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f: hwlflrtt • . Safety focus of message to Assembly 8(511816 votes 10 abolish X Gov. James R Thompson ^jcalled for the passage, in a Special message to the General v Assembly. of legislative .measures expanding the state's •* efforts to ensure the safety of > Illinois citizens X Initiatives proposed by the ;• ̂ ciministration include new "ways to safeguard the rights of •Zcrime victims, the establish- ^inent of a Strategic Anti-Felonv Team (SAF-T) to attack serious * jcrime. stepping up regulation of I the transportation of hazardous ; materials and improving ^methods of monitoring the * nuclear industry •1 "Citizens have e\ery right to * expect government protection I f rom cr imina l? . nuc lea r 1* pollution and hazardous wastes- problems over which they have no individual control. We have made steady progress in en­ suring public safety in these areas but there is more to be done. These legislative initiatives are essential if we are to further improve the state's ability to provide these basic services to the people of Illinois." the governor said. The establishment of SAF-T. a specialized unit within the Department of Law En­ forcement's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), will enable the State to step up thf* battle against crime. SAF-T will assist local agencies in handling major criminal cases whdU err "him? J you I GOT YOU V / >v C2» THE KING FISH McHENRY COUNTRY CLUB invites you to fine dining at McMENRY'S MOST BEAUTIFUL LOCATION --Wed. thru Sat. evenings beginning at 5p.m. -- Luncheon served from Tues. thru Sat. at 11a.m. --Live entertainment everv weekend from 8p.m. Spa, «• is I imitfd McHENRY COUNTRY CLUB 820 N. John Rested.,ons EXPERIENCEK! 385-1072 --------i^----• arp ad\ is t -d LOW COST, NO-FROST Big Inside, small outside ENERGY SAVER SWITCH Model TBF15SC 15 cu. ft. No-Frost Rel with Big 4.58 cu. ft. Frfeezer 1 wo Icp i! 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Improvements in the criminal justice system are called for in the Crime Victims Rights legislation Statutory changes will afford victims the opportunity, prior to sentencing, to state what the impact of a crime has been on their lives and to have the same opportunity to make these statements before the Prisoner Review Board during the parole hearing In addition, judges will be mandated to consider restitution in the sentencing of defendants In the area of transportation of hazardous materials, the administration has called for an appropriation of $1.1 million for more personnel to implement the federal Motor C arrier Safety Program. The five-year program will increase en­ forcement of truck safety on Illinois highways through im­ provements which include: - Industry-oriented hazar­ dous wastes and materials training to provide industry with information on regulatory requirements and policies. - Improvements in the in­ spection of hazardous waste and materials shipper and carrier facilities to prevent unsafe shipments from being tran­ sported. -Increase from 45 to 70 the number of State Police (ISP) Hazardous Materials Specialists to escort spent nuclear fuel shipments in Illinois and prevent illegal dumping of hazardous wastes. - Increase Motor Carrier Safety certified Troopers in ISP from 210 to 270 over the next five years. The administration also has proposed initiatives to assure the safe handling, tran­ sportation and disposal of nuclear materials and devices. nearly 40 state commissions The Illinois Senate voted to abolish nearly 40 state com­ missions. and this can save the state more than $4 million a year, said Sen. Jade Schaffer. R- Cary. "SB 1850 emphasizes ehminatian of waste without any intem^jtkm of vital services," Schaffer said. "It is an excellent example of the way members of both Republican and Democrat parties can work together in a very professional manner to make the functions of govern­ ment more efficient." The bill will go to the House, and if approved, many of the commissions would be abolished wi Sept. 30. Several others would be phased out on June 30,1985 at an additional annual saving of $2.8mfllion. A few proposed new commissions, projected to cost another half million dollars a year, "would never see daylight," Schaffer explained. To ensure an orderly phase- out of the commissions, the Auditor General could act as co­ administrator of the various agencies from July 1 through Sept. 30. the senator said. The same procedure would be used in ending the second group of commissions in 1985. Schaffer pointed out that the bill calls for the four legislative leaders to form a Joint Com­ mittee on Legislative Support Services to oversee general administrative standards and overall policy for establishing uniform hiring practices and personnel procedures , establishing uniform contract procedures, coordinating all legislative leases for real property and coordinating all special studies which may be requested of any service v agency. Legislators have titled their proposal the Legislative » Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Roll Call: House votes to increase allowance 1241 N. Green St. McHenry WASHINGTON - Here's how area House members were recroded on majorft>ll call votes May 31 through June 6. SPENDING - The House voted. 247 for and 138 against, to spend $1.27 billion in fiscal 1985 on itself and legislative agencies Fuch as the Library of Congress Separately, the Senate is expected to fund itself in the $300 million neighborhood, putting the total legislative branch budget at more than $1.5 billion. This bill (HR 5753) raises legislative spending by five percent over 1984 levels Since 1970, Congress has increased spending on itself by more than 400 percent. Among major 1985 outlays, the bill provides $164 million for members personal staffs, $38 million for committee employees. $74 million for "official mail" and $308 million for the General Accounting Office. Supporter Vic Fazio, D-Calit. said House members can assure constituents "that fiscal responsibility begins at home, here in the halls of Congress." Opponent Dan Glickman, D-Kan.. said the legislative branch budget has "immense symbolic importance" with respect to members' will to cut federal spending Members voting yes supported the bill. ILLINOIS- Philip Crane, R-12, voted no. STAFFS- By a vote of 191 for and 201 against, the House rejected an amendment to cut $13 million out of the 1985 legislative branch budget for staff salaries in the House. The vote occurred during debate on HR 5753 (above) . Sponsor Bill Frenzel. R-Mnm.. called his amendment "a very tiny, tiny step toward fiscal sdbriety." Opponent William Ratchfond. I>Conn., asked: "Is (the $13 mfltion) going to be cut out of the ability of a member of Congress to deal with his or her constituents?" Members voting no were against a small percentage cut in spending for House staff salaries. ILLINOIS Philip Crane, R-12. voted yes. MILITARY - By a vote of 298 for and 98 against, the House passed and sent to the Senate a $207 billion military authorization bill for fiscal 1985. This funds about 70 percent of the total military budget, which will account for nearly one-third of total federal spending in 1985. The $207 billion figure represents an inflation-adjusted increase of about 6 percent in defense outlays over 1984, compared to President Reagan s initial 13 percent request and his fallback figure of nearly 8 percent. It covers spending for weapons procurement and research, civil defense, operations and maintenance and other programs. It does not cover military salaries or construction at bases, which are separately funded. Although the bill (HR 5167) largely satisfies Regan's requests, it delivers major weapons defeats by putting a bold on MX missile funding and omitting money for nerve gas. Supporter William Dickinson. R-Ala., said the bill responds to a Soviet military threat that is "greater now than at any point since World War H." Opponent Ronald Dellums, D-Califsaid the bill goes "beyond deterrence" and has "enormous and frightening implications for human life on this planet. " Members voting yes favored the military authorization bill. ILLINOIS - Philip Crane. R-12, voted no. AGRICULTURE - By a vote of 232 for ajd 164 against, the House approved a one percent across-the-board cut in the agriculture appropriations bill for fiscal 1985 This sliced about $345 million spurqeons ^ "W McHfwr er FIACE Stt-4100 Clearance up to 50% off Orig. $40 to $69 spring and summer dresses are priced to clear.. and summer s just begun! They re famous brand dresses with names you know, like Lady Carol. El Jay. Dawn Joy. Charlee Allison. Brioche. A.J.I. Ltd.. Betsy s Things and more in junior, missy and petite sizes. With savings of up to 50°o--don t miss this. Come early for best choice1 OPEN SUNDAYS 10 TO 5 from the original $34.5 billion pricetag. The bill (HR 5743) later was 9ent to the Senate. Despite the cut, the hill increased spending over 1984 levels. And both sides agreed the total spending figure is misleading to tax­ payers, because some programs are funded for less than 12 months and will need added funding later. The bill funds the gamut of farm and food programs. Among major items are $10.9 billion for price supports, crop insurance and related programs, $822 million for housing, electrification and other rural development programs, and $14.7 billion for food stamps. Supporter Robert Walker, R-Pa., said "this is another attempt to deal with deficits." Opponent Jamie Whitten, D-Miss., said "I believe in working toward a balanced budget, but we have to be careful" where to cut. Members voting no opposed a one percent cut in the 1985 agriculture budget. ILLINOIS - Philip Crane, R-12, voted yes. Your Legislators State Senator Jack Schaffer (R), 32nd. 56 N. Williams St. Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 455-0309 M Springfield Phone: 217 782-6525 U.S. Senators Alan J. Dixon (R) 230 S. Dearborn Room 3960 Chicago, 111 , 60604 Phone: 312 353-5420 600 E. Monroe Room 108 Springfield, 111 , 627U6 Phone: 217 492-4126 United States Senate Senate Office Bldg. Washington. D C , 20510 Charles H Percy (R) 230 S Dearborn Room 3892 Chicago, 111 . 60604 Phone 312 353-4952 600 E. Monroe Room 117 Springfield. Ill . 62706 Phone: 217 492-4442 United States Senate Senate Office Bldg Washington. D C., 20510 Stale KepresentaUves Dick Klemm tR). 63rd 3 W Crystal Lake Ave Crystal Lake. Ill , 60014 Phone 455-6330 0 -2 St ra t tun Bldg Springfield. 111., 627U6 Phone: 217 782 8000 Ronald Wait iR). 64th ' 110 E Second St Belvidere. 111., 61008 U.S. Representative Plulip M. Crane (R). 12th 1450 New Wilke Rd Mount Prospect, 111 , 60005 Phone: 312 394-0790 House ol Representatives House Office Bldg Washington. DC 20515 McHenry County Office 56 N. Wi Ilia fn" Street Crystal Lake. Ill . 60014 .Pbone^-459-3399 CLEARANCE SALE! VEGETABLE PLANTS! TOMATO PLANTS Voiteti** •PEPPER PLANTS I* V®TMrttfeV? •STRAWBERRY PLANTS MUSSEL SPROUTS •CAMAGE'CAUL If LOWER ••ROCCOLII MOKE I ttMHuomms •PETUNIAS-BEGONIAS •MARIGOLDS-DAHLIAS •SNAP DRAGONS 'INPATIENTS ANO MUCH MOKE I I MKCaUKOUS •ROSE ftl/SHES •ONION PLANTS •MORE tiwsmy % J V