Law enforcement leaders push for background checks on gun purchases

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

WASHINGTON -- Law enforcement leaders who met with President Barack Obama on Monday urged him to focus on strengthening gun purchase background checks and mental health systems, but did not unify behind his more controversial gun control efforts.

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