The US congress passed the Credit Card Bill of Rights Act yesterday and President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law on Memorial Day. Why is this news to you, Sendator Tom Coburn added a rider to the bill reinstating the ruling allow lawful possession of loaded firearms in national parks in accordance with state laws -- reinstating the ruling that went into effect on January 9, 2009.
Senator Tom Coburn, an Oklahoma Republican who offered the gun amendment, said it was necessary to reduce crime in the parks. The amendment, approved in the Senate on a 67-29 vote on May 12, would prohibit the federal government from barring weapons in national parks where they are allowed by state law