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On Tap for Wednesday: Gun Control From the Oval Office

Petrus64 Wrote: Jan 16, 2013 8:47 AM
" When Fascism comes to America, it will surround itself with children." -Sinclair Lewis, 1935
conservative_one Wrote: Jan 16, 2013 9:14 AM
Every headline is used by our gov't to exert more complete control.

It's Wednesday and at 11:45 this morning, President Obama will unveil new plans for gun control through executive order while surrounded by children. He's expected to call on Congress to ban semi-automatic "assault" rifles and high capacity magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. He'll also ask for universal background checks. Up to this point, Obama has been vague about what exactly his executive orders will include, but we'll find out today.

According to a lobbyist briefed Tuesday, Obama will present a three-part plan focused on gun violence, education and mental health. He'll call for:

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