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Which Way, L.A.?

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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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

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 the Newtown, Connecticut massacre has created a requirement for “immediate action…” Biden said he’ll meet tomorrow with the NRA and the Gun Owners of America—to hear their views and try to find common ground.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Sonya Geis

    Senior Managing Editor

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    John Gramlich

    Congressional Quarterly

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    Adam Winkler

    professor of law at UCLA, and author of "Gunfight: The Battle over the Right to Bear Arms in America"

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    Jim Tomes

    Indiana State Senate

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