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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.

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

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.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

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

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

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

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  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.

Friday, February 22, 2013  A federal appeals court has ruled that permits allowing people to carry concealed weapons are not protected by the Second Amendment.