Manchin-Toomey measure still doesn’t have the votes
The deal on background checks is proving tricky for moderate Republicans
Monday, Apr 15, 2013 1:35 PM UTCPolitics Joe Manchin, Pat Toomey
Universal background checks
Politics Joe Manchin, Pat Toomey
How the NRA got what it wanted
We mocked it. But it stood strong, shifted the guns debate and won itself a sweet deal. Now who’s laughing?
Saturday, Apr 13, 2013 1:00 PM UTC 163News NRA, Wayne LaPierre, Barack Obama
House GOPer compares gun registry to Rwandan genocide
Rep. Jeff Duncan warns of the “evil consequences” of gun control
Friday, Apr 12, 2013 6:51 PM UTC 17Politics Jeff Duncan, Gun Control
Toomey reportedly refused to appear at gun presser with Schumer
The Pennsylvania senator reportedly told Joe Manchin that he would not publicly support the deal otherwise
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 9:33 PM UTCPolitics Pat Toomey, Chuck Schumer
Manchin, Toomey to announce deal on background checks
The two senators have reportedly reached a deal to expand background checks to all commercial sales of guns
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 1:18 PM UTCPolitics Joe Manchin, Pat Toomey
Dems appear to have the votes to break gun control filibuster
A preliminary vote on the legislation will take place on Thursday, Majority Leader Harry Reid announced
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 8:40 PM UTCPolitics John McCain, Joe Manchin
Bipartisan deal on background checks inches forward
Joe Manchin and Pat Toomey, two influential senators on gun control, are reportedly working on a framework
Monday, Apr 8, 2013 12:42 PM UTCPolitics Universal background checks
NRA’s rhetoric on gun “confiscation” appears to be working
A new poll shows that almost half of Americans believe universal background checks could lead to gun confiscation
Thursday, Apr 4, 2013 1:24 PM UTC 25Politics NRA
Five questions that will decide the gun debate
The fight for gun safety reform has complications and hurdles. Here's what will determine who ultimately wins
Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 56Politics Guns, Gun Control, NRA, Colorado
Senate drags its feet on background checks
Recent polls show an overwhelming majority of Americans favor universal background checks
Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 1:35 PM UTCPolitics Universal background checks
Is the NRA winning?
The gun group is now fighting the least controversial part of the Senate guns package, making any action difficult
Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013 4:18 PM UTC 29Politics NRA, Gun Control
Bloomberg bankrolls national ad blitz on gun control
A $12 million campaign will target lawmakers who might be convinced to support gun control legislation
Sunday, Mar 24, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 15Politics Michael Bloomberg
Poll finds big support for background checks
88 percent say they support universal background checks, including 85 percent of gun owners
Friday, Mar 22, 2013 1:40 PM UTC 10Politics Gun Control, Harry Reid
Steve King at CPAC: No universal background checks
As long as a law would prevent him from handing down his grandmother's gun, King said he'd be opposed
Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 4:13 PM UTCPolitics Steve King, CPAC
Senate panel OKs Dem gun background check bill
The panel split among party lines, with 10 Democrats supporting the bill and 8 Republicans opposing it
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 3:54 PM UTCPolitics Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate panel ready to OK gun background checks
The Senate Judiciary Committee will also likely approve an assault weapons ban
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 12:36 PM UTCNews From the Wires, U.S. Senate
Senate committee postpones work on gun bills
The delay will give Chuck Schumer and Tom Coburn more time to reach a compromise on background checks
Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 6:20 PM UTCPolitics From the Wires, Chuck Schumer
Senate quietly working for deal on background checks
NRA-backed Sens. Joe Manchin and Tom Coburn are among the four looking for a bipartisan compromise
Friday, Feb 8, 2013 2:04 PM UTCPolitics Joe Manchin
Grim prospects for an assault weapons ban
Democrats are downplaying the chances an assault weapons ban will make it through Congress
Monday, Feb 4, 2013 10:52 PM UTC 34Politics Gun Control, Gun Violence
Obama to campaign for gun proposals in Minnesota
The President will attempt to rally support for an assault weapons ban and universal background checks on Monday
Monday, Feb 4, 2013 2:04 PM UTCPolitics Barack Obama
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