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BEWARE THE EVIL TWIN OF VAWA!

June 4, 1999

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) may be finally understanding the political power of women. The traditionally anti-woman legislator has sponsored a Senate version of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)! While S.245 does not cut any funding from the original VAWA, it doesn't compare to S.51, the original VAWA bill introduced by Biden (D-DE) and Specter (R-PA). S.51 has stronger penalties for hate crimes, restricts access to flunitrazenam, the "date rape" drug (and provides sterner penalties for possession), and would hold epousal abusers in the military accountable in the courts (Hatch's bill suggests only investigating domestic violence in the military). Tell Sen. Hatch we're glad he recognizes violence as a problem, but a cosmetic makeover won't do (202-224-5251, fax 202-224-6331; e-mail [email protected]). Then urge your Senators (202-224-3121 or by E-mail) to support VAWA by signing on to S.51, the bill that provides REAL programs for victims of domestic violence. For a detailed comparison between the two bills contact the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund, 202-544-4470.

(WFF 6/4/99)

 

 

 

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