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Schumer calls for federal regulation of body armor

by Aug 12, 2019
The purchase of “body armor” by most civilians should require clearance by the FBI, according to Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), who announced yesterday he will introduce legislation that would require FBI permission before most civilians can acquire advanced body armor.

In Congress: Actions taken by our federal lawmakers last week

by Feb 3, 2019
Here’s a summary of actions taken by federal lawmakers representing the local community in Washington, D.C. during the week just ended. Source: Congress.gov website.