Squeeked out a VICTORY
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2/7/11 9:31am
for a little while.
"By James V. Grimaldi
Washington Post Staff Writer
Budget officials dealt BATFE a setback Friday when they rejected an emergency request for a rule meant to help catch gunrunners to Mexico. The decision delays a proposed requirement that gun dealers along the Mexican border report anyone who buys two or more assault weapons in five days. Officials said the delay will give the public more time - until Feb. 14 - to comment on the proposal.
Meg Reilly, spokeswoman for the Office of Management and Budget, said the decision follows a directive to curb excessive regulation. The delay marks the second time that the rule, which is strongly opposed by the gun industry and the National Rifle Association, has been put on hold..."
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"By James V. Grimaldi
Washington Post Staff Writer
Budget officials dealt BATFE a setback Friday when they rejected an emergency request for a rule meant to help catch gunrunners to Mexico. The decision delays a proposed requirement that gun dealers along the Mexican border report anyone who buys two or more assault weapons in five days. Officials said the delay will give the public more time - until Feb. 14 - to comment on the proposal.
Meg Reilly, spokeswoman for the Office of Management and Budget, said the decision follows a directive to curb excessive regulation. The delay marks the second time that the rule, which is strongly opposed by the gun industry and the National Rifle Association, has been put on hold..."
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