Politics Afternoon Edition: Obama calls for concrete gun reform proposals; GOP leaders rally support for 'Plan B'

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View on the Web. Wednesday, December 19, 2012 HEADLINES Obama launches task force on gun violence The interagency task force will develop immediate reforms to address a rash of violent incidents. Obama said he would act on concrete proposals in January "without delay." » Read full article GOP House leaders try to build support for 'Plan B' If Boehner is able to get the bill through the House, he would prove he has significant sway with his own members. But if it fails to pass, it would be a disaster for him. » Read full article Obama urges Republicans to 'take the deal' on 'fiscal cliff' President says he has made concessions in recent days that meet the Republicans "at least halfway." » Read full article Benghazi report sharply critical of State Department Three officials reportedly resign under pressure after report cites "systemic failures" at senior levels of the agency. » Read full article Robert Bork, conservative icon, dies The conservative jurist, whose failed Supreme Court nomination sparked a political schism, died at 85. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY President Obama growing defensive after a reporter asked "Where have you been?" on gun control, after not acting on the matter in his first four years in office: "I don't think I've been on vacation. I think all of us have to do some reflection on how we prioritize what we do here in Washington." MULTIMEDIA Video: THE FOLD: Rep. Yarmuth willing to 'lose seat' over stance on gun control Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) tells The Fold he wants to finally take a stand on gun control in the wake of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, even if it's an unpopular decision in his state. Follow Washington Post Politics:     Unsubscribe ©2012 The Washington Post 1150 15th St NW Washington, DC 20071 Help & Contact Info Privacy Policy

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