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April 8, 2013

Obama to bring some Sandy Hook families on Air Force One

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says Obama is going to argue in his speech that lawmakers have an obligation…
April 2, 2013

Obama endorses Robin Kelly to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

NBC Chicago - President Barack Obama on Tuesday endorsed Robin Kelly in the race to replace Jackson, who resigned from…
April 1, 2013

The challenge for Obama’s background checks proposal

ANALYSIS - In his remarks on gun control on last week, President Obama emphatically highlighted the number 90, the percentage…
March 28, 2013

Fiery Obama says ‘shame on us if we’ve forgotten’ Newtown victims

theGRIO REPORT - A fiery President Obama pointedly urged Congress to pass gun control legislation in a speech Thursday, repeatedly…
March 28, 2013

First lady returns to Chicago to discuss youth violence

CHICAGO - As Chicago continues to struggle with gang violence, the city plans to bring in the big guns for…
March 21, 2013

Gun control rally held in Harlem: Why we are marching

OPINION - Stronger background checks for guns and ammunition will keep weapons away from people who might sell them or…
March 20, 2013

Why major gun control legislation may not pass

theGRIO REPORT - The strong momentum early this year around new gun control laws, spurred by the mass shooting in…
March 19, 2013

Assault weapons ban won't be in Dems' gun bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has decided that a proposed assault weapons ban won't be part of…
March 12, 2013

Senate panel approves universal gun background checks

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats gave a boost Tuesday to the pillar of President Barack Obama's plans for reducing gun violence,…
March 11, 2013

911 tapes released in Hadiya Pendleton shooting

CHICAGO - The frantic 911 calls that came the night Hadiya Pendleton was gunned down in a Chicago park were…
March 8, 2013

Obama largely silent on campaign for gun control

WASHINGTON (AP) - Gun legislation is taking shape on Capitol Hill, but President Barack Obama has kept a low profile…
March 6, 2013

Colion Noir, the NRA's 'urban gun enthusiast,' is off target

OPINION - Noir’s position that African-Americans should then embrace a continued proliferation of assault weapons rather than support legislation that…
March 6, 2013

Eric Holder urges senators to confront gun violence

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder is urging Congress to confront gun violence by requiring universal background checks, imposing…
March 5, 2013

Deal still elusive on expanding gun background checks

WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite signs of stepped up White House involvement, a bipartisan compromise over expanded background checks for gun…
March 5, 2013

Researchers report sharp rise in 'patriot' groups

MONTGOMERY, Alabama (AP) - Opposition to President Barack Obama's administration and the gun control debate after the Connecticut school shooting…
March 5, 2013

NRA rolls out new ad aimed at minorities featuring black 'contributor'

theGRIO REPORT - The National Rifle Association aims its newest ad at minorities by featuring YouTube sensation and gun advocate…
February 27, 2013

Gun control is the real winner in race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

theGRIO REPORT - In a race where guns quickly dominated the debate, gun control advocate Robin Kelly clinched the Democratic…
February 26, 2013

Gun control advocate wins primary for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s House seat

CHICAGO (AP) - A former Illinois legislator who favors an assault weapons ban captured the Democratic nomination Tuesday in the…
February 26, 2013

Bloomberg spends big bucks on race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

theGRIO REPORT - Mayor Bloomberg has been a passionate voice for stricter gun laws for years and especially in the…
February 18, 2013

Hadiya Pendleton mother featured in new gun control ad

VIDEO - Cleopatra Cowley, mother of the Chicago teen shot and killed just a week after performing at President Barack…