100 Days Domestic Agenda
President Bush marked the end of his 100 day challenge to Congress by delivering an address on domestic issues to an audience on the South Lawn of…
Bush Adminstration Crime Bill of 1991
1991-03-11T20:36:00-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/537/19910311203929001.jpgPresident Bush, speaking before a group of law enforcement officials, introduced an anti-crime bill that places stricter guidelines on firearm ownership by felons, expands the Federal death penalty to a greater number of crimes, limits death row legal appeals, and permits the introduction of illegally obtained evidence in court if the police officers obtained the evidence in good faith. The president referred to the returning troops before introducing the bill, stating that the best way to welcome the troops home would be to begin action on a domestic program. He also challenged Congress to pass the legislation in 100 days, as the Persian Gulf war’s ground campaign lasted 100 hours.
President Bush, speaking before a group of law enforcement officials, introduced an anti-crime bill that places stricter guidelines on firearm… read more
President Bush, speaking before a group of law enforcement officials, introduced an anti-crime bill that places stricter guidelines on firearm ownership by felons, expands the Federal death penalty to a greater number of crimes, limits death row legal appeals, and permits the introduction of illegally obtained evidence in court if the police officers obtained the evidence in good faith. The president referred to the returning troops before introducing the bill, stating that the best way to welcome the troops home would be to begin action on a domestic program. He also challenged Congress to pass the legislation in 100 days, as the Persian Gulf war’s ground campaign lasted 100 hours. close
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