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PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IS, 1M4 Insights Roll Call: House votes to reprimand Hansen Watchdog group to monitor compensation review board WASHINGTON-Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes July 26 through Aug. 1. HOUSE HANSEN-By a vote of 354 for and 52 against, the House officially # reprimanded Rep. George Hansen, R-Idaho, for his failure to disclose certain personal financial information as required by the 1978 Ethics in Government Act. The reprimand was the mildest penalty he could have received from his colleagues. It resulted from Hansen's failure to publicly report financial dealings by his wife that benefited him personally. Suppressing the information also caused Hansen to be indicated and convicted on felony charges in federal court. Hansen, the fifth member of Congress to be reprimanded, remains in office and is seeking re-election. Supporter Floyd Spence, R-S.C., said the reprimand was necessary to protect "the integrity of our system of government." Hansen told his colleagues: "I am no different than a lot of you. AH I am is the precedent for some of you, and if I were you, I would be very, very careful about how you vote today." Members voting yes wanted to reprimand Hansen. Illinois-Philip Crane, R-12, voted no. BURFORD--The House approved, 363 for anri 51 against, a non- binding resolution (H Res 555) urging President Reagan to with­ draw his nomination of Anne M. Burford as chairwoman of the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and the Atmosphere. Burford later withdrew on her own. Last year, she was forced to resign as Environmental Protection Agency administrator in the face of charges by some lawmakers that she had mismanaged the toxic waste program and put cronyism ahead of environmental concerns. Supporter Norman D'Amours, D-N.H., called it "preposterous" for Reagan to have made the appointment. Opponent Don young, R-Alaska, praised Burford as "a good EPA director" who'started "solving the problems on the environment that were left behind with Fritz and Grits." Members voting no wanted Burford to assume the environmental leadership post. Illinois-Philip Crane, R-12, voted no. PRAYER - The House rejected, 194 for and 215 against, an education bill amendment denying federal money to any state or public school that prohibits spoken prayer in the classroom. The bill (HR 11) later was sent to the Senate. After losing on this vote, pro-school prayer lawmakers secured adoption of a largely symbolic amendment permitting silent prayer in public shcools. - Supporter Bob McEwen R-Ohio, said House members must "uphold the traditional values of faith, of work and of family." Opponent Dan Glickman, D-Kans., said that under the Con­ stitution "what should not happen in public schools is organized religion and prayer." Members voting yes wanted to return spoken prayer to the classroom. Illinois-Philip Crane, R-12, voted yes. CUT-By a vote of 184 for and 238 against, the House rejected an Your Legislators State Senator Jack Schaffer (R), 32nd. 56 N. Williams St. Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 455-0309 Springfield Phone: 217 782-6525 L'.S. Senators Alan J. Dixon (R) 230 S. Dearborn Room 3960 Chicago. 111., 60604 Phone : 312 353-5420 600 E. JVlonroe Room 108 Springfield, 111., 62706 Phone: 217 492-4126 United States Senate Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC., 20510 Charles H. Percy (R) 230 S. Dearborn Room 3892 Chicago, 111.. 60604 Phone: 312 353-4952 600 E. Monroe Room 117 Springfield. 111., 62706 Phone: 217 492-4442 United States Senate Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D C., 20510 State Representatives Dick Klemm (R), 63rd. 3 W. Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 455-6330 0-2 Stratton Bldg. Springfield, 111., 62706 Phone: 217 782-8000 Ronald Wait (R), 64th 110 E. Second St. Bel vide re, 111., 61008 * U.S. Representative Philip M. Crane (R), 12th 1450 New Wilke Rd. Mount Prospect, 111., 60005 Phone: 312 394-0790 House of Representatives House Office Bldg. Washington, D C. 20515 McHenry County Office 56 N. William Street Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 459-3399 32nd ANNIVERSARY JOHN5DURG RESCUE SQUAD BENEFIT DANCE AT Johnsbiirg Community Club Hall Yoor Generous Co-operotion is Our Success SAIVRMY AIKUST », 1984 DANCING 9 to 1 To The Music OF amendment inflicting a one percent across-the-board cut in a bill (HR 6040) providing $5.4 billion in supplemental appropriations this fiscal year for a variety of programs. The bill drew attention because, in an election year, it contained about $1 billion for lawmakers' pet projects in scores of congressional districts. It was sent to the Senate, where it was expected to pick up still more hometown largesse. Sponsor Robert Walker, R-Pa., said lawmakers who preach fiscal restraint should view the amendment as "a way of speaking to the deficit." No member spoke against the amendment. . Members voting no were opposed to cutting about $540 million from the supplemental appropriations bill. Illinois-Philip Crane, R-12, voted yes. SENATE ELECTRICITY-By a vote of 60 for and 28 against, the Senate silenced a filibuster by Sen. Howard Metzenbaum, D-Ohio, aimed at blocking passage of a bill to continue the sale of Hoover Dam electricity at very low rates to utilities in southern California, Arizona and Nevada. The Senate later passed the bill (S 268) and sent it to President Reagan. The bill extends for 30 years a contract under which con­ sumers of Hoover Dam power pay about one-tenth the market rate for their electricity. Critics say this will cost the Treasury $3.5 billion during the first ten years and billions more after that. Supporter Pete Wilson, R-Calif., said the Hoover Dam "has been a self-liquidating facility from the standpoint of federal taxpayers." Metzenbaum said the taxpayers' subsidy of Hoover electricity "is a giveaway. It is a throwaway. It is illogical, it is absurd." Senators voting yes wanted to end the filibuster and pass the bill. Illinois-Alan Dixon, D, did not vote. Charles Percy, R, did not vote. Publie pulse Many are misinformed about Johnsburg Library "Editor: Several of our patrons have advised us of rumors being circulated regarding the Johnsburg Public Library District. To set the record straight: the library board has not purchased any land nor have we planned to purchase any land; we have not planned nor have we even as much as discussed constructing a new building; and the total combined salary of our three staff persons will not exceed $35,000. The actions of the library board are a matter of public record. Our meetings are open to the public; and the minutes of our meetings can be examined at the library. Regarding taxes, the originally stated tax rate of approximately 1.6 mils will not be increased and no back door taxes will be implemented. Also, only those within the boundaries of the district will be taxed. More specific questions regarding taxes can easily be answered by contacting the library at 344-0077. The response of the residents of the library district has been most gratifying. We have already issued over 1,500 library cards to adults and over 900 library cards to children. Over the past three months the library has circulated an average of 105 books per day; and our summer programs for children have been very well attended. In July reciprocal borrowing privileges were implemented between the Johnsburg Public Library District and other member districts of the Northern Illinois Library System. We hope in the , near future to also establish reciprocal borrowing with area libraries belonging to other systems. Our primary goal is to provide quality library services to trhe residents of our district; and we welcome their questions, comments, and suggestions. Richard J. Kucik Board of Trustees Johnsburg Public Library District Mystery in OT debate? "Dear Editor: "I was reading the Aug. 8th Plaindealer and under your heading, 'City reconsiders policy on overtime pay for policemen', they talked about a fetter. This letter must have been about the Chamber and how they received free police services from our department. Any other organization has to pay. "Now back to the mysterious letter. It seems to me that the letter somehow caught a few people off guard. How is it that Door Prizes Donotion.M .50 spurgeons McHENRY MARKET PLACE 385-4100 I3-4I0U INP î jW<cet-7 Special Introductory Savings! 20% off Dansk/n̂ K. The latest in fall fashion and comfort, Available in the Intimate Apparel Department •limited time only OAHV 9 TO $ SAT 9 TO 6 OPEN SUNDAYS 10 TO S DM our Free Levaway ... or Choooo and Charge today! The Coalition for Political Honesty recently announced a statewide campaign to put a taxpayer watch on the activities of the newly-enacted Illinois Compensation Review Board. The board has -been given legal authority to raise the salaries of legislators, judges, statewide elected officials and major cabinet officials without the General Assembly ever having to vote on the issue. "We intend to monitor every action of this board to make sure it does not become a device to guarantee unjustified pay raises for legislators and other public officials in Illinois," said Patrick Quinn, coalition spokesman. The coalition will submit to each legislative leader the names of non-political Illinois taxpayers from all walks of life for consideration as candidates to the board. Quinn said the vote of the board on any compensation issue should be a public, roll call vote and the board should publish a written report at the end of each session. Currently, a legislator receives $28,000 annual salary, but the coalition maintains that with insurance and other benefits, the salary is actually $42,000. POOL GAMES gosh! V kLM/OW.' '(SO DOWhl! Pa m Iff fli km *31 Ma J, i MAYBE V ITU GO A) up- / l i w y>3\/ •" . Here Goes ̂ jp: c > * **** -13% --f2% - f KATES m »ii some of the city council mem­ bers themselves did not know the city police weren't paid? Is there lack of communication between the council members and the Chamber? Ever since they extended Fiesta activities, the Chamber stopped paying our men. No one works for free nowadays. And, to what 'harm' as the Chief of Police stated, did that letter make? Is there more writing between the lines than what one is led to believe? "J. Laursen Another road to tollbooth revenues "Dear Editor: "I read with interest your article on 'State Police keeping up with Unmanned tollbooth violators' (Aug. 8) and agree that income should be rising in relation to the increased traffic. "I also agree that a good portion of declining income is due to violators not paying their share and should be prosecuted immediately and to the fullest extent of the law. "However, after using the entrance-exit Route 31 north of Elgin to the tollway for the past seven years during the week, I feel another avenue should be explored regarding declining revenue and that would be the collecting agency. "I can only relate to this one unmanned booth, but on an average, three times each month, it was not functioning as required. "No machine, mechanically or electrically operated, can be expected to function 100 percent efficient, but they can be manipulated. "Could this be where a portion of expected income is being skimmed off? "Robert T. 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