Investors Turn Against Gun Makers After Massacre
Investors dumped major gun makers after the Connecticut school shooting. Bushmaster’s maker faced sale as fear of stricter gun laws grew. sporting-goods chains halted military-style firearm sales. Some Washington lawmakers shifted toward gun-control support. Classes resumed in Newtown on Tuesday.
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Congressional Backing Grows For Gun Debate
Washington supporters of gun rights show more openness to new laws addressing firearms with links to mental health issues and violent video games. The stance came after the Connecticut school shootings and was voiced by members of Congress, including former co chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Mike Lee.
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Perdue Employee Eyes Sent to Run in 25th District
Jim Noel of Mount Sidney plans to seek the Republican nomination for Virginia's 25th District House seat, challenging long time incumbent Del. Steve Landes. Noel, 46, a Perdue Farms facility planner, previously sought the Democratic nomination in 2009 and now runs on term limits educational choice and job growth. The 25th District covers Albemarle Augusta and Rockingham counties.
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Longer SOL Math Test Pushes Time to Four Hours
Harrisonburg reports that a Turner Ashby High School student took nearly four hours to finish a 60-question math SOL, far beyond the 2 hours 45 minutes planned. Educators say the delay signals need for stronger prep, not a problem, as the goal remains strong proficiency through varied strategies.
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Boehner Pushes Separate Tax Plan As Talks Stall
With two weeks left before a fiscal cliff deadline the White House and Democrats reject Boehner Plan B which would extend Bush era tax cuts for all under 1 million while skipping spending cuts. Reid accuses Republicans of avoiding tough negotiations and notes the proposal will not pass the Senate.
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Obenshain and Bell push photo ID at Virginia polls
Virginia lawmakers Mark Obenshain and Rob Bell plan to renew a push for voter photo identification at the polls. They seek to add digital DMV images to electronic poll books, though bills have stalled previously in committee. Both are Republicans seeking the 2013 attorney general nomination and advocate photo ID to deter fraud.
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Firearms On Campus 2 Sections 20 Pages Vol 116 No 68
The issue presents a multi section campus firearms coverage spread across two sections and twenty pages within volume 116 number 68. It highlights debates on safety policies and student rights, with editorials and reports from campus authorities.
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