Brian webb is in new york with more on that. Reporter part of the president s plan includes closing the socalled gun show loophole and its becoming a major focus to candidates vying for the white house. Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton is praising president obama for executive actions he intends to unveil this week that would strengthen background checks on gun purchases. If Congress Wont act, we have to do something about the fact 33,000 people a year die from guns. Reporter bernie sanders, who is trailing clinton in the polls, also backed the president s moves. On sunday, the vermont senator criticized republicans for failing to work with democrats on the issue. I would prefer that we could have bipartisan support but the truth is republicans are not interested in doing anything about gun safety. Reporter republican president ial contenders are already threatening to undo any of the president s actions. During an appeaeance on cbs face the nation. I dont like anything having to
Tensions rise in the high desert of oregon. Armed protesters take control of federal lands in a show of force against the government. The first look at the cargo ship lost with 33 people on board during hurricane joaquin. Investigators hint at new search for the ships black box, while questions remain why the freighter sailed into the storm. Good morning from the studio 57 newsroom at cbs news headquarters in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. Later this week, president obama is expected to sign new executive actions to control guns in this country. Today the president meets with the attorney general to discuss his options for tightening the rules governing guns. Critics say mr. Obama is overreaching his authority. Brian webb is in new york with more on that. Reporter part of the president s plan includes closing the socalled gun show loophole and its becoming a major focus to candidates vying for the white house. Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton is praising presi
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