DA>EP> The bad part about attempting to communicate your position on
DA>EP> legislation is the legislation it'self changes radically and
DA>EP> rapidly. You don't often get the finished bill and sufficient time
DA>EP> to examine it closely. Amendments are often added almost as the
DA>EP> votes are being taken. EP
DA>The Crime Bill is one of the worst examples of this. It was over 20,000
DA>pages long and the final copy had addenda stuck on with staples, paper
DA>clips and rubber bands. In addition the whole thing was covered with
DA>hand-written notes (some in pencil) and 3M stickums. It is actually
DA>impossible to prove that the bill that was passed is the same one that
DA>Clinton signed.
DA>If I could make one change in the way Congress does things, it would be
DA>to outlaw multiple purpose legislation and non-germane amendments.
        If anyone in congress still understands the legislation they
        pass, I'd be surprised. Your idea would be a good one, but how
        to enforce it? Ernie P.
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