Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Protecting the Voting Rights of Military Personnel: A Response to the Texas Rural Legal Aid Lawsuit 1997-01-01 1997-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 105th (1997-1999) Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000, Box 35, Folder 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/1 CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0070 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0070_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873788 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0070.pdf correspondence Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues; Government Operations and Politics Voting--United States 2 Pages The document discusses a lawsuit filed by Texas Rural Legal Aid challenging the right of military personnel to vote by absentee ballot in local elections. The organization claimed that absentee ballots cast by military personnel diluted Hispanic voting strength in Val Verde County. The author expresses concerns about disenfranchising military personnel and criticizes the Legal Services Corporation for promoting a political agenda. Representative Henry Bonilla introduced legislation to protect military voting rights. The author promises to consider this case when funding for the Legal Services Corporation is discussed in . Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Defending the Constitution: Impeachment and Hate Crimes Legislation in 1998 1997-01-01 1997-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 105th (1997-1999) Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0000, Box 38, Folder 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/1 CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Multiple%20Issues,%201997-1998/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/842291 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Multiple%20Issues,%201997-1998/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0006.pdf correspondence Economics and Public Finance; Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Courts--United States; Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress; Flood control 2 Pages The document discusses the impeachment of President Clinton and hate crimes legislation. The author voted in favor of impeaching Clinton, believing it was necessary to defend the Constitution and uphold the rule of law. They also express concerns about hate crimes legislation, believing that all violent crimes should be treated equally and swiftly punished. The author promises to keep the reader's views in mind if similar legislation is considered in the future. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Balancing Freedom and Safety: A Response to Constituent Concerns 1998-01-01 1998-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 105th (1997-1999) Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0000, Box 38, Folder 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/1 CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0011 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Multiple%20Issues,%201997-1998/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/842296 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Multiple%20Issues,%201997-1998/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0011.pdf correspondence Arts, Culture, Religion; Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Older people 2 Pages The document is a response from a representative in to a constituent's concerns about gun fingerprinting and internet censorship. The representative acknowledges the importance of considering cost and constitutionality when implementing new proposals, expresses concern about the dangers of indecent material on the internet, and supports voluntary basic standards of decency to regulate access to such material. The representative also mentions supporting legislation to protect children from harmful online content. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Reconsidering Affirmative Action: A Call for Individual Merit 1999-01-01 1999-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 106th (1999-2001) Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000, Box 35, Folder 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/1 CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0076 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0076_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873794 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0076.pdf correspondence Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Education, Higher--United States 1 Page The author expresses concerns about affirmative action programs, stating that they have evolved into quotas and reverse discrimination which perpetuate discrimination rather than ending it. The author supports a colorblind society where individuals are judged on merit and calls for a reconsideration of affirmative action programs. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Debate Over School Newspaper Censorship 1999-01-01 1999-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 106th (1999-2001) Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000, Box 35, Folder 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/1 CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0078 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0078_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873796 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0078.pdf correspondence Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Education--United States 1 Page The document discusses school censorship of student newspapers and references the Supreme Court case Hazelwood School District V. Kuhlmeier, which found that high school principals have the authority to censor school Text