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Show The Salt Lake Tribune NATION ‘Responsible Fatherhood’ Latest Congressional Goal director at the National Women’s LawCenter. Oneofthe bills the center sup- GANNETT NEWSSERVICE. WASHINGTON — “Responsible fatherhood”is the latest buzz phrase on Capitol Hill and both ports is a House proposal by Rep. Nancy Johnson, R-Conn., that Democratic and Republican presi- would change the waystates han- dential candidates embrace the idea of helping low-income fathers provide greaterfinancial and emotional support to their children. die child support p: payments from fathers whose children were on welfare, but passed along only $282 million to the youngsters and their mothers. The states kept the bulk of the money to help cover the costs of their welfare programs. Child support is “a harder sell [to low-income fathers] when in reality noneof that moneyis going to the child.It is an extraordinarily Sunday, August6, 2000 Al5 _ The Johnsonbill also would authorize until 2006 $140 million in matching grants to government and private groups to provide programs that promote marriage or teach job and parenting skills to the poorestof low-incomefathers. The bill also would set aside $10 million for two $5 million grants to be awarded to two national orga- frustrating situation all around,” nizations with at least four years experience in running fatherhood Entmachersaid. programs. Johnson is considered a key player because of her role as sub- committee chairman on the influential House Ways and Means Committee, which spearheaded the overhaul of the welfare system in 1996. The congressional action on welfare —a system someblamefor discouraging marriage — fed the fatherhood movement. The movement has also been strengthened by a growing body ofstudies that also show thatchildren with little ornocontact with their fathers are at greater risk for drug problems, teen pregnancies and brushes with the law. The House had beenexpected to vote on Johnson's bill, but lawmakers left for political conventions and the Augustrecess without taking action. Supporters hope the House will quicklyvoteonthebill itreturns to Capitol Hill the week of Sept. 4. col- lected on behalf of youngsters who are either current or recent welfare recipients. Entmacher and other support- But several bills advancing ele\ mentsofthe fatherhood movement SgSaee UNDETECTABLE HEARINGAID... ers argue that the current system — including one by Sen. Evan discourages men from making payments and frustrates women’s efforts to providefinancial safety nets for their children. For example, the Center on Bayh, D-Ind. — are in limbo as Congress prepares to end the session in October. “Time is short. It's not clear what will happen,” said Joan Ent. Budget and Policy Visit Our Showroom Priorities, found that 31 states in 1998 collected $2.6 billion in child support macher, vice president and family and economic security program e Vinyl Siding e Eaves & Overhangs Seamless Raingutter at 1335 West 7800 South in West Jordan, Utah 84088 Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 8-2 § Penns Call for ALUMINUM Way Paint? 1 Go Mairenance Free! FREE ESTIMATES S.L.C. 561-3781 1-800-240-8309 SORRY. NO ADIUSTMENTS TO PRIOR SALES Famous mall specialty store tops, jeans and more. 2000 90 DAYSsame as casu (sizes 7-16) Famous maker knit tops, jeans and twill pants 800-444-6555 3 DAY PUBLIC FURNITURE & Simmons Beautyrest BEDDING DISPOSALE TvAKE HOME OR DELIVERY ARRANGED IMMEDIATELY! G UARANTEED FREE LAYAWAY| & STORAGE! Noprewous creo necessary, ROO FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED, QUANTITIES LAST! AMO DROOM POS > q Back to SchoolFashions Sil ° BEDD grea A ais BEDD ofa 0 8 ny: SAD ee 7 a! 0 i " * o ( ee aT Bed gr * . ab Ne: RO , 0 eer VSD 8 Incredible Prices... ) ae ACTOR Sense . d _ Oo); : 5 <I a rs ? ) (sizes 8-20) $999)" 0 =, 0 BOTTOMS aT gente J ' a: OLD 1) 0 oro MET Cl ROM ] ? , ETE Sore id Better Sleep st Through Science! @ 4°28] STARTS TODAY! ie aL: WE SELL [RT SIMMONS |F' e BEDDING! |B. NarALL ‘Vee MATTRESS & FURNITURE faa 4 ET Ors ye longsleevetops, plusjeans from the leading maker. JEANS $1499 ue a e A %1299 ere Take Homeor Delivery Arranged! ay? TOPS 0 LIMITED TIME ONLY! DIRECT TO THE PUBLIC! PRICED FOR TOTAL SELL-OUT! FREE LAYAWAY! oi0 Famous maker ae @ O A =< longsleeve tops will pants and jeans ree Br i : : nye] 8 010 $1299 LAYAWAY! ALL BRAND NEW!!! “ee id r0%. ims 27005. aareoune st Visit us at www.timaxx.com or call '8002T}MAXX for r |