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    Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Newtown families push for gun control, go back to Congress

    WASHINGTON — Although the drive for tougher gun controls has faded into the background, families of victims in the Newtown school shooting returned to the Capitol on Wednesday to show they are not giving up.
    WASHINGTON — Although the drive for tougher gun controls has faded into the background, families of victims in the Newtown school shooting returned to the Capitol on Wednesday to show they are not giving up. Advocacy groups on both sides of the...

    Tags: Federal Gun Control Legislation (2013), Elections, Joe Biden, Lobbying, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting

    2. Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. New Republican senator could be key vote on guns

    WASHINGTON – Even before New Jersey’s new U.S. senator took the oath of office, Democrats seemed to be lobbying the Republican for his vote on a key legislative priority: expanded background checks on gun buyers.
    WASHINGTON – Even before New Jersey’s new U.S. senator took the oath of office, Democrats seemed to be lobbying the Republican for his vote on a key legislative priority: expanded background checks on gun buyers. Jeffrey Chiesa, appointed...

    Tags: Democratic Party, Gun Control, Immigration, Harry Reid, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013)

    3. Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Frank Lautenberg dies at 89; Democratic senator from New Jersey

    WASHINGTON — Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey, the last World War II veteran in the Senate and a stalwart Democrat who led congressional battles over three decades to toughen gun laws, ban smoking on planes and crack down on drunk driving, died Monday at age 89.
    WASHINGTON — Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey, the last World War II veteran in the Senate and a stalwart Democrat who led congressional battles over three decades to toughen gun laws, ban smoking on planes and crack down on drunk driving,...

    Tags: Federal Gun Control Legislation (2013), Parties and Movements, Health Treatments, Elections, U.S. Senate

    4. Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Obama: Lautenberg 'improved the lives of countless Americans'

    WASHINGTON -- Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey, the last World War II veteran in the Senate and a stalwart Democrat who led fights to ban smoking on airplanes and to crack down on drunk driving, died Monday at age 89.
    WASHINGTON -- Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey, the last World War II veteran in the Senate and a stalwart Democrat who led fights to ban smoking on airplanes and to crack down on drunk driving, died Monday at age 89. His death opens the way for...

    Tags: Federal Gun Control Legislation (2013), Democratic Party, Gun Control, Parties and Movements, Interior Policy

    5. May 31, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Senate Democrat defends background check vote in first ad

    WASHINGTON -- As some Democrats argue that the politics of the gun issue have changed, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5JDuTkHt20" target="_self">the first ad run</a> by one of the party's senators highlights his vote against expanded background checks for gun purchases.
    WASHINGTON -- As some Democrats argue that the politics of the gun issue have changed, the first ad run by one of the party's senators highlights his vote against expanded background checks for gun purchases. The message from Arkansas Sen. Mark Pryor...

    Tags: Federal Gun Control Legislation (2013), Gun Control, Parties and Movements, Interior Policy, Mayors Against Illegal Guns

    6. May 31, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Democrat airs ad touting opposition to gun control bill

    WASHINGTON &mdash; Even as some Democrats argue that the politics of the gun issue have swung in favor of gun control advocates, the first ad on the topic run by one of the party's senators highlights his vote against expanded background checks for gun purchases.
    WASHINGTON — Even as some Democrats argue that the politics of the gun issue have swung in favor of gun control advocates, the first ad on the topic run by one of the party's senators highlights his vote against expanded background checks for gun...

    Tags: Federal Gun Control Legislation (2013), Gun Control, Parties and Movements, Interior Policy, Mayors Against Illegal Guns

    7. May 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Gun control backers turn up heat on selected senators

    WASHINGTON &mdash; First came the letter-writing campaigns, then the protests at town hall meetings and now the television ads. The last several weeks in New Hampshire have had the feel of a heated electoral season &mdash; but the target of this siege, first-term Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte, isn't on the ballot until 2016.
    WASHINGTON — First came the letter-writing campaigns, then the protests at town hall meetings and now the television ads. The last several weeks in New Hampshire have had the feel of a heated electoral season — but the target of this siege,...

    Tags: Federal Gun Control Legislation (2013), Democratic Party, Gun Control, Harry Reid, Interior Policy

    8. May 24, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Mayors Against Illegal Guns targets first Democrat

    The Michael Bloomberg-backed group Mayors Against Illegal Guns is following up on its promise to hound Senate Democrats who voted against gun control legislation in April.
    The Michael Bloomberg-backed group Mayors Against Illegal Guns is following up on its promise to hound Senate Democrats who voted against gun control legislation in April. In an ad that launched Friday, Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) is implored by a...

    Tags: Federal Gun Control Legislation (2013), Democratic Party, Gun Control, Interior Policy, Mayors Against Illegal Guns

    9. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. IRS officials still don't have full explanation of targeting

    WASHINGTON &ndash; The outgoing head of the IRS said the agency still doesn&rsquo;t know which staff members were responsible for using politically loaded language to screen out nonprofit groups, as senators pressed them to explain how certain conservative organizations applying for tax-exempt status received extra scrutiny.
    WASHINGTON – The outgoing head of the IRS said the agency still doesn’t know which staff members were responsible for using politically loaded language to screen out nonprofit groups, as senators pressed them to explain how certain...

    Tags: Internal Revenue Service, Tea Party Movement, IRS Tea Party Nonprofit Application Scandal (2013), John Cornyn, Sherrod Brown

    10. May 7, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Letters: Narrowing the NRA

    <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-nra-convention-20130504%2C0%2C791179.story">Re "Both sides of debate at NRA convention," May 4</a>
    Re "Both sides of debate at NRA convention," May 4 When the National Rifle Assn. backed improved background checks on gun buyers in the 1990s, the organization truly was nonpartisan. Time and money have changed that. Witness the lineup of speakers...

    Tags: Ted Cruz, John McCain, Susan Collins, Elections, Government

    11. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Pro-Obama group will go after Democrats on guns

    <span class="runtimeTopic">WASHINGTON</span> &mdash; The nonprofit advocacy group backing President Obama&rsquo;s second-term agenda plans to mobilize constituents against the U.S. senators who on Wednesday helped <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-guns-senate-20130418,0,343889.story" target="_self">defeat a measure to expand background checks</a> &ndash; including four members of the president&rsquo;s own party.
    This post has been updated, as indicated below.
    WASHINGTON — The nonprofit advocacy group backing President Obama’s second-term agenda plans to mobilize constituents against the U.S. senators who on Wednesday helped defeat a measure to expand background checks – including four members...

    Tags: Interior Policy, Elections, Mark Pryor, Lobbying, Heidi Heitkamp

    12. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Senate sets aside gun bill, for now

    WASHINGTON -- The Senate formally shelved further consideration of gun legislation Thursday even as supporters of a plan to expand background-check requirements vowed to keep pushing the issue.
    WASHINGTON -- The Senate formally shelved further consideration of gun legislation Thursday even as supporters of a plan to expand background-check requirements vowed to keep pushing the issue. The decision to set the bill aside came after a showdown...

    Tags: Federal Gun Control Legislation (2013), The Wall Street Journal, Gun Control, Harry Reid, Interior Policy

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