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Washington becomes 10th state to ban sale of assault weapons

YoopyaApr 26, 2023April 27, 20230

Gov. Jay Inslee (Democrat) signed into law on Tuesday banning the sale, manufacture and distribution of more than 50 specific types of semi-automatic firearms. In

FBI: Wife tried to frame husband for ricin letters

YoopyaJun 8, 2013August 11, 20240

TEXARKANA, Texas (AP) — Shannon Richardson had been married to her husband less than two years when she went to authorities and told them her

US Senate opens first gun control debate in years

YoopyaApr 12, 20130

The US Senate has opened debate on a proposal to expand criminal background checks on gun buyers. The bipartisan move marks the most serious consideration

Gunman dead, officer wounded as Georgia hostage standoff ends

YoopyaApr 11, 20130

(Reuters) – A gunman who took four Georgia firefighters hostage, demanding his utilities and cell phone service be restored, was killed on Wednesday in an

Background checks deal boosts odds for gun-control bill

YoopyaApr 11, 20130

(Reuters) – A breakthrough agreement to expand background checks for gun buyers, announced on Wednesday by two senators, boosts the prospects the Senate will approve

Senate set to vote on start of gun control debate

YoopyaApr 10, 20130

The Senate is poised to begin the most wide-ranging and ambitious battle over gun control on Capitol Hill in 20 years, with a vote scheduled Thursday that

Gun control backers struggle to win some Democrats

YoopyaMar 28, 20130

WASHINGTON (AP) — It would seem a lobbyist’s dream: rounding up votes for a proposal backed by more than 8 in 10 people in polls.

Biden’s Gun Policy Recommendations Coming Tuesday

kiemtarJan 12, 2013January 12, 20130

The Vice President has been meeting with parties on both sides of the gun control debate, as well as mental health advocates, as he crafts