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To: Brumar89 who wrote (699581)	2/17/2013 3:15:41 PM
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Vice President Biden twists arms to get Colorado House to move on gun control By Valerie Richardson The Washington Times Saturday, February 16, 2013 Read more: washingtontimes.com DENVER — The Colorado House gave preliminary approval to four gun-control bills after a marathon floor debate and some arm-twisting by Vice President Joseph R. Biden. Mr. Biden, who was vacationing Friday in Aspen, called a handful of Democratic legislators from swing districts to urge them to support the proposals, which included universal background checks for gun transfers and a 15-round limit on ammunition magazines. ... Republicans argued that the bills, while well-intentioned, would do nothing to stop mass shootings but would hurt the economy by driving gun manufacturers out of the state. Two Colorado ammunition companies, Magpul Industries and Alfred Manufacturing, indicated Friday that they will relocate if the magazine limit becomes law. “We have no evidence that passing this in any way increases public safety. But we’re going to pass it anyway,” said House Minority Leader Mark Waller. ...