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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three types of background checks would be required if bill passes.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Proponents of background checks for gun sales are exploring ballot options

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gun bill clears first Senate hurdle, debate on background checks starts Tuesday

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  In Colorado, Obama will press Congress to pass gun measures, place focus on background checks

Friday, March 22, 2013  Senate leader Reid says Democrats' gun bill will seek expanded background checks for buyers

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Senate panel ready to OK Dems' bill on gun background checks, fate in full Senate less sure

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gun victims' families, others take opposing sides at latest Senate hearing on firearms curbs

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spoke haltingly, a result of the wounds suffered when she was shot in the head in an attempted assassination two years ago that left six others dead.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Oswalt pleads guilty to stealing $54,000 from charitable organization.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Sentencing hearing was scheduled for Monday.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Making HIV tests as common as cholesterol checks: Guideline pushes routine screens for most

Friday, November 16, 2012  A Quincy attorney is accused of taking about $200,000 from his client's bank accounts without permission.

Friday, November 09, 2012  It's shopping season, but you can't get your shopping done if your wallet is stolen.