[ad_1] Former Gov. Jim Florio, a pugnacious Democrat whose landmark initiatives on gun control and the environment endured decades after angry New Jersey voters denied him a second term because of his tax increases, has died. The former amateur boxer and U.S. Navy officer, who served eight terms in Congress before becoming New Jersey’s 49th

[ad_1] Reiterating his previous stance, US President Joe Biden pushed for a ban on assault weapons in the US on Saturday. In a tweet, Joe Biden said, “It’s time we ban assault weapons in this country.” The tweet comes after Biden’s concerted efforts to ban assault weapons which are at the center of his administration’s

[ad_1] National Education Association Headquarters Washington, D.C. 1:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I tell you what, I think I like this crowd. (Applause.) Talk about being home and the fact you got the president of the union standing out there with other unions — I’ll tell you what, man. (Applause.) I was — I

[ad_1] Candidate forums are important For many years, the League of Women Voters of Johnson County, as well as leagues across the nation, have held nonpartisan forums for the public and posted candidate questions and responses to our website VOTE411.org. The purpose of the forums and the website is to give equal exposure to all

[ad_1] Published: 9/23/2022 7:01:01 AM Modified: 9/23/2022 7:00:23 AM Trump’s conservatives on the Supreme Court have it wrong when it comes to gun ownership. They erroneously choose to ignore that the Constitutional right to bear arms came into being in the context of raising militias for the common defense. Today, we have the military and

[ad_1] Private Residence New York, New York 4:32 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I pulled out a note card here and I realized it’s to your granddaughter’s teacher, Mrs. Giddin [ph]. (Laughter.) It explains why she’s late. I got the wrong note card here. (Laughter.) Well, first of all, thank you — thank you very much,

[ad_1] (The Center Square) – With Nov. 8 a mere 47 days away and Republicans vying to flip control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia’s 2nd District may be one of the tightest races in the country. Rep. Elaine Luria, the district’s Democratic incumbent, is trying to hold off a competitive challenge from Republican

[ad_1] First I noticed the stones: some painted, some wrapped with orange yarn, all of them a little flat and small enough to fit easily in the palm of a human hand. Then the candles: cylindrical and about eight inches high, encased in glass adorned with images of Jesus or the Virgin of Guadalupe. Sharing

[ad_1] Private Residence New York, New York (September 20, 2022) 7:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, I want to thank the kids. Thank you. The card — you know what it says? It says, “Strong, kind, courageous. You lift up and have what it takes to be a great leader.” Then when

[ad_1] Summer was going so well for the president; the White House threw a party last week with a concert by James Taylor. Mr. Biden’s streak began in June when he signed a bipartisan gun safety law. Then, in August, over Republican objections, he signed the largest investment ever on climate change, a minimum tax

[ad_1] In the national debate over banning AR-15-style rifles, there has been a noted lack of information other than anecdotal and heavily biased reports. On the gun ban side, led by President Joe Biden, the rifle is an “assault weapon” used to kill people. On the gun fan side, led by the National Rifle Association,

[ad_1] Americans now own more than 415 million firearms, according to Georgetown professor William English. This was a key finding of the National Firearms Survey that was conducted last year by Denver-based research firm Centiment at the request of English, a professor at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. English is a political

[ad_1] As part of his appearance on NBC’s Today show on Friday, CNBC anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin bragged that his Orwellian idea to monitor gun owners through their credit card purchases at gun stores was becoming a reality. Leading into the segment, NBC anchor Craig Melvin touted how “major credit card companies are going to

[ad_1] Republican Rep. Young Kim, left, will face Democratic challenger Dr. Asif Mahmood in California’s District 40 U.S. House race. | Photos: AP and Mahmood campaign ANAHEIM, Calif.—Dr. Asif Mahmood, Rudy Salas, Kermit Jones, Will Rollins, Jay Chen, Adam Gray, and Christy Smith have a lot in common. Each of them a dedicated public servant,

[ad_1] As fall youth athletic leagues begin, involving thousands of kids in the Naperville area, the Naperville Park District wants to remind everyone of the importance of being a good sport. This includes coaches, referees, players, parents and spectators. Good sportsmanship has always been foundational to the park district’s sports programs, whether recreational or competitive.

[ad_1] Huntington Place Convention Center Detroit, Michigan 3:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Michigan Democrats! And I hope some Republicans. Please have a seat if you have one. (Laughs.) Gov, thank you for that introduction. And — but more importantly, thanks for your partnership. If you take a look at the objectives you set out

[ad_1] Sen Ted Cruz took to the Senate floor on Wednesday morning to decry the number of mass shootings that his state of Texas has seen in recent years — prompting exasperation from a number of observers who were quick to note that Mr Cruz has been a staunch opponent of gun control measures. “Mr

[ad_1] The National Association for Gun Rights misfired last week in its federal lawsuit challenging Connecticut’s gun laws on behalf of an 84-year-old woman described as owning banned semi-automatic firearms and desiring to buy more. It turns out that Patricia Brought of New Milford, recruited as a plaintiff to give the out-of-state group standing to

[ad_1] HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont leads Republican challenger Bob Stefanowski by 10 points in the latest poll as the two antagonists keep battling with less than two months before the gubernatorial election. Lamont was ahead Tuesday in the survey by WTNH / The Hill / Emerson College Polling with 9% still undecided. The margin

[ad_1] Speak Out is a reader-generated column of opinions. If you there’s something you’d like to comment on in Elgin or beyond, send an email to ksorensen@tribpub.com. Please include “speak out” in the subject line. Biden to blame: I think it’s funny these mayors in sanctuary cities are crying about illegal aliens in their cities

[ad_1] Private Residence Boston, Massachusetts (September 12, 2022) 6:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, Jonathan and Jeannie, thank you very much for hosting me again. And we were talking about it: It was 2008 or ’10 that I was here. MR. LAVINE: Nine. THE PRESIDENT: Nine. 2009. And they still invited me back. (Laughter.) It’s

[ad_1] It was a threat many Connecticut Democrats and gun safety advocates anticipated when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down New York’s pistol permit law last month. Last week, the National Association for Gun Rights filed a series of lawsuits in federal appellate courts across the country, including in Connecticut, challenging the constitutionality of the

[ad_1] The National Rifle Association (NRA) has gone through a metamorphosis since its founding after the Civil War. Created to improve marksmanship among soldiers and recruits, it at first cooperated with the federal government on concealed weapon permits and other laws regulating firearms.  Over time, however, the NRA grew into a powerful organization that opposed

[ad_1] The return of Gingrich, one of the most prominent political figures of the 1990s, to the thick of one of the biggest political stories of the 21st century is no coincidence. As one of the leading purveyors of polarization in the 1990s, Gingrich helped to create the political environment in which former President Donald

[ad_1] Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center Forest Heights, Maryland (September 8, 2022) 7:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, folks! (Applause.) Jaime, thanks for the introduction. Folks, thank you all for being here. And thank you, Jaime, for your leadership. Before I begin, I want to say a few words about Queen Elizabeth. I just

[ad_1] President Joe Biden speaks at a Democratic rally in Rockville in late August. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. President Joe Biden in a Thursday night speech to a crowd of party faithful promoted legislation passed by the Democratic Congress and attacked supporters of former President Donald Trump for defending rioters who stormed the U.S.

[ad_1] Speak Out allows readers to comment on the issues of the day. Email Speak Out at speakout@southtownstar.com or call 312-222-2427. Please limit comments to 30 seconds or about 120 words and give your first name and your hometown. What’s next from Biden, Trump supporters forced to wear red armbands and placed in concentration camps?

[ad_1] County Board candidates Adam Theo, Audrey Clement and Matt de Ferranti (via Facebook) For voters, evaluating Arlington County Board candidate views of Missing Middle will look a lot like Goldilocks sampling porridge. Three familiar names are vying for a seat on the County Board: incumbent Matt de Ferranti and his independent challengers Audrey Clement

[ad_1] In August, authorities in Hondo, Texas, revoked a permit for an NRA-affiliated group to hold its fundraiser on city property. The event featured a raffle for an AR-15, the same assault rifle that slaughtered 21 people in nearby Uvalde last May. At a city council meeting, families of the victims read the names of

[ad_1] It’s been a decade since Maxwell Alejandro Frost launched his first big campaign. He was 15 years old, coming off a stint volunteering on Barack Obama’s reelection bid and desperate to attend the president’s second inauguration. In an online search for tickets, Frost stumbled across a page soliciting applications to perform in the inaugural