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We have witnessed President Barack Obama, and his administration, issue edicts, work against and/or ignore the US Constitution and Congress, and be inconsistent when it suits him. The question now becomes, "What will Obama do next?" In August, 2011, Heal
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Last week, I made the case for why the “electability gap” between Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney might not be all that large. But there’s a contrary point to consider, one that would not necessarily work in Mr. Santorum’s favor. One of the factors that ou
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In an unusual twist, optimism among California gun enthusiasts stems from recent legislation banning them from openly carrying even unloaded handguns. Chuck Michel's strategy for crime-fighting rests on the element of surprise: Keep the bad guys guessing
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WASHINGTONAs Congress neared the end of session in December 2010, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand met with a key Republican who was blocking the Zadroga 9/11 health bill.During that 20-minute meeting in his Russell Senate Building office, Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla
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Imagine a five year moratorium on all enforcement of gun laws. What would happen? Would the fears and apprehensions of gun control activists come true? Or, would we see a re-awakening of the electorate’s supervision of our public servants and a much grea
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The shooting at her neighbor's property can go on for 12 straight hours in the East Orange County subdivion where Gwen Shegda lives, leaving her shaken but furious. "Constantly hearing gunfire gets on your nerves, and you can't take it anymore," said the
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Our digest of, and commentary on today's Florida political news and punditry. Since 2010, The Affordable Care Act, derisively branded Obamacare, has been the law of the land — but not effectively in Florida. In the fine tradition of free-market thievery
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While Department of Transportation Sec. Ray LaHood and the National Transportation Safety Board aren’t on exactly the same page when it comes to regulating drivers’ use of cellphones and other personal electronic devices it’s clear that official bureaucr
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As days lapsed into months following last spring's tragedy at Columbine High School, the National Education Association got tired of waiting for federal lawmakers to act on proposals to combat gun violence. So the union quickly assembled a coalition of g
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Oddities abound in a tiny one-room building that stands next to Fountain Inn City Hall.- 9:56 pm Charter Amphitheater will be undergoing some changes soon and will become more...- 9:56 pm When it was passed in 2007, lawmakers hoped sweeping legislation a
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The shooting at her neighbor's property can go on for 12 straight hours in the East Orange County subdivion where Gwen Shegda lives, leaving her shaken but furious. "Constantly hearing gunfire gets on your nerves, and you can't take it anymore," said the
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You know the Republican Party is going through a rough patch when it can’t even conduct a proper culture war. Once upon a time, the GOP knew how to pick a compelling values issue, or at least demagogue one in a way that was guaranteed to make the Democra
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Dan Wilson, of York County Action, speaks to the crowd during Saturday morning s candidate forum at Cross Keys Motor Inn on Route 30. The seven Republican candidates running for the 4th Congress
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Jim, all this stuff is really getting on my last nerve. We have the most predictable economic collapse in history rocketing our way and all we can talk about is the Catholic Church, religion, and contraception. We need to calmly inform everyone that the
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Jeff Larivee, whose wife was killed in the 1989 Montreal massacre, is a spokesman for the Coalition for Gun Control. He said he and many other Quebecers feel outrage at the Harper government’s determination to dismantle laws that, for many, serve as a me
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DeWine seems to be saying he was turned off by the amount of negativity seen by Romney. In Florida for example, where 99 percent of Mitt Romney's and pro-Romney SuperPAC, Restore our Future's campaign ads, were negative attack ads against another candida
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Sadly, your newspaper reflected once again the extreme media bias in favour of gun control in Quebec. The information in the long-run registry is very limited: it shows the model and serial number of a firearm and the name and address of its current owne
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Mexican President Felipe Calderon speaks about gun control near the U.S. border in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Thursday. (Full-size photo) MEXICO CITY – Mexican President Felipe Calderon used a two-day visit to the violent city of Ciudad Juarez to deliver
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Gun rights advocates who have made great strides in recent years are pushing to eliminate even more limits on the right to carry weapons anywhere, anytime. That would go too far, and it is time for advocates of reasonable gun regulations to defend that p
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Police tape surrounds De Marco's Pizzeria after a shooting rampage that left one employee and two unarmed volunteer police officers dead in New York in this March 15, 2007 file photo. No one thinks gun control is going to be the most important issue in 2012, but there are specific races...
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New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg (L) and New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly attend a news conference in New York in this September 8, 2011 file photo. No one thinks gun control is going to be the most important issue in 2012, but there are specific races and constituencies where it...
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U.S. Congressional candidate Ken Aden poses for a photo at S&L Pawn in Russellville, Arkansas February 2, 2012. No one thinks gun control is going to be the most important issue in 2012, but there are specific races and constituencies where it certainly will matter. Aden, a 33-year-old...
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U.S. Congressional candidate Ken Aden (R) and his campaign manager Jacob Burris (C) talk with Sharon Bryant, owner of S&L Pawn in Russellville, Arkansas February 2, 2012. No one thinks gun control is going to be the most important issue in 2012, but there are specific races and...
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Quebec Public Security Minister Roberet Dutil, flanked by police representatives and gun control supporters, announces the government's decision to go to court to stop the destruction of the gun registry Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011 in Quebec City, Canada.
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This photo provided by the New York City Police Dept. shows a semi-automatic pistol recovered by police after Officer Peter Figoski was shot in the face and killed early Monday morning, Dec. 12, 2011, while responding to a report of a break-in at a Brooklyn apartment. Figoski's partner...
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FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2011, file photo, Republican Presidential candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry walks to a truck before a hunting trip near Merrill, Iowa. They are fuzzy about some issues but the Republican presidential candidates leave little doubt about where they stand on gun rights.
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Musician and gun rights activist Ted Nugent addresses a seminar at the National Rifle Association's 140th convention in Pittsburgh Sunday, May 1, 2011.
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Protesters gather around lit candles in a Malmo square, in Malmo, Sweden Friday Jan. 6, 2012. A new wave of execution-style shootings in Sweden's third largest city has left police puzzled, raising concerns that Malmo has become a magnet for gang-related killings. In less than six...
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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY)(R), Boston Mayor Thomas Menino (C), and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY)(L), arrive at a news conference, on November 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. The news conference took place after a Senate Judiciary Committee Crime and Terrorism...
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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: Arizona shooting victim Bill Badger (C), points to where he was shot in the head, while flanked by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) (R), Boston Mayor Thomas Menino (2nd-L), and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY)(L), during a news conference, on November 15, 2011 in...
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Robyn Ringler (2nd L) poses for a photo with James Brady (2nd R), former White House Press Secretary under Ronald Reagan, after a news conference to urge members of Congress for progress on gun control legislation, specifically passage of a ban on large-capacity ammunition clips, in...
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Sarah Brady (back) stands with her husband James Brady, former White House Press Secretary under Ronald Reagan, during a news conference to urge members of Congress for progress on gun control legislation, specifically passage of a ban on large-capacity ammunition clips, in Washington,...
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U.S. Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) (R) wipes away tears as she and Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) (2nd R) listen to remarks by James Brady (R), former White House Press Secretary under Ronald Reagan, with his wife Sarah Brady (C) during a news conference to urge members of...
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James Brady, former White House Press Secretary under Ronald Reagan, departs after a news conference to urge members of Congress for progress on gun control legislation, specifically passage of a ban on large-capacity ammunition clips, in Washington, March 30, 2011. Wednesday marked the...
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U.S. Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) (L) pats the shoulder of James Brady (R), former White House Press Secretary under Ronald Reagan, during a news conference to push members of Congress on gun control legislation, specifically passage of a ban on large-capacity ammunition...
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James Brady (C), former White House Press Secretary under Ronald Reagan, looks up at his wife Sarah Brady (R) during a news conference to urge members of Congress for progress on gun control legislation, specifically passage of a ban on large-capacity ammunition clips, in Washington,...
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James Brady (2nd R), former White House Press Secretary under Ronald Reagan, wipes his eyes as he appears at a news conference with U.S. Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) (L-R), Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Brady Campaign President Paul Helmke and Brady's wife Sarah, to urge...
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FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2011, file photo Republican presidential candidates, from left, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Texas Gov. Rick Perry cover their hearts during the playing of the National Anthem before a Republican presidential debate in...
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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks to congressmen before addressing the media on gun control on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 15, 2011.
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Cyndi Forbes, a member of the Lewis and Clark Conservative Tea Party, attends Friday's "Constitution Rally" on the steps of the Sate Capitol in Helena, Mont. The Lewis & Clark's Conservative Tea Party group received permission to bring unloaded and secured weapons onto Capitol grounds...
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Tim Ravndal, director of the Lewis and Clark Conservative Tea Party, makes opening remarks during the Lewis and Clark Conservative Tea Party's "Constitution Rally", on Friday, March 4, 2011 on the steps of the Sate Capitol in Helena, Mont. The Lewis & Clark's Conservative Tea Party...
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Trey Cathey, right, of Yellowstone County, adjusts his rifle, as he talks with John Richardson during the Lewis and Clark Conservative Tea Party's "Constitution Rally", on Friday, March 4, 2011 on the steps of the Sate Capitol in Helena, Mont. The Lewis & Clark's Conservative Tea Party...
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Rep. Mike Quigley (D - IL), left, speaks while Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley right, looks on during a news conference discussing gun laws at the Homan Square Police Warehouse in Chicago, Monday, Feb. 28, 2011.
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