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New approach to back immigration bill

President Barack Obama's political support group is joining with a Republican pro-immigration organization and an effort run by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to try to boost support for a comprehensive immigration bill. Full story

Clinton announces Latin America initiative

The Clinton Global Initiative is taking its formula of a powerhouse gathering of global leaders to a new part of the world. Full story

Contracts a question as NYC mayor presents budget

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's $70 billion budget proposal for his final stretch in office is pointing up an issue that could linger for his successor: expired contracts with city workers. Full story

Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s next battle: Garbage

   Since New York City has to ship most of its garbage to other parts of the country, Alex Wagner and the NOW panel take a look at Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to deal with trash and promote recycling.

Should we raise the age to buy cigarettes?

   The TODAY anchors chat about some of the hot topics of the day, including New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s support of a proposal to increase the legal buying age for cigarettes from 18 to 21.

New York City gets a recycling makeover

   Mayor Michael Bloomberg is announcing a change to the way every New Yorker throws out their trash, making plastic takeout containers recyclable for the first time. The change will help save the earth and save the city money at the same time. MSNBC’s Alex Wagner reports.

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Gun control supporter backed by New York mayor wins Chicago vote

New York mayor seeks to ban Styrofoam

Ed Koch, New York's colorful longtime former mayor, dies

New York City Mayor Bloomberg proposes $70.1 billion budget for 2014

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  Bloomberg & NRA spar over gun safety

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is spending $12 million, targeting lawmakers who are waivering over gun safety reform. In the mean time, NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre says the people are on his side. Alex Wagner talks with Democratic strategist James Carville and former Vermont Governor Howard

  First Read Minute: An adversary with deep pockets

New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg and his organization, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, have spent $12 million dollars on a TV advertising campaign to push for Congress to pass universal background checks. The gun control debate, along with gay marriage and immigration reform are the three major topics to

  Prominent billionaires leave their mark on politics

Perry Bacon, Anna Palmer, Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., explain how Michael Bloomberg, Mark Zuckerberg and Howard Schultz are influencing politics.

  NYC Mayor Bloomberg funds pro-gun control reform ads

MSNBC Contributors Goldie Taylor, Perry Bacon and Dave Weigel join MSNBC’s Craig Melvin to talk about NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s gun control initiatives and the influence of the NRA.

  Post Show Thoughts: The debates over gun control and gay marriage

David Gregory analyzes a packed Meet the Press, including exclusive interview with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the NRA’s Wayne LaPierre

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