates for the seats of those Congressmen.
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RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION
The 38 Congressmen are: Bateman, VA; Bereuter, NE; Blute, MA; Boehlert, NY; Castle,
DE; Fawell, IL; Franks, NJ, Gilchrist, MD, Greenwood, PA; Hom, CA, Houghton, NY:
Huffington, CA; Hyde, IL, Johnson, CT; Kasich. OH, King, NY; Klug. WT, Lazio, NY,
Leach, IA; Levy, NY; Machtley, RI, McDade, PA; Meyers, KS; Michel, IL, Miller, FL,
Molinari, NY; Morella, MD, Porter, IL; Pryce, OH; Quinn, NY; Ridge, PA; Ros-Lehtinen,
FL, Roukema, NJ; Saxton, NJ, Shaw, FL; Shays, CT, Smith, NJ; and Young, FL.
Lane Rees, Chairman
Republican Party of Alaska
Wayne Anthony Ross
Republican National Committeeman
Alaska
Edna Devries
Republican National Committeewoman
Alaska
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Thursday, August 11, 1994
KLUG VOTES TO KILL CRIME BILL
MADISON The rule to bring the Crime Bill up for a vote in the U.S. House of
Representatives failed to pass today, thus sending the Crime Bill back to conference
committee and effectively killing the bill for the legislative session.
Democratic candidate for Congress Tom Hecht today said: "Scott Klug voted with the
Republican Party leadership In Congress to kill the crime bill. If ever the
Republicans gave up the crime issue, they did it today. While 11 Republicans had
the courage to stand against their increasingly obstructionist party leadership, Scott
Klug. unfortunately, was not one of them."
Hecht continued: "How can anyone who voted for the $120 billion space station call
this crime bill, a bill that will put more police on our streets, build more prisons and
provide tougher sentencing laws, a 'porked up' bill? Scott Klug needs a reality
check. Klug can no longer be believed when he says he's tough on crime. The
question is: can Scott Klug be believed at all?"
"Police organizations across the country have been calling for this legislation for
many months. Scott Klug's vote pits him against the wishes of law enforcement
professionals, property owners, parents and every regular citizen who fears violent)
crime in our country. The overwhelming majority of citizens in this district wanted
this bill. Scott Klug has again failed to represent us in Congress."
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The Crime Bill's provisions include:
Putting 100,000 more police officers on the streets.
A "Three Strikes and You're Out," life imprisonment provision aimed at career
offenders who do the most harm to society.
A prison grant program which will help states lock up violent offenders more quickly
and efficiently as well as encouraging them to improve their criminal justice systems
by adopting reasonable "truth in sentencing" provisions.
Boot camps that provide the discipline and training necessary to deter your offenders
from crime.
Discretionary authority to prosecute hardened 13-17 year old violent criminals as
adults.
The Youth Employment Skills program which will provide young people with job
training and opportunities in hard-hit, high crime areas.
The Gang Resistance Education and Training program which is already a proven
success in helping kids fight the allure of gang membership.
Grants for programs to fight domestic violence.
Klug has talked tough on crime. Now, he's thrown that away," Hecht said.
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HIRNING
FOR CONGRESS
PRESS RELEASE
For Irnmediate Release:
For More Information:
Thursday, August 11, 1994
Robert A. Perez, Communications Director
(916)885-8425
Incumbent Doolittle Votes to Block the Crime Bill;
Reputation as the "Guardian of Gridlock" Holds True
In one of the most important votes in this legislative session, Congressman John Doolittle today
voted to block the House and Senate Conference Report on the 1994 Omnibus Crime Bill. As
a result of Doolittle's vote, the procedural motion to allow final consideration of the Crime Bill
was defeated, further delaying the Crime Bill. Congressional candidate Katie Hirning blasted
Doolittle as the "Guardian of Gridlock."
"John Doolittle's vote to block America's Crime Bill proves that he is the 'Guardian of
Gridlock,' when it comes to getting the job done in Washington, DC. Today. the Incumbent
voted against safer streets, against more cops on the beat, and against swift and certain
punishment for violent criminals. The gulf between John Doolittle's rhetoric and the reality of
his voting record has just grown bigger." said Hirning.
Hirning continued. "Today, violence on America's streets is spreading at an epidemic rate. Yet.
Doolitie voted against expanding the death penalty. Today, violent offenders only serve a tiny
portion of their sentence. Yet, Doolittle voted against 'Truth-in-Sentencing' provisions to
require convicts to serve at least 85% of their sentence. Today. police officers are overwhelmed
and over worked. Yet, Doolittle voted against putting 100,000 more police officers on the
streets of America. Voters must now ask themsélves if they feel safer today than they did four
years ago when Doolittle was elected. The answer is a resounding 'No!'."
Today's vote is just another example in a long list of Doolittle hypocrisies. After 15 years of
being a career politician, Doolittle has mastered the game of political double talk. The voters
of the Fourth Congressional District deserve better. Hirning will use today's vote, throughout
the remainder of the campaign, as just another example of Doolittle's hypocritical nature and
"do-nothing" politics.
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THE CRIME BILL:
What Doolittle Voted Against
PUNISHMENT
Death Penalty
Expansion of the Death Penalty for the
most heinous of crimes, such as killing a Federal law
enforcement officer.
Three Strikes and
A "Three Strikes and You're Out" life imprisonment
You're Out
provision that will keep career violent offenders off the
streets.
Truth in Sentencing
A total of $6.5 billion in prison funding that has some "truth
in sentencing" requirements, with 40% of the funds se aside
for the states that meet the most rigorous standards for
jailing violent offenders for their full sentences (such as
insuring that second offenders serve 85% of the time
sentenced).
Prisons
Funds totaling $9 billion that will help keep violent criminals
behind bars. Measures include a prison grant program
which will help states lock up violent offenders quickly and
efficiently.
Youth Crime and Violent
Boot camps that provide the discipline and training
Young Offenders
necessary to deter young people from embarking on a life.
of crime, and discretionary authority to prosecute hardened
young criminals, 13-years old and above, as adults for
serious violent offenses.
Rural Crime
Special provisions that will comba(rural crime, by putting
more police officers in rural areas, and by specifically
targeting funds to reduce drug trafficking, gangs, and
domestic violence in rural communities.
POLICE
100,000 More Police
An additional 100,000 police officers on America's streets
(a 20% increase nationwide), walking the beat, working with
citizens to prevent and solve crimes. A good portion of
these police officers will be targeted at smaller cities and
rural communities.
Border Patrol
An additional 1,000 Border Patrol agents, and funding for
reforms to speed alien deportation. While strengthening
immigration laws, the Crime Bill will also provide the
resources necessary to enforce them.
Federal Agents
Hundreds of additional Federal law enforcement agents at
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the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug
Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco and Firearms (BATF).
PREVENTION
Youth Employment
Youth Employment Skills (YES) program will provide young
people with job training and work opportunities in hard-hit,
high-crime areas.
Gang Prevention
The Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT)
program that will help kids fight the temptation of gang
membership. Also, a Midnight Sports Program that will
prevent youth violence by getting kids off the streets and
teaching them sportsmanship, teamwork, and conflict
resolution.
Community Schools
The Community Schools program that will give grants to
community groups to keep schools open after house and on
weekends, so kids will have a place to go and stay out of
trouble.
Violence Against Women
The Violence Against Women Act that will increase Federal
resources available to combat sexual and domestic violence,
through education programs and law enforcement training.
CALIFORNIA'S SHARE OF CRIME BILL FUNDING
Police Officers
10,200 new officers
Prisons
$475 million
Law Grants
$292.7 million
Violence Against Women
$139 million
Drug Treatment
$20 million
Prevention
$105 million
Total for California
$900 million
PAYING FOR THE CRIME BILL
By reinventing government and focusing on priorities the money necessary to achieve these
goals will come -- without increasing the deficit or I ising any new taxes. With the savings
realized by the elimination of more than 250,000 Fede al Government jobs, the Crime Bill will
set up a $30 billion Violent Crime Reduction Tru Fund to pay for the comprehensive
punishment, police, and prevention program authorize 1 in this anti-crime legislation.
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310 438 4099
P.02
Professor Peter
Mathews for Congress
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Peter Mathews For Congress
Contact: Noah Mamet, Campaign Manager
P.O. Box 50220
Phone 310-438-4208
Long Beach, CA
Fax 310-438-4099
Republican Congressional Incumbent Steve Horn Votes to Block the Crime Bill.
Democratic Challenger Peter Mathews Condemns Horns For Switching Vote Under
Pressure from Republican Leadership and Special Interests.
Republican Congressman Horn Caves-In To Special Interests and National Rifle Association. Horn
Reverses Earlier Vote For Crime Bill After Being "Condemned" By Republican National Committee
August 11, 1884, Long Beach, CA - Democratic congressional nominee for the 38th Congressional District, Peter
Mathews, today blasted Rep. Horn (R-CA) for bowing to the Republican National Committee and special interests
by voting 10 block debate on the most sweeping crime preverition package ever considered by Congress - even
after he voted to pass an assault weapons ban last Spring.
Today Steve Horn has shown his true colors by voting to block the Crime Bill. Mr. Horn has caved in to right wing
Republican Party leaders and the Republican National Committee's threats to deny funding and support to any
Republican congressman who supports the crime bill a bill which would help Americans live free from fear. Mr.
Horn voted against more police officers, against tougher punishment and against effective crime prevention
programs. Mr. Horn voted against provisions for 100,000 new police officers, tougher sentencing for repeat,
violent offenders, the creation of boot camps for Juvenile criminals and more funding for our Border Patrol."
"By voting no on a procedural motion, Mr. Horn has denied the opportunity for Congress to simply discuss anti-
crime legislation. Nothing is so dangerous that it can't even be considered," Mathews sald
The most outrageous aspect to Mr. Hom's vote is that he caved-in to the threat by the Republican National
Committee to introduce a resolution to deny Republican Party funding to the 38 Republican congressman who
voted for the assault weapons ban last spring. Republican leaders purportedly used this resolution 10 leverage
Rep. Hom 10 vote no on the crime bill (see attached RNC resolution)
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 almed at career offenders; a ban on assault
weapons; and Innovative crime prevention programs. However, Republican leaders coerced Republican
congressmen, Including Mr. Horn, into a straight party line vote, defeating a procedural motion that would
allow Congress to debate this decade's most important crime legislation.
Published reports have Indicated that Republican leadership was anxious to stop a vote on the crime bill out of
concern that such a vote could be used against them in the Fall elections. "This type of parliamentary guerilla
warfare is just the sort of dirty politics that voters hate. I am running for Congress 10 replace Mr. Horn because 1
believe elected officials should be honest and upfront with the public, not try to block a bill because you want to
avoid voting on it. Mr. Horn's problem is that he knows that the public desperately wants a Crime Bill, but no feels
obligated to the Republican leadership and those special Interests lined up against the bill."
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AUG-11-94 FRI 09:41 PM MATHEWS FUR CONGRESS
310 43U 4099
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"Mr. Hom's vote for his campaign coffers and, against the crime bill will prevent California from gaining desperately
needed police officers, prison grants and money for drug and crime enforcement programs. Voters of the 38th
District are rightfully concerned about crime in their neighborhoods and they deserve better from Mr. Horn,"
commented Mathews,
"Rep. Hom has joined the other 38 Republicans in rolling over for the RNA and the Republican National
Committee. He 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 this bill. That is pure politics and gridlock, not representation," declared
Mathews.
Mr. Horn has spent months talking "tough" on crime. Unfortunately for all people in the 38th District, Mr. Hom's
rhetoric did not live up to his actions.
The House defeated Thursday afternoon the procedural resolution measure by a vote of 225-210. Further action
on the crime bill is pending.
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MALONEY
FOR CONGRESS
Field Office
185 Main Street
Danbury CT 06810
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 1994
Contact: Matt Levine (203) 748-1994
MALONEY TO FRANKS: YOUR GUILTY OF KILLING CRIME BILL
(Danbury, August 11) 5th District Congressional candidate Jim Maloney today
sharply criticized U.S. Rep. Gary Franks for derailing the federal crime bill by voting to block the
bill from coming to the House floor for a vote. Franks' vote against the rule which was narrowly
defeated in the House 225-210 prevents a vote or even debate on one of the most sweeping
crime prevention efforts ever considered by Congress.
"I am outraged by Gary Franks' vote," said Maloney. "Franks talks tough on crime.
But talk is cheap. Today Franks showed his true colors by voting to kill the crime bill with
procedural maneuvering. Franks voted against 100,000 additional police officers on our streets;
against a ban on assault weapons, against 3-strikes-and-your-out lifetime sentencing Simply
put, Gary Franks showed today that he is not serious about fighting crime."
Maloney said that Franks' excuse for voting against the crime bill that it had too
much "pork" was sheer fabrication. "The only pork here is the hogwash Franks is feeding us.
This crime bill is one of the toughest, most comprehensive measures to fight crime in decades.
Nearly two-thirds of the bill's funding would put more police on our streets and build more prison\
space. The bill also contains millions for prevention of domestic violence. Police officials
nationwide have endorsed the bill because it contains real crime fighting tools, not 'pork.'
Maloney pointed out that the real reason Franks voted to kill the crime bill is
because it contained a ban on assault weapons, a measure opposed by the National Rifle
Assocation. "That's what the National Rifle Association wanted," said Maloney, "and that's what
Gary Franks gave them. Gary has been bought by thousands of dollars of NRA campaign
contributions, and today he sold out the American people to deliver on his debt to the NRA."
"I strongly support the ban on assault weapons as a critical piece of the crime bill,
continued Maloney. "Gangs use these dangerous guns fo drive-by shootings. Our
neighborhoods are being terrorized. Our police are being out-gunned. We must ban these
efficient killing machines now."
Maloney said he would keep the pressure on Franks to resurrect the assault
weapons ban and the crime bill. "We cannot permit group like the NRA to stand in the way of
the crime bill. I challenge Gary Franks to take a tough sta: di on crime: bring back the assault
weapons ban; bring back the crime bill."
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Ho ise
Vote Kills
Crime Bill
Bradford Urges
Dickey's Support
By Malea Walters
10PM
COMMERCIAL STAPF
8-12
Fourth Congressional District
andidate Jay Bradford's sweat
and recruitment of Crime Bill
supporters appeared to be vain
Thursday.
Bradford, B Democrat who is
pposing Republican U.S. Rep.
ay Dickey in November, held a
news conference Thursday mom-
ng at the Jefferson County
Courthouse, urging Dickey to
support the $33.2 billion Crime
3EL, which is expected 10 bring
million to Arkansas over the
next KIM years.
By Thursday afternoon, the bill
vas temporarily dead after a
procedural motion to vote on the
bill failed in the House by a vote
of 210-225. Dickey voted against
he motion.
Pine Blue Commercial @
Keeping the crime bill from
Jay Bradford asks representatives of local and county law enforcement If they think more drug task force money is needed
coming to the floor were 167 Re-
"Without his vote this could fail
publicans and 58 Democrats.
officers and grants for training
Jefferson County and surrounding
In a letter to Bra
Voting for the bill were 198
and millions and millions to fight
and equipment that are included
counties stood behind him in a
challenge, Dickey wrote
Democrats, 11 Republicans and 1
crime, to help these men to Fight
in the bill.
show of support. "Put partisan
people of the Fourth Distr
night and day," said Bradford.
ndependent.
Dickey voted against the House
politics behind us. Help us fight
overwhelmingly expresses
"These men and women are at
The bill will now go back to
version of the bill in April and
this terrible cancer of crime."
opposition to this bill in th
ommittee where it will be re-
risk night and day trying to protect
said be would consider voting for
us.
Dickey, however, said during a
and letters to this office."
nodeled, Dickey said.
the bill if several items, including
Pregrams and construction costs
racial quotas for death row in-
telephone interview Thursday af-
One "pork" project Dicl
The bill that is most recognized
would be paid for through $30.2
termoon that he would not vote for
needed to be defeled is
mates, were removed.
for its provision for 100,000 new
billion in cuts in federal bureauo-
the bill, if it comes before the
million criminal justice $
police officers also included
racy and $3 billion in general rev-
With sweat dripping from his
House again, because it needed to
center at Lamar Univer
money for prisons and boot
enue.
face, Bradford challenged Dickey
be stripped of the pork barrel
Besumont, Texas. The cen
amps, drug
crime enforce-
Bradford has been a st
to vote for the bill.
social prog : and the
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inserted by House Ju
ment in raral
shelters for
supporter of the bill bec
he
"He
opportunity to
semi-automatic weapons. He pre-
Committee Chais
-
Jack
altered women
jobs for
law enforcement departments
redeem himself," Bradford
as
dicted the bill would
if those
Jang adults in high c
areas.
will benefit from the additional
top law enforcement officers I
ndments were deleted.
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included a provision for public
grants can be used for education,
Bradford
executions, were just a public re-
drug treatment and jobs programs.
lations play.
Dickey said law enforcement
"He filed a bill that was an
officers believe the money won't
a Democrat, for his alma mater,
absurd bill that could not pass,"
trickle down to the local depart-
Dickey said. Dickey said the $6.9
Bradford said. "He is playing
ments.
billion for social programs, such as
politics with people's lives."
"Sheriffs are all saying it's a
midnight basketball teams and $3
Dickey is also against the pro-
show that will not benefit us,'
million to locate missing
vision that will set mandatory
Alzheimer's patients, in high-crime
Dickey said.
minimum sentences, which he
areas wouldn't reduce crime.
Bradford paraded out severa
claims will require 16,000 prison-
officers, including the Arkansa
Dickey said the ban on certain
ers to be released. Braford said
Sheriffs' Association director Car
weapons was restricting peoples'
the provision will keep all prison-
Gaines and Jefferson Count
rights.
ers incarcerated longer instead of
Sheriff W.C. "Dub" Brassell, t
"The fact that they have gone
out of the way to put the ban on
being released after serving only a
say they supported the bill in it
few months.
current form.
weapons that admittedly have
created 1/2 of 1 percent of violent
Bradford said Dickey's figures
"On rural law enforcement,
crimes
has alerted me to the
are "political hype."
am certainly thankful that we hav
fact that there is a more far
Bradford said the $15 million in
finally made our senators an
reaching agenda."
local partnership grants for
congressmen aware that there
Dickey said he presented his
Arkansas will put money in the
such a thing as rural law es
version of the bill to show there
hands of those who need it and
forcement."
were other options Bradford said
know where it should be spent -
The Associated Press contril
Dickey's bill, which at one time
law enforcement officers. The
uted to this story.