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Monday, April 29, 2013  Proponents of background checks for gun sales are exploring ballot options

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Colorado Democratic Sen. Mark Udall says supporters of universal background checks for gun buyers aren't giving up despite a defeat in the Senate.

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

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  In Colorado, Obama will press Congress to pass gun measures, place focus on background checks

Friday, March 22, 2013  Senate leader Reid says Democrats' gun bill will seek expanded background checks for buyers

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The sponsor of a proposed assault weapons ban says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has told her that the ban will not be part of the initial gun control measure the Senate will debate next month.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Three gun control bills are currently sitting on Governor John Hickenlooper's desk waiting for his signature. They are house bills 1224, 1228 and 1229.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper will sign gun control measures Wednesday that pose limits on ammunition magazines and expand background checks for firearms.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Expanding background checks for private and online firearm purchases in Colorado is expected to dominate debate at the state Capitol as lawmakers prepare to take final votes on the measure.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Background checks for private gun purchases are up for additional review in the state Legislature.

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

Monday, February 25, 2013  Denver police arrested a man suspected of threatening a Democratic state lawmaker who's sponsoring gun bills to expand background checks and limit the size of ammunition magazines.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Colorado House Democrats passed new ammunition limits and expanded background checks as part of a package of bills responding to recent mass shootings.