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Gun control groups outspend NRA 5 to 1 in Vermont, lose on background checks
by Chris EgerAccording disclosures for the first quarter of 2015, a pair of gun control groups spent $129,346 lobbying in favor of increased regulation while a pair of gun rights groups spent just $27,071.
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Vermont’s expanded background check bill out, New Jersey’s debuted
by Chris EgerIn a case of apparent legislative whack-a-mole, on the same week that Vermont lawmakers moved to throw in the towel on an expanded background check measure, those in the Garden State gave birth to another.
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Vermont background check bill sputtering in the face of backlash
by Chris EgerWith gun rights groups coming out in force against a measure to expand background checks to almost all firearms transfers, the sponsor of the legislation is set to restructure the issue.
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Crowds of vocal citizens swarm Vermont statehouse for background check hearing
by Chris EgerA measure that promises to make Vermont safer by expanding background checks to include almost all gun transfers saw heavy public debate Tuesday in Montpelier.
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Gun store cries foul after Bloomberg group uses their images in online sting
by Chris EgerAs part of an investigation into online gun sales in Vermont, Michael Bloomberg's Everytown group used a series of photos from a real gun shop-- who now is threatening a lawsuit.
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Strong early opposition to Vermont gun control efforts, to include the Governor
by Chris EgerA measure that promises to make Vermont safer by expanding background checks to include almost all gun transfers has made quick enemies at the highest levels of state politics.
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Everytown sting claims 1 in 24 online gun buyers prohibited from possessing guns
by Chris EgerA series of dummy transactions set up by a gun control group through an online classified service claims domestic abusers, fugitives from justice, and drug traffickers are buying.
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Expanded background checks on deck in Vermont (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerA group of Democrats allied to a gun control organization pledged this week to bring expanded background checks for virtually all gun transfers to Vermont
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