Morning Wire Gun Sale Tracking & Rail Worker Strike | 9.13.22
Sep 13, 2022
Major credit card companies are tracking gun and ammunition sales with a new merchant code, raising privacy concerns among gun owners. A looming rail worker strike threatens to disrupt supply chains, potentially costing the economy billions daily. Meanwhile, controversies in the LA mayoral race, including bribery allegations and a home burglary, are stirring public interest and impacting voter sentiments. Get the scoop on these critical issues affecting society today!
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Gun Sale Tracking
- Major credit card companies will track gun and ammunition sales with a new merchant category code.
- This move aims to flag suspicious purchases, but critics see it as targeting gun owners.
Rail Worker Strike Looms
- A potential rail worker strike threatens the U.S. supply chain and could worsen inflation.
- The strike hinges on disagreements over quality-of-life provisions like sick time and penalties for missed work.
L.A. Mayor Race Controversy
- L.A. mayoral candidate Karen Bass faces scrutiny over a scholarship and a home robbery involving stolen guns.
- Her opponent, Rick Caruso, is framing these events as hypocrisy, given Bass's stance on gun control.