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    Congress Approves Loaded, Concealed Guns in National Parks

    When the Democrats took over Congress and the White House, the National Rifle Association warned gun owners they were in trouble. But it's not working out that way. For years, the NRA has pushed legislation to allow concealed weapons in national parks. Yesterday, it got what it wanted.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    When the Democrats took over Congress and the White House, the National Rifle Association warned gun owners they were in trouble. But it's not working out that way. For years, the NRA has pushed legislation to allow concealed weapons in national parks. Yesterday, it got what it wanted. The House went along with the Senate on an amendment to legislation reforming the credit card industry. Kate Ackley covers lobbyists for Roll Call, a bi-weekly that covers Capitol Hill.

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    National Security: Refining the Differences
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