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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper is telling a federal court that the gun-control package he signed earlier this year should remain in effect.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Gun-rights activists have turned in petition signatures to set up the first recall of a state lawmaker in Colorado history.

Friday, May 31, 2013  In unwanted way, ricin letters highlight New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's stature in gun-laws debate

Thursday, May 30, 2013  One of the letters containing traces of the poison ricin refer to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control efforts

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Politicians who have helped gun-control measures in Colorado are seeing an increasingly common result of their politically risky votes -- recall attempts.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Friday a group of Colorado sheriffs filed a lawsuit against the state attacking recently passed gun legislation that they said is unconstitutional and unenforceable.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Most of Colorado's sheriffs say they are suing to block two gun-control laws scheduled to take effect this summer.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

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.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Dozens gathered Sunday to counteract a petition aiming to recall Colorado Senate President John Morse.

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.

Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  President Barack Obama is traveling to Colorado on Wednesday to praise the state's newly passed gun control legislation amid signs of waning momentum in Congress for similar federal measures.