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Backgrounds on Pistols Used in Virginia Tech Shooting

Following news reports today that the handguns used in the Virginia Tech shooting were Glock Model 19 and Walther P22 pistols, the Violence Policy Center released the following information: Since the mid-1980s, the gun industry has embraced increased firepower and capacity to resell the shrinking base of gun buyers in America. ...

Cho Seung-Hui Identified as Shooter

Cho Seung-Hui has been identified as the shooter in the Virginia Tech tragedy. CNN has a breaking news headline: The gunman in Monday’s Virginia Tech campus shootings has been identified as Cho Seung-Hui, 23, a student and native of South Korea, campus police chief Wendell Flinchum said. The gunman who opened fire in ...

Statement of U.S. Conference of Mayors on VA Tech University Shooting

The United States Conference of Mayors President Trenton, NJ Mayor Douglas H. Palmer released the following statement in response to the Virginia Tech University shooting: "The nation's mayors express their deepest sympathy for the victims, parents, families, teachers and friends of the students killed yesterday at Virginia Tech University. "April 16, 2007 ...

Million Mom March of Virginia Grieves for Victims’ Families

The Million Mom March (MMM) Chapters of Virginia united with the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence join the nation in grieving for the families of the victims of the worst mass shooting in American history. "This tragedy at Virginia Tech affects us all," says Terry Hartnett, president of the Million ...

Statement on Tragic Shootings at Virginia Tech From National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

The following is a statement on today's tragic shootings at Virginia Tech from Linda Rosenberg, MSW, President and CEO, National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare: We extend deep condolences to the students, faculty and staff of Virginia Tech on the great loss of life today. The impact of this senseless tragedy ...

Statement of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at Virginia Tech

Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales made the following statement today in the aftermath of the violent shootings on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). "I am deeply saddened and angered by these senseless acts of violence. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to those affected ...

APHA Expresses Deep Sympathy for Victims of Virginia Tech Shootings

"The American Public Health Association today expresses its deepest sympathy for the families of the victims of today's tragic shootings at Virginia Tech University. This tragedy and others like it underscore the need to recognize and address the public health consequences of firearm violence. "We again offer our condolences to the ...

Statement by the President on Shootings at Virginia Tech

The following is a statement from President George W. Bush regarding the shootings at Virginia Tech University: Diplomatic Reception Room 4:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Our nation is shocked and saddened by the news of the shootings at Virginia Tech today. The exact total has not yet been confirmed, ...

Violence Policy Center Statement on Virginia Tech Shooting

In the wake of the mass shooting today at Virginia Tech, Violence Policy Center Executive Director Josh Sugarmann issued the following statement: "Mass shootings have come to define our nation. Today's shooting at Virginia Tech -- the largest mass shooting in U.S. history -- is only the latest in a continuing ...

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Statement on Virginia Tech Shooting

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today issued the following statement on the shooting at Virginia Tech: "The thoughts and prayers of all Americans are with the Virginia Tech family today. As we learn more about this horrific tragedy - the deadliest shooting in our nation's history - it breaks our hearts ...

February 17th 2013
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Mindy McCready Dead at 37

Mindy McCready, the country music star, is dead. According to reports, she has committed suicide at the age of 37. Mindy McCready was an American country music singer. Active since 1995, she has recorded a total of five studio albums. Her debut album, 1996's Ten Thousand Angels, was released on BNA ...
February 13th 2013
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Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative Uses Power to Force Customers to Donate to Foundation

Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative (TVEC), an electric distribution cooperative that serves about 50,000 electric meters in an area just southeast of Dallas, Texas, has taken an unprecedented approach to building their own charity. TVEC has started a program that they're calling "Operation Roundup", where customers will automatically have their electric ...

State of the Union Address by President Barack Obama – Transcript

In case you missed it, or would like to read the transcript, the following is the State of the Union Address by President Barack Obama, as prepared for delivery, on February 12, 2013. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, fellow citizens: Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this ...
February 13th 2013
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Children’s Health Fund Responds to State of the Union

The following is a statement from Dr. Irwin Redlener, president and co-founder of Children's Health Fund, following the State of the Union address by the President of the United States: "The president made a strong case for universal early education in America, along with raising the minimum wage. But his ...
February 13th 2013
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National League of Cities Responds to the State of the Union

The following statement is from Marie Lopez Rogers, president of the National League of Cities (NLC) and mayor of Avondale, AZ in response to President Obama's State of the Union address: "I was honored and thrilled to be in the House chamber tonight watching President Obama's State of the Union address ...

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