The Politics Hour
Virginia politicians trade tough words over gun policy. New committee assignments shake up the D.C. Council. And a Marylander advances to a coveted leadership spot in the U.S. Senate. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
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Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) reacted to the National Rifle Association's proposal that armed guards protect schools as a way to deter gun violence. "What was shocking about the NRA's statement today is that they blamed video games, they blamed films, they blamed lack of mental health services, they blamed everything under the sun, but they didn't say that there was a problem with having assault weapons on our streets," Edwards said. Edwards advocated banning assault weapons, eliminating high-capacity ammunition magazines and requiring 100 percent of firearms purchasers undergo background checks.
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There's been so many breath-taking examples of poor control and oversight under Mr Gandhi's tenure. He only looks good compared to the overall standard of D.C. government. In just about any other comparable corporate or public position, he would be out.
Hello,
Love the show. At one point in time, I lived in the city. I now live in Sweden. Gr I went to DC Vote web site, it seemingly has a technical issue. It takes more than 75 seconds to load, potential supporters may be discourage with the long wait. You may want to pass this bit of information to the organization.
Richard
... put an armed guard in all the schools, this is absolutely shocking and irresponsible. I disagree with this position. This not working in partnership with the White House.
Two words explain why law abiding and sane Americans should be allowed to keep high capacity semi-automatic rifles (now commonly known as assault weapons).
Those two words are: Adolf Hitler.
One thing separates the masses from his likes or other powermongers who would subject their more numerous "underlings" to virtual slavery: the threat of armed resistance.
I am as liberal on most issues as anyone, and a registered Democrat.
A recent artilcle in the WashPost states that the IMF has re-evaluated their Osterity plan for a more balanced approached. Can someone pass this along to the congress. These are facts.