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Obama will submit gun control proposals to Congress by January

President Obama says he will push for new laws to curb gun violence "without delay," following last week's horrific massacre in Newtown, Conn. Vice President Biden is heading a task force that will make recommendations for new laws by the end of next month.
In an appearance at the White House, Obama said the eventual package of proposals will likely include some new restrictions on guns, particularly assault rifles, and high-capacity magazines. But he said it will also likely involve measures that touch on mental health initiatives.

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