Odds ‘n Sods:

Congress returns to try to reach final deals on major issues of immigration, gun control. Please contact your Senators again!

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Kansas Governor Sam Brownback Signs HB 21 – Recognizes All States’ Concealed Carry Permits. Hopefully this will be a trend setter!

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Dawn S. in Texas wrote to mention that just found a large variety of flower, vegetable and herb seeds in Mylar packaging at her local Wal-Mart. She notes: “Some are heirloom varieties. Although the product is listed with a “sell by” date of 12/13, it is hermetically sealed. This is a wonderful way to build a customized seed stash that will probably have a longer shelf life than paper envelopes but for about the same price.

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James C. sent: Broadcasters worry about ‘Zero TV’ homes.

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F.G. sent: 700 people pack free concealed-handgun class for Texas teachers