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| NEWS Senate Minority Leader Vows Filibuster of Gorsuch, Shows Strain of Failure | |
| Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the current U.S. Senate minority leader has called for members of his party to filibuster the confirmation of Judge Neil M. Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has predicted that Democrats will be unable to stop Judge Gorsuch’s confirmation. Speaking to reporters, McConnell said, “It’s almost amusing to watch our Democratic friends try to come up with some rationale for opposition.” McConnell also noted that no Supreme Court confirmation has ever been stopped by the sort of partisan filibuster Schumer is proposing. | |
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| NEWS LEGAL & LEGISLATION SECOND AMENDMENT GUN LAWS New Yorkers Push for Handgun Rationing in Virginia | |
| Politicians and government officials aren’t known for their willingness to accept responsibility. When faced with the blame for some social ill, they are quick to offer a scapegoat in order to avoid accountability. The tactic is often used to target gun owners or gun dealers, especially those from other states. When it comes to New York officials, their perpetual scapegoats are Virginia gun owners and gun dealers. | |
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| NEWS SECOND AMENDMENT Rotary International Gives the Boot to Gun Owners, Cites “Reputation Risk” In New Firearms Ban | |
| Anger is mounting over an anti-gun policy adopted in January by the international service and networking organization, Rotary International (RI). | |
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| NEWS SECOND AMENDMENT “Zero Tolerance” Policies and the Making of a Preschool Pariah | |
| The “Three Rs” used to stand for reading, writing, and arithmetic. Now, with zero-tolerance policies that ignore facts and logic, it’s reading, writing, and ridiculous. | |
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| NEWS TAKE ACTION NRA-ILA Grassroots State of the Union | |
| Join NRA-ILA Grassroots Director Glen Caroline during NRA’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia, for a FREE briefing on NRA-ILA’s grassroots successes in the 2016 elections and how those lessons learned can be applied to defending your rights moving ahead. Glen will also be discussing modifications & improvements to NRA-ILA’s Grassroots programs to better meet the needs of today’s Second Amendment activists. | |
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| NEWS TAKE ACTION Attend NRA-ILA Collegiate Leadership Conference in Atlanta! | |
| All college students and recent graduates are welcome to join NRA-ILA Grassroots staff for our third annual Collegiate Leadership Conference during NRA’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia (admission is FREE). In addition to Grassroots staff, attendees will hear from a panel of pro-gun student activists who will share their successes in organizing in support of the Second Amendment on campus. Participants will also have the chance to network with other students, build a regional activism plan, and talk with NRA-ILA staff about job opportunities. | |
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| NEWS GUN LAWS SECOND AMENDMENT Attend Firearms Law Seminar in Atlanta | |
| The Annual National Firearms Law Seminar will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017 as part of the NRA Annual Meetings. The gold standard in firearms law classes, this day-long seminar provides legal instruction for attorneys and all others interested in Second Amendment law. CLE credit for all states is available. | |
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NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox joins Grant to explain the critical work that the NRA is doing in our nation's capital. Find out how you can get involved and ensure your Second Amendment rights. |
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NRA-ILA's annual Leadership Forum is one of the most politically significant and popular events in the country, featuring our nation's top Second Amendment leaders in government, the media, and the entertainment industry. The Forum is also a must-stop for candidates seeking the highest levels of elected office – including governor, congressman, Senator, or President of the United States. Stay tuned to the website for the list of speakers and special guests as they are announced! |
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The 146th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia will be attended by over 80,000 patriots, feature 800+ exhibitors, and include a jam-packed schedule of seminars, workshops, special events and celebrity meet and greets! You don't want to miss out on this exciting celebration of freedom. |
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