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Democrats Need a 'Yes' Vote on Gun Control from Joe Manchin

The background check gun controls which were introduced in the House last week bring back Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) 2013 gun control push and make his support for the current legislation crucial to Democrat success. Manchin was elected to the Senate in …

'We're making our way': how Virginia became the most progressive of the US’s southern states

Having lived in Virginia most of his life, Larry Sabato can remember racially segregated schools and systematic efforts to stop Black people voting. Now 68, he observes a state that has diversified, embraced liberal values and shifted from symbol of the …

How Gov. Cuomo Nursing Home Scandal May Trigger Domino Effect in Michigan, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

Andrew Cuomo has found himself in a heap of trouble over long-term care facility residents' COVID-related deaths and sexual harassment allegations. Although Cuomo is not going to resign, his cases may have repercussions for his political future and hit …

Gun show returns to Allen County Fairgrounds

LIMA — It’s been around a year since the last gun show was held at the Allen County Fairgrounds due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Saturday, the gun show was back. “We were shut down for a year,” said Tom Baemel, treasurer of the Tri-State Gun Collectors. …

NRAP in talks with Serbian coach for Tokyo-bound shooters

KARACHI: National Rifle Association of Pakistan (NRAP) is in talks with a renowned Serbian coach for training of the shooters who have qualified for Tokyo Olympics. “He will confirm his availability by the end of this month. If he agrees, we will start …

Gun Sales Double For Smith & Wesson

Guests look over pistols in the Smith & Wesson booth at the 148th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits on ... [+] April 27, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Getty Images Gunmaker Smith & Wesson reported that net sales doubled in its third quarter to $ …

Arkansas governor signs Stand Your Ground bill into law

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday signed into law a measure easing the state's restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense, but urged conservatives who pushed for the legislation to pass a hate crimes proposal they…

What happened to the NRA, and what will become of it now?

Of all the single-issue interests that have shaped US politics in the last few decades, the matter of guns is as powerful as any. Since the late 20th century, only abortion and immigration have been as consistently contentious, divisive and difficult to …

From ending the state’s mask mandate to the Dixie State name: Highlights from the 2021 Utah Legislature

In this file photo, Gov. Spencer Cox gives his first State of the State address before the Utah Legislature, Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 21, 2021 | Pool photo, St. George News SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Legislature wrapped up its business for the year Friday …

Report: House of Representatives to Vote on Two Gun Control Bills!

Texas Border Business According to reports from Capitol Hill, the Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on two gun control bills as early as next week. The first bill, so-called “universal” background check legislation, would …

House Lawmakers Launch Fresh Efforts To Overhaul Nation's Gun Laws

Congressional lawmakers are launching a fresh push for significant gun control legislation, introducing two bills aimed at sweeping overhauls of the nation's gun laws. A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by California Rep. Mike Thompson, who leads the …

Boebert Says Tightening Gun Laws Is About Power: ‘DC Wants Control of Everyone’s Life’

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) said at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 27 that gun laws pushed by Democrats are part of a broader thrust to control Americans. “At the end of the day, this is all about control. D.C. wants control …

The New York attorney general holding Trump and Cuomo accountable

The two men were born a decade apart in Queens, New York, one the heir to a real estate fortune and the other to a political dynasty. Donald Trump went on to be president, and Andrew Cuomo became governor, like his father. Over the course of their long and …

NRA Warns Members Joe Biden ‘Extreme Gun Control’ Measures Coming

The NRA is citing “DC sources” and warning that Congress could take up President Joe Biden’s gun control proposals as early as next week. 🚨BREAKING: Sources in DC report that Congress will be voting on Biden’s extreme gun control legislation as early as …

Virginia: “Ghost Gun” Bill Dead But Three Gun Control Bills Move Forward

The Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die from its 2021 legislative session today. As a result of strong lobbying efforts by NRA and its members, along with other Second Amendment supporters, no legislation was even filed to ban commonly-owned …

A Bald Eagle Ice Skating Is Just What We All Need

The Guardian Letitia James has been making big legal waves, from investigating the Trumps to Cuomo’s nursing home scandal, generating a torrent of national attention Letitia James in New York City on 19 November 2019. Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters …

Usman gets clearance to compete in Shotgun World Cup in India

KARACHI: The Indian government has given clearance to Pakistan’s top shooter Usman Chand to participate in the ISSF Shotgun World Cup scheduled in New Delhi from March 18-29. “Indian Embassy in Pakistan has taken required documents from Usman after getting …

Utah Legislature wrapping up business for the year

March 5, 2021 9:30 PM By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and SOPHIA EPPOLITO Associated Press Posted: March 5, 2021 9:30 PM Updated: March 5, 2021 10:02 PM Rick Bowmer Republican Senate President Stuart Adams looks on from the Senate floor, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in …

Fifth Third shooting survivor supports Ky. bill to temporarily take guns from those in crisis

Fifth Third shooting survivor Whitney Austin is pushing for a new "red flag" gun law in Kentucky which would temporarily take firearms out of the hands of those in danger of harming themselves or others. Kentucky Senate Bill 229 would give courts …

Hash Bash returns in digital format to celebrate 50 th year

Livestream to feature AG Dana Nessel, Darren McCarty, Governor Whitmer, Laith Al-Saadi, Calvin Johnson, national figures in cannabis reform, many many more ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ann Arbor …

How Come The White House, & The UN Never Thought Of Creating Their Own Apps, Crypto-World & Crypto-Currencies?

Gold and gem mines are confined to small areas. Crypto-wealth is available everywhere in unlimited quantities. What are our governments and NGOs waiting for? WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The White House Team …

THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021

Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Voting Access Executive Order

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Biden's voting access executive order: “I can think of no greater way of memorializing John Lewis and those who faced violence alongside him …

Congressman Jamie Raskin Salutes Long Walk for Freedom

Congressman Jamie Raskin shared words of support for the Sindhi Foundation's Long Walk for Freedom, Nature, and Love today. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Congressman Jamie Raskin shared words of support for the …

Hoyer Statement on Senate Passage of the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Senate passage of the American Rescue Plan, announcing that the House will vote Monday night on the rule laying out terms for the bill’s consideration, …

Pharmacists Group Urges Widespread Use, Equitable Allocation of FDA-Authorized COVID-19 Vaccines

ASHP looks to counter misperceptions about authorized vaccines that may compromise public acceptance. BETHESDA, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) issued …

Kindra Beck, legislative pioneer in divorce reform joins forces with Ohio lawmakers to pass the Parenting Equality Bill

Kindra Beck is joining forces with State Representative Rodney Creech asking for personal testimony from victims of parental alienation. DAYTON, OHIO, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KINDRA BECK is partnering with Ohio …

‘There Were Three or More Lee Harvey Oswalds’

The Lone Star Speaks Reveals New Data Unearthed by Texas Detective Scholars DALLAS, TEXAS, USA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 16 Telling Oswald Photos Upon Request Coauthor Interviews – Skype/Zoom ‘There Were Three or More Lee …

“The Liberator” Larry Sharpe Beats New York Governor Cuomo with Venue Lawsuit and Media Blitz

New York Entertainment Venues to Reopen April 2nd After Larry Sharpe Instigates Comedy Club Lawsuit, Pressuring Cuomo to Stop Bankrupting Small Businesses. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The lawsuit that Larry …

What They're Saying: The American Rescue Plan

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan to deliver critically needed relief to American families and small businesses. Throughout the country, Democrats and Republicans alike broadly support the legislation and want to see …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021

  FIRST VOTE OF THE WEEK: LAST VOTE PREDICTED: Monday 6:30 p.m. Thursday Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210 MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for …

House Democrats Take Action to Advance Priorities Important to the American People

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER After passing the American Rescue Plan last week, House Democrats took swift action on several priorities important to the American people. First, the House considered H.R. 1, the For The People Act, a comprehensive …

Aprifood | Dried Apricot Producer and Exporter in Malatya

MALATYA, BATTALGAZI, TURKEY, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All You Need To Know About Aprifood Agricultural Industry Limited Aprifood agricultural industry limited was found in the year 1995 with the sole objective to produce high- …

Hoyer Statement on the February Jobs Report

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the February jobs report:  "With 379,000 new jobs in February, the monthly jobs report shows that our ability to recover jobs depends on our ability …

Hoyer Remarks at the 2021 Virtual Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage Event

WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered remarks at the Faith and Politics Institute’s 2021 Virtual Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage Event. Below is a transcript of his remarks. “Last March, I walked with …

Animal Wellness Action Applauds Bryan County Sheriff for Raiding Major Cockfighting Pit in Texoma Region

Dozens of major cockfighting kingpins continue to operate in the Sooner State. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oklahoma City — Animal Wellness Action (AWA) applauded Bryan County Sheriff Johnny …

Former U.S. Congressional Candidate & Attorney Eric Early Demands Public Retraction from Congress Reps Eschoo & McNerney

Former U.S. Congressional Candidate & Attorney Eric Early calls Congressional Rrepresentatives Eschoo and McNerney Un- American for wanting to take OAN off air LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FORMER CALIFORNIA U.S. …

THE GEORGE FLOYD BILL FOLLOWS THE NBCSL J.A.Y.SON RESOLUTION

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of the passage of the George Floyd police reform bill by the House of Representatives today, the impact of entertainment media becomes more self-evident. The soon-to …

Equal Opportunity Schools Statement On The Swearing In of Miguel Cardona as the United States Secretary of Education

SEATTLE, WA, USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala D. Harris swore in the twelfth United States Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel A. Cardona. We at Equal Opportunity Schools look forward to the approach that …