In Alabama FBI puts the hammer to another nut, as Congressmen cross the aisle to support gun-control legislation

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 FBI agents, perceiving that the endless negotiations with the hostage taker were deteriorating, entered his bunker and put paid to him.  His young hostage was rescued.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-alabama-hostage-standoff-20130205,0,7349333.story

Meanwhile lawmakers in Washington may actually be making some progress toward meaningful gun legislation.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/02/03/harry-reid-endorses-universal-background-checks-for-gun-purchases/

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