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We'll Get Background Checks When Terrorists Go To Gun Shows
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Americans are happy to give up liberties out of fear of terrorism. (redjar/Flickr)
Only fear of terrorism can make Congress act on guns.
Read more...Senate Rejects Gun Control Measures
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Shoppers at the Houston Gun Show (Creative Commons).
Only four Republican senators supported the measures.
Read more...Senate Will Debate Gun Control Bill
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The Senate's side of the Capital Building in D.C. (Wikimedia Commons)
This action is a big step forward for President Obama and Democrats who have been working hard to get this legislation heard.
Read more...Senators Announce Bipartisan Agreement On Gun Bill
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Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa. (Gage Skidmore/Creative Commons).
Senators reached an agreement over a bill to expand background checks.
Read more...Obama Urges For Americans To Not Forget 'Newtown' Ahead Of Control Debate
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Obama spoke about remembering “Newtown.”
Read more...Connecticut Governor Signs Gun Control Laws
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Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signing a bill in 2012. (Creative Commons, ct senatedems)
VIDEO: The laws ban 100 assualt weapons, limit the capacity of ammunition magazines, and ban armor piercing bullets.
Read more...Connecticut Set To Enact Comprehensive Gun Control Legislation
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The Connecticut State Senate approved the bill 26-10. (cliff1066/Flickr)
Gov. Dan Malloy is expected to sign the bill Thursday.
Read more...NRA Unveils Plan To Arm Guards, Teachers At Schools
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Meanwhile, Connecticut will approve some of the nation's toughest gun laws.
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Prioritizing Gun Control in America
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An anti-gun control supporter in Hartford, CT. (Flickr, John Bunce)
MULTIMEDIA: Will the country's attention span last long enough to see through the new proposed legislation?
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