The father of one of the children killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary has posted an open letter to Richard Martinez, who tearfully lashed out at “irresponsible politicians and the NRA” after his son Chris was killed on Friday in the shooting rampage in Santa Barbara, Calif.
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NOAA Forecasts Quiet Atlantic Hurricane Season In 2014
Hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean will be at or below normal levels this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s annual forecast.
Newtown Calls For ‘Acts Of Kindness’ On Shooting Anniversary
Relatives of those killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School have asked people to mark Saturday’s anniversary of the mass shooting with “acts of kindness” and say they will light candles in memory of the victims.
Sandy Hook Elementary 911 Calls Reveal Panic From Inside School
Emergency calls from last year’s Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting reveal 911 dispatchers who dealt with the situation calmly, urging callers to take cover and inquiring about the welfare of the children.
Hurricane Sandy Task Force Urges More Resilient Construction
A task force commissioned by President Obama says that cities hit hardest by Super Storm Sandy need better construction to respond to the stronger storms spun by climate change.
Oklahoma’s GOP Senators Find Themselves In Tornado Aid Bind
Even as President Obama was declaring that tornado-devastated Oklahoma would get “everything it needs right away,” the state’s most vociferous critic of federal emergency aid vowed that he, too, would push for assistance “without delay.”
‘Historic’ Gun Bill To Become Law In Connecticut
Legislators in Connecticut, where 20 children and six educators were killed four months ago in one of the worst mass shootings in the nation’s history, approved legislation early Thursday that puts extensive restrictions on the sale of weapons, ammunition and ammunition magazines in the state.
The Last Pew Poll: Obama Holds Edge On Eve Of Election
The poll shows President Obama leading his GOP challenger, Mitt Romney, 48 percent to 45 percent among likely voters. The poll was conducted after Superstorm Sandy hit the U.S. East Coast. Pew also found that Romney supporters are more committed to voting than are Obama’s supporters.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama’s Weekly Address Receives Belated Romney Response
Mitt Romney delivered the official GOP response to President Obama’s weekly address on Saturday. Media observers were surprised, however, that the challenger’s address was released hours after the president’s message.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Sandy Underscores Debate Over Government’s Role
For President Obama, the federal government is a critical vehicle for disaster relief. Mitt Romney and the GOP put more faith in local government and voluntary efforts.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us