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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Oakland County Commissioners Host Panel Discussion on Gun Violence

The Feb. 26 event features law enforcement experts, who will talk about Universal Background Checks and other topics.

The Oakland County Board's Public Service committee will host a public hearing Feb. 26 featuring panelists speaking on the topic of gun violence. The event is the first in a three-part series of special public hearings spearheaded by County Commissioners Bill Dwyer (R-14th District) and Commissioner Marcia Gershenson (D-13th District). They have formed a bipartisan group to study the gun registration process, especially as it relates to mental health.  The group will discuss and answer questions related to loopholes in the gun background check system, look at what can be done to prevent gun violence and offer recommendations to strengthen Universal Background Checks. The panel discussion starts at 11:30 a.m., in Committee Room A at the …

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Obama Gun Control Proposals Unveiled: What's Your Take?

The president unveiled a sweeping number of proposals Wednesday designed to curb gun violence. What do you think?

President Obama on Wednesday unveiled what is being called the most ambitious gun control agenda in decades, initiating 23 separate executive actions aimed at curbing what he called “the epidemic of gun violence in this country,” according to The Washington Post. According to the White House fact sheet, Obama’s plan includes: Michigan political reaction came quickly: Gov. Rick Snyder released the following statement: "It's a dialogue that's happening in earnest at the federal level. In Michigan, we are looking at the issue of violence from a holistic approach, examining the multiple causes and root of the problem.  That's why I have ordered a multi-departmental assessment of the state's services and needs regarding at-risk children, school…

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Brad Jensen

4:53 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013

The 27 shots in 30 seconds was from the 911 tape. And no, the egg argument is not the same logic.   more ›

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