The incident was a major news story and this case brought national attention to hate crime legislation at the state and federal levels.

Just last week, the House and Senate negotiators on crime legislation met until 2:15 one morning.

The case became a driving force for homosexual rights, hate crime legislation, and anti- Christian feelings.

Do you think he's right to tighten down on crime legislation?

B6 The House takes up tough-minded crime legislation this week.

Then there is the plan to redo the omnibus crime legislation passed by Congress last year.

The governor had campaigned against the measure, saying it would weaken crime legislation that has been used as a model elsewhere.

A14 There was a new Senate clash on crime legislation as well.

In response, the House and Senate will soon consider final action on major crime legislation.

But he was waylaid by the need to lobby for crime legislation.