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on April 20, 2016 in Gun Page World News

Tennessee Senate Passes Campus Carry

by AWR Hawkins On April 19 the Tennessee Senate passed campus carry for public schools colleges and universities. According to the Associated Press, campus carry passed the Senate by a vote of 28-5. The measure allows faculty and staff with concealed carry permits to carry handguns on campus for self-defense. Some professors have already staked their opposition to the measure, promising to quit teaching if it becomes legal to carry a gun for self-defense on campuses in Tennessee. But Senator Mike Bell (R-Riceville)–the sponsor of the campus carry legislation–responded to these complaints by saying he hopes the professors do quit… View Article

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on April 20, 2016 in World News

Lindsey Graham blocks Saudi 9/11 bill

By Julian Hattem Sen. Lindsey Graham has placed a hold on legislation that would open the door for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks to sue Saudi Arabia. Graham (R-S.C.), who is a co-sponsor of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, put the hold on his own bill over concerns that new changes could expose the U.S. to legal attacks.  Edits made last week by Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) might expand the scope, Graham told reporters on Tuesday, potentially putting the U.S. at risk of legal retaliation because of actions by individuals or unsavory allies.“I want to… View Article

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on April 20, 2016 in World News

Former NY Senator D’Amato Told Me RNC Will Change Rules to Give Kasich a Shot

by Aaron Klein On his Fox News program last night, Shepard Smith revealed a conversation he said he had with former New York Senator Alfonse D’Amato in which D’Amato was quoted as saying that the Republican National Committee will change the rules to give Gov. John Kasich a shot at the nomination. Stated Smith: I saw Al D’Amato in the lobby today. Um, Senator Alfonse D’Amato. I saw him down there. And he said they will change the rules. He said, “Shepard, they will change the rules and it will give Kasich a shot.” Now he’s a Kasich supporter. And… View Article

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