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Monday, February 25, 2013  As budget cuts loom, Obama meets with governors at White House

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.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Barack Obama is taking 23 executive actions aimed at curbing gun violence that don't require congressional action.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The NRA says it thinks Congress would likely prevent a new assault weapons ban.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Vice President Joe Biden to meet with NRA as gun violence taskforce nears deadline.

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

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Obama is tasking Vice President Joe Biden, a longtime gun control advocate, with spearheading the effort.

Friday, October 12, 2012  FACT CHECK: An unaware Biden on Libya; Ryan slips on stimulus and more in veep debate

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Veep debate showdown: This time, it's the Obama team looking to halt the other guy's momentum

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney come face to face for the first time in this presidential campaign Wednesday night for a nationally televised debate that will give millions of Americans a chance to size up two fierce competitors in a moment of high-risk theater.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and Former President Bill Clinton will be speaking tonight.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is heading to the Democratic National Convention, but don't look for him in the spotlight.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Romney-Ryan ticket faces growing pains as Dems attack Medicare proposals

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Biden headlined a private fundraiser Monday for McCaskill at a home in Kansas City.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  In unprecedented step, Obama voices his support for gay marriage