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House Justice spending bill passes to floor with host of pro-gun riders, ATF spending boost
by Chris EgerWhile gun control groups welcomed the prospect the nation's gun regulatory agency would get more money than last year, they balked at pro-Second Amendment riders trimming the agency's reach.
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Obama sends UN Arms Trade Treaty to the Senate
by Chris EgerPresident Obama transmitted the controversial Arms Trade Treaty, which seeks to regulate the world’s annual exchange of $70 billion in conventional weaponry, to the Senate on Friday.
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Senator renews call for President to halt UN Arms Trade Treaty
by Chris EgerUS Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) this week sent a public letter to the White House urging a halt to efforts to implement the UN Arms Trade Treaty, which is nearing ratification.
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Five rather obvious political predictions for 2014 (VIDEO)
by S.H. BlannelberryAs 2013 comes to a close, it's time to start looking ahead to 2014. For gun owners, gun-rights advocates and the entire gun community as a whole, what can of political developments can we expect to see this year?
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Sen. Joe Manchin leads bipartisan effort to oppose U.N. Arms Trade Treaty (VIDEO)
by S.H. BlannelberrySen. Joe Manchin sent a bipartisan letter to the White House on Tuesday telling the president that the Senate will not ratify the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty.
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Don’t mess with Texas: Attorney General to sue Fed. if Senate approves Arms Trade Treaty
by S.H. BlannelberryIf the Senate ratifies the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, "Texas stands ready to lead the charge to have the treaty overturned in court,” promised Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott.
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BREAKING: Kerry signs U.N. Global Arms Trade Treaty (VIDEO)
by S.H. BlannelberryIn signing the agreement, Kerry echoed many of its supporters, like President Obama, saying it is a "significant step" in stemming the international and illegal trade of munitions that typically benefits terrorists, despots and failed states. Is this global gun control or an effective way to reduce international terrorism and the trade of illicit arms?
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John Kerry says President will sign UN Arms Trade Treaty despite Congressional protest (VIDEO)
by S.H. BlannelberryLast week, 130 lawmakers urged President Obama not to sign the United Nations Global Arms Trade Treaty. On Monday, Secretary of State John Kerry said that the White House plans on signing the treaty.
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UN Approves Global Arms Trade Treaty: What does it mean for U.S. Gun Owners?
by S.H. BlannelberryOn Tuesday, the United Nations approved a robust global arms trade treaty. Member states will now have to self-report and publicize their arms deals to the international community.
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