Gun Background Check Deal Comes With A Giant Loophole
Updated: 3:10 P.M. ET The bipartisan Senate compromise on background checks appears to suffer from a crucial flaw that could…
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NRA To Grade Lawmakers On Background Checks After All
The National Rifle Associated announced Wednesday night that it will grade lawmakers’ votes on the final procedural motion and passage…
How The NRA Might Actually Help Pass Background Checks
The National Rifle Association doesn’t support a bipartisan Senate agreement unveiled Wednesday to expand background checks for some gun purchases.…
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Biden Gives Somber Speech To Rouse Gun Control Support
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McConnell Accuses ‘Political Left’ Of Bugging His Office
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Republican Threats To Filibuster Gun Bill Appear To Be Falling Apart
Numerous Republicans said Tuesday they won’t vote to block gun control legislation from reaching the floor, making Senate Democrats increasingly optimistic that they’ll have the necessary votes to begin debating their bill, even though final passage remains uncertain.
Ohio Republicans Move To Block Gov. Kasich’s Medicaid Expansion
Ohio Republicans in the state legislature intend to block Gov. John Kasich (R) from expanding Medicaid under Obamacare. A key…
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