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Friday, May 31, 2013  In unwanted way, ricin letters highlight New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's stature in gun-laws debate

Thursday, May 30, 2013  One of the letters containing traces of the poison ricin refer to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control efforts

Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gun victims' families, others take opposing sides at latest Senate hearing on firearms curbs

Thursday, January 17, 2013  President Barack Obama's proposed ban on new assault weapons and large-capacity magazines struck a nerve among rural lawmen and lawmakers.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Several lawmakers said Sunday that it was time to take a deeper look into the recent spate of mass shootings and what can be done to prevent them in the future.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Exultant gun rights advocates, who long have argued that the Illinois ban violates the Second Amendment, are celebrating the ruling.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Tara Surgis of the Humane Society of Genesee County dies.

Sunday, April 22, 2012  The Genesee County Prosecutor's office is recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and kicked off the week at the Courtland Center Mall Sunday

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Sunday's shooting of 55 year old Leslie Mills at a Flint Township gas station, an innocent victim of an attempted carjacking, poses many questions.  The first one, "is anybody safe.... anywhere"?

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Former Seattle US attorney sponsoring initiative to legalize marijuana in Washington

Thursday, June 16, 2011  Michigan lawmakers are considering a ban on partial birth abortion.

Friday, March 25, 2011  The Minnesota-based corporation is seeking an injunction barring the activists from every outlet in California, alleging they harass customers.

Sunday, March 06, 2011  NBC25 talked to Eric Thomas, a man who is paralyzed from the neck down after a drive-by shooting. He hopes his story will encourage others like him to live a full life.

Wednesday, July 07, 2010  Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan and the Michigan National Organization for Women are backing Bernero in the governor's race.