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    Will the Newtown Massacre be the “Tipping Point” for Gun Control?

    Vice President Biden today said, “nothing has touched the hearts of the American people’ like the bodies of children “riddled with bullets.” He promised action in Washington, backed by gun owners, like former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a shooting victim.

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    By Warren Olney • Jan 9, 2013 • 51m Listen

    Vice President Biden today said, “nothing has touched the hearts of the American people’ like the bodies of children “riddled with bullets.” He promised action in Washington, backed by gun owners, like former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a shooting victim. She, New York Mayor Bloomberg and others are pledging big money to overcome the political clout of the NRA.Will talk of “responsible ownership” and “violence reduction” overcome fears of confiscation and erosion of the 2nd Amendment? Also, we talk about the hottest year in American history and about Obama picking Lew to Replace Geithner as Treasury Secretary.

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    1. 0:00

      Obama Picks Lew to Replace Geithner as Treasury Secretary

      Unnamed White House sources are now confirming that Jack Lew, the President’s Chief of Staff, will be nominated tomorrow to replace Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. Hans Nichols broke the story earlier this week for Bloomberg News.

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      8 min
    2. 7:33

      Will the Newtown Massacre be the “Tipping Point” for Gun Control?

      The slaughter of children in Newtown, Connecticut has infused new energy into the gun control movement.  Will a new strategy sound like good politics to some Republicans?  Will there be enough money to challenge the power of the NRA? Vice President Joe Biden talked to reporters today before meeting with a group of gun control advocates.  He said…

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      35 min
    3. 43:13

      2012 Was U.S.’ Hottest Year on Record By a Full Degree Fahrenheit

      The US is heating up faster than ever, and last year was the hottest on record.  Has climate change  become a fact of everyday life?

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      8 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:008 min

      Obama Picks Lew to Replace Geithner as Treasury Secretary

    2. 7:3335 min

      Will the Newtown Massacre be the “Tipping Point” for Gun Control?

    3. 43:138 min

      2012 Was U.S.’ Hottest Year on Record By a Full Degree Fahrenheit

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