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DOJ reverses Obama-era program that targeted credit for gun dealers

by Brian Seay

The Justice Department is ending a controversial Obama-era program that discouraged banks from offering credit to certain businesses, including gun dealers.

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Capitol Hill gun control stalwarts want to disarm those on watch lists

by Chris Eger

A number of lawmakers known for anti-gun legislation led by California Democratic Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer are backing a measure to prevent those on government watch lists from buying guns and explosives.

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Justice Department turns over 64,280 pages of ‘Fast and Furious’ documents

by Max Slowik

Last night the Justice Department turned over 64,280 pages of documents pertaining to Fast and Furious to the Oversight and Government Reform committee.

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BREAKING: Eric Holder stepping down as Attorney General

by Chris Eger

The current head of the Department of Justice, Eric Holder, is set to announce his resignation Thursday after more than five years of controversy.

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Justice Department to rebuild trust between police and community

by Jared Morgan

In light of the recent protests, riots and eventual police action in Ferguson, Missouri, the U.S. Justice Department announced on Thursday the launch of a national program to rebuild trust between police departments and the communities they serve.

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Feds investigate allegations of police misconduct in Ferguson

by Jared Morgan

The DOJ opened a civil pattern or practice investigation into allegations of misconduct within the Ferguson Police Department, the federal agency announced Thursday. The investigation will look for systematic violations of the Constitution or federal law by police and was set off after the Aug. 9 officer-involved shooting of a Ferguson, Missouri, man sparked protest there.

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Police dismissed, criticized for mistreating protestors of Michael Brown killing (VIDEO)

by Jared Morgan

After almost a week of protests sparked by the fatal police shooting of a black Ferguson, Missouri, man, the governor — in an attempt to quell the unrest — put state police in charge.

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Holder asks Congress for $15 million for law enforcement ‘active shooter’ training (VIDEO)

by S.H. Blannelberry

Attorney General Eric Holder is asking Congress to cut a $15 million check for enhanced training for police officers so they are more equipped and prepared to confront active shooters.

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