Clinton Dole clash over crime in battleground states
President Clinton cited crime statistics to claim progress as he campaigned in Michigan and Illinois with a four day Midwest tour. He touted one million fewer crime victims year over year and praised the economy, while Dole pressed Republicans on crime and welfare. Campaign officials said Clinton led in Michigan Illinois and other Western states seven weeks before Election Day.
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Dole pushes tough crime stance during Arizona prison tour
In Phoenix Republican nominee Bob Dole toured the 1000-inmate Estralla Jail Facility run by Sheriff Joe Arpaio and urged no-frills punishment. He said inmates should work to compensate victims and touted plans to double federal prison funding to 810 million dollars annually, with tougher violent-crime sentences.
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Violent crime drops in 1995 nationwide
Washington AP reports violent crimes in the United States fell by more than 9 percent in 1995, continuing a 1994 start. About 9.9 million violent crimes occurred, with rape down 18 percent, robbery down 14 percent, assault down 8 percent, and injuries attacks down 24 percent. Janet Reno cited progress toward solutions.
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Court rule: Crazy Horse beer ban violates free speech
An appeals court in Minnesota struck down the 1994 law banning the name Crazy Horse Malt Liquor as impermissibly content based. The court said the Legislature failed to justify why the American Indian name merits protection and invalidated the ban. The 1995 prohibition followed protests by American Indian leaders and Crazy Horse’s estate.
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