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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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Mexican diplomat urges U.S. to renew assault weapon ban
by Chris EgerWhile speaking at a UN meeting in Switzerland, Mexico's Foreign Minister said it was as easy to buy a gun in the U.S. as it is to purchase a "liter of milk or a box cereal."
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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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House approves amendment to restrict funding for Arms Trade Treaty (VIDEO)
by S.H. BlannelberryLast Friday, the House approved an amendment that would prohibit the federal government from spending taxpayer dollars on the implementation of the U.N.'s comprehensive global Arms Trade Treaty for one year.
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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 Prepares to Finalize Global Arms Trade Treaty: Gun Owners to Take it on the Chin?
by S.H. BlannelberryOn Monday, the United Nations kicked off its final round of negotiations for a robust global arms trade treaty. Will the ATT regulate civilian arms, such as commonly owned modern sporting rifles?
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