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

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.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Obama was to announce the measures Wednesday at a White House event that will bring together law enforcement officials, lawmakers and children who wrote the president about gun violence.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Majorities favor a nationwide ban on military-style, rapid-fire weapons and limits on gun violence depicted in video games, movies and TV shows.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Vice President Joe Biden to meet Wednesday with gun-safety, victims groups as deadline for proposals looms.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill says she's ready to file legislation allowing greater use of electronic devices by airline passengers.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Changes in law and new flavors credited with increase in alcohol sales in the state of Iowa.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  A lot of people are changing their diets and taking out gluten.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Concrete-like ground extends burn ban in Lee County

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Quincy school board opts out of federal lunch program extention.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Anyone under 18 can get a free lunch at Central Elementary School.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Students at five Quincy schools will receive two free meals a day -- regardless of their family's income level.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Officials hope new school lunch standards will help address the childhood obesity problem.

Monday, February 06, 2012  The Georgia Supreme Court's unanimous ruling concludes the 1994 state law "restricts speech in violation of the free speech clauses" of the U.S. and Georgia constitutions.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Now Illinois could make history by loosening smoking ban restrictions.