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Page 6 The Harper Herald March 18,1997 -
CAPITOL
COMMENT
U.S. SENATOR
KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON
We ’re Losing the War on Drugs
Tk >T exic°isone°f America’s two closest neighbors and Texas’ largest
|\/| trading partner.
JL ▼ JL This country has enjoyed a long-term partnership with Mexico
that has grown closer and more cooperative over time. The North American
Free Trade Agreement cemented and strengthened our relationship — and
our interdependence.
But I am still concerned that we are not making as much progress as we’d
like in stemming narcotics trafficking.
Partnership is a two-way exchange. In recent years we have drifted into
tolerance of unacceptable conditions in the arena of drug trafficking and the
endemic corruption it causes in communities on both sides of the border.
On February 28 President Clinton certified (as required by law to do each
year) that Mexico is fully cooperating in the fight against drugs. This, at a time
when, according to the State Department, Mexico is the source of 30 percent
of the heroin, up to 70 percent of foreign-grown marijuana and the transit
point for more than 50 percent of the cocaine shipped into the United States.
The terrorization of Texas border ranchers by drug dealers is a prime
example of what must stop. The revelation two days before the certification
that Mexico’s drug czar was bought and paid for by the very drug cartels he
was supposed to be policing dealt a death blow to the credibility of Mexico’s
drug enforcement agency.
However, because a flat refusal to certify Mexico would cause enormous
harm to U.S. exports and other vital interests, I believe the only appropriate
action for the U.S. government to take in this situation is to register our
concerns and lay out what must be accomplished in the next year. Our national
interest requires it.
What Mexico needs, in my opinion, is a wake-up call and some “tough
love.” We simply must insist that the Mexican government work with U.S.
agents to take good-faith steps to stop this narco-corruption that infects and
demoralizes both our countries. The goals include: taking effective action to
destroy the major drug cartels and imprison their kingpins, implementation
of laws to curtail money laundering, compliance with U.S. extradition
requests, increased interdiction efforts and better cooperation with U.S. law
enforcement agents, including allowing them to be Eirmed when in Mexico.
The challenges of establishing a corruption-free law enforcement rela-
tionship with Mexico are formidable — but not insurmountable. The Mexi-
can government must ensure the integrity of those involved in its efforts. It
must give law enforcement agencies the resources and authority they need to
get the job done. It must make sure that those who are caught and arrested
receive meaningful punishment. On our side, we must curb the demand for
drugs that drives this corruption.
Organized crime was contained in the United States, but only after
decades of effort—and only after Americans came to understand the danger
it poses to our way of life. That containment did not happen overnight.
Mexico cannot be expected to remedy its current shortcomings tomorrow.
But business as usual is not good enough — on either side of the border.
For A Sweet Treat, Try A Biscotti
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Five bills passed unanimounsly in the Senate on Monday, March
Lt Governor Bob Bullock said a bill approved unanimously 10, all of which now head to the House completing the bicameral
Monday by Texas Senators will decrease the distribution of child legislative process Amarillo Senator Teel Bivins sponsored a
Package of three bills devoted to children's education and
deportment. Senate Bill (SB) 132 assures that public school
pornography on the Internet.
Bullock said the bill sponsored
by Sen. J.E. "Buster" Brown,
R-Lake Jackson, strengthens Texas law by expanding the current
students have a fair hearing before being removed from his/her
definition of "film images” to cover any type of “visual material" re9Ular dassroom tor disciP|ine Problems keeping with the
I ' • standards set forth by the "zero tolerance" policy in public schools
showing a child under 18 engaging in a sexual act. The change ,roposed |as, session SB 136 a,|ows bu, does not require , school
covers compact disks, megatives, slides, videos, .photographs and
any images that can be transmitted to a computer by cable,
telephone or a satellite link, including items on the Internet.
district to expel students for possession of any amount of drugs or
alcohol on campus or during school-sponsored events. " ....that
may wind up with more kids expelled on the streets which is bad,
“Technology is growing at such a rapid pace, it is absolutely faut ( „ fe worse t0 te|, a sch00| district t0 keep a kid in
imperative for state law to keep up,” Bullock said. school even though he may bring cocaine into the school, "
•There is nothing more important to Texas than safety of its commented BMns. The bill also establishes the placement of these
children. The new definition can make it easier to prosecute child ^ juvenjle just|Ce alternative education programs (JJAEP)
pornography crimes." Bullock noted that authorities recently have Qnce p|aced jn these alternative education programs, SB 139
arrested several people around the nation on charges of using the assures that the enrolled students have access to all the tools and
Internet to distribute pornographic materials depicting children.
"People who thought they could peddle this kind of thing behind the
anonymity of the Internet are finding out they are wrong."
The bill now moves to the House for consideration.
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Biscotti [bee-SKAWT-tee], a crunchy, subtly sweet cookie that’s perfect for
dipping in a cup of coffee or cappuccino, makes a sensible snack or light dessert.
The classic Italian biscotti is flavored with anise seed or almonds, but
contemporary biscotti recipes call for dried fruit, pecans and pistachios, cocoa,
chocolate chips, sweet spices and a variety of flavorings. All biscotti share a
distinctively hard crunchy texture, the result of being baked twice, and many
are low in fat. Stored tightly covered, they will stay fresh for several weeks.
Unsweetened cocoa powder and grated orange peel give Cocoa Orange Biscotti
a sophisticated flavor. Toasted wheat germ, used in place of some of the flour,
adds a nutty crunch of its own. Scrumptious plain, these biscotti can be dressed
up by dipping in melted chocolate.
Cocoa Orange Biscotti
2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
3 tablespoons margarine, softened powder
1 egg and 2 egg whites 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla 6 ounces white or semi-
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour sweet chocolate
1/2 cup Kretschmer wheat germ (optional)
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large cookie sheet with no-stick cooking spray. In
large bowl, beat sugar and margarine with electric mixer until well blended. Beat
in egg, egg whites, orange peel and vanilla. In medium bowl, combine dry
ingredients; mix well. Add to sugar mixture; mix well. Divide dough in half. On
cookie sheet, shape each portion of dough into an 8x3-inch loaf. Pat gently to
flatten slightly. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool 10
minutes on cookie sheet. Using serrated knife, cut biscotti into 1/2-inch thick
slices. Arrange slices upright on cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake 20 to_
25 minutes or until dry and crisp. Cool completely on wire rack. If desired, melt
chocolate according to package directions. Dip ends of biscotti in chocolate;
place on waxed paper until set. Store tightly covered. 3 Dozen. ........ —
Nutrition Information (1 biscotti without chocolate): Calories 55, Total Fat lg,
Saturated Fat Og, Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 55mg, Dietary Fiber lg.
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naterials needed to graduate from high school.
Since the creation of new computerized technologies, the Texas
Penal Code has not kept up with regulating images containing child
pornography on the Internet. Therefore, Senator J.E. "Buster"
Brown of Lake Jackson sponsored SB 674, a bill which incorporates
all types of technology into the Code in oreder to better prosecute
child pornography crimes.
According to the Texas Department of Health, more than 900,000
Texans have diabetes and experts believe there are many more
undetected cases. Senator Gonzalo Barrientos of Austin sponsored
SB 162 which establishes a diabetes care program and provides for
the education of the public about prevention and detection of the
treatable disease.
On Tuesday, march 11, the Senate unanimously passed Senate
Bill (SB) 385, a bill which further regulates the operation of Health
Maintenance Organizations of HMOs. The bill is part of a package
of bills which seek to revamp HMO administration. SB 385,
authored by Waco Senator David Sibley, describes the utilization of
the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Department of
Insurance to provide a oversight function in order to ensure easy
access and top quality performance for HMO subscribers.
Senator Judity Zaffirini of Laredo sponsored two bills, in the Senate
on Tuesday, both of which were pased unanimously and now head
to the House. The first, SB 61, regards the abuse and neglect of
elderly and/or disabled persons in nursing homes. The bill is aimed
at nursing home employees, increasing the penalties they will face
for failure to report any cases of elderly or disabled person abuse.
SB 501 regards recommendations made by the Comptrollers Texas
Performance Review in providing assistance and technical support
to local governments seeking federal funds. If passed by the
Legislature, the bill estimates a $7 million fund generated for the 20
largest counties in Texas.
Any Texas county officer charged with public intoxication or other
official misconduct faces immediate removal of office even before
being gried in a court of law according to a bill proposed on
Wednesday, March 12. Senate Bill 252. sponsored by Brownsville
Senator Eddie Lucio. prohibits the official from returning to office
until all charges are cleared. Several senators were against the bill,
claiming unfairness to the officer considering they will be suspended
from office before they have their day in court. Despite opposition.
the bill passed by a margin of 27 to 4.
In other Senate activity, citizens wishing to make complaints
against fire fighters, police officers or other law enforcement
officials must now do so under oath. Dallas Senator John Carona
sponsored Denate Bill 651 in hopes of reducing false accusations
and protect the reputations of peace officers. The bill was passed
unanimounsly by the Senate.
Senator Teel Bivins of Amarillo sponsored Senate Bill 523
regarding expulsion hearings in Texas scthools. The bill states that
a hearing may now be held with or without the expelled studnet and
parental guardian in attendance. The school must only make a
good-faith effort informing the student and parents of the hearing.
The three bills now head to the House of Representatives for
approval.
Finally, Senators Florence Shapiro, Jane Nelson, and Judith
Zaffirini sponsored Senate Resolution 306 in honor and appreciation
of the Girl Scouts of Texas. The resolution commended the
organization's 85 year tradition and decllared March 12 as Girl
Scouts' Day in Texas. In appreciation, representatives from the
group presented a box of Thin Mints to the Senate and Lt. Governor
Bob Bullock. ___
The Texas Academic Skills Program, or TASP test, was the topic
of discussion for Senate Bill (SB) 729 which passed in the Senate
on Thursday, March 137 $75 million per year is currently being used
to fund remedial and developmental courses at the
college/university level. Amarillo Senator Teel Bivins sponsored
729 which proposes making the TASP ttest more effective in
determining which subjects a student is weak in before they enter
college and need remedial attention. The bill also goes a step
further and stops funding for remediation after the student has taken
a series of remedial courses. "The reality is that some students who
make the decision to go to college are simply ill prepared and if
they're not able to get up to the level college work after taking six
remedial courses, then maybe they should think of adult education.
- Senator Bivins. The bill now heads to the House for approval.
In other education news, public schools may now be utilizing the
F^jSp internet to get updated textbook supplements for classes. Senator
* David Sibley of Waco sponsored SB 294 which employs the Texas
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unanimously by the Senate.
Finally, Houston Senator Rodney Ellis sponsored a companion bill
to his earlier legislation regarding arson committed against churches
or other religious institutions. SB 79 prohibits an insurance carrier
*;om cancelling or declining insurance soley because of current or
previous cases of arson committed against the church. The bill was
passed unanimously. ____
The Senate adjourned until Monday, March 17, at 11:00 am.
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