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Show EE Thursday, May 9, 1996 THE DAILY HERALD,Prove, Utah — Page DIl D’Amato renews criticism of some conservatives tollahstelling peopie™ what to think By JIM DRINKARD “I think we do a great disservice to ourselves if we think that people want a Republican Party thatis per Associated Press Writer ceived as exclusionary,” D'Amato. co-chairmsa of Sen. Bob Dole’s national campaign steering commit tee, said on ABC House Majority Leader Dick Armey offered a swift rebuttal: “I would be thrilled if Al D'Amato would get in touch with the Republican message D’ Amatosaid his recentcriticism of House Speak er Newt Gingrich “hit a raw nerve” and that he want ed toset the record straight so that “maybe we'll try to calm people down.” He also has been critical in recent days of GOP presidential challenger Pat Buchanan, who has raised the possibility of a third party run if the Republican platform's anti-abortion languageis changed. D'Amato renewed his attacks Tuesday without mentioning Gingrich by name but identifying Buchananaspart ofthe problem. Only last weekend he singled out Buchanan, saying he “is bashing women and belittling them, and African Americans and Jewsand gays. That's not the message of inclu- WASHINGTON — It's not talked about openly, but at least a dozen special interests maintain getaways in the shadow of the Capitol where they can entertain and lobby members of Congress while raising thousands ofdollars in campaign contributions for them. Companies like United Parcel Service and prominent lobbyists like Tommy Boggs increase their clout by maintaining private town houses where they can convenient- ly and discreetly host fund-raisers, and lobby lawmakers away from office distractions “It reinforces the fact that you're helping the incumbent, and other lobbyists come.” said one well-known lobbyist, who dis- SIVENESS. cussed the subject only on condi- tion of anonymity. “It increases the perception of being more of a player.” The list includes UPS. whose political action committee doled out $3.5 million to federal candidates over the past three years — more than any other. UPS hosts twoor three events a week at its gray, two-story brick townhouse three blocks from the Capitol Others are Beneficial Finance; the lobbying and law firm of Williams & Jensen; sporting goods manufacturer Nike; Boggs and the state of Florida. Florida's yellow Victorian corporate and CSX, lobbying house is aiso used by sponsors such as AT&T and by firms AP Photo A cyclist rides past a townhouse on Capito! Hill used by the United Parcei Service's political action committee to hold quiet Pe.= lobbyists seeking to influence members of Congress. just three blocks from the Capitoi, is where lobbyists can hoeaerswith “ith leg: islators and raises money for them. staff to meet with a lawmaker; oth er times it brings in lobbyists for industry allies, or its big corporate customers “It allows a chance to talk about our business with a member, and for them to get a chance to understand it in a different set Elirich said. “It’s conve“The deal is not giving the thousand dollars, said one prominent lobbyist, who didn’t want to be identified fer fear of alien: col sich 4s hes Seh “It’s our way to fersonhe Group. have @ more personAmerican Trucking Asso. ciation use. conference th @ chance to spend time” with the mem CnC Di , ber. Hill hi ead inahee | ters frequently eagues. “The deal is how much aeyou — Gina F get credit tor” by UPS spokeswoiiiaN jostine a. fund ee The lobbying firm Dutko and Associates has a rooftop deck that can be used for fund raising. And the lobbying firm of former Sen. James McClure, R-Idaho, hosts events in is offices just across the street from those of his former collea es “It's our way to have a more personal chance to spendtime with the member.” said UPS spokeswoman Gina Ellrich. Sometimes UPSinvites only its own lobbying raiser. “If you have the space. a member can just walk over for breakfast or whatever. They are nic gale quiet getaways, they're not goingto be seen by anybody.” Such events are likely to become more common, lobbyists say, in light of stricter gift rules that prevent another form of schmoozing: the lobbyist-paid lunchorgolf outing If lobbyists want an away-from: the-office audience now, they must do it in the context of a political He then added “we should not march to some philosophical ayatollah,” adding moments later adding, “an ayatollah like Pat Buchanan Tuesday, D’ Amato said, “We doa great disservice to ourselves if we think that peopie want a Republi can Party that is perceived as exclusionary, and that’s fund-raiser. “More and more, if you want members to come to your reception, you'd better have it up there (near the Capitol). because they're too busy to come downtown,” said Timothy May, managingpartnerof the lobbying firmPatton Boggs. Beneficial spokesman Gary Perkinson said the fund-raising arrangements are appreciated by lawmakers. “At some point they say, ‘This is nice of Beneficial to let us use this.” It’s part of doing business, and it's a pure convenience for everybody.” Rep. Paul Gillmor, R-Ohio, went to the UPS town house on March5 for a fund-raising breakfast. “Wediscussedthings ofinterest to their industry. You make small talk. get to know somebody They made a contribution” he said. The company’s PACgave Gillmor, who sits on the House Commerce Committee. a $4,000 donation His commitiee handies many issues vital to UPS, including vehiele anddriver safety standards and + * * + > ) = 2 > 1an out of ow Wilson: (New York) ( y may be pro-choice” “These are the kind of thin Wedon't need these philosophics people you have to believe my way or roomfor you in our party,” D’ Amate Last week D'Amato accused Gi Dole’s campaign with his conser ~ NY ~ _ ma SS cs oe TREADMILL! Priced from UNDER 82000! oe ee, interstate commerce. At about the same time, UPS also remembered Gillmor’s wife Karen, donating $4,000 in February to her re-election campaign for the Ohio state Senate. se ras Heavy Duty 2.7SHP Motor with PWM Control Zero to 10 mph Speed Fully Programmable < ae eA Be ee “The way we win in November is to unleash a tidal wave of communications,” said Gingrich, RGa., listing one y-one the Republican women he appointed to le: Jership positions and committee chairs in Congress. “Liberals love to divide us, but we have a case if we makeit that reaches every woman in America,” Gingrich said “Tt is the welfare state which has been the most systematic oppressor of young women in the last 30 years. What weare about is replacing that welfare state with an opportunity society is we f of with LED Display COMPARE WARRANTIES! 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They said they had none Wright then berated Thompson for publicly criticizing his gang, the Bloods, and shot Thompson The Daily Herald Friday, May 17, 1996 Fer more inermation coll 45-7589 th “% Electronic Incline to 15% Folds to 24" x 30° 18* Belt, 52° Low Impact Cushion Fiex™ Deck Open 10AM - 6PM Monday-Friday, 10AM - 5PM Saturday 20-year-old robbery, burglary and aggravated assault for wounding Larry Mil- Amato said oe Gingrich criticizes media ‘conspiracy’ WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Newt “by Gingrich Tuesday blamed a passive consp! the news media for fi ering publicopinion of Republicans and their presidential candidate Addressing a breakfast meeting of Republican women, Gingrich also dismissed the Democrats’ advantage with women voters as artificial and promisedan aggressive public relations campaign to tumit around, Recent polls show womenvoters favoring Democratic congressional candidates and the re-election of President Clinton by double- git margins. in 1994, D’ D'Amato said his attacks on some conservatives are “an initiative I've undertaken,” and that Dole hasn't asked himto tame his remarks. He singled out Repudl: increase in the minimum wa: the minimum wage. Do you mean have to beread out of the party. or hav say that Al D'Amato is a liberal for doin Asked if he thought Gingrich was harmful Dole’s campaign, D'Amato said, “No, | don't. But I'msaying we should stop sending these party that is not tolerant. We'veg party that’s toler read (New PEPER RASSeeae day, saying “we don't need these philosophical aya { what Pat Buchanandid to us theparty that's unpar ing for working middle-class families D'Amato out the House Republican's “Contract With America,” saying voters “were saying we really want change. but they didn't want tits political upheaval, nor did they sign on to the “Con: tract With America “Very few people knew about it or heard about it when th control of the House to Republicans aMSAMA ETT WASHINGTON(AP) — Sea. Alfonse D'Amato fired 2 new barrage at conservative Republicans Tues- m= < en X |