Obama Will Move to Expand Gun Control By Executive Order

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President Obama is expected to announce an executive action that will expand background checks on gun sales.

According to CNN, if all goes well the plan will be revealed next week ahead of the President’s annual State of the Union address, which takes place January 12.

The gun control measures, which the executive action is expected to introduce, will focus mainly on “gun show loopholes” that allow for individuals to bypass background checks in unique situations, most commonly at gun shows.

The news isn’t a total surprise. As we reported earlier in the month, the President has been exercising his options and shortly after the shooting at Umpqua Community College in October, he asked his advisers to draft plans for gun control measures he could enact without Congress.

President Obama has been “expressing urgency” to draft steps he can take on his own after the most recent gun incidents, according to White house spokesman Eric Schultz. “It is complicated. That’s why it’s taken some time for our policy folks, our lawyers, and our expects to work through this and see what’s possible,” says Schultz.

The NRA has stated that they have no comment. Their previous statement on the President’s attempts to expand gun control has been that “The President’s gun control agenda will only make it harder for law-abiding citizens to exercise their right to self-defense.”

After the San Bernardino shootings, it was reported that there had been more mass shootings than days so far in 2015.

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Alexandra Jacobo is a dedicated progressive writer, activist, and mother with a deep-rooted passion for social justice and political engagement. Her journey into political activism began in 2011 at Zuccotti Park, where she supported the Occupy movement by distributing blankets to occupiers, marking the start of her earnest commitment to progressive causes. Driven by a desire to educate and inspire, Alexandra focuses her writing on a range of progressive issues, aiming to foster positive change both domestically and internationally. Her work is characterized by a strong commitment to community empowerment and a belief in the power of informed public action. As a mother, Alexandra brings a unique and personal perspective to her activism, understanding the importance of shaping a better world for future generations. Her writing not only highlights the challenges we face but also champions the potential for collective action to create a more equitable and sustainable world.

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