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Show standard-Examiner Sunday, May 24, 1992 96 UTAH Representatives push for amendment vote SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — forces the bill out of committee ' Saturday. and directly to a vote on the House floor. The House forced a vote on the amendmenttwoyears ago, but the measure failed to achieve the twothirds majority needed for constitutional amendments, which must also be ratified by three-quarters of the states. _ Republican Jim Hansensaid he signed this week because “with a $4 trillion debt and a record $400 billion deficit looking them in the ‘yy, sign the discharge petition, it face, the American people have concluded that Congress cannot Utah’s three Congressmen have | signed a “discharge petition” that could force the U.S. House to vote on a proposed constitutional amendmeni to require a balanced federal budget. | Democrats Wayne Owens and | pill Orton signed, even though that ‘js seen as anti-Democratic leader| ship. Party leaders have bottled up | the amendment in committee for ‘years, the Deseret News reported jf 218 House members, a majori- muster the political will to balance the budget —- and never will — without a constitutional requirement. “This discharge petition will enable us to bring the balanced budget amendment to the floor without the booby traps or poison pills the House leadership wants to attach to it,” Hansen said. “It al- lows us to bring an honestvote... that will avoid all the political gamesmanship.” Owenssaid he once opposed the amendment because he thought that all it would take to balance the budget was courage and tough decision-making. “WhenI first served one term in 1973-74, that was indeed the case,” cosponsoring the amendment but not signing the discharge petition to bring a vote on it. said Owens, whois running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Jake Garn. “But since that time, the budget budget-makers have changed dramatically, and I saw no other choice but to convert,” he said. supported HOME FURNISHINGS “The Bird With The Bargains" Will Close Memorial Day Monday, May 25th Watch For Our Sale Tues. Owens then signed the petition, saying he had planned to do so anyway. Nielson technically broke House rules when he attacked Owens because only members themselves are allowed to disclose whether they sign such petitions. process and the challenges facing has JSPARROW'S representative Howard Nielson ac- cused him of being two-faced by Owens In Honor of Our Founder the amendment for several years. Some controversy erupted two years ago, Aide Joel Lawsonsaid Ortonal- Classified Sells Quickly. so signed. Orton has constantlyattacked big spending by government. however, when former Republican Gay, lesbian group gives SUNDAY & MONDAY * OPEN MONDAY 10 AM-6 PM | report cards to legislators SAVE 15-407 STOREWIDE SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican state Rep. Ann Smedley iS proud the Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats Organization gave her an “F” for sensitivity to their cause. After all, says the Bountiful lawmaker, an “A” ranking could hurt a lawmaker’s chance for re-election. “| feel good about getting an ‘pF’ ” said Smedley, who is not seeking re-election. “Because of the conservative area that we are, by getting an ‘A’ it really could hurt.” Smedley earned her grade by opposing the inclusion of sexual orientation in a pair of hate-crimes bills passed during the 1992 Legislature and by voting for mandatory testing for HIV infection of convicted prostitutes and their clients, two of the four issues the organization used to rank Jawmakers. But House Minority Leader Frank Pignanelli, Rep. Blaze Wharton and Sen. Karen Shepherd, all 899-99 Junior Knit Tops Reg. 12.00-14.00. Selected knit styles in prints or solids Sizes s-m-|. Also, junior twill shorts, reg. 24.00-28.00, sale 19.99. The Cube. 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New Brian Head owners planning major upgrades SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Af- ler years of operating under bank- ruptcy protection, Brian Head Ski Resort has new owners with big ians, A group of private investors inuding James Trees, owner of the rian Head Hotel, have purchased he resort. Jim Whitteron, formerly rector of ski operations at Deer s illey, has been named manager of operations. Brian Head, located 30 minutes rtheast of Cedar City, has been perating under bankruptcyprotecion for more than four years. In a statement released Friday, Trees said improvements include now-making and expandedresort facilities that will appeal to out-ofState skiers that make up most of he chentele. ‘Brian Head is known for its reat snow, extraordinary scenery, riendly people and easy access,” lrees said. “Our strategy of planned improvements and low Prices will make Brian Head unjuestionably the best ski vacation value in the west.” SORRY... 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