White House To Unveil A Campaign Of Gun Control

In the next two weeks, information pills the White House will unveil a new gun-control effort, page and said that to avoid being accused of capitalizing on the Arizona shootings for political gain, Obama will address the gun issue in a speech separate from the State Of The Union address, likely early next month. He’s also expected to use Arizona as a starting point, but make the case that America’s gun laws have been too loose.

Meanwhile, the National Rifle Association has stayed largely silent following the Arizona shootings. Asked about a specialized White House effort on guns, a spokesman for the powerful gun lobby declined to comment. – [source]