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    iday, April 17, 1992
The Battalion
Page 3
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Foley
►verdrafts
delate no
)ri douse law,
3rigi ; oley says
Up.
?piy
wmakers after the second list
hole. The Gr as released.
ded that the r House Speaker Thomas Foley
o the holeiv; satedly told reporters that those
earn discovepn the list "violated no law and
s nothing pr o rule of the House of Represen-
at wasn'talrf dives." He
said. Iso accused
•n Holditcli, 16 news me ~
he Texas ia of: inaccu-
igineerine^te reporting.
lat Goldst Fole y said
s controver- ^ release of
he list
lots of sci' brin S s to a
e truth niir^ sc ;
between," 0 mat-
rof^A Justice
3 rocks Department-
nrv ic QtrW a PP ointed counsel is still investi-
lon't thinl 8atin § the check-writing furor.
.. , And while more than 40 House
. j S P, r ,. members not seeking higher of-
ld u G . od t fice have already announced
.° a ' ' plans for retirement this fall,
lunm; dozens more will be seeking new
he y were terms.
Foley had two overdrafts,
d, heni Democratic Leader Richard
ookKI. Gephardt of Missouri was listed
' with 28; Democratic Whip David
r Therearf E Bonior had 76
>er ton,so®
by Gold; Republican leader Bob Michel
i 10 had none and GOP Whip Newt
’ °/ t l ie r Gingrich of Georgia had 22.
1 oil^I^TpGingrich apologized earlier in
chisanins the day to his constituents, but
that could said he was pleased to have de-
drillingpn manded the full disclosure that
the ethics committee released,
id therecouMl Among former House mem-
formaliot hers now in the Cabinet, Defense
there is also; Secretary Richard B. Cheney had
ogical forma: 25; Labor Secretary Lynn Martin,
of evidencf 16; Agriculture Secretary Edward
ationofoilir R. Madigan, 49, and Housing and
face. Urban Development Secretary
illing and exp Jack F. Kemp, 1.
a've found oil Former GOP FTouse members
a lent in (fie; now serving in the Senate also
per you go, made the list. They included Dan
’elshotter,"K& Coats of Indiana, 3; Robert C.
Smith of New Hampshire, 5;
lies invo/Ving y\ank Brown of Colorado, 18; Lar-
Non of organic r y g Craig of Idaho, 9 'dnd James
leum because M. Jeffords of Vermont, 1.
leat can be of fh e amounts of the overdrafts
were not provided.
iece of evidencf | Some of those on the list wrote
jryexperimenls Kindreds Q f overdrafts. The
iry rocks, "abuser" list was not based on
leatedinthel num bers of overdrafts. It depend-
ced an oilli ec j on (-he number of montns an
upportstbeiii account holder's negative balance
[ceeded the net amount of a law-
jaker's next paycheck.
Both parties are running radio
ads: Republicans blaming
Democrats for their management
of the bank; Democrats attacking
Gingrich for changing estimates
of his personal overdrafts.
BRep. Charles Hayes, a veteran
Illinois Democrat who made the
earlier list of abusers, was turned
out of office last month in a pri-
ry election.
What’s Up
concerning fe|
.ennicuttsaid
1 of evidence -
See
FRIDAY
KOREAN AGGIES ASSOCIATION: Professor Kei-mu Yi
from Rice will speak on ‘Trade in the Pacific Rim." 7:30 p.m.
in 204C Evans Library.
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST: General meeting. 7
p.m. in 108 Harrington. Call Travis at 847-4060 for more
information.
AGGIE SOCIALISTS: General meeting to discuss Earth
Day plans and upcoming events. 7 p.m. in the rotunda of the
Academic Building. Call Casey at 847-1069 for more
information.
FADE TO BLACK: Spring Show—Free admission. 7 p.m.
in 201 MSC. Call Tanya at 847-5283 for more information.
KANM 99.9 FM CABLE STUDENT RADIO: KANM and
Limelight Productions presents the Swans and Machines of
Loving Grace with members from Ministry and Foetus Inc.
Tickets are $6 in advance on sale now at Marooned
Records or $8 at the door. KANM will be giving away free
CDs, records and tapes at the show. 8 p.m. at the Stafford
Opera House. Call 845-5923 or 775-4082 for more
information.
A&M CYCLING TEAM: Spaghetti dinner to support the
Lions Club Kids to Camp Bike Ride. Cost is $6 per person.
Come out and support the annual Lions Club ride and
A&M’s cycling team. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Oakwood Middle
School on Holik Street at George Bush Drive just south of
the TAMU golf course. Call Linda Chatham at 845-8481 for
more information.
BAPTIST STUDENT UNION: Bible study—worship,
fellowship and food. 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 203 College
Main. Call 846-7722 for more information.
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL: Aggie Bar
Scholarship applications for senior pre-law students are due
in OPSA, 203 Academic, on April 17. Call Agnita Moore at
847-8938 for more information.
AGGIE BLOOD DRIVE: Blood drive from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
at the MSC, Sbisa and the Commons. Call Jeff at 260-2607
for more information.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: General discussion. 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the CDPE at 845-0280 for more
information.
CLASS OF ‘94 COUNCIL: Applications for ‘92- 93
committee chairman positions are now available at the
Class of ‘94 cubicle at the SPO. Chairman positions are:
Boot Dance, class ball, fundraising, public relations and
service. All applications are due April 22 at 5 p.m. Call
Brian at 846-6767 for more information.
LIBERAL ARTS STUDENT COUNCIL: Applications for
next year's officer positions can be picked up at the Liberal
Arts Undergraduate Office.
AGGIES FOR LIFE: Join us for a night of praise featuring
Christians from the community sharing their musical talents
to the glory of God. Free admission; donations will be
accepted to benefit Heritage House Christian Maternity
Home. 6:30 p.m. in Rudder Theater. Call 774-7289 for
more information.
AFRICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION: Election of officers
for 1992-'93 and distribution of pictures taken during the
Mini World Cup tournament. Come all. Please pass the
word to others. 7:30 p.m. in 404 Rudder. Call Martin at
696-2997 or 845-9355 for more information.
CAREER CENTER: "Interview Preparation." In this
seminar you will learn about the interview process and will
receive practical advice on interviewing. 9:10 a.m. in 110
Student Services. Call Pat at 845-5127 for more
information.
Excel ‘92 (EXCELLENCE uniting culture
EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP): is accepting
applications for Orientation Staff Assistants.
Responsibilities include assisting the executive staff in the
operational and technical aspects of ExCEL ‘92.
Applications may be picked up at the Department of
Multicultural Services-137 MSC and the Department of
Student Activities in the Student Services Building and are
due by April 21st. Call 862-2642 for more information.
SATURDAY
TEXAS A&M BICYCLE CLUB: The 40-mile Benchley Tour
Ride. 9 a.m. at the fountain by Rudder. Call Travis at
847-4060 for more information.
AUDUBON FIELD TRIP: This little known College Station
park (Lick Creek Park) is amazing for its varied plant life.
Our guides will help identify the many flowers and plants as
well as spring warblers. Call Bert at 764-3999 or 693-3214
for more information.
SUNDAY
TEXAS A&M BICYCLE CLUB: The 30-mile Bethlehem
Macedonia tour. 1 p.m. at the fountain by Rudder. Call
Travis at 847-4060 for more information.
STUDENTS OVER TRADITIONAL AGE (SOTA): PGA
Pro-Am Putt Putt Golf. 4 p.m. at the Putt-Putt next to
K-Mart. Call Robert at 822-7387 for more information.
LUTHERAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP: Supper. 6 p.m. at
the Lutheran Student Center. Call Martin at 847-1835 for
more information.
MONDAY
THE WRITING CENTER: offers free tutoring services for
students and faculty regardless of race, creed or subject
matter. Mon.-Fri. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in 249 Blocker.
Come by and schedule an appointment.
VEGETARIAN SOCIETY: Discuss Earth Day and meat out
tables. 6 p.m. at the Century Oak. Call Chris at 847-1533
for more information.
NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION:
Career Lecture Series: employment opportunities,
conservation projects and general information. 7 p.m. in 308
Rudder. Call Eric at 847-5005 for more information.
CAREER CENTER: "Organizing a Job Search.” In this
seminar, participants will gain insight on preparing for a job
hunt—establish a plan and strategies for success. 9:10 a.m.
in 110 Student Services. “Compensation and Salary
Analysis.” This seminar will offer advice on how to analyze
a total benefits package when considering a job offer. 1:50
p.m. in 110 Student Services. Call Pat at 845-5127 for more
information.
AGGIES FOR PEROT: General meeting to discuss
promotions and petitions. 8:30 p.m. in 301 Rudder.
MSC GREAT ISSUES: General committee meeting, meet
the new execs., brainstorming, new members are welcome
to attend. 7 p.m. in 228 MSC. Call Amy at 847-0730 for
more information.
PI SIGMA ALPHA POLITICAL SCIENCE HONOR
SOCIETY: General meeting. 7 p.m. in 019 Bolton. Call
Mike at 846-6646 for more information.
BRAZOS VALLEY GENEALOGY SOCIETY: Lectures on
using county and property records. 7 p.m. at the Bryan
Library. Call Bill at 845-255Tfor more information.
BAPTIST STUDENT UNION: Bible study—worship,
fellowship and food. 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 203 College
Main. Fish Care Groups-small group discipieship for
freshmen. 7:45 p.m. at 203 College Main. Call 846-7722 for
more information.
ExCEL 92 (EXCELLENCE UNITING CULTURE
EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP): is accepting
applications for Orientation Staff Assistants.
Responsibilities include assisting the executive staff in the
operational and technical aspects of ExCEL ‘92.
Applications may be picked up at the Department of
Multicultural Services—137 MSC and the Department of
Student Activities in the Student Services Building and are
due by April 21st. Call 862-2642 for more information.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: General discussion. 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the CDPE at 845—0280 for more
information.
CLASS OF ‘94 COUNCIL: Applications for ‘92-'93
committee chairman positions are now available at the class
of ‘94 cubicle at the SPO. Chairman positions are: Boot
Dance, class ball, fundraising, public relations and service.
All applications are due April 22 at 5 p.m. Call Brian at
846-6767 for more information.
LIBERAL ARTS STUDENT COUNCIL: Applications for
next year's officer positions can be picked up at the Liberal
Arts Undergraduate Office.
/terns for What’s Up should be submitted to The Battalion,
013 Reed McDonald, no later than three business days
before the desired run date. We only publish the name and
phone number of the contact if you ask us. What’s Up is a
Battalion service that lists non-profit events and activities.
Submissions are run on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is no guarantee an entry will run. If you have
questions, call the newsroom at 845-3313.
rug money proves profitable for cops
Houston area police reap $2.5 million in seized, forfeited narcotics assets
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HOUSTON (AP) — Federal authorities
ursday gave more than $2.5 million in pro
ceeds from drug seizures to three Houston-
area law enforcement agencies under a statute
tat allows proceeds from drug busts to be re
timed to police.
Nothing makes me happier than grabbing
ome drug thug by the throat, reaching in his
wallet, taking money out and giving it to law
iforcement," Sen. Phil Gramm, R-Texas, said
5 he passed out checks to the Houston Police
)epartment, the Harris County Sheriff's De-
artment and the Texas Department of Public
fety.
Gramm said the $2,533,163 represented the
largest single amount returned to Texas law
nforcement agencies under the Justice Depart-
lent's Seized and Forfeited Assets program.
The program has been in effect since 1986.
"This is one of the most pleasant events
people in law enforcement have, where we are
ible to take the assets that we've seized from
rug dealers and forfeit those in federal court
and then give them back to local agencies that
tiave participated in the investigations," U.S.
Attorney Ron Woods said.
ou
"I've been in this business for 27 years and
this is the best statute I've ever seen."
Woods noted, however, that it was likely
Nothing makes me happier
than grabbing some drug thug by
the throat, reaching in his wallet,
taking money out and giving it to
law enforcement," Sen. Phil
Gramm, R-Texas
— Sen. Phil Gramm, R-Texas
agents were intercepting only about 10 percent
of the drug loot.
"It's easy in a tough task like the war on
drugs to get frustrated," Gramm said. "There
are many reasons to be unhappy. But the good
news is we're beginning to see a reduction in
drug use among young people."
Houston received a checks of more than
$1.6 million. Harris County got $560,000 and
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Wednesday & Friday • 5p.m. to 8p.m.
the Department of Public Safety picked up
$362,000.
"These checks are not drawn on the House
bank," Gramm said, drawing laughter from
dozens of officers and agents who attended the
affair.
Sheriff's department officials said the mon
ey would be used for drug education pro
grams and surveillance and safety equipment.
Texas Department of Public Safety Director
James Wilson said his agency's share would be
headed for communications equipment and a
DNA testing program.
Houston will use the money for its drug
fighting efforts. Mayor Bob Lanier noted that
in the first three months of the year, which co
incide with his first three months in office, total
violent crime was down in Houston by 15 per
cent. Nonviolent crime was off 21 percent.
"Probably the biggest scourge we face in
our society is illegal drugs," Lanier said. "Law
enforcement can only do so much. It's only by
all pulling together as a society that we're real
ly going to finally shake this curse that modem
America has."
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Texas Tech University
4 p.m. Tuesday, April 21
301 Rudder Tower
Reception immediately following
ANNOUNCING TAMU - STUDY ABROAD
SPRING ’93 IN ITALY
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ARTS 350: Art History
ENGL 222: World Literature
LBAR 333: Studies in Italian Civilization and Culture
HIST 102: Western Civilization Since 1660
MGMT 211: Legal and Social Environment of Business
ACCT 230: Introductory Accounting
Reserve your place before May 12 or you may miss out on
the time of your life!
The Study Abroad Program Office Is now accepting
applications.
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Study Abroad Office 161 Bizzell Hall 845-0544
# ATTENTION#
The below listed student organizations have had cash accounts
in previous years at the Student Finance Center. These cash
accounts are considered dormant and funds will be transferred
to Student Organizational Funding on May 29, 1992. Any
individual possessing information concerning these cash ac-
counts should contact the Student Finance Center at 845-1114.
Abilene Hometown Club
Land Development
Advancement for Clinical Training
Lee Co. Hometown Club
Aggie Scholars
Literary Society
Alief Hometown Club
Living Historians
Alpha Psi Omega
Mesquite Hometown Club
Am. Assoc. Equine Practioners
Meteorology Undergraduates
Angelina Hometown Club
Mining Engineers
Antique Auto Club
Misselmen
Appropriate Technology
Mu Kappa Tau
Art Film Society
Mu Sigma
Atascosa Hometown Club
Musicians Club
Baytown Hometown Club
One Wheelers (Unicycle)
Between the Lines
Orange Co. Hometown Club
Black Dragon Co.
Ovella Hometown Club
Black Student Alliance
Pasadena Area Hometown Club
Bowie Co. Hometown Club
Pennsylvania S/E Hometown Club
Brazoria Co. (So.) Hometown Club
Phi Sigma
Bread for the World
Phi Sigma Kappa
Chi Epsilon Pi
Pi Mu Epsilon
Christians in Architecture
Planning Forum
Christians in Medicine
Plano Hometown Club
Christians on Campus
Plant Science Club
Clear Lake Area Hometown Club
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
College of Science Student Council
Real Estate Club
Cypress Valley Hometown Club
Rho Phi Alpha
C.A.R.P.
Round Rock Hometown Club
Dangerfield Hometown Club
San Angelo Hometown Club
De Sota Hometown Club
Shorin Rye Karate
Denton Co. Hometown Club
Sigma Gamma Epsilon
Ennis Hometown Club
Sigma Lambda Alpha
Food Engrs. Cub
Social Dance Club
Footbag Association
Sports Memorbilia Collectors
Genetics and Plant Breeding
Stock Dogs Association
Geology Graduate Students
Students for Academic Excellance
Grayson Co. Hometown Club
Students for Responsible Expression
Hang Gliding Club
Students Speakers Fund
Health Research
Students Transf. from Other Colleges
Herpetological Society
Stud. Working Against Many Problems
Hill Co. Hometown Club
TAMU Timers
Humble Hometown Club
Toyota Owner's Association
Hunger Relief Effort
Van Zant Co. Hometown Club
Hurst,Euless,Bedford Hometown Club
Victoria Hometown Club
Interdisciplinary Education
Village of Hope
Issinnye Karate
Waco Hometown Club
Jackson Co. Hometown Club
Wharton Co. Hometown Club
Jaycees
Wheels (Roller Skates)
Johnson Co. Hometown Club
Whole Foods Club
Karnes,Bee & Goliad Co. Hometn Club Women Fellowship of Christian Athl.
Lancaster Hometown Club
Women in Science