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OldFaithful

SENATE FAILS TO ADVANCE BACKGROUND CHECK BILL
« on: April 17, 2013, 10:45:30 AM »
Just saw it on cspan. The background check bill failed to receive enough votes! 54-46 One victory! Currently voting on another to increase resources to proeecute criminals, school safety and mental health.  7 amendments after
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Bunker

Re: SENATE FAILS TO ADVANCE BACKGROUND CHECK BILL
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2013, 10:51:20 AM »
 :thumbsup:
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OldFaithful

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« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2013, 10:53:17 AM »
Oops meant to say 54-46 lol.  100 senators
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OldFaithful

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« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2013, 11:08:22 AM »
Leahy amendment 58-42 something to do with straw purchases
« Last Edit: April 17, 2013, 11:20:07 AM by OldFaithful »
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OldFaithful

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« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2013, 11:10:13 AM »
They are voting the one to allow cc permits to be valid in all states
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OldFaithful

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« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2013, 11:21:59 AM »
Cc bill 57-43
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OldFaithful

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« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2013, 11:23:56 AM »
They will now vote on the awb amendment
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bass monkey

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« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2013, 11:24:25 AM »
is that reciprocity ccw?

How are you following these bills?  Is it live on Tv or something.  Throw me a link bro.   :shaka:
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OldFaithful

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« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2013, 11:25:05 AM »
Btw if anyone was wondering a bill needs 60 votes or more to pass
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OldFaithful

Re: SENATE FAILS TO ADVANCE BACKGROUND CHECK BILL
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2013, 11:26:25 AM »
Quote from: bass monkey on April 17, 2013, 11:24:25 AM
is that reciprocity ccw?

How are you following these bills?  Is it live on Tv or something.  Throw me a link bro.   :shaka:

Yeah it was. Im on cspan channel 47, but im sure its streamed online if your not home
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bass monkey

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« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2013, 11:28:06 AM »
Hey neat. Its channel 47

Background check got defeated
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OldFaithful

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« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2013, 11:32:36 AM »
If you wanna watch it online here's the link!

http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN2/
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Bunker

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« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2013, 11:35:20 AM »
Of course our anti-gun senator's voted in support of this.
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bass monkey

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« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2013, 11:36:44 AM »
its confusing watching this.
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bass monkey

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« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2013, 11:38:12 AM »
Quote from: Bunker on April 17, 2013, 11:35:20 AM
Of course our anti-gun senator's voted in support of this.

Of course, so when they come back to hawaii, they can include in their re election speech that they voted for sensible gun control and then try to get reelected again because they are "for the people"
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BUD

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« Reply #15 on: April 17, 2013, 11:39:31 AM »
Quote from: Bunker on April 17, 2013, 11:35:20 AM
Of course our anti-gun senator's voted in support of this.

Remember that come election time.  Hirono knows where I stand  :shaka: Am going to let Schatz know shortly as well. Keep writing even if all the bills are defeated. 
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bass monkey

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« Reply #16 on: April 17, 2013, 11:40:22 AM »
THE AWB BILL FAILED!!!!!
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Bunker

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« Reply #17 on: April 17, 2013, 11:40:41 AM »
Obama is on C-SPAN 3.
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OldFaithful

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« Reply #18 on: April 17, 2013, 11:40:46 AM »
40-60!!! AWB IS DEAD!!!!    :geekdanc:  :shaka:
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Bunker

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« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2013, 11:41:04 AM »
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