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Burr Says States Should Determine Age Limits on Guns
Richard Burr said there are points of “common agreement” in Congress on gun laws, but that states should determine age restrictions on buying weapons.
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Richard Burr said there are points of “common agreement” in Congress on gun laws, but that states should determine age restrictions on buying weapons.
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But she and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen made clear on Wednesday that a “frustrated” Trump will be unable to achieve all his border security whims without help from lawmakers.
That is unlikely, since it has been years since major policy legislation passed both the House and Senate without using special rules.
“There is no legal way for DoD to transfer appropriated funds to DHS without new legislation from Congress,” the House GOP aide said.
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But without Costello, the district could become even tougher for Republicans to hold.
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