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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

Thursday, March 14, 2013  In the new school building in the neighboring town of Monroe, police remain a presence. Signs ask people to close doors softly and not to drag objects across the floor.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spoke haltingly, a result of the wounds suffered when she was shot in the head in an attempted assassination two years ago that left six others dead.

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 23, 2013  Just five weeks ago, a gunman killed 20 local school children and six adults. And as the small Newtown, Conn. community and nation try to cope, parents in Northern Michigan are taking action.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  PBS announced Monday it will air in February a series of programs under the umbrella title "After Newtown."

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The couple last week visited Newtown, Conn., where a gunman opened fire in an elementary school, killing 20 children and six adults in December.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Distant Hugs is a local scarf-making business in Traverse City. Kenny Pheasant, the owner of Distant Hugs, started the business after the loss of his oldest daughter in Sept. 2012. The idea behind Distant Hugs is to send a scarf to loved ones who live far away or for people who just need a hug. Pheasant sent Distant Hugs to the Sandy Hook victims' families. The scarves are made in Traverse City.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Students, teachers and administrators were met by a large police presence outside their new school in the neighboring town of Monroe.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Connecticut Medical Examiner Wayne H. Carver II tells the Hartford Courant that the remains of Adam Lanza were claimed several days ago by someone who wanted to remain anonymous.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Story updated with video: The group's top lobbyist, Wayne LaPierre, said at a Washington news conference that, quote, "The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun."

Friday, December 21, 2012  The question is whether public outrage will produce a meaningful difference in the rules for how Americans buy and use guns.

Friday, December 21, 2012  National Rifle Association, the country's foremost gun lobby, was holding a news conference on Friday in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shootings.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Michael Moore will host a free showing of his Oscar-winning film "Bowling for Columbine" and a community discussion of the Connecticut school massacre in his adopted hometown of Traverse City.