New proposal would break LSC into block grants; a Republican breaks ranks with party over measure, saying states wouldn't pick up the slack
Article Abstract:
The House Judiciary Committee recently approved by 18-17 a bill proposed by Rep George Gekas that would abolish the Legal Services Corp (LSC) and give states $278 million in block grants in 1996 and $141 million in 1997. Sen Phil Gramm backs a similar measure offering $210 million in 1996. Foes of Gekas's bill, including longtime LSC critic Rep Bill McCollum, say it will kill the LSC. The bill offers 5% for administration, rather than the 3% now used; allows only individual lawyers to apply for funds; and restricts their activities.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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Legal Services come under attack - again
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The Legal Services Corp (LSC) is under attack again as the House Budget Committee proposes phasing it out over five years to save $1.6 billion. The committee said that the agency often advances a political agenda at the poor's expense, and that other associations provide legal aid to the poor. LSC supporters leapt to its defense, and predicted the agency will survive this challenge as it has several others. It received $415 million for 1995 and distributes 97% of that money to regional poverty law programs.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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A conservative plea to save LSC
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The federal Legal Services Corp works well to help the poor and indigent and should be preserved by the US Congress despite their legitimate need to cut federal spending and bureaucracy. The LSC largely does not pursue an agenda, but offers people the legal help they need to establish control over their own lives and obtain the justice they deserve. All lawyers and others who want a fair nation should join to preserve the LSC. The author emphasizes his Republican credentials.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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