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Gun background check vote undemocratic
A recent letter writer said Congress has "guts" for having the will to override the sentiments of the "overwhelming" majority of Americans who, by his own admission, favor tighter gun controls. I wouldn't say that's gutsy; I'd say it's undemocratic....Tags: Politics, Gun Control, U.S. Congress, Interior Policy, National Rifle Association of America
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Same speculation, different styles for O'Malley, Cuomo
By the time Gov. Martin O'Malley left the Democratic convention last fall, he had schmoozed with party leaders from Iowa, spoken to potential donors and hosted swanky parties that kept delegates entertained into the next morning — efforts that...
Tags: Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, E.J. Pipkin, Crime, Law and Justice, Regional Authority
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Readers take on guns, taxes, 'sex camp' and more
Time to let you guys sound off about taxes, guns, my weekend at sex camp and more. I wish I had been invited to go along ["My weekend at sex camp"]. You are one of the funniest people on the planet. Sister Ann Kendrick Sister, not only does that...
Tags: Illegal Immigrants, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Gun Control, Justice System
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Casey calls for action on IRS abuses, Syria
The Philadelphia InquirerPennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey said Friday that the Obama administration needs to make a "clean break" by quickly identifying all who were responsible for the IRS's targeting of conservative groups and spelling out a plan to ensure it does not happen again....Tags: Taxation, Crime, Law and Justice, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Politics, Gun Control
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Fairhill students make a hit with Biden
The Philadelphia InquirerRaul Ortiz is going to be honest: When he wrote a letter to the vice president of the United States about gun violence, he didn't expect a response. "He has a lot of things to do," Raul, 9, said. But on Friday, Raul and his third-grade classmates at...Tags: Scranton, Politics, Gun Control, Teaching and Learning, White House
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Guns up for auction
Muskogee Phoenix, Okla.More than 200 confiscated firearms are up for auction today, with proceeds benefiting local law enforcement. The firearms, an assortment of rifles, shotguns and handguns, have been confiscated by authorities over the years, Muskogee County District...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Firearms, Interior Policy, Auction Service
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Gun-control group uses Metro buses to get message out
Seattle TimesA state gun-control group is buying advertisements inside and outside of dozens of King County Metro Transit buses, urging residents to "think twice about having a gun in your home." But the ads, paid for by Washington Ceasefire, were rejected by...Tags: Politics, Gun Control, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions, Interior Policy
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LETTER: Decries How 'The Media' Treats The President
In the past few days, we've seen a virtual explosion of criticism of President Obama by the media. This, of course, is only after the Justice Department decided to subpoena the Associated Press. For the past four years, the media (with the exception of...Tags: Media Industry, Politics, Gun Control, Barack Obama, Interior Policy
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LETTER: No Good Reason For Gun Control
Are gun owners less equal than other citizens? We cannot expect to prevent gun crimes by making more laws restricting law-abiding citizens. Most lawbreakers obtain guns illegally. Criminals do not follow laws. Should the innocent be punished for the...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Gun Control, Firearms, Rentals
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Colorado sheriffs sue to block new gun-control laws
ReutersBy Keith Coffman DENVER, May 17 (Reuters) - A group of Colorado county sheriffs, angry over two new state gun control laws passed in the wake of last year's mass shootings in Connecticut and Colorado, filed a federal lawsuit on Friday seeking to block...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Shootings, Gun Control, John Hickenlooper
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Bill would prevent lobbying about gun control, pro or con
The Wichita EagleKansas state government could be barred from lobbying against gun control in Washington by a gag rule designed to prevent local governments from lobbying in favor of gun control at the Statehouse. The state Senate on Friday gave its final approval to...Tags: Executive Branch, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Lawyers, Regional Authority
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Colorado sheriffs seek to overturn state's new gun laws
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)County sheriffs from across the state are trying to bring down two gun control measures signed into law in March with a constitutional challenge filed Friday in the U.S. District Court in Denver. "Today represents a line in the sand," El Paso County...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers, Politics, Gun Control, Firearms
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