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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhat are we most likely to get from Congress?
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What are we most likely to get from Congress? (Original Post)
Barack_America
Dec 2012
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And we have a winner....The calls for a "commission on violence" have already begun....Lets study
Rowdyboy
Dec 2012
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OmahaBlueDog
(10,000 posts)1. Blue ribbon panels that accomplish little to nothing
...and massive campaign contributions by the gun lobby.
Rowdyboy
(22,057 posts)2. And we have a winner....The calls for a "commission on violence" have already begun....Lets study
the "problem" and issue a report with strong suggestions for action that the senate can filibuster and the house won't even look at.
We'll get what we always get-nothing.
Uncle Joe
(58,403 posts)3. Mental health restrictions on purchasing firearms, registration of guns purchased at gun shows
and limitations on Assault Weapons.
I believe there is a 68% chance of those laws being passed.
If they don't, more Republicans will lose seats in the next election.
Edit to add I also believe they will impose stiffer penalties against people caught carrying guns too close to schools.
Thanks for the thread, Barack_America.
cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)4. Obfuscation, inaction, and pleas for campaign cash. n/t