Sens. Marsden and Saslaw Discuss Transportation, Education
The two Burke area representatives delivered a mid-session update to residents about current issues in the Virginia General Assembly.
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Northern Virginia Lawmakers Say Gun Control Remains a Tough Fight
Sen. Dick Saslaw says it's tough to get a bill offering more controls on guns through the Virginia General Assembly. Sen. Adam Ebbin agrees.
Trying to get more stringent gun control legislation through the Virginia General Assembly is something of a losing battle, according to at least two state lawmakers representing Northern Virginia. Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35th) lamented that he’s tried multiple times to tighten up Virginia’s gun rights, but to little avail. He told audience members of a state legislative forum held at Alexandria’s City Hall that three years ago he introduced a bill after a man shot and killed two police officers before shooting and killing himself. Saslaw said in response, he introduced a bill making it illegal in Virginia to bring a gun onto police grounds. The Senate then narrowed that measure by making it illegal to bring a gun into a police station. House …
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Bill Tansill
10:58 pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2012
I hate to break it to Mr. Saslaw. but I am a proud VCDL member and have made a number of forays to Richmond to lobby with other VCDL members for less restrictions on firearms. I have been armed at every rally, and have, along with other VCDL members, met with various representatives. Neither I nor any of my fellows have ever shot anyone - imaging that. And yes, I live in Northern Virginia - in … more ›