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

Thursday, March 14, 2013  In the new school building in the neighboring town of Monroe, police remain a presence. Signs ask people to close doors softly and not to drag objects across the floor.

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.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Developments Wednesday connected to the debate over gun violence and weapons control in the U.S.

Monday, January 28, 2013  President Barack Obama will meet with police chiefs from three communities that have experienced mass shootings, part of his administration's push to address gun violence.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  PBS announced Monday it will air in February a series of programs under the umbrella title "After Newtown."

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Superintendent Janet Robinson urges an indefinite police presence at the district's schools to allay fears.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Students, teachers and administrators were met by a large police presence outside their new school in the neighboring town of Monroe.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Connecticut Medical Examiner Wayne H. Carver II tells the Hartford Courant that the remains of Adam Lanza were claimed several days ago by someone who wanted to remain anonymous.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Perryton school districts assure parents that their children are safe after a man was arrested after making threats that he would make the incidents at Sandy Hook and Aurora movie theater look small, according to the police.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  A Perryton man was arrested Tuesday after making threats that he would make Sandy Hook look small, according to the police

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Man's compassionate instincts kick in admist violent chaos

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Its Facebook page has disappeared. It has posted no tweets. It makes no mention of the Sandy Hook shooting on its website.

Monday, December 17, 2012  A prayer service is planned in Oklahoma City in memory of those killed in the Connecticut school shooting.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Newtown officials couldn't say whether Sandy Hook Elementary, where authorities said all the victims were shot at least twice, would ever reopen.