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Wyoming lawmakers seek to preemptively nullify federal gun regulations

Several Wyoming lawmakers have proposed legislation that would attempt to nullify any new federal law to restrict access to assault weapons. Wyoming State Senator Larry Hicks, one of the bill’s ten co-sponsors, told The Washington Examiner that his constituents were worried about their gun rights in the wake of the…

Rep. Louie Gohmert defends use of the word ‘lunatic’

Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) on Wednesday defended his vote against removing the term “lunatic” from all federal laws by insisting the word could be applied to Congress. Gohmert was the only lawmaker to vote against the bill, which was aimed at reducing the stigmatization of mental health conditions. “The last…

Linda McMahon supports non-existent federal law protecting marriage equality

A Republican Senate candidate from Connecticut on Sunday declared her support for “America’s law” protecting equal marriage rights for LGBT people, even though no such federal law exists. “I absolutely support America’s law for same-sex marriage,” Linda MacMahon said during a debate with Democratic opponent Chris Murphy. “And I wouldn’t…