The liberal Democratic president has set a January 2013 deadline for proposals. From the Associated Press: "Spurred by a horrific elementary school shooting, President Barack Obama tasked his administration Wednesday with creating concrete proposals to reduce gun violence that has plagued the country. 'This time, the words need to lead to action,' said Obama, who set a January deadline for the recommendations. He vowed to push for their implementation without delay."
More: "The president, who exerted little political capital on gun control during his first term, also pressed Congress to reinstate an assault weapons ban, which expired in 2004. He also called for stricter background checks for people who seek to purchase weapons and limited high capacity clips. 'The fact that this problem is complex can no longer be an excuse for doing nothing,' Obama said. 'The fact that we can't prevent every act of violence doesn't mean we can't steadily reduce the violence.'"
Obama Demands Action On Gun Control
