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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 01, 2003

Page

6

Bush Signs Nationwide Amber Alert Bill

President Bush signed a law expanding Amber Alert nationwide to 41 states and creating a public alert network via radio TV and highway signs to speed information about missing children. The measure also tightens penalties for crimes against children and aids prosecutors in fighting child pornography.

Bush Washington Amber Hagerman

House votes to renew law as vouchers fail in special education push

Republicans proposed private school vouchers and per child certificates to fund disabled students. Democrats argued funding would drain public schools and lack accountability. The bill passed 251 to 171, with broad Democratic opposition and some GOP support. Rep. James DeMint defended parental choice amid debate on the IDEA reauthorization.

Congress House Senate Washington James DeMint R-S.c Barry Lynn Americans United For Separation of Church and State

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