via Time: President Obama and the advocates for increased federal gun control are coming to the end of their big Easter recess effort to build support for a tougher background check bill, and the results don’t look promising. Obama returned Thursday from a Western trip that included a stop in Colorado, where he reminded listeners… Read more »
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CT Republican Leader Votes for Gun Control, Honored by State GOP
John McKinney (R), Connecticut’s Senate Minority Leader who represents the town of Newtown, voted in favor of An Act Concerning Gun Violence Prevention And Children’s Safety. Before voting in favor of the sweeping new gun restrictions for his state, he read the names of the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown. The Middletown Press reports… Read more »
Hawaii Senate committee votes on shield law
Hawaii lawmakers are debating where to draw the line between journalists’ right to privacy and the needs of law enforcement. Source: FOXNews.com
Priebus: GOP is still against marriage equality, but wants the votes of supporters anyway
Priebus also said he wishes Obama supporters had voted for Romney The GOP’s big tent strategy, revealed: The GOP platform leaves no doubt about its absolute opposition to same-sex marriage, but Republican National Chairman Reince Priebus says the party needs to welcome those with other views on a combustible issue that will be considered by… Read more »