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	USATODAY.com - Former Nebraska senator Jim Exon dies at 83 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Exon was re-elected in 1974 by a landslide, the first Nebraska governor to serve eight years.
		Exon said his proudest achievement was helping to author and secure passage of a spending reduction of $13 billion in 1994.
		Exon was born in Geddes, S.D., and attended Omaha University.
	www.usatoday.com /news/washington/2005-06-10-exon-obit_x.htm?csp=34 (807 words)

	J. James Exon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Exon was born in Geddes, South Dakota in 1921 and attended the University of Omaha between 1939 and 1941.
		Exon's popularity as Governor carried over to his 1978 campaign to be elected as a US Senator as he was elected with 68 per cent of the vote.
		Exon helped to write and secure support for a spending reduction in the US budget of $14 billion in 1994 which he stated was his proudest political achievement.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/J._James_Exon (705 words)

	Former Nebraska senator Jim Exon dies - Boston.com - Nation - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Jim Exon poses for a photo in his study during an interview with the AP in his Lincoln, Neb., home, in this Feb. 27, 2002 file photo.
		Jim Exon, a Democrat who served two terms as governor and three terms in the U.S. Senate for Nebraska, died Friday, June 10, 2005.
		Exon said his proudest achievement was helping to author and secure passage of a spending reduction of $13 billion in 1994.
	www.boston.com /news/nation/articles/2005/06/11/former_nebraska_senator_jim_exon_dies (834 words)

	Sen. Jim Exon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Exon allows himself to be on these occasions, and talked about a rather remarkable career in politics.
		He was Jim Exon when he ran another man's campaign for governor in the early 1960's.
		[Exon] That's the only time in my whole political career that I was really upset because Senator Tower brought in by now Mayor of Omaha Hal Daub said that I was one of the worst boozers in the United States senate.
	net.unl.edu /~swi/pers/exon.html (1528 words)

	WOWT \| Last Respects
		An honor guard carried the body of Jim Exon, a former U.S. senator and two-term governor, to the Capitol on Tuesday to lie in state in the Rotunda.
		Exon's casket was carried through the north grand entrance, into the vestibule and down the main foyer of the Capitol by honor guards from the Nebraska National Guard and State Patrol.
		Exon's body is believed to be the first to lie in state in the Capitol.
	www.wowt.com /news/headlines/1632401.html (375 words)

	Scottsbluff Star Herald / Gering Courier - News - 06/14/2005 - Local leaders remember Exon
		Jim Exon poses for a photo in his study during an interview with the AP in his Lincoln home, in this Feb. 27, 2002 file photo.
		Exon was key in passing a bill that charged a fee to foreign airlines flying in the United States, guaranteeing the EAS program $50 million in funds.
		Exon's "regular guy" demeanor came through in his interactions with his constituents, and even in his office in Washington, D.C. "Most senators offices were filled with giant desks, a computer and stacks of paper.
	www.starherald.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=14689578&BRD=484&PAG=461&dept_id=553251&rfi=6 (808 words)

	biography
		Jim Exon was born in South Dakota, on August 9, 1921, to John and Luella Exon.
		Jim Exon was introduced to politics at an early age by his parents and his grandfather who served as a county judge in
		Exon fought the dam to protect Nebraska’s water interests and the EPA agreed with him, killing the proposed dam in 1990.
	www.exonlibrary.com /biography.htm (1094 words)

	More on "Communications Decency Act" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Sen. Exon's bill, which contains provisions intended to curtail transmission of obscene, indecent, or harassing telecommunications, is identical to an amendment to the Senate telecommunications deregulation legislation which died last fall with the conclusion of the 103rd Congress.
		According to Sen. Exon's introductory statement, his legislation is intended to "extend and strengthen" the anti-harassment, decency, and anti-obscenity restrictions on telephone calls in current law to all telecommunications devices.
		In addition, the Exon bill would raise the penalty for such violations from the current up to $50,000 or six months in prison, to up to $100,000 or two years in prison.
	www.interesting-people.org /archives/interesting-people/199502/msg00038.html (1726 words)

	JournalStar.com :: Printable Version
		BOSTON - Jim Exon, the Democratic warhorse who attended his first national party convention 40 years ago, senses victory in the air this convention week.
		Exon, whose five straight statewide victories and 26 years as governor or U.S. senator are unprecedented in Nebraska political history, said a rising Democratic tide bodes well for his party.
		Exon said he was particularly impressed by Tuesday night's convention speech by Ron Reagan urging support for embryonic stem cell research.
	www.journalstar.com /articles/2004/12/25/local/10053018.prt (536 words)

	The New School
		President Kerrey, former governor and senator of Nebraska, delivered the eulogy at the funeral for Jim Exon, a former United States senator and governor of Nebraska, who passed away of cancer at the age of 83.
		The funeral was held at the Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, June 15, 2005.
		Exon was governor of Nebraska from 1971 through 1978 and served in the United States Senate from 1979 to 1997.
	www.newschool.edu /president/news.aspx?s=4 (293 words)

	Jim Exon, former Nebraska governor, U.S. senator
		''Jim Exon was a common man who dearly loved the state of Nebraska, and that's why the people loved him,'' said U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.).
		Exon's repeated vetoes of the Legislature's spending plans earned his reputation as a fiscal conservative.
		Exon served on the Deutch Committee, which was created by Congress to study the threat of weapons of mass destruction.
	www.suntimes.com /output/obituaries/cst-nws-xexon12.html (430 words)

	Hundreds jam funeral for Exon in Nebraska - Boston.com - Nation - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Amy Bricker-McGrath, granddaughter of former U.S. Senator and former Nebraska Gov. Jim Exon, delivers a eulogy inside the Rotunda of the Capitol during Exon's Funeral in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, June 15, 2005.
		Exon died Friday of cancer at age 83.
		Exon, known as the father of the modern Democratic Party in Nebraska, was governor from 1971 through 1978 and served in the U.S. Senate from 1979 to 1997.
	www.boston.com /news/nation/articles/2005/06/15/hundreds_jam_nebraska_funeral_for_exon (289 words)

	JournalStar.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Former Democratic Sen. Jim Exon fired a broadside at President Bush Friday night, charging that his "inept and irresponsible leadership" has put the nation in harm's way.
		Exon's barrage was leveled in a speech to delegates at the Lancaster County Democratic convention, which gave an enthusiastic welcome to Democratic House candidate Matt Connealy.
		Exon, who won five straight statewide elections between 1970 and 1997, when he retired from the Senate, also expressed disappointment in Secretary of State Colin Powell.
	www.journalstar.com /articles/2004/06/05/local/10050636.txt (475 words)

	exon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		exon A segment of a eukaryotic gene that is transcribed as part of the primary transcript and is retained, after processing, with other exons to form a functional mRNA molecule.
		Exon Gomez, 29, was with fellow students on a leisure outing to Koh Chang, an island about 170 miles southeast of Bangkok, when he apparently misstepped and...
		Exon Gomez, 30, of disappeared Saturday after losing his footing on a waterfall and plunging into a pool of water on Koh Chang island, police Lt....
	www.biometnews.com /biotechnology/exon.html (438 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Jim Exon's retirement brings to a close 26 years of distinguished public service to the people of Nebraska.
		In Nebraska's proud political tradition, Jim Exon may be its most celebrated figure having served that State for more than a quarter century--8 years as Governor and 18 as Senator.
		Jim Exon can take particular pride that due in part to his efforts, the United States signed on to a Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty recently at the United Nations in New York.
	www.senate.gov /~dodd/press/Speeches/104_96/0930h.htm (738 words)

	Senator Jim Exon - Internet Accuracy Project
		Jim Exon was an American politician, two-term Governor of Nebraska (1971-79) and three-term U.S. Senator (1979-97).
		Exon was a successful businessman who founded and served as president (1953-71) of Exon's Incorporated, which grew into one of Nebraska's best known office equipment firms.
		Senator J. James Exon authored and secured passage of numerous bills, served on many committees including the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senate Budget Committee, and was the Ranking Member of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee.
	www.accuracyproject.org /cbe-Exon,Jim.html (312 words)

	[No title]
		Such concerns should not be dismissed in the interests of "a venue for moneymakmg activity," and The Post should abandon its cry of "censorship" against any who see a problem and wish responsibly and constitutionally to address it.
		Jim Exon, U.S. Senator (D-Neb.) Washington ---------- Internet 'Providers' and Sen. Exon [Editorial] What Congress will do about controlling "indecent" electronic communications remains uncertain, but the underlying question is simple.
		And a San Jose federal judge on Monday refused to dismiss a suit against a provider called Netcom for failing to block transmission of documents that the Church of Scientology says were posted in violation of copyright.
	www-swiss.ai.mit.edu /6095/legislation/exon-post-12-2-95.txt (859 words)

	NMU (03/07/95): Amendments to broaden indecency restrictions raises alarm on the Internet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Jim Exon (D-Neb.) and Slade Gorton (R-Wash.) would expand the existing law restricting indecency and harassment on telephone services to all telecommunications providers.
		Exon's telecommunications bill from the last Congress, introduced in 1994, contained a provision which would expand the current Federal Communications Commission regulation on obscene and indecent audiotext ("900 number") services to virtually all electronic information services, including commercial online service providers.
		An Exon spokesman said last week that Senate leaders hope to reach an "agreeable position" on the telecommunications bill by March 21.
	www.rcfp.org /news/1995/0307f.html (375 words)

	VansOpinion - NEBRASKA SAYS FAREWELL TO J. JAMES EXON - STATESMAN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		J. James Exon served in public office for 26 of the 83 years of his life and rose from the rank of Sergeant in the Army to United States Senator serving on the Armed Services Committee.
		Jim was a tough campaigner, but he never engaged in the mean and hateful tactics which have crept into today's political races...he didn't need to.
		Exon's body will lie in state in the rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol Building from noon until 8:00 p.m today, 14 June 2005.
	www.vansopinion.com /modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=137 (471 words)

	Jim Exon, 1921-2005 » UNO College Democrats Blog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Jim Exon was a great man and politician- no matter which party he represented.
		Jim Exon is a wonderful man. He is the type of man the democrats and republicans should model after.
		He is a true democrat the type of democrat that could work both sides of the aisle and look for the solution not the problem.
	www.unodemocrats.com /blog/2005/06/11/jim-exon-1921-2005 (440 words)

	Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
		Exon died of natural causes at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital (search), his family said in a statement released by the hospital.
		A spokesperson for Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital said Exon's family approved a statement that said the former senator died of natural causes.
		Exon, who served two terms as governor and three as a US senator, died Friday of natural causes at the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Neb., his...
	hospitals.cancer-help.org /news/Madonna_Rehabilitation_Hospital.html (559 words)

	Computer underground Digest Sun Mar 26, 1995 Volume 7 : Issue 24 ISSN 1004-042X Editors: J
		Little wonder--there is nothing of redemptive value in the Bill, and reasonable observers recognize it as a threat to Constitutional speech protections or--worse--a potential mechanism for over-zealous moral entrepreneurs to engage in witch hunts for "objectionable" or offensive material not to their liking.
		The primary flaw with the Exon proposal is that it confuses restricting access with restricting speech, pursuing the latter and ignoring the former.
		The Exon proposal, the text of which I have received via E-mail from a federal source, is truly offensive.
	www.skepticfiles.org /hacker/cud724.htm (3567 words)

	Jim Exon
		American poltician, born in Geddes in 1921 but raised in Lake Andes, South Dakota.
		After graduating from the University of Omaha, he worked for some time with the Universal Finance Corporation, later founding with his wife Exon's Incorporated, an office equipment company.
		Exon suffered from an unnamed cancer, and was presumably in remission when he died in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 2005.
	www.nndb.com /people/873/000022807 (153 words)

	Mike Godwin: Nix to Exon
		Exon's bill has since been folded into the larger Telecommunications Reform Bill of 1995, which deals mostly with deregulating the telecom industry.
		Exon's concern about sexual content on the Net is based not on firsthand experience, but from newspaper accounts.
		Exon likes to justify his bill in terms of "protecting the children," even though he has acknowledged that the bill probably won't have that effect because anyone clever enough to use computers may figure out ways to sidestep the law.
	www.serendipity.li /cda/law.html (1785 words)

	ABC News: Former Nebraska Senator Jim Exon Dies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		ABC News: Former Nebraska Senator Jim Exon Dies
		Former Nebraska Senator Jim Exon, Who Served Two Terms As Governor, Dies at 83
		LINCOLN, Neb. Jun 11, 2005 — Jim Exon, a Democrat who served two terms as governor and three terms in the U.S. Senate for Nebraska, died Friday.
	abcnews.go.com /US/wireStory?id=839057&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312 (422 words)

	Censorship of the internet
		The idea behind the Communications Decency Act (CDA) was generated my Senator Jim Exon (D-Nebraska) after he viewed a segment on Dateline NBC in July of 1994, which portrayed the internet as nothing more than a dumping ground for pornographic material.
		Exon was unsuccessful in his first attempt to pass an amendment restricting much material on the internet.
		The major change was switching the specific and more liberal term, "harmful to minors", to, "indecency", which is very vague and left open to much interpretation.
	website.lineone.net /~foxy282/censorship_of_the_internet.htm (1388 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Jim Exon, D-Neb., says his Communications Decency Act is meant to keep the Internet from becoming a red light district.
		Exon originally wrote the proposal as an amendment to last year's telecommunications reform legislation.
		Exon's office doesn't have e-mail yet, but his aides say they're working on it.
	lcs.www.media.mit.edu /courses/PoEc-of-DI/papers/decency-more.txt (835 words)

	Former Nebraska Senator Jim Exon Dies (phillyBurbs.com) \| National
		Former Nebraska Senator Jim Exon Dies (phillyBurbs.com)
		LINCOLN, Neb. - Jim Exon, a Democrat who served two terms as governor and three terms in the U.S. Senate for Nebraska, died Friday.
		When the secretary of state declined to license petroleum giant Exxon Corp. in Nebraska because of its similar name, the company paid Exon to grant approval and it was registered in 1972 - while Exon was governor.
	www.phillyburbs.com /pb-dyn/news/1-06102005-501103.html (842 words)

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