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NEWS ABOUT: Carolyn McCarthy

Carolyn McCarthy stories: 2 news summaries

Gillibrand Too Gun-Happy for NY, Rival Says

Long Island Rep. McCarthy threatens challenge in 2010

Jan 23, 09 10:43 AM CST
(Newser) - Citing her support of guns, Long Island Rep. Carolyn McCarthy is threatening a 2010 primary challenge to reported Senate appointee Kirsten Gillibrand, Newsday reports. McCarthy, a gun-control advocate, lost her husband in a 1993 shooting spree. “I’m not going to let New York state get represented by someone... More »

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Charles Schumer • Senate • gun control • New York • Long Island • Carolyn McCarthy • David Paterson • Kirsten Gillibrand • Bill Maher Grid

New Fed Gun Law Inspired by Virginia Tech Massacre

Congress makes it harder for mentally ill to buy guns

Dec 20, 07 3:15 AM CST
(Newser) - New gun control legislation designed to keep weapons out of the hands of the mentally ill was passed by the Senate yesterday. The rare event of congressional action on gun control—and even rarer bipartisan agreement—was triggered by the Virginia Tech massacre last April. The bill, which strengthens background... More »

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Virginia Tech • Seung-Hui Cho • Patrick Leahy • John Dingell • Carolyn McCarthy • National Rifle Association • 1968 Gun Control Act • National Instant Criminal Background Check

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