Gun Violence

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Name: Gun Violence

First reported 8 hours ago - Updated 18 mins ago - 2 reports

Ill. House approves guns plan opposed by governor

The proposal adopted Friday was brokered by House Speaker Michael Madigan, but it's opposed by several of his fellow Democrats, including the governor.Gov. Pat Quinn's office has called the plan a "massive overreach" because it would wipe out all local ... [Published Northwest Herald - 35 mins ago]

Entities: John Cullerton, Michael Madigan, Chicago

First reported 57 mins ago - Updated 57 mins ago - 1 reports

TV news distorts reality on gun violence, other issues

_ Legendary broadcast reporter Walter Cronkite once characterized the role of journalism by saying, Our job is only to hold up the mirror to tell and show the public what has happened. Thats an oversimplification, of course. All journalism is processed ... [Published Indianapolis Star - 57 mins ago]

Entities: Gun Crime, Gun Violence, Sharyl Attkisson, Benghazi

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 2 reports

Mark Pryor

Bloomberg gun group hits a Democrat

A large gun advocacy group is hitting its first Democrat in their most recent campaign to increase gun control measures.Mayors Against Illegal Guns, founded by independent New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, announced an ad Friday criticizing Democratic ... [Published WDSU New Orleans - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Mark Pryor, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Gun Control, Jeff Flake, Kelly Ayotte

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

Louisiana has highest rate of gun violence, weakest weapons laws, advocacy ... - Alexandria Town Talk

Read more http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFs5iYdS-jDDaBlVawLZ4sxh0lZ1A&url=http://www.thetowntalk.com/viewart/20130524/NEWS01/130524013/Louisiana-has-highest-rate-gun-violence-weakest-weapons-laws-advocacy-group-saysMore in this category: ... [Published Bayou Buzz - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Gun Violence

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

Gun violence reaches schools as police abort fatal shooting

A student armed with a gun opened fire on Monday at Matsheng Community Junior School in Sojwe Village in what police believe is a rare incident in the country.Sources say the shooting unfolded on Thursday after a male suspect, aged between 18 and 20, ... [Published Sunday Standard Botswana - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Gun Violence, Police, Gaborone (Botswana), MISFIRE

First reported 2 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

La. ranks high in gun violence, low in gun safety

Topics: gun, violence, study, safety, lawsBATON ROUGE - A recent national study says Louisiana has the highest rate of gun violence in the nation and the weakest gun safety laws. But state lawmakers are moving to expand the already permissive laws.According ... [Published WBRZ-TV - 2 hours ago]

Entities: Gun Violence, Baton Rouge (United States), Gun Laws

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 4 reports

‘Gun violence costs Chicago USD 2.5 bn’

A new assessment reveals that gun-related violence in the US’s third largest city, Chicago, costs the country USD 2.5 billion a year.The assessment, whose findings were revealed on Thursday, has been conducted by Bloomberg.The survey was focused on the ... [Published Press tv - 4 hours ago]

Entities: Chicago, Gun Violence, Crime Lab, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Jens Ludwig

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

Ayotte doesn't think this bill will stop gun violence

To the Editor:In her letter to the Exeter News ?Letter, May 16, Dr. Sylvia Kennedy criticizes Sen. Ayotte for casting a vote contrary to 95 percent (she says) of national public opinion. I doubt that Dr. Kennedy prescribes for her patients on the basis ... [Published Exeter NewsLetter - 12 hours ago]

Entities: Gun Violence, First Amendment, Elections

First reported 14 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 1 reports

Michael Paymar: Minnesota Legislature: A failure to act on background checks for gun purchases

The legislative session concluded, sadly, with very little progress on preventing gun violence. I'm disappointed that legislators didn't have an opportunity to vote, or even debate, sensible gun control measures like background checks.It is not surprising ... [Published TwinCities.com - 14 hours ago]

Entities: Gun Violence, Minnesota Legislature, Second Amendment, NRA National Rifle Association, Gun Control

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 18 hours ago - 1 reports

Downtown Portland flash mob takes aim at gun violence awareness

A crowd of about 30 people staged a flash mob in downtown Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square to bring attention to the effects of gun violence Thursday.The event, called Art=Ammo, began about noon and saw some participants raise their hands, then fall ... [Published Oregonian - 18 hours ago]

Entities: Gun Violence, Minneapolis (Minnesota, United States), Oregon, Gun Control

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

First Look: What America's Gun Violence Problem Really Says About Fear (Discovery) 98.432

Categories Mariano item.id="home" channel='video' subchannel'featured' ... [Published Xfinity Comcast - 20 hours ago]

Entities: Gun Violence

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 4 reports

Ten State Legislatures That Have Beaten The NRA After Newtown

As Congress fails to make progress on reforming the nation’s gun laws, state legislatures have filled the void. A number of states around the country, and not just deep-blue ones, have taken steps to crack down on gun violence. Even some very conservative ... [Published Think Progress - May 23 2013]

Entities: NRA National Rifle Association, Gun Laws, Assault Weapons Ban, Gun Violence

Quotes

"This bill now has support from legislators who have never before supported Concealed Carry in Illinois," says Unes. "They realize we must pass this well-written bill now to restore law-abiding Illinoisans their Second Amendment rights."

House Approves Concealed Carry Law Opposed By Gov. [Published 1470 WMBD - 18 mins ago]

"I was so disappointed when Mark Pryor voted against comprehensive background checks," Angela Bradford-Barnes says in the spot. "On that vote he let us down. Tell Mark Pryor to take another look at background checks."

Bloomberg gun group hits a Democrat [Published WDSU New Orleans - 1 hour ago]

..."I have people tell me I'm naive, I'm stupid, I should be ashamed of myself working with these gangs," he says. "I could care less. We've demonized them so much we forget they're human beings." (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Security Guard Shoves Student Down Stairs In Shocking Video [Published AOL Black Voices - 2 hours ago]

When questioned about Benghazi, Sec. Hillary Clinton stated, "What difference does it make if it were a demonstration or someone out to kill Americans?" Talking points about the attack were modified 12 times to eliminate all reference to Muslim terrorist weeks before the last election from the State...

Letter: Washington is like 'Hogan's Heros' [Published Wooster Daily Record - 7 hours ago]

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House Approves Concealed Carry Law Opposed By Gov. [Published 1470 WMBD - 18 mins ago]
Ill. House approves guns plan opposed by governor [Published Northwest Herald - 35 mins ago]
Ill. House Approves Guns Plan Opposed by Governor [Published ABC News - 50 mins ago]
TV news distorts reality on gun violence, other... [Published Indianapolis Star - 57 mins ago]
Louisiana has highest rate of gun violence, wea... [Published Bayou Buzz - 1 hour ago]
Gun violence reaches schools as police abort fa... [Published Sunday Standard Botswana - 1 hour ago]
Bloomberg gun group hits a Democrat [Published WDSU New Orleans - 1 hour ago]
Bloomberg gun group hits a Democrat [Published CNN Political Ticker - 1 hour ago]
East side bar owners to open downtown bar; bike... [Published Oregonian - 2 hours ago]
La. ranks high in gun violence, low in gun safety [Published WBRZ-TV - 2 hours ago]
Security Guard Shoves Student Down Stairs In Sh... [Published AOL Black Voices - 2 hours ago]
Mental Illness vs. Character Flaws [Published Psych Central - 2 hours ago]
Limiting Second Amendment Gun Rights Won't Keep... [Published US News & World Report - 3 hours ago]
Keeping Guns Out of the Wrong Hands With Univer... [Published US News & World Report - 3 hours ago]
OP-ED: Corbett should know better than to cut A... [Published York Dispatch - 3 hours ago]
Barrow administration’s new gender policy opens... [Published Amandala Online - 4 hours ago]
Matthew Tully: Joe Hogsett for mayor? It's earl... [Published Indianapolis Star - 4 hours ago]
Gun Control and Gun Rights [Published Nailpro - 4 hours ago]
Residents Urge Congressman to Co-Sponsor Backgr... [Published Westfield Patch - 4 hours ago]
‘Gun violence costs Chicago USD 2.5 bn’ [Published Press tv - 4 hours ago]
Arkansan Affected By Gun Violence Expresses Dis... [Published PR Newswire: Consumer Products & Retail - 5 hours ago]
Gun Violence Costs Chicago $2.5 Billion A Year [Published Chicago Defender - 5 hours ago]
The NRA digs the hole deeper [Published Cortez Journal - 6 hours ago]
Legislatureâs special session needs to keep nar... [Published Yakima Herald Republic - 7 hours ago]
Letter: Washington is like 'Hogan's Heros' [Published Wooster Daily Record - 7 hours ago]
Fox News Host Urges Viewers To Physically Harm ... [Published Newsvine - 7 hours ago]
Reject concealed gun bill [Published Chicago Sun-Times - 8 hours ago]
Police chiefs back funding for gun buybacks [Published The Downey Patriot - 9 hours ago]
Committee on Children unveils child mental heal... [Published Fairfield Sun - 9 hours ago]
Murder on island but body is missing [Published Channel 5 Belize - 10 hours ago]

Blogs

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Bloomberg gun group hits a Democrat [Published CNN Political Ticker - 1 hour ago] Washington (CNN) - A large gun advocacy group is hitting its first Democrat in their most recent campaign to increase gun control measures. Mayors Against Illegal Guns, founded by independent New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, announced an ad ...
Jon Stewart Compares IRS Targeting Conservative... [Published Breitbart Feed - 23 hours ago] The Daily Show's Jon Stewart sparred with guest Bill O’Reilly Wednesday over the apparent targeting of conservative groups by the IRS and the Department of Justice's secret subpoenas of AP journalists. After admitting that it is troubling for the ...
Ten State Legislatures That Have Beaten The NRA... [Published Think Progress - May 23 2013] As Congress fails to make progress on reforming the nation’s gun laws, state legislatures have filled the void. A number of states around the country, and not just deep-blue ones, have taken steps to crack down on gun violence. Even some very conservative ...
Shareholders Quiz Time Warner Chief On Politica... [Published Deadline.com - May 23 2013] CEO Jeff Bewkes must be glad that he only has to meet with ordinary shareholders once a year. Two dominated the Q&A session at today’s gathering with questions based on a view that Time Warner is engaged in campaigns to promote President Obama’s political ...
Timothy Johnson: Gun Rights Activist David Kope... [Published Media Matters for America - County Fair - May 23 2013] David Kopel, a gun activist who frequently writes for the National Rifle Association's publications, has been identified by Denver Fox affiliate KDVR/FOX31 as a source for a fake story about a gun executive who was supposedly detained after being ...

Audio/Video

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Rep. Perlmutter urges Congress to take up Gun V... [Published Rep. Ed Perlmutter - YouTube Channel - May 17 2013]
Van Hollen Discusses Dinner with President, GOP... [Published Rep. Chris Van Hollen - YouTube Channel - May 17 2013]
President Blaming U.S. for Mexican Gun Violence? [Published FOX Business - Video - May 04 2013]
Cruz challenges Biden to a debate on guns [Published CBS News Online - YouTube - May 03 2013]
Gun Summit - "Beyond Newtown: How to Ensure Saf... [Published Rep. Jackie Speier - YouTube Channel - Apr 30 2013]

Press Releases

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Arkansan Affected By Gun Violence Expresses Dis... [Published PR Newswire: Consumer Products & Retail - 5 hours ago]
Media Advisory: ProgressOhio To Bring Together ... [Published PR Newswire: Policy & Public Interest - May 22 2013]
Project VALOR: Employing Veterans - Saving Kids [Published PR Newswire: Policy & Public Interest - May 21 2013]
Gun Violence Survivors, Law Enforcement Officia... [Published PR Newswire: Entertainment & Media - May 21 2013]
Media Advisory: Gun Violence Survivors, Law Enf... [Published PR Newswire: Entertainment & Media - May 20 2013]