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Gun control measure fails senate vote
A key gun control measure has failed a Senate vote. The proposal to expand background checks for people buying guns online and at gun shows fell short of winning 60 votes needed to pass. The vote was 54 to 46. Vice President Biden was presiding over the Senate and announced the vote.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Associated Press - News
A key gun control measure has failed a Senate vote. The proposal to expand background checks for people buying guns online and at gun shows fell short of winning 60 votes needed to pass. The vote was 54 to 46. Vice President Biden was presiding over the Senate and announced the vote.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Gun control backers: Senate defeat won't stop us
One day after the demise of gun control legislation, Senate supporters of the measure vowed to try again, while a leading opponent accused President Barack Obama of taking the "low road" when he harshly criticized lawmakers who voted against key provisions.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Associated Press - News
One day after the demise of gun control legislation, Senate supporters of the measure vowed to try again, while a leading opponent accused President Barack Obama of taking the "low road" when he harshly criticized lawmakers who voted against key provisions.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Senate vote nears, background check bill in peril
A bipartisan effort to expand background checks was in deep trouble Wednesday as the Senate approached a long-awaited vote on the linchpin of the drive to curb gun violence. As the showdown drew near, an Associated Press-GfK poll showed ebbing public support for tightening gun control laws.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Associated Press - News
A bipartisan effort to expand background checks was in deep trouble Wednesday as the Senate approached a long-awaited vote on the linchpin of the drive to curb gun violence. As the showdown drew near, an Associated Press-GfK poll showed ebbing public support for tightening gun control laws.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Minnesota Gun Control Bill Set for Vote Tonight
A House committee is poised to take a vote on a gun control bill tonight. As it stood when the committee recessed just before noon, the measure included expanded background checks. But amendments tonight could dramatically change the bill.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
A House committee is poised to take a vote on a gun control bill tonight. As it stood when the committee recessed just before noon, the measure included expanded background checks. But amendments tonight could dramatically change the bill.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Gun Control Talks to Heat Up this Week
The battle over gun control is set to intensify this week as two of the most influential voices in the debate fight to win over voters. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the NRA's Wayne LaPierre each claim their views on guns have the support of the overwhelming number of Americans.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - ABC News - News
The battle over gun control is set to intensify this week as two of the most influential voices in the debate fight to win over voters. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the NRA's Wayne LaPierre each claim their views on guns have the support of the overwhelming number of Americans.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - ABC News - News
Minnesota House DFLer blasts speaker for dropping gun bill
The DFL state representative who pushed expanded background checks for Minnesota gun buyers says he's disappointed with his fellow Democrat, House Speaker Paul Thissen (TEE'-sehn), for shelving the bill this year.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - Associated Press - News
The DFL state representative who pushed expanded background checks for Minnesota gun buyers says he's disappointed with his fellow Democrat, House Speaker Paul Thissen (TEE'-sehn), for shelving the bill this year.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Obama Pushes Gun Control Plan in Minnesota Visit
President Barack Obama emphasized background checks and a ban on military assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in a speech to Minnesota law enforcement officials and local leaders Monday to promote his plan to curb gun violence.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
President Barack Obama emphasized background checks and a ban on military assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in a speech to Minnesota law enforcement officials and local leaders Monday to promote his plan to curb gun violence.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Gun Control Group Targets Heitkamp With Print Ads
Parents of three students killed in separate mass shootings have signed onto an ad chiding newly elected U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp for critical comments the North Dakota Democrat made about gun restrictions being considered by the Obama administration.
Tuesday, January, 08, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Parents of three students killed in separate mass shootings have signed onto an ad chiding newly elected U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp for critical comments the North Dakota Democrat made about gun restrictions being considered by the Obama administration.
Tuesday, January, 08, 2013 - Associated Press - News
ND Senate Takes Up Carry Bill for Schools, Gatherings
The North Dakota Senate is in the process of deciding if guns should be allowed in churches, schools and at public gatherings. This hot button issue is similar to what's taking place across the nation regarding gun rights, gun control and safety issues.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - WDAZ - News
The North Dakota Senate is in the process of deciding if guns should be allowed in churches, schools and at public gatherings. This hot button issue is similar to what's taking place across the nation regarding gun rights, gun control and safety issues.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Gun bills heard in ND Senate
While President Obama pushes again today for gun control, the North Dakota senate took up numerous bills today looking at expanding gun rights in the state. The Senate voted on four bills all dealing with concealed guns and where they could be allowed. Two of the places involved our schools and churches.
Thursday, March, 28, 2013 - KX News - News
While President Obama pushes again today for gun control, the North Dakota senate took up numerous bills today looking at expanding gun rights in the state. The Senate voted on four bills all dealing with concealed guns and where they could be allowed. Two of the places involved our schools and churches.
Thursday, March, 28, 2013 - KX News - News
Newtown Gun Permit Applications Jump After Sandy Hook Shooting
Applications for gun permits have jumped in Newtown since the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, which sparked a renewed debate about stricter gun control laws and a surge in gun sales around the country due to worries about new limits.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Applications for gun permits have jumped in Newtown since the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, which sparked a renewed debate about stricter gun control laws and a surge in gun sales around the country due to worries about new limits.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Heidi to NYC mayor: Butt out
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., responded sharply today to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s TV ad campaign targeting senators who may be reluctant to support pending gun control legislation.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - News
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., responded sharply today to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s TV ad campaign targeting senators who may be reluctant to support pending gun control legislation.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - News
Secret Service expands security at White House
The Secret Service expanded its security perimeter at the White House on Monday following the explosions at the Boston Marathon.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Associated Press - News
The Secret Service expanded its security perimeter at the White House on Monday following the explosions at the Boston Marathon.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Gay Marriage Debate Revisits Minnesota Capitol
Those on opposite sides of the same-sex marriage debate use the same argument: It is about families. Both camps made their case Wednesday as Minnesota lawmakers released a proposal that would allow gay couples to wed.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Those on opposite sides of the same-sex marriage debate use the same argument: It is about families. Both camps made their case Wednesday as Minnesota lawmakers released a proposal that would allow gay couples to wed.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Dem, GOP senators reach background check deal
Two key senators have reached a bipartisan deal on expanding background checks to more gun buyers, a Senate aide and lobbyist said Wednesday, an agreement that could build support for President Barack Obama's drive to curb firearms violence in the wake of the elementary school shootings in Connecticut.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Two key senators have reached a bipartisan deal on expanding background checks to more gun buyers, a Senate aide and lobbyist said Wednesday, an agreement that could build support for President Barack Obama's drive to curb firearms violence in the wake of the elementary school shootings in Connecticut.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Associated Press - News
President Obama Unveils $500 Million Gun Violence Package
Braced for a fight, President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled the most sweeping proposals for curbing gun violence in two decades, pressing a reluctant Congress to pass universal background checks and bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines like the ones used in the Newtown, Conn., school shooting.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Braced for a fight, President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled the most sweeping proposals for curbing gun violence in two decades, pressing a reluctant Congress to pass universal background checks and bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines like the ones used in the Newtown, Conn., school shooting.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Obama sends Congress $3.8 trillion spending plan
President Barack Obama is sending Congress a $3.8 trillion spending blueprint that strives to achieve a "grand bargain" to tame runaway deficits. It would raise taxes on the wealthy and trim popular benefit programs including as Social Security and Medicare.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Associated Press - News
President Barack Obama is sending Congress a $3.8 trillion spending blueprint that strives to achieve a "grand bargain" to tame runaway deficits. It would raise taxes on the wealthy and trim popular benefit programs including as Social Security and Medicare.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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