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Monday, December 17, 2012

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President Obama Holds The Granddaughter Of Sandy Hook's Slain Principal

A touching moment from Sunday's memorial in Newtown.

Obama: "Surely We Can Do Better Than This"

"Newtown, you are not alone," Obama says at an interfaith vigil. "We'll have to change."

Gun Shops See Big Sales Weekend After Shooting

Long lines and brisk retail. Store owners chalk it up to holiday shopping.

Jesus And Mary Would Be "Lynched" Today, Says Israeli Embassy

A post on the Israeli Embassy in Ireland's Facebook page floats a "thought for Christmas."

6 Things To Know About The First Black Republican In The Senate In 33 Years

Rep. Tim Scott, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's pick to fill Sen. Jim DeMint's seat, will be the South's first black senator since Reconstruction.

Pro-Gun Senator Pledges Support For Assault Weapon Ban

NRA A-rated member and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin (D) said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe" that now is the time to have a "common sense" discussion about gun control. "Everything has to be on the table."

White House Spokesman Promises Gun Control Legislation

“I don’t have a series of proposals to present to you," says the White House press secretary.

Hurricane Sandy Recovery Package Packed With Extra Spending

From cars for the FBI to salmon research, bill's spending would go far and wide. And not all of it is related to the storm's devastation.

Top Democrat Warns Senate Will Be Spending Christmas Break In Washington

"It appears the Senate will be coming back the day after Christmas," Reid says. Vows to deal with Sandy relief, fiscal cliff.

Mike Bloomberg Pushes For Obama To Pass Gun Control Package

"Words alone cannot heal our nation — only action can do that," said the New York mayor.

Supreme Court Sets Schedule For Lesbian Widow's DOMA Challenge

Action in the case, beginning in mid-January, will continue through until the court hears oral arguments in the case. The 1996 law has been struck down by two appeals courts.

S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley Names Tim Scott To DeMint's Senate Seat

The 47 year-old congressman will replace Sen. Jim DeMint to become the Republicans' first black senator in over than 30 years.

Obama Spokesman Can't Say If There Is Anything He Has Done To Remove "Weapons Of War" From Nation's Streets

Obama has long-supported the Assault Weapons Ban, but the White House can't point to anything he has done to make it a reality.

News Outlets Send Letter To Romney Campaign Contesting Expenses

In an ongoing dispute, editors have informed American Express that they are contesting charges from the campaign trail.

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