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States and cities take gun laws into their own hands with tax plans
David Gura Apr 11, 2013
While Congress struggles with gun legislation in the wake of Newtown, states and municipalities are taking the lead, many with tax proposals
Connecticut elected officials vs. Facebook on protecting Newton families
Ben Johnson Feb 27, 2013
Elected officials in Connecticut want Facebook to take Sandy Hook conspiracy theorist pages down; Facebook says no -- but points out that it has been dealing with the issue and is in constant contact with families affected by the tragedy.
Obama: Put someone in charge of gun-regulating agency
David Gura Jan 17, 2013
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms hasn't had a permanent director in six years. President Obama called for confirmation of his nominee as part of his gun-safety proposals.
Connecticut Senator: Ammunition is 'black hole' of gun control
Jeremy Hobson Jan 11, 2013
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut joins us to talk about his new proposal to curb gun violence -- background checks for the sale of bullets.
Starting over every day: Life as a substitute teacher
Tony Cox Dec 22, 2012
There are 7.3 million teachers in America -- among them are countless substitute teachers who haven't always been portrayed in the best light, but what subs do in their day-to-day work life is a lot more than most of us realize.
A gaming "ceasefire" for Newtown
David Brancaccio Dec 21, 2012
A man asks fellow gamers to lay down their digital weapons in the wake of Newtown, and a new report from Pew's Excellence in Journalism project looks at why reaction to this shooting was different.
NRA reacts differently to Newtown shootings
David Gura Dec 21, 2012
The usually stoic National Rifle Association will break their MO with a press conference in the wake of the gun deaths of 20 elementary school children.
The costs and the limits of school security
Shereen Marisol Meraji Dec 19, 2012
Schools are willing to spend to make schools safe, but security systems aren't a panacea.
After shooting, buyers snap up gun magazines
Adam Allington Dec 21, 2012
When acts of violence shake the nation, sales of guns go up -- and the same happens with gun magazine sales.
Businesses help Newtown residents return to normal
Dan Gorenstein Dec 19, 2012
Where do people go to celebrate after the big game? Where do they go for late-night snacks, or a greasy cheeseburger? The same place they go to commiserate together. In Newtown, Connecticut the all-night diner the Blue Colony is one of those places.
