Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Two senators key to Obama's push for broader checks of gun buyers

Senator Manchin speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in WashingtonBy Thomas Ferraro WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The fate of one of President Barack Obama's key gun-control proposals appeared on Monday night to be in the hands of two senators: one Democrat, the other Republican, both of them longtime opponents of restrictions on guns. Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Republican Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania are seeking a compromise on expanding background checks for prospective gun buyers. ...


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