Anti-Drug, Crime Bills Signed Into Law
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
President Clinton signed a series of anti-crime bills into law, including programs to fight illegal drugs, keep track of sex offenders and provide college funds for the children of slain police officers. Clinton signed the three bills in a Rose Garden ceremony before leaving for a New York retreat to prepare for the Sunday debate with Republican nominee Bob Dole. Earlier, Clinton met with about 20 police officers named “top cops” by a national police organization.
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