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Monday, April 29, 2013  Proponents of background checks for gun sales are exploring ballot options

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Senate has rejected a bipartisan effort to expand federal background checks to more firearms buyers in a crucial showdown over gun control.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gun bill clears first Senate hurdle, debate on background checks starts Tuesday

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  In Colorado, Obama will press Congress to pass gun measures, place focus on background checks

Friday, March 22, 2013  Senate leader Reid says Democrats' gun bill will seek expanded background checks for buyers

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

Friday, March 15, 2013  A proposal to require criminal background checks of more people who buy firearms at gun shows in New Mexico is heading to the Senate with little time left in the legislative session.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Senate panel ready to OK Dems' bill on gun background checks, fate in full Senate less sure

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gun victims' families, others take opposing sides at latest Senate hearing on firearms curbs

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spoke haltingly, a result of the wounds suffered when she was shot in the head in an attempted assassination two years ago that left six others dead.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  Gun advocates back laws already in place, question methods of side stepping Congress for hearings

Monday, January 31, 2011  Officials say a New York City undercover investigation at an Arizona gun show found that private sellers didn't always require background checks of buyers.

Friday, December 31, 2010  The internet has made getting information faster and easier. But, did you know all your personal information is up for sale on the internet?

Thursday, May 27, 2010  The Army is instituting a new procedure for checking the backgrounds of enlistees who claim prior military service after a report that a reservist duped the military into believing he served as a Marine.