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Senate gun vote nears, background check bill in peril

Associated Press — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:55:23 +0000

A bipartisan drive to expand background checks is in deep trouble as the Senate approaches a long-awaited vote on the linchpin of the effort to curb gun violence.

Senators Unveil Deal on Gun Sales Background Check

Associated Press — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:40:29 +0000

Two pivotal senators have announced a bipartisan deal on expanding background checks to more gun buyers.

A Look At President Obama's Gun Control Measures

Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:08:47 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Proposals for curbing gun violence announced Wednesday by President Barack Obama:

NEEDS CONGRESSIONAL ACTION:

— Requiring background checks on all gun sales. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence says 40 percent of gun sales are conducted with no criminal background check, such as at gun shows and by private sellers over the Internet or through classified ads