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U.S. House Republicans side-step move to remove Rebel flag from Citadel
by Chris EgerA powerful South Carolina Democrat convinced House Armed Service Committee members to attempt to cut the Citadel's ROTC funding over the controversial banner.
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Oregon Legislature looks to close ‘Charleston loophole’
by Alexander HarrisOregon’s legislature is considering a bill to close up a loophole many say aided the suspect involved in South Carolina's racially charged church shooting last year.
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Schumer calls on FBI to investigate how Lafayette shooter got his gun
by Chris EgerU.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is asking federal authorities to open a full investigation into how a movie theater murderer with a checkered past was able to legally buy his gun.
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If at first you don’t succeed…
by Greg CampThe FBI has acknowledged that the Charleston shooter was allowed to buy a handgun due to a failure in the background check system. The response is familiar.
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Gun control groups put pressure on Cabela’s over gun transfers
by Chris EgerGun control organizations are calling on a national sporting goods retailer to change how it conducts firearms sales in cases of NICS background check delays.
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How the media’s obsession with mass killings is killing us
by Brendan PringleWhile gun grabbers blame accessibility of guns for mass shootings, researchers at ASU and Northeastern are pointing the finger at another culprit: the media
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How Dylann Roof passed a background check
by Jared MorganThe FBI admitted it made a mistake when the agency cleared the alleged Charleston, South Carolina, church shooter in the purchase of a handgun in April.
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