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Friday, May 03, 2013  To a packed house in Amarillo College’s Oak Room, Defense Attorney Jeff Blackburn and Randall County District Attorney James Farren went head to head on the issue of marijuana legalization.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

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

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

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

Friday, March 01, 2013  Army GI says he leaked secrets to WikiLeaks to expose US 'bloodlust' in 2 wars, spur debate

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  A criminal background check will be required for more people buying firearms at gun shows under legislation before New Mexico lawmakers.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Obama and his aides approached the inaugural speech with a belief that the president had replenished his political strength with his re-election and with his end-of-year deal with Republicans that raised upper-income tax rates on some of the wealthiest Americans.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says House Republicans are making a mistake.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The trade show is focusing on new products and services and is closed to the public.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The tough talk on the Sunday morning talk shows doesn't bode well for voters who are frustrated by the political gridlock.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The question is whether public outrage will produce a meaningful difference in the rules for how Americans buy and use guns.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  If Congress and the White House don't reach an agreement, taxes would go up for nearly every American family as part of the year-end "fiscal cliff."