Politics

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The former Woodmont Academy in Lisbon, Md., is the proposed site for development by a Muslim group. Although the debate is about zoning, a perception of religious discrimination is never far from discussion. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Elizabeth Colbert Busch, the sister of comedian Stephen Colbert, has been rolling through South Carolina aboard a splashy campaign bus in her quest to win this week's special election for the U.S. House representing the 1st District. (Elizabeth Colbert Busch for Congress)

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11-year-old Ryan Weaver inspects a rifle, during the NRA Annual Meeting of Members at the National Rifle Association's 142 Annual Meetings and Exhibits in the George R. Brown Convention Center Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Houston. National Rifle Association leaders told members Saturday that the fight against gun control legislation is far from over, with battles yet to come in Congress and next year's midterm elections, but they vowed that none in the organization will ever have to surrender their weapons. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Todd Spoth)

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Born in 1917, the oldest life NRA member in attendance, Wayne Burd, holds up the plaque he received for being a member since 1938 next to Wayne LaPierre, executive vice president of the NRA during the NRA Annual Meeting of Members at the National Rifle Association's 142 Annual Meetings and Exhibits in the George R. Brown Convention Center Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Houston. National Rifle Association leaders told members Saturday that the fight against gun control legislation is far from over, with battles yet to come in Congress and next year's midterm elections, but they vowed that none in the organization will ever have to surrender their weapons. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Johnny Hanson)

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13-year-old Jacob La looks down the sight of a mounted machine gun, during the NRA Annual Meeting of Members at the National Rifle Association's 142 Annual Meetings and Exhibits in the George R. Brown Convention Center Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Houston. National Rifle Association leaders told members Saturday that the fight against gun control legislation is far from over, with battles yet to come in Congress and next year's midterm elections, but they vowed that none in the organization will ever have to surrender their weapons. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Todd Spoth)

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Brothers, 10-year-old Kayden La, center. and 13-year-old Jacob La, left, inspect pistols at a booth, during the NRA Annual Meeting of Members at the National Rifle Association's 142 Annual Meetings and Exhibits in the George R. Brown Convention Center Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Houston. National Rifle Association leaders told members Saturday that the fight against gun control legislation is far from over, with battles yet to come in Congress and next year's midterm elections, but they vowed that none in the organization will ever have to surrender their weapons. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Todd Spoth)

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Harry McKay, right, of Tampa, Fla., dressed at Patrick Henry talks with Ray Henicke of Abilene, Texas and his wife, Karen Henicke as they wait in line for the Glenn Beck book signing event during the NRA convention at the George R. Brown Convention Center Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Houston. National Rifle Association leaders told members Saturday that the fight against gun control legislation is far from over, with battles yet to come in Congress and next year's midterm elections, but they vowed that none in the organization will ever have to surrender their weapons. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Melissa Phillip)

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Wayne LaPierre, executive vice president of the NRA, speaks during the NRA Annual Meeting of Members at the National Rifle Association's 142 Annual Meetings and Exhibits in the George R. Brown Convention Center Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Houston. National Rifle Association leaders told members Saturday that the fight against gun control legislation is far from over, with battles yet to come in Congress and next year's midterm elections, but they vowed that none in the organization will ever have to surrender their weapons. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Johnny Hanson)

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Eby Owen, center, of Dunedin, Fla., and Debbie Brinson, right, of San Antonio share a hug as they wait in line for the Glenn Beck book signing event during the NRA convention at the George R. Brown Convention Center Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Houston. National Rifle Association leaders told members Saturday that the fight against gun control legislation is far from over, with battles yet to come in Congress and next year's midterm elections, but they vowed that none in the organization will ever have to surrender their weapons. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Melissa Phillip)

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Newly drafted Washington Redskins safety Bacarri Rambo (29) puts on his helmet during the Washington Redskins' rookie minicamp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Sunday, May 5, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Tryout offensive lineman Michael Repovz (68) from Central Michigan University talks to a member of the media following the Washington Redskins' rookie minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Newly drafted Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) talks to members of the media following rookie minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Tryout offensive lineman Michael Repovz (68) from Central Michigan University talks to a member of the media following the Washington Redskins' rookie minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Tryout offensive lineman Michael Repovz (68) from Central Michigan University talks to a member of the media following the Washington Redskins' rookie minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Tryout offensive lineman Michael Repovz (68) from Central Michigan University talks to a member of the media following the Washington Redskins' rookie minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)