Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
Wednesday, February 6 2013 7:41 PM EST2013-02-07 00:41:54 GMT
Georgia lawmakers continue their efforts to reduce gun restrictions in the state, but Republican leaders under the Gold Dome are reluctant to move forward with big changes this year.
Georgia lawmakers continue their efforts to reduce gun restrictions in the state, but Republican leaders under the Gold Dome are reluctant to move forward with big changes this year.
ATLANTA -
Georgia lawmakers plan to end their annual legislative session in late March.
A
resolution adopted Thursday by the House of Representatives has set the
final day for March 28. The last day is commonly called Sine Die, which
means adjourning without setting another meeting. House Majority Leader
Larry O'Neal said there is a possibility the schedule could be changed
depending on how quickly a budget is passed.
By law, the General Assembly meets only 40 working days annually.
Lawmakers
usually spend the final day frantically voting on last-minute
legislation. Bills not approved by both the House and Senate by Day 40
automatically fail for the year.
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