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Last news: August 30, 2008 23:17:38

On Thursday, the Senate gave final approval to legislation expanding gun owners rights and sent it to Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland.

Keith Dailey, Stricklands spokesman, called provisions in the legislation "common sense protections for law-abiding gun owners." - [Read more]

Not all is gloom out there. That`s the dominant message from the most recent Pew Global Attitudes Project`s poll of 47 nations. Pew found there is rising or constantly high contentment all over the globe with one`s quality of life and family income. Satisfaction tends to be highest in the United States and Canada, but not far behind are Western Europe and Latin America. - [Read more]

July 30 was the last day of the annual Taking Action for Animals Conference. After a weekend featuring speakers and group gatherings, this day is designated for lobbying. - [Read more]

The failure of liberal talk radio is an issue for liberals to ponder and solve. When Sen. Dick Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, talks about fairness, it`s a good idea to count the silverware. "It`s time to reinstitute the Fairness Doctrine," says the assistant majority leader. "I have this old-fashioned attitude that when Americans hear both sides of the story, they`re in a better position to make a decision." - [Read more]

The Virginia Tech review panel has issued its findings, and included in it a recommendation to regulate gun sales at gun shows. This is an revealing addition to the report since Cho did not purchase either of his guns at a gun show and completed the sales at FFL dealers who conducted background checks as required by federal and Virginia law. See Section VI to read recommendations about gun shows. - [Read more]

The federal government is considering a proposal to allow visitors to carry loaded, concealed weapons in some national parks, wildlife refuges and monuments. The Department of the Interior, which oversees national parks and wildlife refuges, will decide whether to adopt the proposed rule after a public comment period that lasts through June, an Interior Department spokesman, Chris Paolino, said. - [Read more]

No shots were fired but the battle lines were clearly drawn as lawmakers discussed SB67, which would allow individuals with concealed-carry permits to keep their guns locked in their parked cars during work hours. - [Read more]

What business does Justice Ginsburg have trying "to propel legislative change"? - [Read more]

The District of Columbia has the most restrictive gun laws in the country. But that’s a distinction the nation’s capital might soon lose. - [Read more]