E.J. Dionne Jr.: NRA members back reasonable gun controls
The Capital Times - Fri Dec 11, 5:53 am ETWASHINGTON — When it comes to passing sensible gun laws, Congress typically offers Profiles in Cowardice.
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Two congressional contenders face off
The Conroe Courier - Wed Dec 9, 1:59 am ETTHE WOODLANDS - Two candidates challenging U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands, for his 8th Congressional District seat went head to head Monday night talking about how to make the conservative voice heard.
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Retrial set in blogger's stymied case
Journal Inquirer - Wed Dec 9, 1:46 am ETNEW YORK — A judge declared a mistrial Monday in the case against a New Jersey blogger accused of making death threats against three federal judges in Chicago because they wrote a ruling supporting gun control.
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Peoria's concealed-carry concept may have found Senate sponsor
Peoria Journal Star - Wed Dec 9, 1:07 am ETState Sen. Dale Risinger is waiting to see what the outcome will be on an U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the city of Chicago's handgun ban before proposing a concealed-carry measure for the city of Peoria. Risinger, R-Peoria, said Monday he would sponsor legislation in the Illinois Senate to have Peoria serve as a pilot city for a statewide concealed-carry law.
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Tiger's trysts endangered his wife
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Wed Dec 9, 1:00 am ETI am surprised that more columnists are not talking about the real danger of Tiger Woods' "transgressions." His infidelity has not only attacked the stability of his home and family, but it has also literally put his and his wife's lives at risk. Every time he has enjoyed a roll in the hay outside his marriage, he may have taken a fatal disease home to Elin. This is the main reason I consider ...
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Sheriff's shooting range could become public
Leader-Telegram - Wed Dec 9, 12:33 am ETPosted: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 11:00 pm | Updated: 11:27 pm, Tue Dec 8, 2009. A law enforcement shooting range on Fall Creek's north side could be improved and expanded for public use.
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Officers loved their work and families
NorthWest Cable News - Tue Dec 8, 9:31 pm ETThe stories shared by friends and family at the police officers’ memorial are snippets and pieces from lives taken too soon. But they are valuable and have lessons for us all.
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Prosecutors: Gude Wanted to Kill Obama
FOX 5 Washington D.C. - Tue Dec 8, 7:51 pm ETProsecutors say a 20-year-old man Bethesda man who was once an honor student with a bright future wanted to kill President Barack Obama. Collin McKenzie-Gude has already pleaded guilty to possessing bomb-making materials, but now there are new accusations against him.
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Sun City rec centers consider gun ban at meetings
KOLD News 13 Tuscon - Tue Dec 8, 5:27 pm ETSUN CITY, Ariz. (AP) - Some Sun City residents are accusing the board that runs recreation centers of trampling on their Second Amendment rights. At issue is the Recreation Centers of Sun City's consideration of gun restrictions on those who attend their meetings.
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Is U.S. to Blame for Mexico's Drug War?
Newsweek - Tue Dec 8, 5:13 pm ETIs the U.S. to blame? That was the question at the latest Intelligence Squared US debate.
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Ready, set, fire! Pols take on NRA
Wisconsin State Journal - Tue Dec 8, 5:10 pm ETSome brave Wisconsin lawmakers are taking up the banner of gun control, despite the lobbying might of the NRA.
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Sun City Rec Centers Consider Gun Bans
CBS 5 Phoenix - Tue Dec 8, 3:20 pm ETSome Sun City residents are accusing the board that runs recreation centers of trampling on their Second Amendment rights.
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The State at 1 p.m.
FOX 11 Tucson - Tue Dec 8, 3:18 pm ETThe supervisor is Mark Carlson. We can be reached at (602) 258-8934 or toll-free at (800) 352-4093. AP stories, along with the photos that accompany them, can also be obtained from http://www.apexchange.com.
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Morning Rush: NY man charged with assault after Hoboken bar brawl, Hal Turner's case ruled a mistrial and Nidia Lopez ...
El Nuevo - Tue Dec 8, 8:36 am ETJournal file photo North Bergen blogger Harold "Ha" Turner was a frequently used source for FBI, according to NorthJersey.com A judge declared a mistrial yesterday in the case against North Bergen Blogger Hal Turner who is accused of making death threats against three federal judges in Chicago because they wrote a ruling supporting gun control.
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Residents object to RCSC weapons policy
YourWestValley.com - Tue Dec 8, 8:17 am ETTom Beckwith invoked the memory of Pearl Harbor Monday when he told Recreation Centers of Sun City board members that they would trample on Second Amendment rights if they decide to place gun restrictions on those who attend RCSC meetings. "On this...
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Thomas Elias: GOP wins in '10? Not in California
The Record Searchlight - Tue Dec 8, 3:00 am ETIt's the holiday season, so optimism is in the air, not least among California Republicans. As they head into next year's election, they sound like they have before one major election after another since 1992. Trouble is, little of that earlier happy talk ever materialized.Candidates including George H.W. Bush and his son George W. Bush , John McCain , Matt Fong, Bill Simon, Michael Huffington ...
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Inside Gun Shows: Frightening New Investigation Into Illegal Guns Sales
Thu Oct 8, 2:00 am EDTAlterNet - By Digby - Oct. 08 (News Report) - it's still necessary ...
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Ammo Companies Can't Keep Up With Demand
Wed Sep 23, 2:00 am EDTAssociated Press - Sep. 23 (News Report) - Shooting ranges, gun ...
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The Politics of the Jackboot
Thu Aug 20, 2:00 am EDTTruthDig - By E.J. Dionne - Aug. 20 (Opinion) - Try a thought experiment: ...
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Threat Assessment: When Protesters Bring Guns to Health-Care Town Halls
Wed Aug 19, 2:00 am EDTAssociated Press - By Mark Thompson - Aug. 19 (News Analysis) - ...
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