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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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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"… 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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Badly flawed background check system fails to contain firearms sales

By Rick Schmitt

Center story detailed loopholes in current system

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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 …"