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CRS – Internet Firearm and Ammunition Sales

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Internet Firearm and Ammunition Sales. Vivian S. Chu, Legislative Attorney, August 28, 2012

  • “As the Internet has become a significant venue for facilitating commercial transactions, concerns have arisen regarding the use of this medium to transfer firearms. This report discusses the sale of firearms and ammunition over the Internet, with a focus on the extent to which federal law regulates such activity. A review of the relevant factors indicates Internet-based firearm transactions are subject to the same regulatory scheme governing traditional firearm transactions.
    Over the years, this has raised concern about the possibility of increased violation of federal firearm laws, as well as challenges that law enforcement may face when attempting to investigate
    violations of these laws. A review of the relevant factors also indicates that the sale and transfer of ammunition are not as strictly regulated as firearms, and that these changes came into effect in 1986. Lastly, this report highlights recent legislative proposals, S. 3458 and H.R. 6241, companion measures introduced by Senator Frank Lautenberg and Representative Carolyn McCarthy in the 112th Congress that would affect online ammunition transactions.”

    • BS: – Labor Force Characteristics by Race and Ethnicity, 2011

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    Labor Force Characteristics by Race and Ethnicity, 2011. Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics, August 2012, Report 1036. “In 2011, the unemployment rate for the United States averaged 8.9 percent, but varied across race and ethnicity groups. The rates were highest for Blacks (15.8 percent) and for American Indians and Alaska Natives (14.6… Continue Reading

    UK Inquiry into disability-related harassment

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    Hidden in plain sight: Inquiry into disability-related harassment “For the purposes of this inquiry, the Commission defined disability-related harassment as unwanted, exploitative or abusive conduct against disabled people which has the purpose or effect of either: violating the dignity, safety, security or autonomy of the person experiencing it, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading or… Continue Reading

    A Brief Overview of Actions Taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Its First Year

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    CRS – A Brief Overview of Actions Taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in Its First Year. Sean M. Hoskins, Analyst in Financial Economics, August 29, 2012 “The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which formally started operating on July 21, 2011, was established by Title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and… Continue Reading

    Critical Infrastructure Resilience: The Evolution of Policy and Programs and Issues for Congress

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    CRS – Critical Infrastructure Resilience: The Evolution of Policy and Programs and Issues for Congress. John D. Moteff, Specialist in Science and Technology Policy, August 23, 2012 “Critical infrastructure are those assets the loss of which would result in great harm to the nation’s security, economy, health and safety, and morale. They include assets necessary… Continue Reading