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Congress looks at gun controls
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has been seen as one of the most conservative Democrats in recent years, so when he said on Monday that the Connecticut shootings show the need for a broader discussion, it was noticed on Capitol Hill. After all, in the 2010 and 2012 elections, ...
The politics of gun control
Nothing ever stays the same in politics, and that is true when it comes to the politics of guns, as backers of gun control find themselves in the distinct minority in Congress now, a big switch from 20 years ago. Whether anything changes in the wake of last week's mass ...
Gun control rumblings after school shooting
Even though the Congress was not in session on Friday as word arrived of the mass shootings at a Connecticut elementary school, lawmakers flocked to social media to send their thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families, with most - but not all - side stepping the politics ...
Costas advocates for gun control at halftime
NBC broadcaster Bob Costas used his halftime segment on "Sunday Night Football" to advocate for gun control following this weekend's murder-suicide involving Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, causing an immediate debate on social media. VIDEO: Bob Costas Draws Criticism For Halftime Gun Control Commentary In a segment about 90 ...
Some Democrats to press case for gun controls
A group of more liberal Democrats in the Congress will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon to speak about gun control measures in the Congress, saying they will "discuss the need for common-sense gun safety reforms." The Democrats will be led by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), who was elected to ...
Colorado shootings unlikely to make gun control prime issue
When I started working on Capitol Hill in 1980, the politics of gun control was certainly an issue in the Congress. But after a number of years of controversy, the issue now makes few major political waves even after a tragedy like the one last week in Colorado. That's not ...
Man accused of robbing Lawrenceville convenience store at gunpoint
Police arrested a man accused of robbing a Lawrenceville convenience store early Thursday morning. Officials said Anthony Bell, 18, of Philadelphia, is accused of robbing the Quick Stop Mart on Liberty Avenue. Police said Bell wore a mask while holding the store’s clerk at gunpoint around 6 a.m. Thursday. Bell ...
2 Shot In Lawrenceville; Police Search For Gunman
Police are searching for a gunman accused of shooting two people in Lawrenceville Saturday night.Officials said one of the victims walked to a hospital at about 8:30 p.m.The victims aid someone shot him on McCandless Avenue.Police found another victim who also suffered minor injuries from a gunshot.Anyone with any information ...
Gun Control Politics
While they face an uphill fight, a handful of Democrats have signaled they want to push plans to restrict certain items like large gun magazine clips as a response to the Arizona shootings last weekend. On its face, one would have to say that this effort seems unlikely to win, ...
No To Mexican Gun Control
As President Obama meets today with Mexican President Felipe Calderon, one issue that won't receive U.S. support is the idea of reinstating a ban on the sale of assault weapons. Mexican government officials have asked for the move, alarmed by the large number of weapons moving south of the border, ...
Rendell Calls For Tougher Gun Control Measures
Gov. Ed Rendell is expected to call on federal and state lawmakers to pass stricter gun control laws in the wake of the shooting deaths of three Pittsburgh police officers on April 4.Rendell was scheduled to hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon with Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and other municipal ...
Stimulus and Gun Control
One thing I really like about the internet is how fast information zips around the world. One thing I shake my head about when it comes to the internet is how much bad information zips around the world. Robert in South Carolina emailed me on Tuesday, wondering about talk he ...
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