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Guns, Inauguration Day, and the GOP Retreat
President Obama unveiled his gun-control package this week - will it lower gun violence? Also, the GOP ponders the debt limit as Obama drafts his second inaugural address.
President Obama outlined his plan for lowering gun violence. Will it have a measurable effect on shootings? Or is it a first step in changing the terms of debate? Meantime, the GOP is holding a retreat to rethink its political message. First up, make a short-term deal on the debt limit. Finally, Obama officially begins his second term on Monday - what's his legacy so far? And what does he need to do to ensure success in the next four years?