Senator Dianne Feinstein’s assault weapon ban amendment failed to pass the Senate today. It bans the sale of 157 different semi-automatic weapons and high capacity magazines. The amendment was long expected to fail. The final vote was 40 in
UPDATE Senator Dianne Feinstein’s assault weapon ban amendment failed to pass the Senate today. It bans the sale of 157 different semi-automatic weapons and high capacity magazines. The amendment was long expected to fail. The final vote was 40
Roll Call is reporting that the Senate will hold votes on nine amendments on the gun control bill today. (S.649) Among the amendments to be considered are: a plan to ensure that concealed-carry handgun permits issued by one state are
The Senate could vote as early as tomorrow on the Toomey-Manchin gun control bill. Reports indicate the Democrats do not have the 60 votes they need to pass the bill. Former Rep. Gabby Giffords was on the Hill today along
Boston’s police and firefighter unions are offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the parties responsible for the Boston Marathon Bombing. Thomas Nee of the Boston Patrolmen’s Association said: “We will find this person, and we
Senator Ted Cruz tweeted out a little faux pas by Senate Majority Leader Reid on the Senate floor earlier today: (he quickly corrects himself) Freudian slip? Sen. Harry Reid calls bill “anti-gun legislation” youtube.com/watch?v=pHj6KA… — Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) April
A roomate of the man questioned in connection with the Boston Marathon bombing describes his roomate as ‘quiet and clean.’ Reports say the person of interest moved into the fifth floor of the apartment in Revere, MA about five
According to a CBS News Broadcast, the Police have video of the suspect planting bombs at the Boston Marathon. VIDEO: CCTV used in search for suspect H/t to Gateway Pundit
Scrambling for support, Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) are considering changing their plan to expand background checks for firearms purchasing. One addition would “exempt residents who live hundreds of miles from a gun dealer” and appeal to Senators
According to the Hill, here is what we are looking at with the Toomey-Manchin Gun Control situation: *up for re-election in 2014
Congressional sources say that GOP lawmakers and strategists are urging Speaker Boehner to kill any gun control legislation that comes to the House by refusing to act on it. The Speaker is planning “what could be a months-long review of
Reps Peter King (R-NY) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) will be introducing a version of the Toomey-Manchin gun control/background check compromise early next week. I will be introducing, along with Mike Thompson [D-Calif.], basically the House version of the Manchin-Toomey bill
I’m trying to get my head around exactly how this endeavor would work, especially since existing HIPPA laws would make transmitting medical information to third parties problematic. (I don’t know much about HIPPA, so maybe not…) Nevertheless, reporting someone to
On May 22, the American Psychiatric Association will release an updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. There are six notable additions to the manual, among them is ‘internet disorder.’ In short, the new classification signals
This article from Roll Call states: The plan is expected to stop short of language currently in the bill that would require background checks on nearly all gun sales, including between private parties. Instead, Toomey aides said, the proposal would require
Senate Democrats are “confident” they have the votes to bring gun control legislation to the Senate floor. At least 14 Republicans have threatened to filibuster the legislation, but eight Republicans “have said they will not attempt to block an effort
The Senate will vote on Thursday on gun legislation according to Harry Reid. “We need to move to this legislation … and let the cards fall where they may,” he told reporters following a closed-door Democratic meeting Tuesday. Manchin (D-W.Va)
The US Navy announced today that the Blue Angels performances are canceled for the remainder of 2013. “Recognizing budget realities, current Defense policy states that outreach events can only be supported with local assets at no cost to the government,”
A new tool has arisen in the gun control arsenal: punitive taxes. Firearms consumers in Chicago will now pay and additional $25 for each firearm purchased. In California, a panel will hear testimony about imposing a 5 cent per bullet
This week Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) will decide what kind of gun control package to bring to the Senate floor. “Reid will have to decide early in the week whether a bipartisan compromise on background checks is possible or whether a
In response to Another Post Begging for Good Storytelling: I agree with Ben Howe. People go to the movies to be entertained, not to be lectured at with ‘in your face’ school lessons. If you want to drive people
The battle for the 2016 Senate is heating up as Rep. Bill Cassidy will announce today he is running for the Louisiana Senate seat held by Mary Landrieu. Cassidy is a doctor from Baton Rouge who previously served in
While outlining a new science initiative this morning at the White House, the President named himself “Scientist-in-Chief.” “I’m glad I’ve been promoted Scientist-in-Chief,” Obama said to laughter at the White House. “Given my grades in physics, I’m not sure it’s
Gun Control advocates have planned a National Day of Action for today, March 28, with 140 events in 29 states. The intent is to put pressure on those Senators who do not support the Senate Democrat’s gun control bill (specifically,
The Victoria’s Secret brand PINK has launched a spring break themed ad campaign called “Bright Young Things.” The campaign is directed to tweens and teens with “items [that] include underwear with the words “Wild” and “Call Me” emblazoned on the
