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Adam Nagourney

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Will Arizona shooting spur new gun laws?

Conflict & Justice

Saturday’s shooting in Tucson has led gun control advocates to begin drafting bills to strenghten gun control laws. Meanwhile, gun sales have been up since the shooting. While the issue of gun control tends to come to the fore following tragedies of this sort, few actually think that any real legislative change will come in […]

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Evan Bayh delivers new blow to Senate Democrats

Global Politics
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As polls open across the nation, Adam Nagourney recaps the presidential campaigns

Global Politics
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With more than a month to Election Day, new poll shows gain for Obama-Biden

Global Politics
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An update on the presidential campaigns of John McCain and Barack Obama

Global Politics
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