Published January 17, 2013, 12:00 AM


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John Jackson, co-owner of Capitol City Arms Supply, shows off an AR-15 rifle for sale Wednesday at his business in Springfield, Ill. President Barack Obama launched the most sweeping effort to curb U.S. gun violence in nearly two decades, announcing a $500 million package that sets up a fight with Congress over bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines.

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