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- Presidential quotations: Test your knowledge of second inaugural speeches
Here are quotes taken from the Inaugural Addresses of second-term presidents. Not all are famous but each reveals an idea, something about the times -- or just a bit of characteristic eloquence -- that might make you guess right. HINT: They're not in chronological order.
Obama's gun-control proposals: Will Republicans get on board?President Obama's push for universal background checks appears to have broad support in Congress, but not his other gun-control priorities 鈥� including an assault-weapons ban.
Gun debate 101: How would this assault-weapons ban be different?President Obama's gun plan calls for a tougher version of a 1994 ban on assault weapons. Here's a primer on how it might work and what effects it might have.
Gun debate 101: Time to ban high-capacity magazines?President Obama proposes banning high-capacity magazines in a bid to make mass shootings less likely. But gun rights advocates worry that the ammo ban is a sleeper provision that will, ultimately, make many handguns illegal, as well.
Unveiling gun control initiative, Obama cites 'common-sense measures'President Obama shared the stage with schoolchildren as he announced a gun control plan to combat violence. Top of the list: banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, making schools safer, and improving mental health services.
Why Washington and its debt woes eclipse 'jobs' as public's top concernsThe mood shift, which showed up in a new Gallup poll, doesn't coincide with marked improvement in the jobs outlook. Rather, it indicates that Americans are becoming more worried about Washington's management of debt and other fiscal matters.
More conservatives plead with GOP to abandon debt-ceiling ultimatumCongressional Republicans are still threatening to refuse to raise the debt ceiling 鈥� but the stance is causing growing anxiety for many within the GOP.
Is it wrong for NRA to drag Obama's daughters into gun-control fight?Amid discussion in Washington of new gun-control measures, the NRA releases an online ad that cites the Secret Service protection of Sasha and Malia Obama as an example of how President Obama is a 'hypocrite' on guns.- How much do you know about Inauguration Day? Take our quiz.
President Obama will be sworn in for his second term at noon on Monday, Jan. 21, in the 57th presidential inauguration in American history. But in fact, Mr. Obama will have been sworn in officially the day before in a small, private ceremony. That is because this year, Jan. 20 鈥� Inauguration Day, as mandated by the Constitution 鈥� is a Sunday, and by tradition, whenever Inauguration Day lands on a Sunday, the festivities take place the next day. Take our quiz and see how much you know about Obama鈥檚 inaugural and inaugurations past.
'Gun Appreciation Day': who might show up, and why that mattersA Gun Appreciation Day is scheduled for Saturday. The goal is to rally support against anti-gun legislation and to show America that gun owners aren't 'radical crazies.'
Monitor BreakfastRep. Sander Levin: Debt ceiling standoff may make tax reform harderMichigan's Rep. Sander Levin, top Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, says slow-walking the debt ceiling would also undermine prospects for immigration overhaul and tax reform.
Time to raise debt ceiling: Does public back approach of Obama or Boehner?Polls don't answer the question directly but indicate public support for Obama's 'balanced approach' to deficit reduction. But worry about 'government dysfunction' is also at its highest point since Watergate, and Americans are signaling to leaders that they want compromise.- Time to raise debt ceiling: Does public back approach of Obama or Boehner?Polls don't answer the question directly but indicate public support for Obama's 'balanced approach' to deficit reduction. But worry about 'government dysfunction' is also at its highest point since Watergate, and Americans are signaling to leaders that they want compromise.
Obama and gun control: What actions could he take on his own?With opposition in Congress to renewing a ban on assault weapons, the White House sees advantages to using executive powers to signal progress on gun control. But Obama would need Congress to achieve some likely goals.
How Democrats might get to 'yes' on gun controlTo move their agenda on reducing gun violence forward, congressional Democrats will have to woo, and reassure, gun owners. But that won't preclude some tough political maneuvering.- How Democrats might get to 'yes' on gun controlTo move their agenda on reducing gun violence forward, congressional Democrats will have to woo, and reassure, gun owners. But that won't preclude some tough political maneuvering.
How to tackle gun violence: 5 things liberal groups wantAs Vice President Biden has prepared his recommendations on alleviating US gun violence, he has talked to several interested parties. Here is what key liberal advocates are seeking.
Obama warns of 'disaster' if House GOP doesn't raise debt ceilingIn the final press conference of his first term, President Obama called on House Republicans to pay the bills Congress has already racked up. He also reiterated that he will not negotiate over the debt ceiling.
Obama's refusal to negotiate on debt ceiling: Smart or risky?President Obama reiterated in a press conference Monday that he will not negotiate over the debt ceiling. But Republicans say they want dollar-for-dollar spending cuts, and some are willing to threaten default.
Does Donald Trump think the Oscars revile America?Donald Trump was asked on Fox News on Monday whether two movies were slighted by the Academy Awards because they're pro-American. Politics is swirling around the film awards season like never before.
