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The arming of California

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Conflicting opinions of the Police Chief of Isleton, Sacramento County and Sheriff of Sacramento County over issuing of firearm licenses represents the views of the warring factions engaged in a national level legislative battle over gun control. In general, Democrats support gun control whereas Republicans are opposed to the idea. The effect of laws such as the Federal Brady bill, right-to-carry bills, Clinton/Feinstein assault weapon bans are discussed.

Author: Borland, Jon
Publisher: Information for Public Affairs Inc.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 1995
Statistics, Political aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Violent crimes, Gun control, National Rifle Association

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The future of nostalgia: yesterday never looked better than it will tomorrow

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Home doctor visits have vanished without hardly a trace and so shall much of what is now seen as vital to the popular culture. As everything becomes bigger and more accessible to the masses even celebrities will fade as more people have the option of looking at more personalities on 200 channels.

Author: Keillor, Garrison
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject:
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1996
Analysis, Forecasts and trends, Column, Future in popular culture, Nostalgia

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Presiding at a triumph

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Beeston has been with the Toronto Blue Jays organization since 1976. The 1992 baseball World Series victory helped unify Canada during political and economic uncertainty. He discusses the future of the baseball club.

Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
Management, Officials and employees, Cover Story, Toronto Blue Jays, Beeston, Paul

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