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President Obama Takes Gun Control Push to ConnecticutThe president returns to Connecticut to remind lawmakers why they must pass stricter gun laws.
America's number 1 the early morning news. About a possible breakthrough on Capitol Hill in efforts to restrict gun ownership. It would be a major boost to President Obama who travels to Connecticut later today to push congress to -- gun violence. ABC's Devin Dwyer right now joining us from Washington with the very latest -- Hey good morning John you know new gun control measures seemed inevitable immediately after the December shooting at sandy hook. Now -- memories fade advocates are fighting to regain momentum. Nearly four months after the tragedy at -- a decisive week in the fight over new gun controls. The US senate is set to begin debate -- steps to prevent another tragedy. Today President Obama returns to Connecticut to remind lawmakers why they must act. -- twenty children and six teachers gunned down at sandy hook. The reality is is -- is that the gun that was used to kill 26 people on December 14 was legally purchased in the state of Connecticut even know. We had an assault weapons ban. On the table expanded background checks for gun purchases tougher penalties for gun trafficking and more money for school safety. The senate bill does not include a ban on assault style weapons high capacity ammunition clips -- -- try to get the strongest bill we can't and there's no reason. That we can't happen this is a 90% -- -- 9% Americans agree on the weather. Still some Republican senators say they plan to filibuster to block the bill. One big sticking point whether to require background checks for all gun sales including private transfers. Even if you ahead all your the universal background check. Bad guys are gonna get guidance and is not gonna solve the problem in the schools and -- and -- diminish. The need for greater security agents in the schools. We have a -- for now but we can get this -- Now one possible compromise in the works expanding background checks only -- gun shows and online sales. If senators can reach a deal it would be a significant breakthrough John. All right -
Sandy Hook Parents Coming to DC on Air Force One to Lobby Congress
Eleven parents of children killed in the Sandy Hook massacre will fly to Washington with the president on Air Force One tonight following Obama’s speech in Hartford, Conn. They are coming to Washington to lobby Congress this week to pass measures to combat gun...
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Poll: Most Americans Disapprove of Obama on Guns
Most Americans disapprove of how President Obama has handled gun-policy issues, a new poll from CNN finds. The president has been pushing new limits on gun ownership since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut last year captured the nation’s attention and spurred...
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VIDEO: The president remarks on gun legislation in Newtown, Connecticut.VIDEO: The president remarks on gun legislation in Newtown , Connecticut .
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Obama Visits Hartford, Conn., to Urge End to Gun Control StalemateThe president looks to gain support for his administration's ambitious gun legislation.
assignment tonight and president obama is on the road making an emotional plea. You see him right there, just 40 from miles from the newtown shooting. Pressing lawmakers to punch through the stalemate and pass something on gun ntrol. Much of his agenda has been blocked and resistance is growing. So as the president scrambles for a compromise, he's taking dramatic steps. When he leaves connecticut tonight, 11 members from newtown will join him on air force one . A last hitch intense me human pitch. Abc chief white house correspondent jonathan karl starts us off. Reporter: The president portrayed his gun plan as a moral imperative. This is not about me. This is not -
President Obama Takes Gun Control Push to ConnecticutObama will speak 50 miles from Newtown as he tries to build political momentum on gun control
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Connecticut Priest Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge61-Year-Old Priest Made More Than $300,000 From Meth Sales, Authorities Say
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Connecticut Priest Pleads Guilty to Drug ChargeKevin Wallin, 61, faces a minimum of 10 years in prison for his role in a crystal meth drug ring.
of his apartment and that on six occasions. He sold to an undercover officer . -- -- sentenced in June for others involved in the -- are also facing charges. -
VIDEO:Connecticut prepares to pass the strictest gun legislation while the NRA wants to arm teachers.VIDEO:Connecticut prepares to pass the strictest gun legislation while the NRA wants to arm teachers.
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Gun Control in America: Polarizing Gun ViewsConnecticut prepares to pass the strictest gun legislation while the NRA wants to arm teachers.
arm teachers and educators with guns in abc's chief white house correspondent jonathan karl brings the details. Reporter: This is nra's vision of school safety. Get down! Reporter: Teachers in ohio getting trained to carry weapons in school. AS THE NRA'S wayne LaPierre put it, just after the sandy hook massacre -- the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. Reporter: Today -
PHOTO: A federal jury in Bridgeport, Conn. ruled in favor of Cara Munn, 20, citing her school, The Hotchkiss School, failed to take precautions from protecting her from ticks.PHOTO: A federal jury in Bridgeport, Conn. ruled in favor of Cara Munn, 20, citing her school, The Hotchkiss School, failed to take precautions from protecting her from ticks.
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Rare Giraffe Born in Connecticut
A conservation center in Connecticut has sent out a birth announcement like no other. “It’s a girl,” proclaims the website of the LEO Zoological Conservation Center, announcing the birth of not just any girl but an endangered Rothschild giraffe. The giraffe, born Friday, was the...
