US to close 'gun show loophole' and require more background checks: A rule requiring gun dealers to obtain federal licenses and conduct background checks ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
See photos of Build My Future Iowa at the Fairgrounds: See thousands of students from across the state explore skilled trades at the Build My Future event at the ...
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Faces in the Crowd: Students at Ankeny Centennial partied the night away at prom on Saturday
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Keep DART going with a higher Des Moines franchise fee: Opinion: It's true that more innovation is needed, but DART's vital services can't be allowed to crumble ...
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These are some of the biggest concerts near Des Moines in 2024, from Jelly Roll to Chris Stapleton
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May the bacon be with you when the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival returns in May: The Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival takes over the Iowa State Fairgrounds on May 4 ...
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Hairball brings its tribute to the rock anthems of the '80s to the Iowa State Fairgrounds
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The legacy of Iowa State Fair's corn dog king, Calvin Campbell, to be honored at fairgrounds
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Asa Hutchinson is polling at 1% in Iowa. He says he's still in the race to the caucus.
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See the final Planned Parenthood book sale at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines
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Love alpacas? You can see 350 of them at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines this weekend
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Iowa State Fair attendance soars over 1.1 million in 2023, second biggest fair in 169 years
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JR's SouthPork Ranch embraces novelty with lobster rolls at the Iowa State Fair: JR's SouthPork Ranch made fairgoers line up around the block for lobster rolls ...
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Enjoy a fall festival with a parade or grab grub at food trucks this weekend in Des Moines
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US Justice Dept seeks to close loopholes on some gun sales: The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday proposed expanding the definition of firearms dealers who ...
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Drug user cannot be barred from owning guns, US court rules: A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled that a decades-old law prohibiting users of illegal drugs ...
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Rising GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy preaches 'truth' campaign at Iowa State Fair
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Quick Glance: Ramaswamy condemns politicized persecution of Trump in Georgia
- Ramaswamy criticizes the indictments against Trump in Georgia as politicized persecution.
- Grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, indicts Trump.
- Ramaswamy announces lawsuit against the Justice Department and demands more information on the indictments against Trump.
- Ramaswamy sees increasing interest and support despite Trump's lead in the polls.
Need fresh ideas of things to do at the Iowa State Fair? We have 61: One of these things to do at the Iowa State Fair might give you a new tradition in 2023 ...
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Paid articlePaid The inside story of how the Iowa Pork Tent at the State Fair became a political kingmaker
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Paid articlePaid These top three dishes compete for Best New Food at the Iowa State Fair in 2023: This year, the Grinder Ball, Iowa Twinkie and deep-fried bacon brisket ...
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Foods grown in Iowa made by chefs across the state highlight this new brunch at the Fair
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Iowa caucus presidential campaigning to ramp up with busy July: Presidential campaigning is poised to ramp up dramatically in July as candidates descend on Iowa ...
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Learn about the 9 newest rides at this year's Iowa State Fair: The nine new rides include the return of The Skywheel, a double Ferris wheel ...
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Paid articlePaid Donald Trump pitches Iowa to host yearlong birthday party for America's 250th: "My hope is that the amazing people of Iowa will work with my administration to ...
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Republican presidential candidates attend Roast and Ride fundraiser with Sen. Joni Ernst
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Stress ball pigs, pork sandwiches & metal hogs. Sights, sounds of Joni Ernst's Roast & Ride
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20 notable concerts and shows from 'The Lion King' to Shania Twain to see in central Iowa
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Paid articlePaid The 2022 Des Moines Kennel Club Dog Show returned to the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds 🐶🐕🐾 https://bit.ly/3d0C2Ey
Our Des Moines: So much for a nice, serene walk through the Iowa State Fairgrounds
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Paid articlePaid The Iowa State Fair 2022 starts soon. Here's what to know about dates, tickets and more
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Paid articlePaid Fire destroys building on Iowa State Fairgrounds early Wednesday morning: A storage unit was destroyed after a fire erupted early Wednesday at the Iowa State ...
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Paid articlePaid The Polk County Fair is back! Check out some of the sights from the Iowa State Fairgrounds: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/news/2022/07/16/2022-polk-county-fair-iowa-state-fairgrounds-des-moines/10069155002/
This year marks 31 years of the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Heartland Nationals car show in Des Moines.
Check out some of the cars that were ... Show more https://bit.ly/3bHpX62
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