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Train hits man in Pismo Beach

Written on 28 Aug, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An Amtrak train hit a 22-year-old man who was crossing the tracks near U.S. Highway 101 and Five Cities Drive in Pismo Beach on Tuesday. Shortly before 6 p.m., Pismo Beach police officers arrived to find the injured man near... (Continue reading)

Amtrak to allow passengers to pack guns

Written on 30 Nov, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 12 comments

Amtrak will allow passengers to bring guns on most trains starting next month.  [Sacramento Bee] The change, pushed by gun rights advocates and ordered by Congress, aligns Amtrak’s firearms policy with air travel rules that allow unloaded guns to be... (Continue reading)

Senator wants guns on Amtrak trains

Written on 13 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

A Republican U.S. senator, trying to force Amtrak to allow train passengers to carry guns on board–or face shutdown, has obtained the support of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). [Raw Story] The GAO ruled last week that an amendment inserted... (Continue reading)