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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 …"

After Sandy Hook shootings, NRA campaign clout still formidable

By Joe Eaton

Will Connecticut shooting change the calculus?

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ATF's struggle to close down firearms dealers

By Fred Schulte

As firearm ownership rises, Florida gun murders increase

By Eric Barton and Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

Badly flawed background check system fails to contain firearms sales

By Rick Schmitt

Current gun debate may not help beleaguered ATF

By Alan Berlow

Excerpts from this story referencing "Congress":

"… ce President Barack Obama took office, the NRA has spent millions to lobby Congress on gun legislation and bankroll the campaigns of supportive candidates. Fr …"

"… eporting of bulk ammunition purchases.In addition to wielding its power in Congress, the NRA has long provided financial ammunition for candidates who share i …"

"… he group is widely credited with helping engineer a Republican takeover of Congress. By contrast, more recently some NRA-backed candidates have lost, includin …"

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 …"