There was more to the crime bill that passed the House last week than such widely publicized measures as an increase in death-penalty crimes and a federal version of "Three strikes, you're in." A sampling of the bill's 57 get-tough amendments:
Amendment
Establishes stiff penalties for those convicted of fraudulently labeling products "Made in America"
Sponsor
James Traficant
(D.-Ohio)
Raison d'etre
"This amendment will send a powerful message that Uncle Sam won't tolerate anyone misleading the American consumer."
Amendment
Makes unlawful possession of explosives a federal crime and forbids felons to purchase explosives
Sponsor
Louise Slaughter
(D.-New York)
Raison d'etre
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