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H.R.3543 National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Dec 05, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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  • 86% of users support H.R.3543

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    • Issa's Behavior An Embarrassment For Congress - June 20, 2012 by Rich - In September 2009, Issa's office released a statement indicating that his comments had been misrepresented and that the questions he asked concerned the then still unpassed bill H.R. 3543, which, according to that ...

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      As noted by Rich on June 20, 2012, "In September 2009, Issa's office released a statement indicating that his comments had been misrepresented and that the questions he asked concerned the then still unpassed bill H.R. 3543, which, according to that ..." (/url?q=http://broadandpennsylvania.blogspot.com/2012/06/issas-behavior-embarrassment-for.html&sa=U&ei=_QLiT_zkOMSq2QW-xYXxCw&ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&usg=AFQjCNH6ykIpkYVmsJ8I92nnl4vWWlRIyQ)
    • Forget ALEC - Target the Lawmakers who Introduced their GUN ... - April 22, 2012 by Fay Paxton - Cosponsors (245) Related Bills have been introduced by: Representative Richard Nugent (Florida). H.RES.463. Representative Timothy V. Johnson (Illinois). H.R.3543. Senator Mark Begich (Alaska). S.2188. Cosponsors (3) ...

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      As noted by Fay Paxton on April 22, 2012, "Cosponsors (245) Related Bills have been introduced by: Representative Richard Nugent (Florida). H.RES.463. Representative Timothy V. Johnson (Illinois). H.R.3543. Senator Mark Begich (Alaska). S.2188. Cosponsors (3) ..." (/url?q=http://www.thepragmaticpundit.com/2012/04/forget-alec-target-lawmakers-who.html&sa=U&ei=FAicT5LsJcbF2QWPwOTxDg&ved=0CDUQmAEwAw&usg=AFQjCNFyWbSPQ38_QIPOmMxSyx26EqegZw)
    • Forget ALEC - Target the Lawmakers who Introduced their GUN ... - April 22, 2012 by Fay Paxton - Cosponsors (245) Related Bills have been introduced by: Representative Richard Nugent (Florida). H.RES.463. Representative Timothy V. Johnson (Illinois). H.R.3543. Senator Mark Begich (Alaska). S.2188. Cosponsors (3) ...

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      As noted by Fay Paxton on April 22, 2012, "Cosponsors (245) Related Bills have been introduced by: Representative Richard Nugent (Florida). H.RES.463. Representative Timothy V. Johnson (Illinois). H.R.3543. Senator Mark Begich (Alaska). S.2188. Cosponsors (3) ..." (/url?q=http://www.thepragmaticpundit.com/2012/04/forget-alec-target-lawmakers-who.html&sa=U&ei=b6yaT4uVJsPq2QXctcmSDw&ved=0CDUQmAEwAw&usg=AFQjCNFd7aN31QJ7lcmBBOLTpHUBHLkx0g)

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    • Bills of the 111th Congress Concerning Climate Change - October 19, 2012 by The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions - The bills, resolutions, and amendments of the 112th Congress dealing with climate change are divided into the following categories: H.R.300: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act This bill would reestablish the National Oceanic and Atmosphe

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      As noted by The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions on October 19, 2012, "The bills, resolutions, and amendments of the 112th Congress dealing with climate change are divided into the following categories: H.R.300: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act This bill would reestablish the National Oceanic and Atmosphe" (http://www.c2es.org/federal/congress/111/climate-change-legislative-proposals)
    • Illinois Right-to-Carry – This Week on Gun Talk Radio - December 09, 2011 by AmmoLand.com - U.S. Representative Timothy Johnson (IL) recently introduced the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill H.R. 3543, related to H.R. 822 that recently passed the House, to guarantee carry rights within Illinois state lines, where any kind of car ...

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      As noted by AmmoLand.com on December 09, 2011, "U.S. Representative Timothy Johnson (IL) recently introduced the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill H.R. 3543, related to H.R. 822 that recently passed the House, to guarantee carry rights within Illinois state lines, where any kind of car ..." (http://www.ammoland.com/2011/12/09/illinois-right-to-carry-this-week-on-gun-talk-radio/)
    • National Concealed-Carry Act Reintroduced By Illinios GOP Rep. Tim Johnson - December 09, 2011 by Huffington Post - The measure, H.R. 3543, was introduced by U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson (R-Ill.) from the 15th District and would allow nonresidents with valid permits in their home states to carry concealed weapons in Illinois. In a press release on his website ...

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      As noted by Huffington Post on December 09, 2011, "The measure, H.R. 3543, was introduced by U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson (R-Ill.) from the 15th District and would allow nonresidents with valid permits in their home states to carry concealed weapons in Illinois. In a press release on his website ..." (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/09/national-concealed-carry-_n_1138835.html)
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