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06-16-2016, 06:53 PM
Cornyn, Feinstein in talks to find gun control compromise (http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/cornyn-feinstein-in-talks-to-find-gun-control-compromise/article/2594003).
A key Republican and Democrat in the Senate are attempting to find a bipartisan compromise on gun control legislation that would make it harder for people on the federal terror watch list to purchase firearms or explosives.
Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., are seeking a legislative middle ground between Cornyn's bill, which would impose a three-day delay for those on the list, and Feinstein's bill, which would ban people on the terror watch list from buying guns.
The two began negotiating after Senate Democrats halted floor action Wednesday with filibuster-like speeches advocating for Feinstein's bill and legislation expanding background checks to gun shows and the Internet. Democrats began pushing gun control measures this week following a terrorist shooting in Orlando on Sunday that killed 50 people and injured 53 others.
Both parties say they are willing to work on a deal that would close the so-called terror loophole that allows people on the terror watch list to purchase firearms.
Anyone else worried about our rights?
Made a bunch of calls today.
A key Republican and Democrat in the Senate are attempting to find a bipartisan compromise on gun control legislation that would make it harder for people on the federal terror watch list to purchase firearms or explosives.
Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., are seeking a legislative middle ground between Cornyn's bill, which would impose a three-day delay for those on the list, and Feinstein's bill, which would ban people on the terror watch list from buying guns.
The two began negotiating after Senate Democrats halted floor action Wednesday with filibuster-like speeches advocating for Feinstein's bill and legislation expanding background checks to gun shows and the Internet. Democrats began pushing gun control measures this week following a terrorist shooting in Orlando on Sunday that killed 50 people and injured 53 others.
Both parties say they are willing to work on a deal that would close the so-called terror loophole that allows people on the terror watch list to purchase firearms.
Anyone else worried about our rights?
Made a bunch of calls today.