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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

Thursday, March 14, 2013  In the new school building in the neighboring town of Monroe, police remain a presence. Signs ask people to close doors softly and not to drag objects across the floor.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Teachers would also get special gun related training.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Developments Wednesday connected to the debate over gun violence and weapons control in the U.S.

Monday, January 28, 2013  President Barack Obama will meet with police chiefs from three communities that have experienced mass shootings, part of his administration's push to address gun violence.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Republican Senator Brian Munzlinger filed Senate Bill 150, which would make any new federal laws restricting semiautomatic guns and accessories unenforceable.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  PBS announced Monday it will air in February a series of programs under the umbrella title "After Newtown."

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Superintendent Janet Robinson urges an indefinite police presence at the district's schools to allay fears.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Students, teachers and administrators were met by a large police presence outside their new school in the neighboring town of Monroe.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Connecticut Medical Examiner Wayne H. Carver II tells the Hartford Courant that the remains of Adam Lanza were claimed several days ago by someone who wanted to remain anonymous.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The holidays can be the most difficult time of year for people who've lost friends and loved ones.

Friday, December 21, 2012  People everywhere observed a moment of silence Friday morning at 8:30 to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  School security was at the forefront of Wednesday night's Quincy school board meeting.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Man's compassionate instincts kick in admist violent chaos