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Posts Tagged us senate
Senator Lee Introduces Bill To Deregulate Suppressors
From The Truth About Guns:
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Silencers Helping Us Save Hearing (SHUSH) Act yesterday, a legislative proposal aimed at reducing federal regulation of firearm suppressors. The bill is designed to simplify the purchase process for law-abiding citizens and eliminate bureaucratic hurdles. Senate cosponsors include Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and John Cornyn (R-TX).
National Concealed Reciprocity In The Senate
From NRA-ILA:
The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act has already passed the House with a bipartisan majority. Your NRA is now laying the groundwork for success in the Senate. We’re ensuring every Senate office knows where we stand on this landmark legislation for gun owners.
Dems Want More Gun Restrictions
From Politico:
Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer said top Democrats are in “discussions†on an amendment but have not decided what the language would say specifically.
Senators Hint At Fillibuster On Gun Legislation
From Politico:
“We (Sens. Rand Paul, Ted Cruz and Mike Lee) will oppose the motion to proceed to any legislation that will serve as a vehicle for any additional gun restrictions,†the three conservatives wrote in a copy of the signed letter obtained by POLITICO.
White House responds in predictable fashion:
“A vote ought to be held on all these elements,†said White House press secretary Jay Carney. “It is what the victims of gun violence deserve. I don’t think you could tell the families of those who have lost their children to gun violence — that bills like this might be filibustered.â€
Another Hearing On Guns To Be Headed By Feinstein
Posted by Brian in News, Threat Watch on 1/Feb/2013 12:35
After the hearing yesterday Senator Feinstein wants to have her own hearing.
From Politico.com:
“I’m concerned and registered my concern with Sen. [Patrick] Leahy yesterday, that the witnesses are skewed to the anti-gun, anti-assault weapons position,†Feinstein told POLITICO. “He agreed that I would be able to do my own hearing on the assault weapons legislation which I will proceed to do.â€
Bill To Increase Protection for Embassies and Consulates
Posted by Brian in Law, News, Threat Watch on 1/Dec/2012 08:13
From Military Times:
The Senate voted Wednesday to authorize a 1,000 person increase in the size of the Marine Corps to provide additional protections for U.S. embassies and consulates, a direct response to the Sept. 11 attack on the a diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya, which resulted in the death of a U.S. ambassador and three other Americans.