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Senate to vote on concealed weapons proposal

Source: CNN

Washington : DC : USA | 4 months ago

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The Senate is due to vote at high noon Wednesday on a contentious proposal to allow people to carry concealed weapons from state to state. The measure, which has split Democrats, would require each of the 48 states that allow concealed firearms to honor permits issued in other states.

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News Source: United Press International | 4 months ago

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News Source: Androscoggin News | 4 months ago

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News Source: The Hill | 4 months ago

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