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DOJ reverses Obama-era program that targeted credit for gun dealers

by Brian Seay

The Justice Department is ending a controversial Obama-era program that discouraged banks from offering credit to certain businesses, including gun dealers.

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Critics say Sessions’ unpopular asset forfeiture decision hurts poor people

by Brian Seay

A Justice Department rollback of an Obama-era decision to limit civil asset forfeiture is harmful to poor people, critics say.

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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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ATF, NSSF tight-lipped about success of reward matching program

by Christen Smith

The ATF and NSSF entice would-be tipsters with cash, but can't say how often the tactic solves gun store theft cases.

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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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Veterans help send youth shooters to college (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Les Piniak of the American Legion Post 104 said the program provides education and valuable skills for the youth, while keeping the veterans busy and feeling young again.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to know: ‘Will It Crush?” (VIDEO)

by Brent McCluskey

Arnold just wants to know: “Will It Crush?” Arny has amassed some incredible accomplishments in his lifetime: “The Terminator” movies, “Conan: The Barbarian,” becoming governor of California. But his latest video of him crushing things with his “own fucking tank” definitely ranks up there with the best of them, Death and Taxes reports. The tank […]

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