Archive | July, 2006

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Crossers burying border in garbage

Despite cleanups, trash along smuggling routes piles up faster than ever         After three years of cleanups, the federal government has achieved no better than a 1 percent solution for the problem of trash left in Southern Arizona by illegal border-crossers. Cleanup crews from various agencies, volunteer groups and the Tohono O'odham [...]

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Congressman fights gun confiscation

Rep. Bobby Jindal (R-La.) has introduced legislation to amend federal emergency statute laws to prevent local authorities from confiscating lawfully owned firearms during times of disaster. “Particularly during emergencies like those surrounding Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, when incidences of looting, violence and lawlessness were broadcast around the country, we must ensure that law-abiding gun owners [...]

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