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This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 18, 2012 - For some Missouri state lawmakers, the shooting at a Connecticut elementary school is…
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As a national conversation about stricter gun control takes shape in the wake of the Newtown shooting, some are arguing instead for arming school personnel. Supporters say having armed school officials would help prevent shootings and enable staff to protect children if one occurs.
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This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 17, 2012 - WASHINGTON – Taking a stand on a key gun control issue in the wake of Friday’s school…
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Governor Jay Nixon (D) on Monday stopped short of saying that Missouri needs any new laws regarding gun control, mental illness or school safety – but he…
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This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 16, 2012 - U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., says there’s no question that the Connecticut murders of…
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Members of Congress from across the country are responding to the school shooting in Newtown, Conn.Mo. Republican U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt called the shooting…
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Both St. Louis city and county police are stepping up patrols around schools following the shootings in Connecticut.St. Louis County Police Chief Tim…
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"Our hearts are broken," President Obama told the nation today as the awful news emerged. Police say they found 18 children and six adults dead at the scene. Two other children died later. The gunman's body was also found at the school.
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This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 14, 2012 - WASHINGTON – Televised images showing stunned kindergartners being led from a school…