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Page 1 Wednesday, December 1,1999 FM HYDE: Legislator gives America B- grade for ethics Continued from Page 1 ethical lapse made public during the extramarital aflair he had in his 40s, which he labeled a "youth- fill indiscretion." Asked to reflect on the things he was most proud of in his life, Hyde mentioned two: having survived a typhoon in the South China Sea, and the enactment in 1976 of the Hyde amendment, which prohibits the use of federal money for abortions except in cases of rape and incest In the way of campaign reform, Hyde suggested raising the limits on money individuals and political action committees can donate to candidates, from $1,000 and $5,000 respectively. Raising the limits would prevent candidates from the need to raise money for their next campaign as soon as they take office, he said. "Money is political advocacy. If you start restricting money, you are restricting political speech," he said Asked about his stand on uniform sentencing guidelines, Hyde said he believes judicial discretion must come into play with prison terms. "I voted against mandatory sentencing.

If not the way to go, but the problem is a tough one," Hyde said. Regarding race relations at home; Hyde said it was his "firm belief we'll never solve the problem of racism. We are all brothers and sisters sharing. Until we understand it, if 11 be a struggle for power and the strife will continue." Questioned as to what grade he would give America for its ethical behavior, Hyde said "a B-maybe." "We're kind of a work in progress. If a time of danger because of the communication revolution, with kids being subjected to temptations and occasions of sin far more than we were.

I'm amazed we have good teds, given the pressures on them." will BYPATKAKLAK Daily Herald Staff Writer Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush on Tuesday unveiled highlights of a $480 million tax-cut plan aimed at bolstering the middle class and blunting criticism of his economic plans. "It's a plan that will reduce the upper rates," Bush said during a book-signing in Chicago's Magnificent Mfle shopping district. "It's a plan also that recognizes our current system is not fair." The Texas governor said he would detail the five-year plan tonight in Des Mpines, Iowa, where he will be campaigning. His aides said the plan would reduce income tax and estate tax rates and lower the penalty paid by FORMERLY A MILITARY SECRET.

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Accompanied by Illinois Gov. George Ryan, Bush, 53, stopped at the McCormick Boys and Girls Club, where he exhorted the youngsters to pursue their dreams. The governor's audience seemed enthused, although some later admitted it was the TV cameras they were most jazzed about. About 400 people were expected to attend an evening fund-raiser at Chicago's Sheraton Hotel, Bush aide Andy Maner said. Daily Herald wire services contributed to tbis report.

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