Thai lawmakers buy guns at discount under new government plan
Thai lawmakers apply for discounted guns, permits Montana files lawsuit seeking freedom from federal gun control on merchandise made in stateHELENA, Mont. — If Montana has its way in a lawsuit filed Thursday, there will be far less federal gun control in the state. Supreme Court looking at gun control by cities, states; could bring changes in legal limitsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court could ignite a vigorous new fight over state and local gun controls across the nation when it rules on a challenge to Chicago’s handgun ban. Supreme Court to rule on gun control by cities, states, could set off rollback in legal limitsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court says it will take up a challenge to Chicago’s ban on handguns, opening the way for a ruling that could set off a vigorous new campaign to roll back state and local gun controls across the nation. Summary of actions by the Supreme Court on WednesdayThe Supreme Court on Wednesday: Supreme Court will decide whether states, cities can limit gun rightsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to decide whether strict local and state gun control laws violate the Second Amendment, ensuring another high-profile battle over the rights of gun owners. Arizonans with concealed weapons permits can bring guns into bars starting WednesdayGuns will be OK in Ariz. bars starting Wednesday Arizonans with concealed weapons permits allowed to bring guns in bars starting WednesdayPHOENIX — Bartender Randy Shields was serving British brews and Arizona ambers as usual at Shady’s bar in east Phoenix when he saw a customer walk in with a hunting knife strapped to his hip. Senate votes to allow Amtrak passengers to transport firearmsWASHINGTON — The Senate voted Wednesday to permit passengers on the Amtrak passenger railroad to transport handguns in their checked baggage. Travel expert Arthur Frommer says he’ll avoid Arizona because of Obama protesters’ gun displayPHOENIX — Travel icon Arthur Frommer says he won’t be spending his tourism dollars at the Grand Canyon, or anywhere else in Arizona, because the state’s laws allow people he described as “thugs” and “extremists” to openly carry firearms. Complaints about guns in parks trail Obama as first family heads to Yellowstone, Grand CanyonYELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — Family in tow for a tour of national treasures far from Washington, President Barack Obama is trailed by criticism from gun opponents and parks advocates for allowing firearms into such majestic places as this. After Supreme Court win, gun owners sue DC for right to carry weapons outside homesWASHINGTON — The attorney who got the Supreme Court to overturn the District of Columbia’s handgun ban is now challenging rules that prohibit gun owners from carrying their weapons outside their homes. House kills funding for the over-budget F-22 fighter, but rejects efferts to cut other weaponsWASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House went along with Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ plans to kill the over-budget F-22 fighter jet, but has rejected his efforts to cut off several other big ticket items. House rejects most Obama weapons cuts, retreats on F-22 fighterWASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House went along with Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ plans to kill the over-budget F-22 fighter jet, but has rejected his efforts to cut off several other big ticket items. Roll Call: Senate rejects bill making concealed gun permits valid in other statesThe 58-39 roll call by which the Senate on Wednesday rejected a measure allowing a person with a concealed weapon permit in one state to also hide his firearm when visiting another state. Senate rejects bill making concealed gun permits valid in other statesWASHINGTON — In a rare win for gun control advocates, the Senate on Wednesday rejected a measure allowing a person with a concealed weapon permit in one state to also hide his firearm when visiting another state. Gun control advocates score rare win with Senate vote on concealed weaponsWASHINGTON — Gun control proponents scored a rare victory as the Senate rejected the carrying of concealed weapons across state lines. Senate to vote on allowing concealed weapons holders to cross state linesWASHINGTON — Gun rights advocates sought to show their political muscle again Wednesday with a Senate vote giving people with concealed weapons permits in one state permission to carry their hidden weapons into other states with similar gun laws. Should US invest $1.75 billion in buying F-22 jets now? Senate undecided
Battle between White House and Congress over F-22s heads toward Senate voteSenate heads toward vote on F-22s WASHINGTON — The Senate debated Tuesday whether to spend $1.75 billion on seven additional F-22 jets, a decision that pits the possible loss of thousands of defense jobs against Obama administration assertions that the Pentagon has enough of the fighters and the program should be terminated. Ariz. Legislature approves bill allowing guns in bars and restaurants that serve alcoholPHOENIX — The Arizona Senate has given final approval to a bill that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry a gun into a business that serves alcohol. North Korean ship changes its course as Pyongyang renews warnings against searching its shipsSEOUL, South Korea — A North Korean ship under scrutiny for more than a week by the U.S. Navy has changed course and was heading back the way it came, U.S. officials said, as Pyongyang warned Wednesday it will take military action if anyone attempts to search its vessels. NKorean ship changes its course as Pyongyang renews warnings against searching its shipsSEOUL, South Korea — A North Korean ship monitored for more than a week by the U.S. Navy has changed course and is heading back the way it came, U.S. officials said, as Pyongyang warned Wednesday it will take military action if anyone attempts to search its vessels. SKorean defense chief says questions remain about successor to NKorean leader KimSEOUL, South Korea — The decision on who will become North Korea’s next leader may not be final despite reports that Kim Jong Il has tapped his youngest son to succeed him, South Korea’s defense chief said. Arizona moves to allow guns in bars, worrying some saloon owners who say it’s a bad mixPHOENIX — There was a time in the Wild West that cowboys had to check their guns before they could pull up a bar stool for a drink — rules that protected against the saloon gunfights that came to define the frontier era in places like Arizona. Over past 5 years, more than 800 gun buyers matched names on terrorist watch listWASHINGTON — More than 800 gun purchases were approved after background checks in the last five years even though the buyers’ names were on the government’s terrorist watch list, investigators said Monday. Pa. idles racetrack veterinarian, reviews if he euthanized horse by gun at Philadelphia ParkPHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania racing officials are investigating whether a veterinarian used a handgun to euthanize a horse at a track near Philadelphia, a possible violation of track rules and racing industry standards. Arizona Senate votes to allow guns in restaurants serving booze; bill now heads to HousePHOENIX — The Arizona Senate has reversed itself and voted to allow people with concealed-carry permits to take handguns into restaurants that serve alcohol. UN sanctions against punishment-proof North Korea likely to end up largely symbolicSEOUL, South Korea — Sanctions can hobble countries that have bustling global trade and whose leaders give higher priority to feeding their malnourished people than building a nuclear bomb. Sotomayor pledges to follow ruling affirming gun rights, but has read them narrowly as a judgeWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor told a senator Thursday that she would follow a historic ruling affirming Americans’ right to own guns for self-defense, but pro-gun activists said they still believe she’d work to limit gun rights if confirmed for the high court. |
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WASHINGTON — The argument over whether spending $1.75 billion on seven additional F-22 jets makes good economic sense is coming to a head between Congress and the Obama administration.
