WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4584) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to repeal the suspension of eligibility for assistance under title IV due to drug-related offenses." The bill was introduced on Oct. 1 and has 35 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., David Trone, D-Md., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Eleanor Holmes-No  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4600) to increase reporting of domestic violence records. The bill was introduced on Oct. 4 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Kathleen Rice, 2435 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5516; or in the district office at 229 7th St., Ste. 300, Garden City, NY 11530; 516/739-3008.  more