Key Antigun Program Loses Direct Financing

Gosh, the bazillionaires will probably get a 0.001% tax cut out of this, but what kind of message does it send?

From the New York Times: “WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 - Congress has eliminated direct financing for a Justice Department program that has been the centerpiece of the Bush administration's efforts to prosecute black-market gun crimes.”

“The move, which Congressional officials attributed to competing budget priorities [the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?], cuts federal grants to local and state law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting crimes committed with guns. It also raises questions about the administration's ability to persuade the Republican-controlled Congress to support its legislative priorities, after Republicans last month blocked an intelligence overhaul backed by the White House.”

“The administration had sought $45 million for local grants under the gun prosecution program, Project Safe Neighborhoods.” … yada, yada, yada …