State Sen.

Don White, R-41st, recently introduced legislation that would require any person authorized to sell alcohol to confiscate an identification card when they have a reasonable suspicion the card has not been lawfully issued to the individual.Confiscated identification cards would then be given to law enforcement.Under existing law, it is a summary offense for a first violation and a misdemeanor of the third degree for any subsequent violation for individuals younger than 21 to possess or use a false identification card, White said.However, when an underage person presents a false ID, the liquor licensee or state store clerk has no authority to confiscate the identification or detain the minor until law enforcement can arrive.The measure would also permit employees to detain individuals who attempt to buy liquor using a false identification card until authorities arrive.Currently, there is no provision that grants such authority, White said."My bill makes detention an option," he said. "It gives shops, bars and restaurants the same alternatives as retailers when dealing with shoplifters."High school students from Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District interested in experiencing the federal government first hand can apply to become pages.The office of U.S. Rep.

Phil English, R-3rd, is accepting applications for the Summer 2006 Republican Page Program. Pages assist members of Congress in their day to day activities, working out of the Republican Cloakroom.Pages sit on the House floor, assisting the clerk of the House and other congressional employees who deal with the activities on the floor. Pages live in a dormitory with other pages and must attend classes.To be a page, students must be 16 years old at the time they come to Washington to participate in the program and have at least a B grade point average in five major subjects. Pages may only serve before or after their junior year.Applicants must be sponsored by a member of the House. The first summer session will begin June 12 and end June 30 and the second summer session will last from July 10 to July 28.For more information, call English's Erie District office at 814-456-2038. Applications must be returned by March 30.Once the applications are submitted, English will nominate the best-qualified candidate.