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PAGE 2 - PLA1NDEALER - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2C. 1964 Opinion/Polities \ Roll Call: Public puis* Insanity defense stands ss tax, statue comments Utility guidelines suggested •• «- more expensive Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes Sept. 13-19. HOUSE INSANITY-By a vote of 235 for and 171 against, the House failed to achieve the two-thirds majority needed to pass a bill to limit the use of the insanity defense in federal criminal trials. A key feature of the measure (HR 3336) was to shift the burden of proof to defendants. Presently, the prosecution must prove the accused in legally sane. Following John Hinckley's acquittal on insanity grounds after he shot President Reagan, there has been overwhelming Congressional sentiment for narrowing or abolishing the defense. However, this vote reflected election year posturing more than it did genuine concern about the issue. A two-thirds majority was required because the Democratic leadership arranged for the bill to be debated under a short-cut procedure that prohibited floor amendments. This prompted many conservatives who favored reform to oppose the bill. They com­ plained they were denied a chance to offer amendments to further restrict or abolish the insanity defense. The Democratic leadership said they Had to resort to the short-cut procedure because of the lateness of the session. But, the Republicans noted the bill had cleared the Judiciary Committee as early as November, 1983. Members voting no generally wanted open floor debate on reforming the insanity defense. - Illinois-Philip Crane, R-12, voted no. PAIN-The House rejected, 55 for and 355 against, a bill (HR 5290) to legalize heroin for terminal cancer patients suffering ex­ cruciating pain tJnder a four-year trial program, the Department of Health and Human Services was to have supervised manufacture and distribution of the pain killer. England has a similar program. * Supporter Henry Waxman, D-Calif.,said, "some patients...are not being relieved of their agony by the drugs that are now available." Opponent Benjamin Gilman, R-N.Y., said heroin has "no significant advantage" over other pain killers and he warned that some heroin produced for cancer patients would be diverted to illegal use. Members voting no were opposed to legalizing heroin for certain cancer patients. Illinois-Philip Crane, R-12, voted no. SHARE-By a vote of 312 for and 94 against, the House approved the conference report on a bill (S 2436) to give states a four percent share of federal revenue from offshore oil and gas drilling leases. If the Senate and President Reagan go along, some 30 coastal states will divide $300 million annually in Outer Continental Shelf revenues. Presently, states get a share only of federal revenue from drilling on their land. That split is 50-50. Supporter Gary Studds, D-Mass., said the revenue sharing will help states handle "ever-increasing environmental and economic demands on their coastal resources." Opponent Jack Fields, R-Tex., called it unconscionable to con­ sider adding yet another $300 million a year to the national debt." Members voting yes favored sharing federal offshore drilling royalties with coastal states. Illinois-Philip Crane, R-12, voted no. SENATE 3ANKING - By a vote of 38 for and 56 against, the Senate rejected an amendment whose effect was to permit bank holding companies to market insurance withiii a given state. The vote preserved language prohibiting state-chartered banks that are affiliated with bank holding companies from selling in­ surance either intrastate or nationwide. Amendment supporter Jake Garn, R-Utah, said Congress lacks authority to restrict state-chartered banks. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., said Congress can rightfully regulate state banks that are affiliated with a federally-chartered bank holding ccflnpany. Senators voting no wanted to keep banks out of the insurance business. Illinois - Alan Dixon, D, voted no. Charles Percy, R, did not vote. TRADE-By a vote of 61 for and 36 against, the Senate tabled (killed) an amendment to give steel and other American industries another weapon against foreign competition. The amendment, opposed by the Administration, provided an­ titrust relief in federal court against foreign products that are "dumped" in the U.S. or manufactured under excessive subsidy. ^John Danforth, R-Mo., who voted to kill the amendment, said the judicial remedy would invite foreign governments to take similar action against U.S. exporters. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., said Congress should disregard "foreign policy considerations" and recognize that the "the courts are where we go for justice in this country...." "Senators voting no wanted federal courts to protect U.S. in­ dustries against foreign competition proven to be unfair. Illinois-Dixon voted no. Percy voted yes. Dear Editor: I was very pleased to see in today's paper (Sept. 21) that you had published information in two articles concerning HB 2345. This bill relates to the taxing of social security payments by the State of Illinois. Last March, I brought the matter to the attention of the lady who was then editor, after I found out that the Wauconda office of the Department of Revenue knew nothing about the matter a and had to call Springfield. I have since been in touch with Mr. % Dick Klemm, who cosponsored the bill. I wish to point out that the articles are in conflict. One article states that the tax is killed. The other ar­ ticle correctly states that Gov. Thompson amended the bill as he signed it. This will require legislative action in November. While this undoubtedly will be affirmative, as of now the tax still stands. A second item of this letter concerns the restoration of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Previously, your paper carried an ad of a Woodstock firm offering chocolate copies of the Statue for $3 with all proceeds to go to the fund set up to finance the restoration. Letters One of the responsibilities of a community newspaper is to provide a forum for public comments. We invite our readers to share their views and opinions. The shorter the letter, the less we will have to edit to fit our space. The McHenry Plaindealer reserves the right to edit objectionable or libelous statements. All letters must be signed with the author's address and phone number (addresses and phone numbers will not be printed). Readers are limited to one letter per month on the same topic. Send letters to The McHenry Plaindealer, 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry, 111., 60050. FALL SPECIAL! 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Personally, I sent in my first contribution in 1983, based on a Chicago tribune article. Inquiries revealed that my friends in McHenry are totally uninformed and are quite em­ barrassed. I believe the Plaindealer can render a good and patriotic deed by publishing such an article. After all, the Statue of Liberty is our national symbol and is not a local issue. John R. Curtis Jr. Dear Editor: This morning (Sept. 21) I received an enclosure with my gas bill soliciting a contribution to the C.U.B. (Citizen's Utility Board). I have read a couple of articles in your paper in which you favor this organization, however, it would seem that if you really intend to be helpful you should give your readers some sort of a guideline that they can relate to. To state that Illinois utilities are up or going up so many millions means very little if you have nothing to compare it to. Why don't you publish some sort of list of all, or at least a representative group, of the utilities across the country and we can determine where we stand in relation to other states. It is just possible C.U.B. could end up putting a half million Fundraiser scheduled The "Citizens for Klemm" campaign committee an­ nounced a fundraiser brunch to support the re-election of Rep. Dick Klemm, R-Crystal Lake. The brunch is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McHenry Country Club. Klemm is completing his second term in the General Assembly as Representative of the 63rd District. Tickets and information are available by calling 459-7500 or 455-1191. Tickets will also be available at the door. HOOKED AGAIN AFTER CUTTING BACK- I'M STARTING TO "CONSUME MCWe OF THIS STUFF! dollars in lawyers' pockets. ^ ̂ Editor's Note: The McHenry Plaindealer has taken no position in support of or op­ position to the Citizen's Utility Board. While the concept sounds good, the organization's per­ formance will be the deter­ mining factor in any such editorial stand. Road kills sadden reader Dear Editor: "Something saddens me. Harmless animals killed and left lying on our roadways. Humans would be quickly removed. Wildlife should not be overlooked. "These small creatures along with earth and water contribute to the natural order of life. Let us be careful as not to destroy them. "Are we driving so fast that we cannot avoid hitting them? If we do hit one, couldn't we at least stop and go back and remove it from the road so others do not hit them again, and again and again? Evelyn Heinz McHenry GEORGE ALVARY, M.D., F.A.C.S. 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