European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 4, 1995, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Pago 10 the stars and stripes wednesday january 4,1995 gop represents More affluent constituencies have far fewer minorities last of two parts by Tim Bovee the associated pres Washington a the new Republican majority in the House of representatives represents a constituency that differs greatly from that of the departing democratic guard More affluent less Urban and with fewer minorities. The differences arc certain Ter shape debates in the new Congress on issues from food Stamps to tax cuts. On average a Republican lawmaker s constituents earn $4,000 More a year than those in democratic districts according to an associated press computer analysis of the demographics of congressional districts. In a typical Republican District just one person in 10 is poor compared with one in seven in a democratic District. Republicans control two thirds of the nation republicans assume command of Congress today a see pages 15-17 the present mood toward the poor it very foul and they Don t have lobbyists and pact to protect  democratic activist Jesse Jackson 100 wealthiest districts. And although they represent More than half the country republicans count Only a fourth of Black americans As constituents. The demographics of the two parties constituencies in the House were barely altered by the election. The Only real movement came in the percentage of Whites represented by democrats which declined slightly. What did change was who a in charge. The gop now controls the committees and the House floor where decisions Are made. That spells instant Power for the Republican constituency that according to polls is concerned about crime taxes and government spending. The gop Agenda was tailored to their concerns. At the other end of the Power curve suddenly Are millions of Black hispanic and poor americans for years they found clout among the majority democrats and the party still overwhelmingly represents them. A the present mood toward the poor is very foul and they done to have lobbyists and pics to protect them a a democratic activist Jesse Jackson said referring to political action committees that finance candidates. Already the tectonic shift in Power is having an effect. Democrats trying to move toward the political Center no longer talk about expanding social programs but rather Are devising their own plans for tax cuts spending cuts and welfare Reform their Hope they say is to moderate the inevitable changes so that at least some of their constituents needs Are addressed a embracing a sort of cons Vav Tim with heart. A a you be got to be Able to do it in such a Way that you protect those that Are most vulnerable in our society a said rep. Weisi Mfume d-md., a key member of the congressional Black caucus. Sounding his party a themes Mfume recently talked about a sensitive and meaningful welfare Reform and embracing a the realities. That working class families do expect some kind of tax  the a Analysed the gop and democratic congressional districts based on 1990 census data. It found Sharp differences in the kinds of americans the two parties represent a differences that have existed for years but that take on new meaning with the shift in Power. Quot although they control More congressional districts republicans represent far fewer minority and poor americans. The gop constituency includes 8 million Blacks 9 million hispanics and 14 million people under the fed Era poverty Standard. Democrats represent 21 million Blacks 13 million hispanics and 18 million poor pc Pic. A a a a a a a a a a a a a v. A. Republicans represent none of the 40 congressional districts where at least a third of the people arc Black. On average households in Republican districts have a median income of $32,615, compared with $28,577 in democratic districts. That a a 14 percent difference. Seventy percent of democratic constituents live in Urban areas compared with just 58 percent of republicans. The differences Are not lost on Republican strategists who Are struggling to attract More minorities but also see an Opportunity to lure More Whites from the democratic party. A it highlights that racial Gulf there a no question about that a said Neil new House a gop pollster. A was the Republican party becomes the majority party moving to a new House the typical 1095 House of representatives member is it male a Republican and a lawyer and hat three children x., of a typical District for each party in the Houm by a a. _ _ demo Tascu Maiju Allcan. District a districts median income $28,577 $32,615poor people 15 percent 10 percent Urban dwellers 70 percent 58 percent wattee72 percent  18 percent 0 percent Alana Pac Lilc islanders 4 percent 2 percent american indians t percent percent hispanics .12 percent 7 percent source the associated prese s8s among Whites it has therefore limited the Appeal to Whites of the democratic  democrats arc deeply divided Over How to respond. Liberals want aggressively to resist Republican assaults on social spending. A when faced with a Choice Between the real Mccoy and an impostor folks vote for the real Mccoy a said rep. Pat Williams a Mont. A my party has to define what being a Democrat  others advocate a move toward the Center that merges the most popular elements of the Republican program into a democratic Agenda that can still have some Friendly elements for the party score constituency. A a a a a a a a a Quot. Although confident of their base republicans Are aware of the demographic characteristics of the swing districts a those that switched from the democrats column in november. Those districts the a analysis found have slightly More Blacks 7 percent and slightly lower household income $30,535 than the typical gop District. These districts arc a potentially easier to lose, rep. Jerry Lewis a Southern California Republican. Cognizant of that Republican leaders arc looking to tailor their sales pitch to reach beyond their traditional constituency. A higher taxes affect All economic Levels a rep Bill Paxon r-n.y., head of the Republican Gongre Tsiona 1 Campaign committee said in sounding one such theme. _. _. A we arc convinced that rolling Back the size and the scope of the Federal bureaucracy and rolling Back the Impact of taxes will help people regardless of their economic level a he said. Have Noble be a Baron Genoa Italy a not born into nobility now you can buy into it. Left without heirs and dogged by financial problems a genoese Baron has decided to sell his most valuable asset his Noble title. The starting Price $61,000. A those who know heraldry know that the Price is right a said Baron Carlo Lagazio of Badolato. A after All in a making a moral sacrifice. It is difficult to sell ones own  Lagazio said the Price includes some land in Southern Italy. Also in the package arc rights to the Barons two Coats of arms. One contains a Sun and a yellow a a to with a Snake wrapped around it. The other features a a elect three boars Heads and an elephant. Few people seem interested. Aspirations for $61,000 Only two potential buyers called the 56-year-Ola Baron during the holidays. Lagazio never married has no children and complains of depression. He said he dedicated most of his life to earing for his Mother who died 14 the months ago. Baron Carlo Lagazio of Badolato holds the Noble title he is seeking to sell to help him get out of financial difficulties. Revenge acts opposed by slain girl s parents Tor Vaiatica Italy a the parents of a teen age girl whose death touched off anti foreigner attacks have appealed for Calm and promised to give Church raised donations to an immigrant a Center v a. A a a Quot a. A a your daughter was very sensitive to the problems of foreigners a Mario Foli no said monday after police expanded Jhc Hunt for suspects in a rash of immigrant attacks in this Seaside suburb of Rome. Folino said his daughter 15-year-old Sara had invited a North african immigrant to dinner several Days before she was run Down by a Drunken moroccan Motorist fast week a a i his was the Type of relation she had with foreigners she would not like to Sec this Type of reaction a Folino said. The girls death which police have considered accidental opened an onslaught of anti immigrant outrage. At least three Blacks were injured in a series of attacks shortly after the girl was killed. \ a on saturday an Indian who earns Money washing car windows was stabbed As he boarded a bus in Tor Vaiatica. The following Day in a nearby to non a 67-Ycar Sara would never have wanted this violence a a Udia Folino girls Mother old moroccan was wounded in a drive by shooting. Die violence has forced some africans and asians to leave the area. Police on tuesday published a sketch of the suspected gunman Irethe sunday shooting. Authorities also arc investigating whether he could be connected with other attacks. A a a the girls parents said some of the. Money raised on their behalf in local churches would be donated to an Imoni Grant Aid Center. The rest of the Money will go to a peace Forest outside Cru to Lem and to Nelp rwandan refugees the couple said. A a Sara would never have wanted this violence a said the slain girls Mother Lidia Folino a a it a contrary to How she