The United States Senate passes Wicker Amendment to Federal Budget. Senate Amendment 798, an amendment to the Budget bill, was offered by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS). The purpose of the amendment is to ensure that law-abiding Amtrak passengers are allowed to securely transport firearms in their checked baggage. The measure prohibits funds from being appropriated to Amtrak unless firearms are allowed in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. The Seante passed this amendment on Thursday, April 2, by a vote of 63 -35.
Voting Yes: Klobuchar (D-MN), Feingold (D-WI) and Kohl (D-WI)
About Me
- Babbitt Conservation Club
- The Babbitt Conservation Club is a group of folks who are interested in shooting, hunting, and conservation. The group has regular meetings and fun events. Our purpose is to give back to the environment and to the communities where we exist. One of our community activities is sponsoring the Youth Firearms Training classes. Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month--April through October at 7:00 p.m. at the rifle range. Trap shooting Tuesday nights at 5:00 p.m. from June through September.