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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.

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.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Vice President Biden says Iraq's government can survive, and thrive, after American forces have left

Friday, June 24, 2011  Biden-led budget talks suspended as Cantor bolts over Democratic demands on taxes

Monday, June 06, 2011  Democratic senators tell Biden GOP Medicare plan shouldn't be part of deficit negotiations

Monday, May 31, 2010  Vice President Joe Biden is saluting the sacrifices of the men and women of America's fighting forces at the nation's most hallowed burial ground.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  Vice President Joe Biden's older son, the Delaware attorney general, was recovering in a Philadelphia hospital Wednesday morning after suffering a mild stroke.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Biden condemns new Israeli settlement plan, warns it 'undermines' climate for peace talks