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17 January 2013

GRAPH; Obama’s gun-control proposals 16JAN13

HERE is a graph on Pres Obama's gun control proposals, go to my earlier post Obama unveils gun-control proposals 16JAN13 &Chart: The U.S. has far more gun-related killings than any other developed country 14DEZ12 http://bucknacktssordidtawdryblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/obama-unveils-gun-control-proposals.html
for more information related to this graph. From the Washington Post.....
President Obama proposed expansive gun-control policies aimed at curbing gun violence. The Obama administration can implement about half of the proposals, but the others — arguably some of the more critical initiatives — will require congressional approval. Read related article orObama's full remarks on the proposals.
background checks

Background checks

88 percent of Americans support background checks on people buying guns at gun shows.

Proposal

Action Required By

Require universal background checks for all firearm sales.
Congress
Send a letter from ATF to licensed dealers with guidance on how to facilitate background checks for private sellers.
Obama administration
Direct U.S. attorney general to review categories of individuals prohibited from having a gun and make recommendations to ensure dangerous people aren't slipping through the cracks.
Obama administration
Invest $20 million in fiscal year 2013 to give states stronger incentives to share background data.
Obama administration
Hold federal agencies accountable for sharing reliable data with background check system.
Obama administration
Remove barriers that prevent states from reporting information on people prohibited from gun ownership for mental health reasons.
Obama administration
guns

Military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines

58 percent of Americans support a nationwide ban on the sale of assault weapons.

Proposal

Action Required By

Reinstate and strengthen the ban on assault weapons.
Congress
Limit ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.
Congress
Ban possession of armor-piercing ammunition by anyone other than the military and law enforcement.
Congress
schools

Gun violence research

Proposal

Action Required By

Direct the Centers for Disease Control and scientific agencies to conduct research into the causes and prevention of gun violence.
Obama administration
Provide $10 million to CDC for additional research on relationship between video games, media images and violence.
Congress
Provide $20 million to expand the National Violent Death Reporting System to all 50 states.
Congress
schools

Gun safety

Proposal

Action Required By

Launch a national campaign to promote common-sense safety measures.
Obama administration
Review and enhance safety standards for gun locks and gun safes.
Obama administration
Direct attorney general to review gun safety technologies.
Obama administration
Challenge private sector to develop gun safety technology.
Obama administration
schools

School safety

55 percent of Americans support placing an armed guard in every school.

Proposal

Action Required By

Provide incentives for police departments to hire school resource officers through COPS hiring grants.
Obama administration
Give $150 million to school districts and law enforcement agencies to hire school resource officers, school psychologists, social workers and counselors.
Congress
Provide $30 million in one-time state grants to help school districts develop emergency management plans.
Congress
Give schools and other institutions a model for how to develop and implement emergency plans.
Obama administration
Provide $50 million to help 8,000 more schools train their teachers and staff to create safer and more nurturing environments.
Congress
Share best practices on school discipline.
Obama administration
guns

Mental health

56 percent of Americans think inadequate treatment of mentally ill people contributes a great deal to gun violence.

Proposal

Action Required By

Provide $55 million for new initiative (Project AWARE) to make sure students get treatment for mental health issues.
Congress
Provide $25 million for state-based strategies supporting individuals ages 16-25 with mental health or substance abuse issues.
Congress
Provide $25 million to offer students mental health services for trauma or anxiety.
Congress
Provide $50 million to train 5,000 additional mental health professionals serving children and young adults.
Congress
Clarify that the health-care law does not prohibit doctors from asking their patients about guns in their homes.
Obama administration
Launch a national dialogue about mental illness.
Obama administration
Finalize requirements for private health insurance plans to cover mental health services.
Obama administration
Ensure that Medicaid recipients get quality mental health coverage.
Obama administration

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