Sentences with phrase «over gun control»

Some were angry over gun control laws passed in 2013.

During debate over the gun control legislation approved in the State senate and Assembly, the issue of mentally ill people using guns to kill others came up a number of times, particularly among legislators who are opposed to restricting access to assault weapons and other guns.

The shooting revived the long debate over gun control in the United States, with some blaming congressional inaction for the massacre and others insisting that it's too soon for such political battles.

The National Rifle Association has filed a federal lawsuit over gun control legislation Florida Gov. Rick Scott has signed, saying it violates the Second Amendment by raising the age to buy guns from 18 to 21.

The latest school shooting in Parkland, FL, has prompted another round of fights over gun control measures.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The National Rifle Association has filed a federal lawsuit over gun control legislation Gov. Rick Scott has signed, saying it violates the Second Amendment by raising the age to buy guns from 18 to 21.

Lawmakers continue to be deeply divided over gun control measures following a shooting at a Florida high school last month.

Barna said that despite the sharp political divide over gun control in the United States, all can agree that schools and children should be safe.

A coalition of progressive Democrats are criticizing TV ads released by the state committee that knock House Republicans over gun control over concerns the spots are a stealth campaign commercial for Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

State lawmakers returned Tuesday to Albany after a week - long break and a renewed national debate over gun control following a massacre at a Florida high school that killed 17 people.

«Delta's decision reflects the airline's neutral status in the current national debate over gun control amid recent school shootings,» the company said in a statement.

Back then, they tangled over gun control lawsuits.

He offered himself up for national TV interviews after a mass shooting at an Oregon community college, challenging his fellow Democrats (before walking it back) to threaten a government shutdown over gun control legislation.

Stock prices for gun manufacturers also tend to rise after mass shootings, likely because the debate over gun control heats up and rekindles fears from gun owners.

There really is no middle ground, and GOP gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam basically just ensured it will be a major issue in the upcoming election, perhaps even eclipsing the battle over gun control.

The candidates also sparred over gun control.

Mr Howard suffered a spate of bad polls in his first term, taking a hit from conservative voters over gun control and from moderate voters over the GST and failing to respond to the Pauline Hanson phenomenon.

Teenagers managed to break the deadlock over gun control.

Teen survivors of the Florida high school shootings, their parents and other victims took the politician to task over gun control.

The bigger question, which simmers beneath the surface warfare over gun control, is Why?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was vocal about his support of a congressional measure to close the so - called «terror gap» as the nation again is in a furor over gun control.

Gun retailers in the Capital Region have seen an uptick in firearm sales and interest in gun safety courses recently — a common occurrence after mass shootings or alarm over gun control measures, they said.

But, but, but: The Post's in - house pollster, Scott Clement, flags a 2013 Pew Research Study, which found that people who prioritize gun rights over gun control are four or five times more likely to contribute money to advocacy groups, contact public officials, sign petitions and express their views on social media.

After Speaker Ryan shut off the cameras that power coverage of proceedings on the House floor during a Democratic protest over gun control (read more about why), C - SPAN began broadcasting Periscope and Facebook Live streams straight from the House Floor.

Florida Rep. Al Lawson is facing criticism from a primary challenger over gun control.

The statement comes after Paladino called Skelos a «bum» and that he should resign, ostensibly over the gun control law passage, but also for his working relationship with Cuomo over the last two years.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was called out by name on Thursday by National Rifle Association Vice President Wayne LaPierre as the national debate over gun control continues following the death of 17 people at a Florida high school.

At 4 p.m., «Hedge Clippers» activists and allies protest outside a Trump fundraiser, accusing him of «hypocrisy over gun control, LGBT community, and Puerto Rico,» 725 5th Ave., Manhattan.

Hours before Tuesday's rally, Cuomo told reporters that the debate over gun control always stirs emotions.

Skelos's approach to deal making with Cuomo, as well as a five - member bloc of Democrats in the Independent Democratic Conference, angered grassroots conservative voters in New York, who were especially upset over the gun control legislation passing the chamber.

After the first Democratic debate, in which Clinton was judged to do well, Cuomo called in to WNYC's Brian Lehrer show to attack Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders over his gun control stances.

The McKinney flap is not the last bit of political theater we'll see over gun control and it isn't the best.

His comments came minutes after National Rifle Association head Wayne LaPierre slammed Democrats in a speech that linked the fight over gun control with a broader fight for freedom.

WASHINGTON — In the current firestorm over gun control sparked by the mass schoolroom shooting in Parkland, Fla., the pro-gun lobby peddles the notion that restoring the federal ban on sale of all assault weapons is a non-starter.

He won despite upstate anger over his gun control law that has become a rallying cry for Second Amendment advocates.

Even in a state that has a lot of room for ambitious, over-aggressive political types, they grated against one another, fighting over gun control cases when Cuomo was at HUD and Spitzer was just starting out in the AG's office.

Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republicans in the Senate remain at an impasse over gun control legislation — just days before the governor's State of the State address.

The state's District Attorney's association has threatened legal action over the appointment of the Attorney General as special prosecutor, and Senate Democrats have contemplated suing over the gun control law changes.

speaking on the floor of the Senate after launching a filibuster over gun control.

The animosity and competition between these two hard chargers dates back to Cuomo's HUD days when he and then - newly minted Attorney General Spitzer locked horns over gun control.

This upshot was an initial media blackout on an hours - long sit - in protest by Democratic lawmakers over gun control legislation, which had coalesced on social media around the hashtag #NoBillNoBreak.

Upstate gun owners are incensed over the gun control laws.

«The right to bear arms has been central to the story of America since its founding with the national debate over gun control taking new turns in recent years.

Although there is a clear separation in views over gun control and gun rights among Americans, the distinct measures put forward have been generally popular.

Across the US today, Feb. 21, high school students have been organizing walkouts over gun control, a week after a gunman opened fire at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 students and teachers.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida (CNN)- While Florida House members sparred Wednesday over a gun control measure, the fathers of two girls killed in the Parkland school massacre showed up to make one final plea: Pass Senate Bill 7026.

After a shooter killed 17 people at a Florida high school, many have expressed frustration at the political hand - wringing over gun control and calls for prayer.

Cuomo believes that the popularity hit he's taking at the moment, mostly with upstate Republicans over gun control, is worth it for the sake of good policy — and that he's in sync with the opinions of younger voters.

«Delta's decision reflects the airline's neutral status in the current national debate over gun control amid recent school shootings,» Delta's statement said.