NRA convention in Houston fires up after victory
NRA readies a three day Stand and Fight convention in Houston to celebrate a Washington win and mobilize for continued battles against gun control advocates. Wayne LaPierre, Sarah Palin, Rick Santorum and Ted Cruz headline forums as protesters plan a vigil and background check petition outside the George R. Brown Convention Center. Local gun rights backers push for continued mobilization while state level gains by opponents are noted in Colorado Connecticut Maryland New York and Washington.
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Hagel Flags Reconsideration of Arming Syrian Rebels
United States weighs option of arming rebel forces amid civil war in Syria. Hagel and Hammond signal open discussion with allies, while seeking clear legal basis and strong evidence before any action. Obama emphasizes careful evaluation to avoid worsened conflict.
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