(Tuesday, February 15, 2000) — Capitol Hill insiders have told Gun Owners of America that House Speaker Denny Hastert (R-IL) would like to push the anti-gun crime bill out of the conference committee before the Easter recess.

Because this is an election year, the Speaker wants to get this gun bill “behind him” before the Congressional races heat up this Fall.

It is imperative that you contact your Representative and Senators now, and remind them that this crime bill is more about gun control than crime control.

You will remember that GOA members and activists have been on the front line of opposition to this bill. But because of the long Congressional break that included the Christmas holidays, many Congressmen have not heard from you, the constituents, on this issue for quite some time.

Now is the time for your elected representatives to hear from you again!