States may alter mental illness policies for gun purchase

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Many U.S. states are re-examining the rules for submitting the names of individuals with mental disabilities who are barred from purchasing guns. Before the shootings at Virginia Tech, states have not paid much attention to the federal Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, and have been submitting only a small number of names to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Policy recommendations by the Bazelon Center are also presented.

Firearms, Gun laws, Firearms ownership, Mentally disabled persons

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States lead in combating mortgage crisis

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Different U.S. states have adopted plans on how to manage the mortgage crisis, like California's program to temporarily freeze subprime interest rates, and Illinois and Michigan's arrangement of inviting homeowners and lenders to discuss ways of avoiding foreclosure. Details on other states' program to tackle the crisis are discussed.

Public Administration, Mortgages, State & Local Government, State Government

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