Tucson shooter was troubled, but could still buy a gun

By Kimberly Leonard

The months-long pattern of bizarre behavior by alleged Tucson shooter Jared Lee Loughner has once again raised questions about what sort of

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Badly flawed background check system fails to contain firearms sales

By Rick Schmitt

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ATF's struggle to close down firearms dealers

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On anniversary of Virginia Tech shooting, law to close loophole hasn't accomplished much

By Gordon Witkin

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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

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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

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"… high-capacity magazine provision refers to guns that hold over 10 rounds. Jared Lee Loughner, the 22-year-old accused in the shootings, used a Glock 19 pistol that he …"

Despite Tucson and rising needs, mental health takes a back budget seat

By Amy Biegelsen

States have cut $2.1 billion from their mental health budgets over the last three fiscal years, and more slashing is expected in coming week

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High court upholds key part of Obama health law

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Cook County sparks national changes in mental health care for delinquent youth

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At Appalachian Fairgrounds, charity tries to fill gaps in health care

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Excluded groups want in on health information technology funding

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Badly flawed background check system fails to contain firearms sales

By Rick Schmitt

Center story detailed loopholes in current system

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Current gun debate may not help beleaguered ATF

By Alan Berlow

As firearm ownership rises, Florida gun murders increase

By Eric Barton and Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

ATF's struggle to close down firearms dealers

By Fred Schulte

After Sandy Hook shootings, NRA campaign clout still formidable

By Joe Eaton

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"… urt. Large segments of the population – including alleged Tucson shooter Jared Lee Loughner, a diagnosed schizophrenic -- are not captured by that system.   Cri …"

"… check system question its suitability for catching every worrisome person. Jared Lee Loughner was able to buy a gun from a dealer and pass a check even though he was wi …"