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First Word: ‘Shame on us if we’ve forgotten’ Newtown

President Obama held an event at the White House, urging Congress to take immediate action on reducing gun violence. Here's a look at stories shaping tonight's rundown.
/ Source: The Last Word

President Obama held an event at the White House, urging Congress to take immediate action on reducing gun violence. Here's a look at stories shaping tonight's rundown.

On Thursday, President Obama held an event at the White House with Vice President Biden, mothers, and law-enforcement officials to put the spotlight back on reducing gun violence. The president urged Congress to take immediate action, at the very least in honor of Newtown victims and their families. Obama said, ”Shame on us if we’ve forgotten. I haven’t forgotten those kids.” This comes on the same day authorities in Connecticut revealed a list of items found in Newtown shooter Adam Lanza’s home.

Here’s a look at stories shaping tonight’s rundown: