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

By Gordon Witkin

Federal law designed to improve access to mental health records has proved disappointing.

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Tucson shooter was troubled, but could still buy a gun

By Kimberly Leonard

Badly flawed background check system fails to contain firearms sales

By Rick Schmitt

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

By Amy Biegelsen

After years of effort, Illinois finds traction in meeting needs of mentally ill youth

By Ed Finkel, Dick Mendel and Juvenile Justice Information Exchange

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