Read more Carolyn McCarthy stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/19215/carolyn-mccarthy.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:30:52 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/48805/gillibrand-too-gun-happy-for-ny-rival-says.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCiting her support of guns, Long Island Rep. Carolyn McCarthy is threatening a 2010 primary challenge to reported Senate appointee Kirsten Gillibrand, Newsday reports. McCarthy, a gun-control advocate, lost her husband in a 1993 shooting spree. “I’m not going to let New York state get represented by someone who gets...http://www.newser.com/story/48805/gillibrand-too-gun-happy-for-ny-rival-says.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 23 Jan 2009 10:43:02 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/14505/new-fed-gun-law-inspired-by-virginia-tech-massacre.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNew gun control legislation designed to keep weapons out of the hands of the mentally ill was passed by the Senate yesterday. The rare event of congressional action on gun control—and even rarer bipartisan agreement—was triggered by the Virginia Tech massacre last April. The bill, which strengthens background...http://www.newser.com/story/14505/new-fed-gun-law-inspired-by-virginia-tech-massacre.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 20 Dec 2007 3:15:00 CST