California Wine Industry to Benefit from Republican Tax Bill
The tax reform bill, which passed on Tuesday and Wednesday, has a number of unheralded benefits — including tax credits for large wineries, brewers, and distillers in California.
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Paul Ryan Says No To Gun Control Vote As Democrats Renew Tantrum
But Politico reports that Paul Ryan is standing his ground, for now. And that he met with Representatives John Lewis (D-GA-5) and John Larson (D-CT-1)–two leaders behind last month’s gun control sit-in–in hopes of talking them into forgoing more disruptions of House business.
Dem Rep Pushing Background Checks That Already Failed In CA, CO, WA, and Paris
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) is renewing his efforts for federal passage of the same universal background checks that failed to stop determined attackers in California, Colorado, Washington, and Paris.
LA Times: We Must Continue Pushing Until Congress Caves on Gun Control
On July 22, the LA Times suggested the heinous attacks in Charleston and Chattanooga prove the need for more gun control on law-abiding citizens and indicated they will “continue to push the boulder up the hill and urge Congress” to act.
HBO, MTV, And A Host Of Celebrities To Join Bloomberg For Anti-Gun Event
On June 2 HBO, MTV, and a host of celebrities will be joining Michael Bloomberg and other pro-gun control groups to watch participating mayors proclaim “Gun Violence Awareness Day” in their cities.
Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly to Give Cornell Convocation Address
On May 23, gun control proponents Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly will be giving the convocation address at Cornell University as part of the school’s 147th graduation.
Dem Rep Wins ‘Top Gun’ In Shooting Competition, Calls For More Gun Control
Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA-5th Dist) won “Top Gun” at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation annual shooting competition this past week then commented on his hopes for the passage of more gun control.
Dem Rep Wants IRS to Investigate NRA’s ‘Political Efforts’ Against Gun Control
Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA-5th) believes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) should investigate the NRA over their ongoing “political efforts” against gun control.
Funny or Die PSA: Comedians Try to Act Gangsta, Mock Pro-Gun States
A March 12, a Funny or Die public service announcement for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence features an actor and actress trying to act gangsta with bb guns, waving them around and discussing states in which criminals who “wear leather jackets and scream at women” can most easily carry guns.
Dem Rep: Protect Kids with More Background Checks Like Adam Lanza Circumvented
As Democrats continue to circle the wagons to preserve gun-free zones, Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA-5th Dist.) is suggesting gun owners support protecting children with background checks, which did not stop Adam Lanza from committing his heinous crime at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Doing His Part: Obama Says ‘Easier to Buy a Handgun than a Fresh Vegetable’
On March 6, just days after Democrat lawmakers relaunched a push to expand background checks to gun shows, President Obama did his part by saying, “There are neighborhoods where it is easier for you to buy a handgun… than it is for you to buy a fresh vegetable.”
Gabby Giffords, Democrat Lawmakers Relaunch Background Check Push
On March 4, gun control proponent Gabby Giffords will join Democrat lawmakers to push for expanded background checks on Capitol Hill.
