Shared from Zite   As Texas joins the list of  several other states moving to nullify federal gun control , one Texas lawmaker is taking it a step further, offering a bill that would prohibit Texas law enforcement officials from enforcing any federal gun control laws. (H/T:  Western Journalism ). John Hames shared with you:   This Texas Lawmaker Just Told Obama Where He Can Put His Gun Control conservativetribune.com - Gun rights advocates in Texas have received a string of good news recently. New Governor-elect Greg Abbott is a friend of the Second Amendment and has vowed to sign a bill allowing the open carry of handguns, should such a bill cross his desk.

Shared from Zite   Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane said on Friday her office would not defend a new state law enabling the National Rifle Association to take court action against municipalities with restrictive gun regulations. ho John Hames shared with you:   Republican Bashes Pennsylvania Attorney General For Refusing To Defend Pro-NRA Gun Law The Huffington Post - By David DeKok HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec 5 (Reuters) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane said on Friday her office would not defend a new state law enabling the National Rifle Association to take court action against municipalities with restrictive gun regulations. The law giving court standing to the NRA was challenged in a lawsuit filed last month by the cities of Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Pittsburgh, and five Democratic m

Ted Cruz Tries, and Fails, to Win Over the WSJ http://www.nationalreview.com/article/393886/ted-cruz-tries-and-fails-win-over-wsj-joel-gehrke Sent via Flipboard John Hames Listen to my podcast!! www.OldGuardAudio.com  

Ted Cruz's Secret Weapon in 2016: Steve King http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/ted-cruz-s-secret-weapon-in-2016-steve-king-20141203?ref=hotline%27s_wake-up_call Sent via Flipboard John Hames Listen to my podcast!! www.OldGuardAudio.com  

Alexander Arms 6.5 Grendel Hunter Review http://www.shootingtimes.com/rifles/semi-auto-rifle/alexander-arms-6-5-grendel-hunter-review/ Shared from Guns & Ammo on Flipboard. Download Flipboard for free here . John Hames Listen to my podcast!! www.OldGuardAudio.com  

Landrieu getting little help before Senate runoff http://bigstory.ap.org/article/8b817e4617b24291aa086323ddad1c1d/landrieu-getting-little-help-senate-runoff Shared from Go "Inside Politics" on Flipboard. Download Flipboard for free here . John Hames Listen to my podcast!! www.OldGuardAudio.com  

Family of boy shot by cop files wrongful death suit http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/05/tamir-rice-family-lawsuit/19968419/ Shared from USA TODAY on Flipboard. Download Flipboard for free here . John Hames Listen to my podcast!! www.OldGuardAudio.com  

Obama to Impose Racial Profiling Curbs, With Exceptions http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/06/us/politics/obama-to-impose-racial-profiling-curbs-with-exceptions.html Shared from Politics on Flipboard. Download Flipboard for free here . John Hames Listen to my podcast!! www.OldGuardAudio.com  

Hillary Clinton's History as First Lady: Powerful, but Not Always Deft http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/06/us/politics/hillary-clintons-history-as-first-lady-powerful-but-not-always-deft.html Shared from Politics on Flipboard. Download Flipboard for free here . John Hames Listen to my podcast!! www.OldGuardAudio.com  

Asked about marijuana, Paul says 'I made mistakes' http://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/Asked-about-marijuana-Paul-says-I-made-mistakes-5938351.php Shared from Politics on Flipboard. Download Flipboard for free here . John Hames Listen to my podcast!! www.OldGuardAudio.com  

In Louisiana Runoff Election, Senator Landrieu Tries to Revive Her Base http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/05/us/in-louisiana-runoff-election-senator-landrieu-tries-to-revive-her-base.html Shared from Politics on Flipboard. Download Flipboard for free here . John Hames Listen to my podcast!! www.OldGuardAudio.com  

Kerry to Feinstein: Consider timing of CIA report http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CIA_TORTURE_REPORT?CTIME=2014-12-05-18-26-58&SECTION=HOME&SITE=AP&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT Shared from Politics on Flipboard. Download Flipboard for free here . John Hames Listen to my podcast!! www.OldGuardAudio.com  

2 Sierra Leone doctors die of Ebola in one day: sources http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-ebola-20141205-story.html Shared from The Daily Edition on Flipboard. Download Flipboard for free here . John Hames Listen to my podcast!! www.OldGuardAudio.com  

Police say chokehold victim was complicit in his own death http://bigstory.ap.org/article/9173ea0568c740e2b48e408f6ac8c4eb/police-cases-stir-national-protests-debate Shared from The Daily Edition on Flipboard. Download Flipboard for free here . John Hames Listen to my podcast!! www.OldGuardAudio.com  

DAILY FLOOR WRAP UP   December 4, 2014   SUMMARY OF LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS   Ordering the Previous Question on H. Res. 770  — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 3979 ) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 5759 ) to establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California." – ADOPTED 227 – 191   H. Res. 770  — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 3979 ) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergenc

The Daily Signal: Daily Digest Dec. 5, 2014 Republicans Lose Round 1 to Obama on Immigration The GOP is showing signs it doesn't have the fortitude to fight the good fight. Read More   Time to Do the Right Thing on Foreign Policy "Leading from behind doesn't work," says Sen. Ted Cruz. "We are seeing the consequences when America recedes and hides from the mantle of leadership." Read More   Watch How This Marine Reacts When His Wife Surprises Him When He Returns Home Go to the 2:43 mark in the video to see Sgt. Fort Taylor's emotional reaction when he first saw his wife. Watch the Video   Quick Hits Officials Can't Say How Government-Owned Internet Will Create Jobs How Did this Agency Misspend $250,000…on Goldfish Crackers and Food? States Strike the First Blow Against Obama's Amnesty Plan Ferguson Pastor Explains Why His City Doesn't Have a Race Problem See

  EMBARGOED UNTIL 6:00 AM ET Saturday, December 6, 2014 Permalink CONTACT: Kevin Smith , Michael Steel 202-225-0600 Weekly Republican Address: More Opportunity & A Better Life for Americans With Disabilities WASHINGTON, DC – Delivering the Weekly Republican Address, Reps. Ander Crenshaw (R-FL), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and Pete Sessions (R-TX) highlight the ABLE Act , landmark legislation the House passed this week that would allow individuals with disabilities to open tax-free savings accounts for qualified expenses such as education, retirement, and job training. The audio of the weekly address is available here .  The video will be available tomorrow morning at 6:00 am ET on Speaker.gov and GOP.gov . Weekly Republican Address Speaker's Ceremonial Office United States Capitol December 6, 2014 House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) : Today I'd like to te