HOUSE APPROVES BILL IMPOSING EXECUTIONS SENATE VERSION BANS SOME GUNS.(Main)

Byline: James Rowley Associated Press

The House on Tuesday passed a $1.1 billion anti- crime package that would impose the death penalty on more than 50 federal crimes and help states hire more police and improve programs for youthful offenders.

Final passage of the bill came on a 305-118 vote, capping three days of debate on legislation that also would provide money to increase security at schools in drug-ridden neighborhoods and test state prison inmates for drug use.

Before it is sent to President Bush, it must be reconciled with a version passed in July by the Senate that bans nine types of semiautomatic assault weapons and provides a 5- day …