Harkin bill to compensate state terrorism victims faces hurdle
Senator Tom Harkin pushes a bill to allow victims like Kathryn Koob of Waverly to seek compensation from frozen assets of states deemed terrorist. The measure targets Iran Iraq Libya Syria Sudan North Korea and Cuba. Koob, hostage in Tehran 1979 81, says the issue is justice not money though passage remains uncertain in Congress.
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Bush backs crime victim amendment
President Bush endorsed a constitutional amendment to protect crime victims' rights, not creating new trials or damages. The proposal, sponsored by Feinstein and Kyl, would require victim notification, allow victims to speak at sentencing, and mandate consideration of restitution while preserving rights of the accused.
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