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The United States Capitol illuminated at night as Washington debates new federal gun-policy actions.

Obama Adds 230 Background-Check Staff as Gun-Control Fight Moves to Executive Branch

President Obama is expanding federal gun-law enforcement, adding more than 230 FBI background-check staff while reopening a national fight over executive power, firearms sales and the Second Amendment.

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