Month: January 2013

NY Poised to Pass First Gun Bill Since Sandy Hook Shooting

“The tentative agreement would further restrict New York’s ban on assault weapons, limit the size of magazines to seven bullets, down from the current 10, and enact more stringent background checks for sales. Other elements, pushed by Republicans, would refine a mental health law to make it easier to confine people determined to be a threat to themselves or others.” Continue reading NY Poised to Pass First Gun Bill Since Sandy Hook Shooting

Obama: Some Gun Control Measures ‘I Can Accomplish Through Executive Action’

“I’m confident that there are some steps that we can take that don’t require legislation and that are within my authority as president.” Continue reading Obama: Some Gun Control Measures ‘I Can Accomplish Through Executive Action’

Tough limits on global greenhouse gas emissions could reduce some climate change damage by two-thirds…

… and reduce our standard of living and quality of life by 99%? Continue reading Tough limits on global greenhouse gas emissions could reduce some climate change damage by two-thirds…

Hansen on Renewables: Like ‘believing in the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy’

“But when Hansen suggests what to do about [global warming], many [climate alarmists] tune him out. Some even roll their eyes.” Continue reading Hansen on Renewables: Like ‘believing in the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy’