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Illinois governor signs bill to crack down on criminals who are repeat gun offenders

by Chris Eger

A bipartisan measure designed in part to lengthen prison sentences for repeat gun offenders in Illinois was signed on Friday.

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Bipartisan push in Illinois legislature would increase sentencing for repeat gun offenders

by Brian Seay

In an effort to curb Chicago gun violence, the Illinois House on Monday approved a bill that would boost sentencing requirements for repeat gun offenders.

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Chicago police seeks public comment on new use of force guidelines

by Brian Seay

Once the commenting period closes later this month department officials hope to implement a new policy that makes the highest priority “the sanctity of human life.”

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Surplus DoD guns could head to scrappers under pending bill

by Chris Eger

This week the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the 2017 defense authorization act-- but hidden inside its pages is a section that could destroy the military's current stock of surplus rifles and pistols.

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House committee approves requirement for women to register for the draft

by Chris Eger

The House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, as part of their 2017 policy bill for the military, narrowly gave the green light for women over 18 to register for selective service.

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Don’t make women register for the draft. Just end draft registration for everyone.

by GDC Staff

Christopher A. Preble, vice president for defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute, argues that selective service is arbitrary now that the U.S. uses an all volunteer military.

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