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Gun-control backers target N.H. senator who voted against background check bill

Last updated Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 11:44am

WARREN, N.H. — The contentious political fight over gun control moved into the White Mountains of New Hampshire on Tuesday as gun-control activists began to focus on Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., as a prime target in their effort to revive their push for stricter gun laws.

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Background checks may be heading to the ballot

Mike Baker The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, April 29, 2013 - 7:02am

OLYMPIA, Wash. - After struggling to sway both state and federal lawmakers, proponents of expanding background checks for gun sales are now exploring whether they will have more success by taking the issue directly to voters.

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Factcheckers aren't buying Obama's claim on gun background checks

Glenn Kessler The Washington Post

Last updated Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 10:03am

“Why wouldn’t we want to close the loophole that allows as many as 40 percent of all gun purchases to take place without a background check?”

- President Barack Obama, remarks on gun safety, March 28, 2013

“FACT: Nearly 40% of all gun sales don’t require a background check under current law. #DemandAction”

- tweet from @BarackObama, March 28

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Job hunter with DUI record needs persistence

Ron Campbell Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, March 9, 2013 - 8:18pm

I received the following email regarding last week’s column, “Having trouble finding a job”:

“Your points are dead-on and precisely what I have been doing in my job search, I’ve spent $2,000 to ensure I’m out there for people to see and have utilized professionals for content and posting networks (such as LinkedIn) but to no avail. I’m on month 7 in seeking employment and have not had one interview with a company. I’m 52 with experiences most comment as very ‘impressive’ but then add they’re pursuing other candidates. … My only conclusion is with a background check they will readily see I have 3 DUIs and was in a county jail for 120 days.

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