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Washington Journal for Thursday, February 21

Washington, DC

Alan Berlow, Center for Public Integrity, Contributor @Publici

Topic: Guest reports on restrictions, “flimsy” laws and small budgets from Congress which, in his opinion, has severely reduced the effectiveness of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Larry Pratt, Gun Owners of America, Executive Director @gunowners

Topic: Guest will discuss the issues his group has with efforts to curtail gun violence by President Obama and some in Congress.  Among the President’s proposals: requiring background checks for all gun sales, a new ban on assault weapons and limiting ammunition magazines.

Emily Miller, Washington Times, Author, "Emily Gets Her Gun" Series @EmilyMiller

Topic: Ms. Miller wrote a multipart series on her efforts to purchase and license a handgun in Washington DC.  Besides discussing her experiences, she’ll talk about efforts by the Obama Administration in reducing gun violence.

Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 10:39am (ET)

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