Senate moves toward reform of federal asset forfeiture laws
The Senate Judiciary Committee fights over SB 1931 by Hatch and Leahy, seeking to shift the burden of proof to the government and curb 1980s style seizures. Supporters call it a cautious reform, though Justice Department resistance and bond requirements spark debate. The panel plans another meeting to advance a bill viewed as imperfect but worth backing.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Patrick Leahy
Vermont
House
Hatch/Leahy
Justice Department
Ted Bridges
Drug Policy Foundation
Judiciary Committee
Lawmakers and Officials Contact Details List
A dense roster lists U S lawmakers and Texas officials with Washington and local office addresses. Notable names include U S Representatives Larry Combest Henry Bonilla Senator Phil Gramm Kay Bailey Hutchison and Texas officials George West Tom Craddick Robert Duncan Tee Bellins George W Bush with multiple Austin and Dallas area PO boxes and street addresses.
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U.S
Larry Combest
Lubbock
Longworth
Washington
D.C
E. 42Nd St
Odessa
Henry Bonilla
San Antonio
Phil Gramm
Russell Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Washington, D.C
George E
Buddy” West
Austin
Texas
E. University
Suite
Tom Craddick
Midland
Robert Duncan
Eighth St
Sen
Tee] Bivins
Amarillo
George W. Bush
State Capitol
Rooom
Diallo verdict prompts debate on race and policing
Mona Charen notes William Raspberry argues Diallo’s death was tragic and partly tied to race. The piece examines police risk, stop and frisk, Giuliani era trends, and the tension between reducing crime and treating individuals equally, with arguments on both sides of accountability and safety.
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William Raspberry
Amadou Diallo
Raspberry
Diallo
Baltimore
California
Giuliani
Civilian Review Board
New York
Reagan White House
Should we pay for prayers in Congress Catholic chaplain row
The piece questions Congress funding a daily chaplain led prayers. It argues the First Amendment forbids government aid to religion and notes the cost of 139800 dollars yearly. It suggests lawmakers could lead prayers or invite local clergy instead. It warns the role fosters religious strife and excludes nonbelievers.
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Supreme Court
University of Texas Law
Douglas Laycock
Continental Congress
First Congress
James Madison
Virginia
Madison
Dom
James Carville
Washington, D.C
Congress
Capitol Hill
The
Chicago
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Jesse Jackson
Stephen Chapman
Pat Robertson
Saddam Hussein
Slobodan Milosevic
House of Representatives
Dennis Hastert
Dick Armey
Bob Jones University
House Judiciary Committee
Henry Hyde
George Pataki
Ohio
George Voinovich
Florida
Jeb Bush
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Lillmore
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