Police reform in Congress: Here's where Bacon, Eastman stand in U.S. House race

[Omaha Steve]

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican, and Kara Eastman, a Democrat, face off in the 2018 World-Herald-KMTV 2nd Congressional District debate. The two are running against each other again this year.

BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

By Aaron Sanderford

Congress’ role in police reforms could prove a key issue in the Omaha-area House race between U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican, and Kara Eastman, a Democrat.

The 2nd District candidates, like Congress as a whole, are split on how best to address criticisms of police conduct and the criminal justice system fueling protests nationwide.

The Republican-led Senate and the Democratic-led House have each put forward separate proposals. Bacon and Eastman basically align with the proposals from their respective political parties.

In broad strokes, the Senate bill encourages changes by law enforcement agencies instead of requiring them, while the House bill takes a harder stand, outlawing certain actions.

FULL story: https://www.omaha.com/news/crime/police-reform-in-congress-heres-where-bacon-eastman-stand-in-u-s-house-race/article_7ab229a4-fb01-5389-b20d-091548b14ea2.html

[regnaD kciN]

1. Funny...a defender of the policing status quo named "Bacon"...