WHEN Mark Barden stood in the White House Rose Garden after the Senate’s miserable failure to pass universal background checks, he was joined by President Obama, who had a very grim face. It was a humiliating day for the Obama administration, with the NRA, extremists and cowards allowed to hold America hostage, while senators of [...]
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Obama SOTU Turns Emotional on Gun Safety “Deserve a Vote” Chant [Full Remarks]
“President Obama made clear tonight that he will continue fighting to create jobs, rebuild our economy, and strengthen America’s middle class. All of us should work together to reduce gun violence in our communities and invest in our future – in education, infrastructure, and research. We will need a balanced approach to our budget, one [...]
Without Weapons, Wayne LaPierre Shoots Blanks
THE PRIZE in the current gun safety and control debate has always been universal background checks. It is the mother of all wins that nothing else matches, because absolutely nothing hits the target of gun violence more directly. Senator Dick Durbin took it to the N.R.A.’s LaPierre, who couldn’t figure out how to regroup. Mark [...]
Gabby Giffords Speaks, NRA’s Wayne LaPierre Forced to Listen
“Thank you for inviting me here today. This is an important conversation for our children, for our communities, for Democrats and Republicans. Speaking is difficult, but I need to say something important. Violence is a big problem. Too many children are dying. Too many children. We must do something. It will be hard but the [...]
Top Story — McChrystal: Assault Weapons for Soldiers, Not America’s Streets
“I think we have to look at this legislation. The number of people killed by firearms is extraordinary compared to other nations. I don’t think we’re a bloodthirsty culture, and we need to look at everything we can do to safeguard our people.” – Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal on assault weapons ban THERE IS no [...]
News Desk: 20 Children Shot Dead in Connecticut Elementary School Carnage — So When Will Obama and Politicians Confront Gun Lobby? [Video - Updated]
Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Watch More News Videos at ABC | 2012 Presidential Election | Entertainment & Celebrity News CBS News is reporting that at least 27 people are dead, including 20 students, after a mass shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. The gunman is among the dead. CBS [...]
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