His Honor Mayor Bloomboob
Posted on 06/24/2004 1:29:08 PM PDT by neverdem
Arms makers protected against use in civil suits
WASHINGTON - A House committee gave a victory to the firearms industry yesterday, voting to bar the disclosure of some federal gun records for use in civil lawsuits.
The information, including records of sales and a gun's use in crimes, is compiled by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Under a provision the House Appropriations Committee approved by a bipartisan 42-19 margin, that data could only be released to prosecutors and for criminal investigations.
The measure's sponsor, Rep. Todd Tiahrt, a Kansas Republican, said it was sparked by a recent court ruling in Brooklyn.
Magistrate Judge Cheryl Pollak ruled last month that New York City may access the records as part of a lawsuit the city has brought against 40 gunmakers and distributors for business practices the city claims let criminals obtain firearms.
The provision was criticized by New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, who said it would scuttle the city's lawsuit.
(Excerpt) Read more at baltimoresun.com ...
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RINOs.
I guess I should have made it clear that I'm referring to Bloomborg, not the House Republcians (in this instance).
You couldn't have read the whole article! But that's OK. I could have become distracted.
Yep. Sure would. :-)
Nanny met her match.
Yep, Bloomie, that's the point.
I basically like Bloomberg, given the political realities of NYC, but he urgently needs a 2A education.
Beelzebubba,
Close, but neverdem beat your draw by 19 seconds.
Bloomberg, the Nabob of Nuisance Laws and Lawsuits.
We'll call it well-coordinated return fire.
Or a double-tap.
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