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Blair wants to make cabinet pitch on possible handgun ban within two weeks

The federal minister tasked with studying a handgun ban for Canada hopes to make a recommendation to cabinet within the next two weeks. Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair has spent the last several months consulting with …

Senator Portantino Continues to Lead on Sensible Gun Control

On New Year’s Day, SB 1100 authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) became law in California. SB 1100, signed by Governor Brown, raised the purchase age for all firearms in California to 21. After the horrendous tragedy at …

COMMENTARY: Despite a correction, Canada’s gun control debate is still tainted by bad information

Bad information, once loose, persists. A false report is remembered long after a correction. But the ongoing debate about gun control in Canada is tainted by bad information. Let’s see what we can do about that. Last year was a violent one in Toronto. …

California has new gun control laws for 2019. Here’s what you should know

This story has been updated to reflect that SB 1200 applies to gun violence restraining orders that SB 1100 also includes an exemption for anyone who possesses a valid, unexpired hunting license. California has a slew of new gun control laws heading into …

Serré exemplifies balancing act Trudeau faces in 2019

Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré is featured in a Maclean's Magazine feature series this month on the growing divide between the political left and right in Canada. As a Liberal Member of Parliament from a rural area, the article said Serré is an example of …

There was no deal on DACA or gun control as the revolving door at the White House spun. The year in politics

No deal on DACA During a televised meeting at the White House in January, President Trump urged members of Congress to help the roughly 700,000 U.S. residents who came to the country illegally as children and grew up as Americans. He promised he’d sign a …

California has new gun control laws for 2019. Here’s what you should know

California has a slew of new gun control laws heading into 2019, the result of legislation inspired by America’s growing gun violence epidemic, including high-profile mass shootings in Las Vegas and Parkland, Florida. Several of the bills passed in the …

California has new gun control laws on the books. Here’s what you should know for 2019

California has a slew of new gun control laws heading into 2019, the result of legislation inspired by America’s growing gun violence epidemic, including high-profile mass shootings in Las Vegas and Parkland, Florida. Several of the bills passed in the …

U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris’s classmates from her Canadian high school cheer her potential run for president

"Westmount High was a very racially segregated school when we attended, not in a hostile way, but more because of socio-economic divisions. Ms. Harris transcended this, as there were few students she didn't get along with," Olioff said in an …

Kamala Harris’s classmates from her Canadian high school cheer her campaign for U.S. president

"Westmount High was a very racially segregated school when we attended, not in a hostile way, but more because of socio-economic divisions. Ms. Harris transcended this, as there were few students she didn't get along with," Olioff said in an …

Montreal Massacre is a constant reminder for gun control in Canada

Nathan Woolridge, News Editor “I hate feminists.” That’s what Marc Lépine screamed at École Polytechnique in Montreal 29 years ago. The killer claimed that feminists had ruined his life. On Dec. 6, 1989, he shot and killed 14 women — Canada’s worst mass …

Gun controls will be tightened, Trudeau tells Montreal radio audience

The Canadian prime minister said he hasn't excluded the possibility of banning them outright. Updated: December 6, 2018 The violence in Canada being linked to both types of weapons is unacceptable, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in Montreal …

Why Canada should restore conscription

Canada is not a militaristic country. We are peacekeepers to which other nations look during combat between sovereign countries. Yet according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Canada’s military is on track to spend $20.6 billion in …

Quebec gun-control activists push for federal firearms bill

Gun-control activists pressed senators Monday to move more quickly on firearms legislation, a few days before the 29th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre that left 14 women dead in Montreal. Bill C-71, which was adopted in the House of Commons …

Gun control activists impatient with process to pass government’s firearms bill

By Melanie Marquis, The Canadian Press on December 3, 2018. OTTAWA – Gun-control activists pressed senators Monday to move more quickly on firearms legislation, a few days before the 29th anniversary of the Ecole Polytechnique massacre that left 14 women …

Most of Quebec's long guns still unregistered with deadline fast approaching

The deadline for Quebecers to register their firearms is just over two weeks away, but the vast majority of guns in the province remain unregistered. Quebec's Public Security Ministry says that 311,451 of the province's unrestricted firearms, which …

Tension builds in Britain with week to go until Brexit-deal vote

Welcome to The National Today newsletter, which takes a closer look at what's happening around some of the day's most notable stories. Sign up here and it will be delivered directly to your inbox Monday to Friday. TODAY: With the vote on the Brexit …

This week at progressive state blogs: Respecting voter initiatives in UT; gun control win in FL

At ColoradoPols, Jason Saltzman writes—Republicans Still Planning To Hang Trump Portrait At Colorado Capitol: Neither the recent election results nor Trump’s ongoing controversies have prompted Colorado Republicans to reconsider their plan to place a …

The evidence simply doesn’t support calls for gun bans in Canada

John R. Lott, Jr. and Gary Mauser It seems obvious: ban guns and there won’t be any gun crime. After two people were killed and 13 injured in a July shooting in Toronto’s Greektown neighbourhood, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ordered his government to …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210 MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019 On Monday, no votes are expected in the House. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2 …

House Democrats Continue to Vote to Reopen Government, Introduce Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage

Message from the MAJORITY LEADER This week, House Democrats voted every day to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown.  Americans across the country are feeling the impact of this shutdown, including 800,000 federal employees who are furloughed or …

Fighting to Eradicate Human Trafficking - Youth Help to Change the Law to Protecting Future Generations.

Youth for Human Rights advocates celebrate after the signing of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Brigadoon announces speaker line-up for 2019 event in Utah

“Brigadoon's goal is for participants to leave the gathering smarter on issues shaping commerce and culture and more energized from being in the Utah mountains" ALEXANDRIA, VA, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brigadoon …

Wyoming Legislators Want State to De-Risk Investments by Holding Gold and Silver

Wyoming legislators introduce three bills to protect the state's assets with gold and silver CHEYENNE, WY, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of Wyoming legislators have introduced three bills this week to de-risk the state’ …

Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Latest Plan to Reopen Government and End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today announcing House Democrats' latest plan to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown: “The needless continuation of the Trump shutdown is unacceptable …

Hoyer Writes to Treasury Secretary Asking for Delay in Lifting Russia Sanctions

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin asking for a delay in the lifting of certain Russia sanctions, now that bipartisan majorities in both the House and Senate have indicated …

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the House Resolution to Prevent the Trump Administration From Lifting Sanctions on Companies ...

I'm offering this resolution today because it is deeply concerning that the Treasury Department would terminate sanctions from companies owned by Oleg Deripaska.  Mr. Deripaska is a Russian oligarch, meaning he's very, very wealthy. 

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Bloomberg TV

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Bloomberg TV this morning to discuss the economic consequences of the Trump shutdown. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:     “[The economic consequences of the …

Hoyer: Reject This Policy of Shutting Down Government

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the Floor in support of a continuing resolution to reopen government through February 28 – the ninth vote in the House to end the Trump shutdown. Below is a link to the video and excerpts …

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019

“One Minutes” (5 per side) H.J.Res 28 – Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) The Rule provides for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the …

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier"

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" this evening to discuss the Trump shutdown.  Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:   "[Democrats] have …

Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Attack in Syria

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the deadly attack in Syria that killed four Americans: “The deadly attack in Syria was a horrific reminder that the battle against ISIS continues.  My …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act

WASHINGTON, DC - This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Education and Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott (VA-03) and House and Senate Democrats to introduce the Raise the Wage Act. They were joined by American workers as well as a …

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Refusal to End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House Republicans voted against a supplemental disaster relief funding bill, which included a continuing resolution to reopen the government: “Today, …

VIDEO: Hoyer, Hill, Trone Visit Federal Agencies Affected by Trump Shutdown

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Celebrates National School Choice Week Jan. 22

Join experts Ashley Berner, Ben Scafidi in a discussion of education options for Georgia's children ATLANTA , GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If no two children in a family have the same personalities and needs …

HumanTouch, LLC, Supports its Workforce on Furlough - CEO Gives Up Salary

HumanTouch, LLC, CEO Moe Jafari will be foregoing his entire salary for the remainder of the government shutdown to ensure contract workers remain paid. MCLEAN, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE …

Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases Clinical Episode Model Resources for Commercial Payers

New Tools Support Payers and Providers in Establishing Commercial Value Contracts WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers, …

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Cheddar

Four times last week we passed bills to open up the government. Today, we passed a bill to open up the government. Holding us responsible for keeping us shut down is irrational.