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Michael Bloomberg: The Tiahrt Amendment is the most anti-cop, soft on crime law Congress has passed in years. It prevents the police…

On the recordJuly 10, 2007
The Tiahrt Amendment is the most anti-cop, soft on crime law Congress has passed in years. It prevents the police officers from tracking the illegal gun trade and locking up those who engage in it.
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Michael Bloomberg

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Mayor Bloomberg criticizes the Tiahrt Amendment for hindering police efforts to track illegal firearms.

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