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House rushes to move bills to Senate before deadline
The House advanced a measure shielding concealed weapon permit details from public view as part of a broader bill to bar local governments from confiscating guns during riots or disasters prompted by Katrina. With a May crossover, many bills face death if not transmitted to the Senate soon. House Speaker Bobby Harrell urged swift action as Rep. Mike Pitts pushed to allow permit holders greater privacy amid concerns about theft.
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