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Rally for expanded background checks held at county courthouse
A South Bend man affected by gun violence was one of many who stood on the steps of the St. Joseph County Courthouse to raise awareness about gun control. Stephen Miller's brother was killed by a gun. Years later, his nephew was shot. Friday's rally was...
Tags: Politics, Shootings, Gun Control, Dan Coats, Interior Policy
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Elkhart sheriff won't enforce future gun laws
ELKHART, Ind. (AP) — The Elkhart County sheriff told gun rights supporters at a weekend rally that he won't enforce any future laws that infringe on the public's right to bear arms. Sheriff Bradley Rogers told about 200 people, many of whom held...Tags: Justice System, Laws, Republican Party, Barack Obama, Politics
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Firearms safety class draws women
As the debate over gun control continues, the NRA is offering a "women-only" gun training class in Niles. The class is called "Women on Target" and it filled up within three weeks. The targets are up, the guns locked and loaded. And the people behind...Tags: National Rifle Association of America, Politics, Firearms, Gun Control, Interior Policy
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Michigan City police offer gun exchange program
The Sandy Hook massacre put the issue of gun control front and center – and while the issue is debated, one police department is taking action with a program to get guns off the street. The Michigan City Police Department is holding its annual...
Tags: Theft, Politics, Firearms, Gun Control, Walmart
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A risk including gay partners in immigration bill?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated at being left out of an immigration overhaul, gay rights groups are pushing to adjust a bipartisan Senate bill to include gay couples. But Democrats are treading carefully, wary of adding another divisive issue that...Tags: Justice System, Social Issues, Washington, DC, John McCain, Republican Party
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Gun control advocates rally in South Bend
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND — About 60 people gathered in the cold, damp air Saturday in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center, urging U.S. senators to move ahead with a bill that would expand background checks for gun sales. Dale Gibson of South Bend held a...Tags: Laws, Chuck Schumer, John Broden, Barack Obama, Elections
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Moms rally at Mich. Capitol for gun control
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — About 200 people turned out at the Michigan Capitol Saturday for a rally in favor of putting more restrictions on gun ownership. They shared the grounds with dozens of other people who are opposed to new restrictions....
Tags: Politics, Gun Control, Interior Policy
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Moms to rally at Michigan Capitol for gun control
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A group of moms plans to rally at the Michigan Capitol for gun-control measures. The rally taking place Saturday features all five Michigan chapters of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Survivors of gun violence,...Tags: Politics, Gun Control, Interior Policy
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Couple who lost son in shooting frustrated by laws
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Whether you love guns, hate guns or are somehow totally indifferent to them, only a fool would argue that Tim and Patty Williams haven't survived the worst gun nightmare that any parent can endure. Nineteen years ago, their 13-...
Tags: Justice System, Lobbying, National Rifle Association of America, Health and Medical Professionals, Politics
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For lobbyist of gun law reform, it's personal
South Bend Tribune CorrespondentSOUTH BEND — For more than 40 years, Stephen Miller has known the devastation wrought by gun violence — his brother Thomas was murdered in 1972, his nephew Christopher died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 1994. He’s doing something...Tags: Lobbying, Laws, Politics, Suicide, Crime, Law and Justice
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Only Rock and Roll?
Stop Bluffing I see where the Postal Service has decided to hold off cancelling Saturday deliveries. I think they should also call off their seemingly constant threats of doing so. How many times has this happened? Enough is enough. Either put up...Tags: Entertainment, U.S. Postal Service, Music, Wrigley Field, Politics
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Group pressures Donnelly, Coats on universal background checks on gun buys
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND – A progressive public policy and research organization on Wednesday called on the state's two U.S. senators, Democrat Joe Donnelly and Republican Dan Coats, to support "common sense" reforms aimed at curbing gun violence in America,...Tags: Laws, Politics, Tom Perriello, Gun Control, Dan Coats
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