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The issue of gun control is a hotly debated issue among many state and federal politicians and groups such as the National Rifle Association. The Second Amendment gives United States citizens the right to bear arms, but injuries and deaths from accidental shootings and those commited during criminal acts make some people believe gun owndership should be restricted.
The issue of gun control is a hotly debated issue among many state and federal politicians and groups such as the National Rifle Association. The Second Amendment gives United States citizens the right to bear arms, but injuries and deaths from accidental shootings and those commited during criminal acts make some people believe gun owndership should be restricted.
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Lieberman To Speak At GOP Convention
Courant Staff WriterOpening night of the Republican National Convention will feature an appeal to Democrats and independents from the 2000 Democratic vice presidential nominee, Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman of Connecticut. Lieberman was one of five speakers on a prime time...Tags: George Bush, John Kerry, Executive Branch, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Zell Miller
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Lieberman To Open GOP Convention
Courant Staff WriterThe Republican National Convention will open with an appeal to Democrats and independents from the 2000 Democratic vice presidential nominee, Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman of Connecticut. Lieberman, a self-described "independent Democrat" since winning re-...Tags: George Bush, John Kerry, Executive Branch, Zell Miller, Dick Cheney
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Lieberman Remains In McCain's VP Mix
The Hartford CourantSen. Joseph I. Lieberman of Connecticut remains "very much in the mix" of potential running mates for Republican presidential candidate John McCain, the Politico, a top political website, reported today. Quoting senior McCain advisers, the website...Tags: Primaries, Al Gore, John McCain, Tom Ridge, Political Candidates
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The week that was
Service paints gentler view of Ivins About 250 friends, relatives and colleagues filled the pews at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Frederick to pay tribute to Bruce Ivins, the Army scientist who committed suicide. As federal...Tags: Weather Reports, Sheila Dixon, Rentals, Music Industry, Personal Weapon Control
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Reporting suggests assumption of guilt
Most Americans insist on solid evidence of guilt before they believe an allegation of criminal conduct. That explains why many people refuse to accept federal prosecutors' conclusion that scientist Bruce E. Ivins was the anthrax killer ("Doubts persist on...Tags: Prosecution, Drug Trafficking, Lawyers, Personal Weapon Control, Interior Policy
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Group seeks change in CU policy on guns on campus
A student group plans to ask University of Colorado regents this week to allow people with handgun permits to carry weapons on campus.
CU Regent Kyle Hybl said he was not sure if regents would take up the issue.
The Colorado Springs chapter of the...Tags: Heads of State, Government, Colleges and Universities, Personal Weapon Control, Interior Policy
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The mud hits Chicago: The murder rate in the city is up 18 percent over last year. Republicans and attack ads are trying to put the blame on Barack Obama. We examine the record.
Washington BureauWASHINGTON — Few presidential candidates in modern times have been identified with a large urban area like Barack Obama is with Chicago. And sometimes, that can present a problem. This election season, for instance, the residents of Obama's...Tags: George Ryan, Laws, Court Administration, Richard M. Daley, Death Penalty
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Obama to talk jobs in downtrodden rural Virginia
AP Political WriterIf Barack Obama can persuade rural Southern voters to forsake Republicans in a presidential election, there's no better place than Southside Virginia and no better message than economic fairness, says David "Mudcat" Saunders. The presumed Democratic...Tags: Virginia Tech, Executive Branch, John Edwards, John Tyler, Tom Davis
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City OKs gun theft reporting
Sun reporterGun owners in Baltimore whose firearms are stolen would be required to report the theft to police under legislation approved by the City Council yesterday - despite questions about whether the proposal is legal. Supporters, including Mayor Sheila Dixon,...Tags: Laws, Regional Authority, Sheila Dixon, Lawyers, Law Enforcement
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Airport gun ban wins court fight
ATLANTA — A federal judge on Monday upheld a gun ban at the world's busiest airport, dealing a blow to gun-rights groups who argued that a new state law let them pack heat there. The judge said allowing guns at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta...Tags: Safety of Citizens, Government, Personal Weapon Control, Interior Policy
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Handgun bans slowly eroding
EVANSTON — Evanston voted on Monday night to modify its city ordinance to allow handguns for self-defense in the home. MORTON GROVE — Morton Grove modified its city code on July 28 to allow handguns in the home with several provisions....Tags: Morton Grove, Evanston, Personal Weapon Control, Wilmette, Richard M. Daley
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Disney changing rules on guns, memo says
Walt Disney World is revising its employee gun ban policy, according to a company memo obtained Friday. Some Disney employees will be allowed to keep a gun locked in a car as long as the employee has a concealed weapons permit, the gun isn't visible, and...Tags: Bill McCollum, Walt Disney World Resort, Vehicles, Personal Weapon Control, Interior Policy
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