Bush Administration Ignored Warnings "Guns In Parks Rule" Violated Law


	Bush Administration Ignored Warnings "Guns In Parks Rule" Violated Law

amiamian

2-18-2009 11:18 AM

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More: “These documents show that the Bush Administration ignored the procedural concerns and safety warnings of two federal agencies in pushing for a last-minute rule to allow concealed weapons in national parks. "The Bush Administration apparently cared more about pleasing the gun lobby than following the law in making this post-election rule change,” said Brady Campaign President Paul Helmke."

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