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New Gun Regulations

Thursday, January 17, 2013

What Do You Think of the Sweeping Gun Laws the President Proposed Wednesday?

President Obama said the laws, including universal background checks and a renewed ban on assault rifles, would lead to "fewer atrocities like the one that happened in Newtown."

Alongside Vice President Joe Biden and a group of children who had written in support, President Barack Obama signed a proposal to Congress on Wednesday to strengthen United States gun laws. These included universal background checks, limiting the number of bullets in a clip and renewing a ban on military-grade assault rifles. "If America worked harder to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people, there would be fewer atrocities like the one that occurred in Newtown," Obama said. He listed some specific measures, including a 10-round limit on magazines for firearms, and asked Congress to confirm Todd Jones to fill the long-dormant role of chief for the Bureau of Alchol, Tobacco and Firearms — and briefly mentioned other measures, …

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John B

1:31 pm on Sunday, January 27, 2013

Maybe not...but Obama's kids have SS body guards....and I'm guessing they are packing pretty heavy..........whatcha think?   more ›

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