Posts Tagged gun control
Gun Control Discussions Are Sparking Donations to Campaigns on Both Sides of the Debate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 4, 2017
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The mass shooting in Las Vegas is reopening the twin issues of gun rights and gun control in Virginia, just as campaign season is in full swing. And, as Michael Pope reports, both sides of the issue are spending heavily on the issue.
State Accepting Comments on Concealed Carry Ban
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 31, 2016
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Last October, Virginia’s Governor used executive action to ban concealed-carry in state offices. There was an immediate backlash from many pro-gun advocates, and Wednesday in Richmond they got the chance to speak out. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia Democrats Face Uphill Battle for Gun Control
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 29, 2016
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Democrats are hoping to make gun-control a central plank in this year’s elections, but Virginia Republicans say it’s a bad idea. Matt Laslo has the details from the Capitol.
Virginia Readies to Take Guns from Abusers
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 27, 2016
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As Congress once again fails to make any headway on gun control, Virginia is set to implement a new measure of gun control.
In 2014, 66 people in the state were killed by a spouse or partner, using a firearm. The new measure seeks to lower that number. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
A Tale of Two Governments
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 23, 2016
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The sit-in launched by Democrats in the House of Representatives may be over, but the gridlock in Washington over the gun debate offers a stark contrast with what happened in Richmond earlier this year. That’s when leaders from opposing parties were able to craft a sweeping compromise on the issue. Michael Pope has this tale of two governments.
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From NPR News- A Timeline — And Questions — About The Niger Firefight That Killed U.S. Troops October 23, 2017Amid growing political fallout, the Department of Defense is putting forward a timeline for the deadly confrontation with militants in Niger that killed four U.S. soldiers.
- U.K. Offers Famed Arctic Shipwrecks As 'Exceptional Gift' To Canada October 23, 2017British explorer John Franklin died in Canada's northern reaches in the 1840s, along with all of his crew. Only recently were his ships finally found. Now, they are a gift from the U.K. to Canada.
- How The Affordable Housing Crisis Is Playing Out In One Dallas Neighborhood October 23, 2017Only 25 percent of people who need government help to pay for housing get it. In collaboration with The FRONTLINE Dispatch, NPR looked at what can happen to the other 75 percent and how the affordable housing crisis is playing out in one Dallas neighborhood.
- In Turkey, Teachers, Parents Concerned About Religious Nature Of New Curriculum October 23, 2017Schoolchildren are back in class in Turkey, but concern is growing about the latest changes to the curriculum that emphasize religion in what has long been a secular school system.
- Secretary Of State Tillerson Says There Are Moderate Voices Among The Taliban October 23, 2017Secretary of State Rex Tillerson went to Kabul and Baghdad today as he tries to help wind down two ongoing conflicts. On his trip, he told reporters that the fight against the Taliban must continue, but that there is an opening for certain parts of the group.
- A Timeline — And Questions — About The Niger Firefight That Killed U.S. Troops October 23, 2017
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- Brexit: Theresa May says 'important progress' made at EU summit October 23, 2017But Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says the PM's update sounds like "Groundhog Day".
- MP Jared O'Mara quits equalities committee over homophobic remarks October 23, 2017The Sheffield Hallam Labour MP is "deeply ashamed" of remarks he made before entering Parliament.
- Myeshia Johnson: Soldier's widow says Trump made me cry October 23, 2017She says President Trump could not remember her husband's name when he phoned to offer condolences.
- Emile Cilliers trial: Accused 'texted lover as wife in surgery' October 23, 2017Emile Cilliers asked his lover to clean in the nude while his wife was in hospital, court hears.
- Russian radio presenter Felgengauer stabbed in neck October 23, 2017A top Russian broadcaster is seriously ill in hospital after a man stabbed her in the neck at work.
- Brexit: Theresa May says 'important progress' made at EU summit October 23, 2017
