Changes to Kansas concealed carry law draw concern
The Kansas State Rifle Association leader says alcohol and guns are a bad mix. Lawmakers removed several disqualification factors for concealed carry licenses, including prior DUI and cross state offenses, while new enforcement limits ease penalties for carrying under the influence.
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Kansans debate breath tests and concealed carry law changes
The discussion on SWKTalk.com questions Kansas rules on breath tests for intoxication and ties them to concealed carry permits. Critics argue enforcement is inconsistent as tests may not be mandatory until a shooting occurs, with Rep. Paul Davis noting slow erosion of safety provisions in the concealed carry law.
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Journalist Conspiracy and the News Media Echo Chamber
Kathleen Parker examines the Journalist email list and the left wing conspiracy accusations sparked by Tucker Carlson and the Daily Caller. The piece questions privacy versus public trust, the harm of offhand remarks, and whether private talk should define public accountability in journalism.
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Public figures cite ethics charges and Iraq policy shifts
Rep. Maxine Waters insists she complied with House rules while facing a House trial on three ethics charges. President Obama outlines a shift from military to civilian leadership as U S combat troops planned for withdrawal from Iraq. Shreveport Fire Chief lamented amid six teen drownings in a Louisiana river.
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Sones Cite First Amendment Protections in Draft Statement
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Dire NHS echoes reshape US health care debate
Cal Thomas warns that adopting NHS style policies in America could lead to rationing, bed cuts, and private care limits. He cites UK cuts to cancer, surgical access, and geriatric services, urging vigilance against a public option becoming a de facto single payer.
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Obama Eyes Bipartisan Path After Election Campaigns
President Obama weighs steps to attract Republican support for key goals such as a stalled South Korea free trade pact and education aid. He envisions Senate leaders willing to work across the aisle, tests GOP cooperation on energy climate and immigration, and explores public private infrastructure financing while inviting Republican ideas to cut unemployment.
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