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Video: Gabrielle Giffords Makes Dramatic Appeal For Gun Control at Senate Hearing

January 30, 2013, 8:37 am • Posted by KQED News Staff and Wires
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a dramatic appeal, wounded former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords urged Congress on Wednesday to enact tougher curbs on guns, saying, "too many children are dying" without them. "The time is now. You must act. Be bold, be … Continue reading »

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NRA Calls for Armed Police in Every School in Response to Newtown Massacre

December 21, 2012, 10:04 am • Posted by KQED News Staff and Wires
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's largest gun-rights lobby called Friday for armed police officers to be posted in every American school to stop the next killer "waiting in the wings." The National Rifle Association broke its silence on last week's … Continue reading »

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Video, Full Text: NRA Responds to Newtown School Shootings

December 21, 2012, 9:00 am • Posted by Ian Hill
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National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre on Friday called for armed guards to protect every U.S. school in the organization's first public statement following the Dec. 14 school shootings in Newtown, Conn. Watch a video replay from NewsHour Video streaming … Continue reading »

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