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New York lawmakers push to repeal SAFE Act everywhere but NYC
by Chris EgerA group of upstate lawmakers are backing a proposal to let New York City keep the state's restrictive new gun laws while repealing them for the rest of the Empire State.
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Supreme Court lets Connecticut ‘assault weapon’ ban stand
by Chris EgerThe nation's highest court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Connecticut's 2013 assault weapon ban expansion rushed through in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting.
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With Scalia’s death, group halts Supreme Court challenge to SAFE Act
by Chris EgerThe NYSRPA is winding up a three-year court battle to overturn the state's draconian gun control scheme by declining to submit the case to the nation's high court.
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NY SAFE Act sponsor found guilty on federal graft, corruption charges
by Chris EgerFormer New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a key player in adoption of gun control legislation, was found guilty on all seven charges Monday of taking $4 million in bribes and kickbacks since 2000.
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NY SAFE Act sponsor arrested on federal graft, corruption charges (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerThe FBI arrested New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, long a driving force behind the adoption of gun control legislation, Thursday on charges of taking $4 million in bribes and kickbacks since 2000.
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Court documents in Sheldon Silver corruption case
by Chris EgerNew York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, long a driving force behind the adoption of gun control legislation, was arrested by the FBI Thursday on charges of taking $4 million in bribes and kickbacks since 2000
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