While the Congress debates new restrictions on gun ownership, the U.S. Supreme Court prudently decided to stay out of the fray by announcing on Monday that it would not hear a case challenging the constitutionality of New York’s gun licensing laws.
April 2013
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Senate votes on guns thwart public will
So the Senate has decided that no federal response is needed to the massacre in Newtown — none at all. No wonder President Barack Obama, standing with former Rep. Gabby Giffords and families of the Newtown victims in the Rose Garden, was visibly angry as he called Wednesday a “shameful day for Washington” and called out the gun lobby for lying about gun safety legislation.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
If people want to bear arms, they should join the militia
When it comes to gun control, it will be very easy to tell which of our representatives in Washington cares more about the safety of American people than he or she cares about re-election.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
We need to tell legislators how we feel about dome
I am compelled to respond to the March 29 article about the copper dome at the Capitol. I would agree that any leaking roof needs to be fixed, but couldn’t the repairs be done from the inside of the dome?
Posted inPolitics
President, momentum outgunned by the NRA
The passion of its members foils new gun-control efforts despite public support and outrage over mass killings.
Posted inPolitics
Bill to study security at Maine schools supported
Teacher and sportsmen groups favor a look at ways to beef up safety in disasters or intrusions.
Posted inSports
BOSTON MARATHON: Memories of Olympics assure London runners
LONDON — The successful security measures at last year’s Olympics are helping London Marathon runners allay their anxieties from the Boston bombings.
Posted inSports
COLLEGE BASEBALLL: Pitching sparks UMF to sweep
FARMINGTON — Seventeen runs allowed — total — over the last seven games. A starting pitcher finishing the game with eight shutout innings.
Posted inSports
MLB: Yankees SS Jeter out until after All-Star break
NEW YORK — Derek Jeter will be sidelined until after the All-Star break because of a new fracture in his broken left ankle — a blow to a New York Yankees team already reeling from injuries and one that raises long-term questions about the 38-year-old shortstop’s future.