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January 11, 2013

Obama Admin Prepares for Rejection of Assault Weapons Ban with Alternate Proposals 
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The Obama administration has reportedly set its expectations low for
passage of a new assault weapons ban in Congress despite a changing
national consciousness in the aftermath of last month's Newtown shooting
massacre. The New York Times is reporting the White House has decided it
will be "exceedingly difficult" for the ban to make it to President
Obama's desk, leading administration aides to develop other gun control
rules that could draw bipartisan support. The alternatives include
universal background checks and more government research on gun
violence. The White House is also reportedly considering a $50 million
effort to fund the placement of hundreds of police officers and new
surveillance equipment in public schools, a move that would resemble the
National Rifle Association's call for armed guards in every school.

 

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