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February 26, 2013

Gun Control Faces Key Test Before Senate Panel 
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Congress is expected to take up a number of key gun control proposals
later this week. The Senate Judiciary Committee could vote as early as
Thursday on a number of measures, including a ban on military-style
assault weapons and a proposal to make gun trafficking a federal crime
for the first time. Other proposals under consideration include,
background checks for gun buyers and harsher penalties for purchasing
guns illegally.

 

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