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Senate to vote on concealed weapons measure

Source: Hindustan times

Washington : DC : USA | 4 months ago

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Gun control and gun rights advocates are heading for another clash with a Senate vote on a measure that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry those hidden weapons into other states. Backers, led by Senator John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, say truckers and others...

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Amendment could allow legal owners to take their concealed weapons across ...

News Source: The Dallas Morning News | 4 months ago

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News Source: Hindustan times | 4 months ago

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News Source: United Press International | 4 months ago

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News Source: Politico | 4 months ago

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