Gun Legislation Passes First Hurdle
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From the Left
Gun filibuster appears to misfire for conservative backersA filibuster of major gun legislation by a vocal band of conservative Republican senators may have misfired, as a growing number of their GOP colleagues appear ready to help break it when it comes up for a vote on Thursday.
The public split is a rarity for Senate Republicans, who over the past few years have kept divisions to a minimum.
From the Right
Conservatives Brace for Long Debate on Senate Gun Control BillThe Senate is ready to launch an emotion-charged debate on new gun restrictions four months after the carnage at a Connecticut elementary school spurred President Barack Obama and Congress to address firearms violence.
In an opening showdown Thursday a vote was planned on...
From the Left
Senate gun control bill passes first testThe Senate on Thursday ended a GOP filibuster on a new gun control bill clearing the way for debate to begin on a hugely emotional issue that has dominated headlines since the tragic December shooting in Newtown Conn. The vote was 68-31. Itrsquos a big win for Democrats in that 16 Republicans crossed the aisle to even consider the gun legislation...
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