U.S. President Obama and Vice President Biden announce a series of proposals to counter gun violence during event at the White House in Washington

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and Vice President Joe Biden announce a series of proposals to counter gun violence during an event at the White House in Washington January 16, 2013. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

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