Politics

10 April 2013

Gun Compromise Reached

Posted in Politics

Washington, D.C.

Senators announce deal on background checks. Brian Mooar reports.

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09 April 2013

Newtown Families Lobby Lawmakers

Posted in Politics

Washington, D.C.

Relatives of Sandy Hook victims fly to D.C. to push for gun control. Steve Handelsman reports.

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02 April 2013

Gun Laws

Posted in Politics, National & World

Lawmakers in several states are tackling new gun laws, and the NRA unveils its recommendations to improve school security. Danielle Leigh reports.

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27 March 2013

The End Of DOMA?

Posted in Politics, Local, National & World, Regional

Washington, D.C.

Supreme Court could strike down the Defense of Marriage Act, which prevents legally married same-sex couples from receiving a wide range of federal benefits. Danielle Leigh reports.

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13 March 2013

Face-To-Face

Posted in Politics, Economy

President Obama meets with House GOP to discuss dueling budget plans. Jennifer Johnson reports.

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09 April 2013

DC Braces For Immigration March

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Silver Spring, Md.

Tens of thousands expected to march on Washington D.C. Wednesday in call for immigration reform. Brian Mooar reports.

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04 April 2013

PERS Bill May Reach The Senate This Week

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A bill to change the Public Employees Retirement System, or PERS is moving up in the legislature. On Wednesday, a subcommittee passed Senate Bill 822 with a vote of 6 to 3. The bill would reduce ...

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02 April 2013

Use Of Seclusion Cells for Students In Oregon May End

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The Oregon Senate has voted to make "seclusion cells" used to isolate misbehaving students in schools illegal. The law would get rid of any freestanding or self-contained unit or cell used for punis ...

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14 March 2013

Budget Plans

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Washington, D.C.

The President met with both Republicans and Democrats in separate meetings to try and win over Senate Republicans to find a common ground on getting a budget passed. Jennifer Johnson reports.

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12 March 2013