This legislation also adds
provisions to the crime of second degree murder by including an individual who
commits an inherently dangerous act, which results in the death of a police
officer in the performance of duty knowing the victim was a police officer.
Bail, if the Distinguished Service Cross in your case had been awarded in a
timely fashion , you would have received it not from me, but from Vice
President Henry Wallace.

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S. 800) would
shield the gun industry from liability for suits that arise when a gun
dealer's or manufacturer 's actions contribute to gun violence.
"It is unfathomable that Congress plans to move forward with legislation
to protect the gun industry just days after a mass shooting.
Legislation similar to H.

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Today, we continue that mission," said state FOP President Mark Koch. As the citation indicates, First
Lieutenant Bernard Bail, of the Army Air Corps, remained on board a damaged
aircraft with the command pilot who was severely wounded and unable to follow
the order to bail out.

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PA FOP Hails Introduction of Legislation Proposing More Severe Punishment for Criminals Who Assault or Kill Police Officers

"I am
calling on the legislature and Gov.

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The "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act" (H.
On Tuesday, March 15, the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on
Commercial and Administrative Law will hold a hearing on H. In my years as Vice President,
previously as Secretary of Defense, I've often had the honor of presenting
awards for heroism in military action . Second, this moment is special
because it was so very long delayed. From the day of our
founding , the decisive protector of this nation's freedom has been the
character of citizens like you.

END 10:46 A.

On January 16, 1979 Brenda Spencer killed 2 people, and wounded 9 at Cleveland Elementary School.

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"Last year, I indicated the state FOP would dedicate all of its resources
to increasing punishments for criminals who assault or kill police officers. EST

THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning.

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800 passed the House last Congress, but
stalled in the Senate when pro -gun control amendments were added. Rendell to pass this legislation
immediately. Dennis O'Brien
(R-Phila.
I do so on behalf of the President and a grateful nation.

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, The Pennsylvania Fraternal Order
of Police, Pennsylvania State Lodge today hailed the introduction of
legislation that will increase punishments for criminals convicted of
assaulting or killing police officers. In all, 678
officers have been killed in Pennsylvania since 1900.

DR.

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Shooting Occurred in District of Judiciary Committee Chair,
James Sensenbrenner

WASHINGTON , Despite a mass shooting in
Brookfield, Wisconsin, on Saturday in which a gunman killed seven people ,
wounded four more, and then committed suicide, a subcommittee of the U.org. John Rafferty (R-Berks ), will
mandate a first degree murder charge for any person who intentionally or
knowingly causes the death of a police officer in the performance of duty and
the person knew the victim was a police officer.

(The citation is read.

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There are also more provisions within this legislation that affect the grading
of lesser crimes against a police officer. Unfortunately, Lieutenant Colonel Leon Vance was killed in
the crash of a hospital plane returning him to the United States shortly
afterwards.

THE VICE PRESIDENT: And now if we'll have the citation read.

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Creates registry system for offenders who have committed crimes against police

HARRISBURG, Pa."
In 2004, 2,622 officers were assaulted and seven were killed in
Pennsylvania, according to the U.
Similar legislation is being sponsored in the House by Rep. These
offenders would be required to register with the Pennsylvania State Police
upon release from incarceration, upon parole from prison, or upon commencement
of a sentence of intermediate punishment or probation. Bernard Bail:

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10:41 A.)

THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much.

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800, the first
step toward bringing the legislation to a vote on the House floor.

The Violence Policy Center is a national educational organization working
to stop gun death and injury in America.vpc.

Dr.

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Congress should
instead be looking at measures to prevent future mass shootings, including
health and safety regulation of the gun industry," states Kristen Rand,
legislative director for the Violence Policy Center. Much like the registration
requirements for sex offenders, this registry system would allow law
enforcement officers to take appropriate measures when encountering an
individual who has committed a crime against a police officer.

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This legislation would also create a registry system for offenders who
have committed a crime against a police officer.

Remarks by Vice President Cheney at a Presentation of the Distinguished Service Cross to Dr. Bernard Bail

WASHINGTON, The following is a transcript of
remarks by Vice President Cheney at a presentation of the Distinguished
Service Cross to Dr.
Today, however, is truly special: first, because the recipient is a hero
of the Second World War, and part of the force that turned the tide against
Hitler and began the liberation of Europe.M.

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Despite Mass Shooting in Wisconsin Leaving Eight Dead and Four Injured Congressional Panel Plans Hearing Tomorrow on Bill to Shield Gun Industry from Civil Li

Thanks to the aid he received from Lieutenant Bail, the command pilot ,
Lieutenant Colonel Leon Vance, was able to regain control of the aircraft to
prevent it from crashing into an English village, and to ditch the aircraft
and its ordnance in the English Channel .

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Today, our nation
makes official the distinction that Bernard Bail earned on June 5, 1944. BAIL: Thank you.

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R. So I count it a privilege to make this presentation.

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For more information, please visit
http://www.
For his actions, Lieutenant Colonel Vance was awarded the Medal of Honor,
yet he knew that his actions were possible only because Lieutenant Bail had
remained at his side and he vowed at the time to recommend Lieutenant Bail for
a high decoration.

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The gun
industry already enjoys an exemption from federal health and safety oversight.S. Department of Justice.
Senate legislation, sponsored by Sen. EST

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House Judiciary Committee is scheduled tomorrow to take the first step toward
passing legislation to grant the firearms industry protection from some civil
lawsuits. Every such occasion is a special
occasion and one to remember because it places me in the company of a brave
American who elevated service to country above self-interest .

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Congratulations, sir.

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Representative James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) chairs the full Judiciary Committee
and his district includes Brookfield, where the shooting took place.
More than six decades have passed since those events.