2nd Amendment
From The Horse’s Mouth
Much broader detail on the executive orders and congressional directives straight from the White House Office of the Press Secretary. Read it here
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In summary, the following executive orders were signed this morning: 1. Issue a Presidential Memorandum to require federal agencies to make relevant data available to the federal background check system. 2. Address unnecessary legal barriers, particularly relating to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, that may prevent states from making information available to the…
Read MoreCity Of Austin Furthers Effort To Control Guns
The City of Austin’s Health and Human Services Committee spent the first hour of its Tuesday meeting discussing ways to expand gun control and safety. “We are taking part in an important discussion that’s going on at the national level,” said Austin City Council member Mike Martinez. The committee took part in a question/answer session…
Read MorePossible Insight On Today’s Press Conference
The president is set to speak at 11:45am (Eastern) on new gun legislation. Is this a preview of what he might announce? http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/civil-liberties/report/2013/01/13/49510/preventing-gun-violence-in-our-nation/
Read MoreGov. Cuomo Signs Nation’s Toughest Gun Control Legislation Into Law
The New York State Assembly passed the toughest gun control law in the nation and the first since the Newtown, Conn., school shooting Tuesday. The Assembly voted in favor of the bill 104-43. The bill was passed by the Senate 43-18 late Monday. It was immediately was brought to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed it…
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