Profiling data shifts police race monitoring nationwide
Michigan State Police Col. Michael Robinson says data helps show proper conduct and opens discussion about events in the community. Since revelations of profiling, federal and state agencies have increased race data collection, with more than 100 agencies now monitoring stops. Only North Carolina and Connecticut require race data in traffic stops, while at least 18 states consider similar laws. States like California Washington Ohio Michigan and Florida report existing or planned monitoring steps. City and local agencies in Houston St Louis Salt Lake City San Jose San Diego and others also pursue these practices.
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House panel sends bill for federal study on profiling
The House Judiciary Committee sent a bill to a floor vote calling for a federal study of police statistics to probe racial profiling. Arlington Police Chief Ed Flynn warned that collecting race data may not solve the problem and could worsen tensions, urging focus on community relations.
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Advertising agencies fear surge of prime time TV ads
New York AP reports prime time networks average about 16 minutes 43 seconds of ads per hour last November a record with an increase of 59 seconds in a year. Agencies warn clutter dilutes message effectiveness while dot coms boost ad demand and networks face higher programming costs CBS ABC and others show varying gains in ad time.
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Vermont House committee approves Civil unions bill
The Vermont House Judiciary Committee voted 10-1 to approve a civil unions bill granting most state marriage rights while excluding federal tax and other benefits. Representative William Lippert led the move as about 50 people watched. activist Randall Terry opposed the measure. The bill follows a state Supreme Court ruling in December upholding equal rights and prompting possible expansion of marriage statutes or a domestic partnership system. Hawaii sparked similar debates since 1993, with many states enacting pre emptive measures.
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