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Rand Paul: in addition the NICS Improvement Amendments Act illustrates how laws creating new infringements on liberty often also…

On the recordJune 13, 2007
in addition the NICS Improvement Amendments Act illustrates how laws creating new infringements on liberty often also impose large financial burdens on taxpayers. In just its first three years of operation, the bill authorizes new yearly spending of $375 million plus additional spending ``as may be necessary.'' This new spending is not offset by any decrease in other government spending.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Discussing the financial implications of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act.

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