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Gun Control Reform Activism

Bolo Boffin

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5. OK. Yeah, I looked it up and it's not that he just gets to rewrite the law.

Reply to ceonupe (Reply #4)

Tue Jul 2, 2013, 11:23 PM

Jul 2013

It's a shot to have it his way or the original way. It gives the governor a taste of the powers of a prime minister, almost, because he can force a vote on his preferred legislation. But the legislature can override it. Thanks!

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Illinois: Quinn expected to use amendatory veto powers on concealed carry bill [View all] Robb Jul 2013 OP

polling showed BainsBane Jul 2013 #1

Evidently a veto is now anti-democratic BainsBane Jul 2013 #2

What the hell is "amendatory veto powers?" Bolo Boffin Jul 2013 #3

It won't matter ceonupe Jul 2013 #4

OK. Yeah, I looked it up and it's not that he just gets to rewrite the law. Bolo Boffin Jul 2013 #5