Gabby and Mark: The New 'Bradys' of Gun Control

Ex-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and retired astronaut Mark Kelly take on powerful gun lobby

2013-01-12

Thom Patterson CNN

(CNN) -- Two couples rooted in the American mainstream. Two spouses who were nearly killed by mentally ill gunmen. The comparisons are striking. Read the complete article

Planned Parenthood Battles Texas Funding Law in Court

Law puts funding of women's health clinics in state hands rather than federal

2013-01-11

By Vivian Kuo CNN

rick perrryPlanned Parenthood in Texas heads to federal court Friday, looking for a temporary injunction that would allow it to take part in the state's revamped Women's Health Program Read the complete article

Panetta Orders Military Cost-Cutting In Case Congress Stalemates On Spending

Measures must be "reversible" and minimize any impact on military readiness

2013-01-11

CNN

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has ordered the military to begin implementing cost-cutting measures aimed at mitigating the risk of significant budget cuts should Congress fail to reach a deal in coming months to avert or soften them. Read the complete article

NRA Says Biden Meeting Missed The Target

Gun rights advocates disappointed with proposals

2013-01-11

CNN Political Unit

gunsThe nation's largest gun lobby left a Thursday meeting with Vice President Joe Biden and his gun control panel “disappointed” and perceiving little ground for compromise and said it would move forward on the issue independently. Read the complete article

Binders Closed: Rangel Says Mostly-Male Obama Picks 'Embarrassing'

Longtime Democratic Rep. criticizes President for lack of diversity in cabinet picks

2013-01-10

Ashley Killough CNN

(CNN) -- As President Barack Obama finalizes his cabinet picks heading into his second term, some are pointing to a noted lack of diversity among the select group. Read the complete article

Troops to Get Pay Denied Under 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'

Former service members to receive separation pay as result of $2.4 million settlement

2013-01-10

CNN Staff

(CNN) -- A group of former service members who left the military because of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy will get the full separation pay they were denied, according to a recent $2.4 million court settlement. Read the complete article

Not a Great Start For Jobless Claims in 2013

First-time claims for unemployment benefits are up 4,000 from the previous week

2013-01-10

Annalyn Kurtz CNN Money

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Happy New Year! The American economy kicked off 2013 with a small rise in new claims for unemployment benefits -- a closely-watched indicator of the health of the job market. Read the complete article

Video: Conspiracy Theorist Threatens Insurrection if "You Try to Take our Firearms"

Alex Jones rants against assault weapons bans on Piers Morgan's show

2013-01-09

By Ben Brumfield CNN

Gun advocate and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones tells Piers Morgan, “1776 will commence again if you try to take our firearms.” Read the complete article

VIDEO: Vermont City Takes Step Toward Banning Assault Rifles

State is most lenient in nation allowing concealed or open carry without permits

2013-01-09

By Marlena Baldacci CNN

A resolution passed in Burlington, Vermont’s biggest city,  could lead to a ban on assault rifles and high-capacity magazines. Read the complete article

Detective Describes Colorado Shooting Suspect's Odd Police Station Behavior

Police also play 911 calls from the July 20 shooting rampage

2013-01-09

By Casey Wian. Jim Spellman and Michael Pearson CNN

Lead detective testifies in Colorado movie shooting rampage Read the complete article

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