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Badly flawed background check system fails to contain firearms sales

By Rick Schmitt

June 23, 2011

Center story detailed loopholes in current system

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Current gun debate may not help beleaguered ATF

By Alan Berlow

February 11, 2013

As firearm ownership rises, Florida gun murders increase

By Eric Barton and Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

April 23, 2013

ATF's struggle to close down firearms dealers

By Fred Schulte

February 1, 2013

After Sandy Hook shootings, NRA campaign clout still formidable

By Joe Eaton

December 18, 2012

TSA cannot guarantee accuracy of 900,000 airport security badges

By Alexandra Duszak

August 9, 2011

More than 10 percent of TSA badges have errors

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Rail systems complain about lack of access to TSA anti-terrorism information

By Laurel Adams

June 15, 2011

California lawmakers latest to consider limits for cops in schools

By Susan Ferriss

April 30, 2013

A shrill message for whistleblowers

By Nick Schwellenbach

June 25, 2009

Deadline for summer internships fast-approaching

By Sarah Whitmire

February 6, 2013

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