I just talked to someone familiar with the Toomey-Manchin proposal who raises a serious concern based on his understanding of the legislation. Everyone on all sides agrees that we need better help for those with mental health problems who need treatment. Unfortunately, the person I talked with is concerned that the Toomey-Manchin proposal could discourage… Read more »
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What’s inside the Manchin-Toomey background check proposal?
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) and Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania) have released their much buzzed-about proposal to extend background checks to all commercial gun sales, including sales conducted at gun shows or on the Internet. The proposal would exempt some gun sales from background checks, such as those that occur between relatives. From the press… Read more »
Republicans rip ‘unbalanced’ budget proposal, bristle at proposed tax hikes
Republicans ripped President Obama’s long-awaited budget proposal Wednesday, describing it as a “reheated” plan that revives controversial tax hikes in the name of deficit reduction without ever balancing the budget. Source: FOXNews.com
Manchin, Toomey to announce gun background check proposal
In a Senate where the definition of majority is 60 percent, not 50 + 1, the question isn’t just whether Republicans will filibuster gun safety legislation, it’s what price will Republicans and conservative Democrats demand in order to let it pass. Later this morning, Senators Joe Manchin and Pat Toomey will offer their answer: Two… Read more »