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CIA Asset Turned American Enemy, Manuel Noriega, Dead At 83

Source: Whitney Webb  News reports on the recent death of dictator Manuel Noriega have largely ignored the U.S.’ invasion of his country after he ceased to be “useful.” The 1989 invasion resulted in countless civilian deaths and helped cement the U.S.’ reputation as an oppressive force in Latin America. Manuel Antonio Noriega waves to supporters, in the presidential palace in Panama City. Noriega, a onetime U.S. asset who later was ousted by an American invasion in 1989, died late Monday, May 29, 2017, at age 83. (AP/John Hopper) CHILE– Former dictator of Panama Manuel Noriega died on Monday, prompting media… View Article

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on June 1, 2017 in World News

Group of Women From Across America to Lobby Congress on Gun Rights

‘We want to highlight the changing stereotype of the American gun owner from the old white guy in plaid to a more diverse group’ BY: Stephen GutowskiFollow @@StephenGutowski Fifty women from across the United States will gather in Washington, D.C., next month to lobby Congress in favor of gun rights. The DC Project, a pro-gun nonpartisan initiative, will bring together women from each of the 50 states during the week of June 12 in an effort to advocate pro-gun policies. “The Second Amendment is part of the United States Constitution and does not belong to one party,” Dianna Muller, founder of… View Article

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on June 1, 2017 in World News

Chinese Telecom ZTE Subcontracting to Pentagon, DHS

ZTE linked to Chinese military, intelligence services BY: Bill GertzFollow @BillGertz A major Chinese telecommunications company linked to the Beijing government has been selling equipment to U.S. government security agencies, raising new concerns about electronic espionage and sabotage. The firm ZTE Corporation, based in Shenzhen, China, and one of the world’s largest producers of handheld smart phones, has been providing equipment to both the Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security through a U.S. equipment contractor. The subcontracting has permitted ZTE to circumvent an unofficial ban on the use of Chinese telecommunications gear, said two U.S. officials familiar with details of… View Article

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on June 1, 2017 in Gun Page World News

New Bill Would Eliminate ATF’s Ability to Ban Ammo Through Reclassification

Would prevent future bans similar to one attempted under Obama administration BY: Stephen GutowskiFollow @@StephenGutowski Representative Rob Bishop (R., Utah) introduced a bill last Wednesday that would prohibit the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) from unilaterally reclassifying ammunition. The Lawful Purpose and Self-Defense Act would remove the ATF’s discretion in classifying certain ammunition as “armor piercing.” Instead of relying on the ATF or attorney general’s judgment on which “armor piercing” rounds should be given a “sporting purpose” exception, the bill would rely on the manufacturer’s design and intent. Rep. Bishop said his intention is to prevent gray… View Article

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