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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1996

Page

5

Crime rates fall again but teen violence seen rising

Preliminary 1995 figures show seven major crimes down 2 percent from 1994 with overall crime dropping 4 percent in the Northeast and 1 percent nationally. Murder and robbery fall, while larceny rises 1 percent as experts warn teen violence may surge amid aging population and enforcement shifts. Local officials cite community policing and stricter penalties as factors.

Congress Bill McCollum R-Fla House Cty Janet Fed Sai Pelever Alfred Blumstein Carnegie-Mellon University Blumstein James Alan Fox Northeastern University

Congress weighs gas tax repeal amid budget clash

Washington officials advise caution as lawmakers debate repealing the 4.3 cent gas tax enacted with Clinton's 1993 deficit plan. Tyson and Reich warn of revenue losses, while Gingrich and Dole push for a quick vote and possible offset plans. White House counters by urging balanced budgeting talks and rejecting deep education cuts.

National Economic Council Laura D'Andrea Tyson NBC Robert Reich Fox Clinton Peaker Newt Gingrich CBS Gingrich House Ways and Means Committee Senate Bob Dole Sen Tyson Dick Armey Texas Washington

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