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DHS report in 2009 warned of "lone wolf" attacks

By Aaron Mehta

Two years before the Tucson massacre, the Department of Homeland Security warned in a report that right wing extremism was on the rise and c

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Only 32 miles of U.S.-Canada border are secure

By Laurel Adams

Napolitano quizzed on ATF probe, NRA weighs in

By David Heath

A troubled history

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DHS still getting up to speed

By The Center for Public Integrity

Excerpts from this story referencing "Gabrielle Giffords":

"… ”In the wake of last weekend’s attempted assassination of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, which left six dead and 14 wounded, the report’s warning of a lone wolf …"

History repeat?

By Peter H. Stone

The killing spree by an Arizona man wielding a semiautomatic pistol with a high-capacity magazine raises the prospect of a fresh debate on w

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Gun lobby's money and power still holds sway over Congress

By Alan Berlow and Gordon Witkin

After Sandy Hook shootings, NRA campaign clout still formidable

By Joe Eaton

Children's Defense Fund report on kids' gun deaths, new gun laws

By Susan Ferriss

Rick Perry's devotion to NRA-backed proposals reaps campaign aid and grassroots support

By Peter H. Stone

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Rifle Association":

"… er the country needs tougher gun controls.But if history is any guide, the National Rifle Association will successfully fight stronger gun controls. The NRA’s influence stems …"

"… expenditures and other campaign tools.In the 2009-2010 election cycle, the National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund, the NRA’s major campaign spending veh …"

Director of Mayors Against Illegal Guns: 'Money is not all that matters'

By Michael Beckel

Mayors Against Illegal Guns sees 'intensity' on its side as its pitted against the National Rifle Association.

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Gun lobby's money and power still holds sway over Congress

By Alan Berlow and Gordon Witkin

Gun groups hire new lobbyists to storm Capitol Hill

By Dave Levinthal

ATF's struggle to close down firearms dealers

By Fred Schulte

Current gun debate may not help beleaguered ATF

By Alan Berlow

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Gabrielle Giffords' PAC attracts little interest

By Dave Levinthal

Giffords' original political action committee attracts little interest while super PAC thrives.

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Daily Disclosure: 'Young Guns' target Democratic House candidates

By Rachael Marcus

Super donor Friess skips super PAC to help Santorum

By Michael Beckel

Party of one

By Robert Morlino

Santorum’s withdrawal leaves super PAC without a candidate

By Michael Beckel

Excerpts from this story referencing "Gabrielle Giffords":

"… Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. ET.  …"

NRA spends record money on lobbying this year

By Dave Levinthal

Pro-gun organization increases influence effort as congressional debate rages.

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Gun groups, defense contractors buck downward trend in lobbying

By Dave Levinthal

Fiscal cliff, elections boost spending on lobbying

By Dave Levinthal

Obama inauguration fueled by corporations, unions

By Dave Levinthal

Bank of America, unions among newly named inauguration sponsors

By Dave Levinthal

Excerpts from this story referencing "Gabrielle Giffords":

"… President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and the families of children killed last year in Newtown, Conn. — pressu …"

Gun lobby's money and power still holds sway over Congress

By Alan Berlow and Gordon Witkin

But lawmakers' fear may not be entirely justified.

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Director of Mayors Against Illegal Guns: 'Money is not all that matters'

By Michael Beckel

History repeat?

By Peter H. Stone

After Sandy Hook shootings, NRA campaign clout still formidable

By Joe Eaton

Rick Perry's devotion to NRA-backed proposals reaps campaign aid and grassroots support

By Peter H. Stone

Excerpts from this story referencing "Gabrielle Giffords":

"… sp;to Americans for Responsible Solutions, a group run by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) and her husband Mark Kelly, which financed television ads e …"