News & Notes: Police Seek Suspect; Olver Votes for Bailout
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WILLIAMSTOWN — Police are investigating a report of an older man trying to lure a boy into his vehicle on Saturday night on Spring Street.
The boy's mother told police that the man had invited him into his vehicle for a ride and possibly "a treat." The youngster left the area and informed his family.
Police described the suspect as white, possibly in his 40s, and wearing glasses at the time of the incident. The man was reportedly operating a four-door white vehicle, possibly a sedan or station wagon.
Williamstown Police wants residents to be aware of the incident and to be cautious and aware of their surroundings at all times. Anyone who may have had interaction with a party that fits the description given is asked to call the Williamstown Police Department at 413-458-5733.
Olver Votes for Revised Bailout Bill
PITTSFIELD — How did U.S. Rep. John W. Olver vote in Monday's historic rejection of the $700 billion Wall Street bailout?
The Amherst Democrat voted in favor of the bailout along with about three-quarters of the state's congressional delegation.
In a statement issued last Wednesday, Olver said the Bush administration plan was unacceptable. He described it as a "$700 billion blank check" that did not allow for any oversight, any foreclosure mitigation assistance, or any taxpayer protections.
The compromise bill hammered out by Democrats and Republicans over the next nine days put enough taxpayer safeguards in to convince Olver to back it, according to the congressman's office.
On Capitol Hill, "no" votes came from both the Democratic and Republican sides of the aisle. More than two-thirds of Republicans and 40 percent of Democrats opposed the bill. Several Democrats in close election fights waited until the last moment, then went against the bill as it became clear the vast majority of Republicans were opposing it.
In all, 65 Republicans joined 140 Democrats in voting "yes," while 133 Republicans and 95 Democrats voted "no."
Editor: Updated at 11:40 a.m., Oct. 1, 2008, with new information to clarify Rep. John W. Olver's vote on the bailout. The original version incorrectly implied Olver had rejected then supported the same version of the bill. For more on Olver's position and House Democrats' key bailout provisions, click here.
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