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The issue of gun control is a hotly debated issue among many state and federal politicians and groups such as the National Rifle Association. The Second Amendment gives United States citizens the right to bear arms, but injuries and deaths from accidental shootings and those commited during criminal acts make some people believe gun owndership should be restricted.
The issue of gun control is a hotly debated issue among many state and federal politicians and groups such as the National Rifle Association. The Second Amendment gives United States citizens the right to bear arms, but injuries and deaths from accidental shootings and those commited during criminal acts make some people believe gun owndership should be restricted.
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Victim of Virginia Tech shootings takes gun control message to Capitol Hill
A victim who survived the Virginia Tech shootings five years ago was on Capitol Hill Monday. Colin Goddard talked to congressional leaders in Washington. He was joined by people who've also been affected by mass shootings, including the father of a...
Tags: Politics, Personal Weapon Control, Interior Policy, Documentary (genre)
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Virginia gun bills await Senate committee action
Opponents of bills to relax Virginia gun laws are warning that the measures would make the state a more dangerous place.
One bill would prohibit colleges and other government bodies from regulating gun possession unless specifically authorized by...Tags: Interior Policy, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Virginia Tech, Firearms
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Virginia Senate panel backs repeal of one handgun a month restriction
Associated PressA Senate committee has endorsed legislation to repeal Virginia's one-handgun-a-month law, but two other measures supported by gun-rights advocates have been carried over until next year. The Courts of Justice Committee voted 8-6 Wednesday to send Sen....Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Interior Policy, Firearms, Personal Weapon Control
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Both sides of gun control issues rally in Richmond
News 7 ReporterIn Richmond, state lawmakers paused to honor Martin Luther King on Monday. But the holiday also brought the debate over gun violence. Familiar arguments could bring a different result. Members of the Virginia Citizens Defense League wore slogans, and...Tags: Bedford County (Virginia), Politics, Interior Policy, Injuries and Wounds, Injuries and Wounds
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Virginia gun control advocates are bringing their message to the General Assembly
The Virginia Center for Public Safety plans a vigil for victims of gun violence Monday at the state Capitol. Members also will seek the ear of state legislators to encourage them to toughen the state's gun laws.
Their task is daunting. Republicans took...Tags: Politics, Interior Policy, Personal Weapon Control, Interior Policy, U.S. Senate
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Justin McLeod's Blog
May 24
Anatomy of a story
Last week, we reported the Roanoke Times was pulling most of its funding for the July 4th celebration in Roanoke, Music for Americans. The story aired on Friday. It prompted a debate in our newsroom and at least one...Tags: Starbucks Corp., Loans, Cheddar Cheese, Mark Twain, Michelle Williams
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Both sides of gun debate to rally at Va. Tech
Gun-rights and gun-control advocates held simultaneous rallies at Virginia Tech, Thursday.
The Virginia Citizens Defense League, a pro-gun organization, held a protest at Squires Student Center. It's one of several protests the VCDL has held at...Tags: Ken Cuccinelli, Politics, Interior Policy, Virginia Tech, Personal Weapon Control
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New regulations considered to further restrict guns on college campuses
ReporterA recent opinion from Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has re-sparked the debate over guns on college campuses. Cuccinelli's opinion said that a university would need specific regulations in order to restrict concealed weapons permit holders from...Tags: Ken Cuccinelli, Colleges and Universities, Interior Policy, Politics, Weaponry
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Susan Bahorich's Blog
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January 4, 2012
Happy New Year, Baby New Year!!!!
Welcome to the first edition of the 2012 Blog-horich.
I've been slacking people, I'm sorry!
First off, Happy belated...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Kidnapping, Russell Brand, Cancer, Physical Therapists
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May 17th
I don't feel obligated
I had a lovely dinner with a couple of friends recently. The food was so so, the company was great. When the checks arrived, we started talking about tips. I mentioned that I tip before the tax. My friend replied...Tags: Disasters, Depression, Jerry Springer, Loans, Rentals
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McDonnell ends ban on guns in Va state parks
Gov. Bob McDonnell is ending a longstanding ban on firearms carried openly in Virginia state parks.
The Republican governor ordered Conservation and Recreation Department Director David Johnson to immediately stop enforcing the ban in a Jan. 14 letter....Tags: Ken Cuccinelli, Crime, Law and Justice, Interior Policy, Politics, Lawyers
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Activists defend gun rights at Virginia rally
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Hundreds of gun-toting citizens have gathered at the Virginia Capitol to rally for gun rights.
Speakers at Monday's event said tragedies such as the shooting spree in Arizona that wounded U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords are no...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Interior Policy, Activism, Constitutional Issues
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