Gun bills may trigger split

The Senate will begin another debate on federal gun laws this week, and at least one issue may put it at odds with Republicans in the other chamber.

A Republican-led bill to immunize gun makers from wrongful-death claims is expected to hit the floor tomorrow, but Democrats and liberal Republicans will propose an amendment to extend the federal assault-weapons ban, possibly setting up a showdown with the House.

President Bush supports the assault-weapons proposal as well as the overall immunity bill.

These bills should stay separate. We have compromised enough on this issue.

Posted on 2004-02-23 22:51:05.0 by matthew@triggerfinger.org

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