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Stephen Goldstein: Think NRA was winner? Not so fast
The NRA has won the battle but lost the war. The best thing that happened to gun control is its defeat in Congress. Today's losers (Obama, Democrats, the 90 percent of Americans who support sane legislation) will be tomorrow's winners. Today's winners...Tags: Interior Policy, Marco Rubio, National Rifle Association of America, Tampa, White House
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Thankfully, There Is No Right To Own Bombs
The Hartford CourantIn the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, I was thinking how thankful we, the American people, should be that the right to bear bombs was not included in the Second Amendment. If bombs were part of the Second Amendment, the National Rifle...Tags: Barack Obama, Southern Connecticut State University, National Rifle Association of America, Crime, Law and Justice, Clint Eastwood
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In Senate gun control vote, tyranny of the minority
"We think it's reasonable to provide mandatory instant criminal background checks for every sale at every gun show. No loopholes anywhere for anyone." — National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre, in testimony before the...
Tags: Firearms, Civil Rights, Interior Policy, National Rifle Association of America, Annapolis
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The NRA's Supposed Clout Is A Charade
The Hartford CourantBefore the horrific tragedy in Newtown claimed the lives of 20 children and six educators, I didn't pay much attention to the National Rifle Association. As a three-term member of Congress, I certainly had caught wind of the mythology surrounding the...Tags: Firearms, Politics, Elections, Barack Obama, National Rifle Association of America
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Gun background check compromise: More NRA fear mongering
As the Senate prepares to vote Thursday on what appears to be a very modest proposal to increase background checks of gun purchasers at gun shows and on the Internet — leaving a great big loophole for families and friends, or should I say “...
Tags: Firearms, Interior Policy, National Rifle Association of America, Health, Behavioral Conditions
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The NRA's off-target plan
Theodore Roosevelt was appalled by the lack of firearms training within the constabulary when he was appointed president of the New York City Police Department Board of Supervisors, a rank now known as police commissioner. He would, I suspect, be...
Tags: Firearms, New York City Police Department, National Rifle Association of America, Weaponry, Colleges and Universities
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Conn. gov faults gun lobbyists over restrictions
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy harshly criticized gun industry lobbyists on Sunday, saying they are doing too little to halt gun violence. Just three days after he signed into law new restrictions on weapons and large-...
Tags: Firearms, State of the Union Address, Interior Policy, National Rifle Association of America, Weaponry
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Even in pro-gun states, bid to arm teachers stalls
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — When a gunman killed 26 children and staff at a Connecticut grade school, Missouri Rep. Mike Kelley quickly proposed legislation that would allow trained teachers to carry hidden guns into the classroom as a "line of...Tags: Interior Policy, Teachers, National Rifle Association of America, Colleges and Universities, Justice System
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US arms control advocates must show they like guns
NEW YORK (AP) — Lobbying for gun control in the United States often means proving how much you like firearms. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, whose state recently passed some of the strictest gun control measures in the country, often reminds people...
Tags: Firearms, Interior Policy, Camp David, Hunting, Lifestyle and Leisure
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No blank check for criminals
Some people should not be trusted with access to firearms. On that point almost everyone agrees, the only debate being where to draw the line. But no one thinks that if the Unabomber had his sentence commuted, the Second Amendment would entitle him to...
Tags: Firearms, Interior Policy, National Rifle Association of America, University of Chicago, Laws
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Saturday's TV Highlights: 'Rock of Ages' on HBO
Customized TV Listings are available here: www.latimes.com/tvtimes Click here to download TV listings for the week of March 24 - 30, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies -------------------- SERIES Monsters vs. Aliens The former are...
Tags: Ryan Seacrest, Alec Baldwin, Christina Aguilera, Interior Policy, Eric McCormack
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Conn. gun law seen as model for Congress, states
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed into law sweeping new restrictions on weapons and large capacity ammunition magazines Thursday in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, a bipartisan deal that gun control...
Tags: Firearms, Interior Policy, National Rifle Association of America, Weaponry, Laws
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