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The Myth of Illegal Guns
John Minchillo/AP
The NRA says gun control won't work because illegal guns are so easy to get....
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Rob Portman's Really Bad Guess
After backing gay marriage, Rob Portman figured he couldn't possibly back gun control too. Wrong!
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Victims Who Love Guns
Michael Ames reports from Houston from the NRA convention, where he found some unexpected advocates. MORE
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The Price Is Right
Will supporting guns finally cause politicians to lose their jobs? MORE
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NRA Descends on Houston
See photos from day one of the gun group’s ‘Stand and Fight’ convention. MORE
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What’s Too Young for a Gun?
A 5-year-old killed his baby sister with a rifle from an industry aimed at kids. By David Freedlander. MORE
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Gun Control: It Pays
Two legislators are seeing dividends for their support of background checks. See the numbers. MORE
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Next Time, the NRA Will Lose
The background-check bill isn’t finished. And next time, says Michael Tomasky, the NRA will lose. MORE
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5-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shoots Sister
With his own rifle. MORE
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Second Shot for Gun Bill
As the public turns on Republican senators who opposed the legislation, supporters aim to line up a second shot for it, and a new result. Eleanor Clift reports.... MORE
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Flake Knows Why He’s So Unpopular
Compares himself to “pond scum.” MORE
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The ‘No’ Vote That Cost Them
From Murkowski to Portman, see the senators whose polling is suffering after voting down background checks. MORE
