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Obama's Simplest Case for Gun Regulation

Guns are dangerous, despite what you might have read.

Can he do what Congress won't?

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Guns are dangerous. This simple fact deserves more prominence in the discussion of gun rights and gun regulation in the U.S. -- a debate that will be rejoined (if not renewed) this week as President Barack Obama announces new efforts to reduce gun violence.

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