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Automatics are Arms, Too: Why the Assault Weapons Ban is Unconstitutional

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 by Colin French

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Thus states the 2nd Amendment in the Bill of Rights. The Founding Fathers of our country gave such emphasis and importance to this right that is was the [...]

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Healthcare Bill Passes in House

Thursday, November 12th, 2009 by Colin French

On Saturday, the House of Representatives finally passed a healthcare reform bill, getting by with a slim 220-215 margin. While this is the first healthcare bill to successfully pass under the Obama administration, the reasons are not what you might think. The real story of this bill is the Stupak Amendment, a section added as [...]

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In Minor Election, NY State Gains New Representative

Thursday, November 5th, 2009 by Colin French

In a night with only a small number of national seats up for grabs, Democrat Bill Owens appears to have won the race for the Democratic party. The results Tuesday night showed Owens with 49% of the vote, conservative candidate Doug Hoffman with 45% of the vote, and Republican Dede Scozzafava attracting 5% of the [...]

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3 Way Race for NY-23 District

Friday, October 30th, 2009 by Colin French

When Barack Obama selected Republican Congressman John McHugh from New York’s 23rd district as the new Secretary of the Army, upstate residents knew that the upcoming election would be heated. As a representative of 17 years, he clearly had the incumbency advantage over any opponent in recent elections. The choice of McHugh by Obama was [...]

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