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What the Veep? If bullets were chocolate

A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See what the White House has to say in

Social Status: Printable pistols

A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the world’s first 3-D printed gun, but some lawmakers are

Gen Y: Why we’re so cynical

Gen Y has been called lazy, haplessly doomed and politically apathetic. Why do they feel this way? Short answer: They just don't trust their leaders in

Gun owners support background check status quo

Dozens turned out today at the Gun and Knife Show in Pensacola, adding to a trend of increased attendance following a push for tighter controls. Many told

Senate rejects expanded gun background checks

The Senate has rejected a bipartisan effort to expand federal background checks to more firearms buyers in a crucial showdown over gun control.

While talking guns, Biden gets news of explosions

Although he hadn't planned on it, Vice President Joe Biden became the first person from the White House to comment on the Boston Marathon explosions.

Gun control bill clears first hurdle in Senate

Gun control supporters have won the first Senate showdown over restricting firearms, rejecting an effort by conservatives to derail a package of gun curbs

Senators unveil deal on gun sales background check

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

Top Senate Dem sets showdown gun vote on Thursday

The Senate's top Democrat says there will be a showdown vote on Thursday on his party's effort to enact new gun restrictions.

What the Veep? Being Biden

Ever wonder what it’s like to be Vice President Joe Biden? Want to know what inspires and irks him, or what are his top priorities?

Gabrielle Giffords to receive JFK Profile in Courage Award

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has been named this year's recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award.

Senators clash over need to ban assault weapons

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on an assault weapons ban proposal that would bar ammunition magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds.

In Connecticut, Biden urges action on gun control

Vice President Joe Biden is trying to rally support for the administration's proposals to curb gun violence, saying there will be a moral price to pay for

Biden says a shotgun will scare off intruders

Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Americans don't need semi-automatic weapons to protect their homes because a couple of blasts from a shotgun will

Obama: Nation stronger, GOP should back his plans

Pledging to revive a "rising, thriving middle class," President Barack Obama promised Tuesday night to create solid new jobs without raising the federal

Senators seek deal on gun-sale background checks

Currently, background checks are required only for sales by the nation's 55,000 federally licensed gun dealers, but not for gun show, person-to-person sales or

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Obama and Gun Control

On Dec. 19, 2012, President Barack Obama addressed the country with his plan of action for gun control.

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