***UPDATE: LIVE STREAM ADDED***

I will post a live stream of the announcement here as soon as it becomes available. I believe the announcement is supposed to around noon, at 11:55AM ET.

Until then, here is what the AP is saying about the announcement:

Obama was to announce the measures Wednesday at a White House event that will bring together law enforcement officials, lawmakers and children who wrote the president about gun violence following last month’s shooting of 20 young students and six adults at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn.

The president also invited families of the Newtown victims and survivors of the horrific shooting to the White House Wednesday.

According to a lobbyist briefed Tuesday, Obama will present a three-part plan focused on gun violence, education and mental health. He’ll call for:

— A focus on universal background checks. Right now some 40 percent of gun sales take place without background checks, including by private sellers at gun shows or over the Internet, according to the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

A ban on assault weapons and limiting ammunition magazines to 10 rounds or fewer.

— A federal statute to stop “straw man” purchases of guns and crack down on trafficking rings.

— More anti-bullying efforts; more training for teachers, counselors and principals; and funding for schools for more counselors and resource officers.

Obama also will order federal agencies to conduct more research on gun use and crimes, the lobbyist said, something Republican congressional majorities have limited through language in budget bills.

On mental health, Obama will focus on more availability of mental health services, training more school counselors and mental health professionals, and mental health first aid training for first responders, according to the lobbyist, who was not authorized to discuss the plan publicly before the president’s announcement and requested anonymity.

The president’s framework is based on recommendations from Vice President Joe Biden, who led a wide-ranging task force on gun violence. The vice president’s proposals included 19 steps that could be achieved through executive action.

Obama also may order the Justice Department to crack down on people who lie on gun-sale background checks; only a tiny number are now prosecuted. Such a step has support from the NRA, which has consistently argued that existing laws must be enforced before new ones are considered.

And Obama may give schools flexibility to use grant money to improve safety. But he is not expected to call for armed guards in schools, a position promoted by the NRA.




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139 comments
Christina Myers-Andrada
Christina Myers-Andrada

I'm willing to bet not one of those kids Obama exploited yesterday has ever read the constitution, let alone understands the second amendment. The second amendment was not established so folks could own guns to kill bambi. It was established as a check and balance to keep a government like Obama's dreams, to infringe on our rights. I told that to my 10 and 11 yr olds at dinner last night, and they still did not understand, but they are only 10 and 11.

Julie Hanratty-Jacobs
Julie Hanratty-Jacobs

It’s for The Children…..

“This is our first task as a society: keeping our children safe. This is how we will be judged. We can’t put this off any longer.”

- Barack Obama 1/16/2013

Remember this quote?......

The state must declare the child to be the most precious treasure of the people. As long as the government is perceived as working for the benefit of the children, the people will happily endure almost any curtailment of liberty and almost any deprivation.”

Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler, Publ. Houghton Miflin, 1943, Page 403

OMG... why does America not see through this man?

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

For the same reason the German's didn't see through Hitler's 'nationalization' of the entire German state in the mid 30's.

Nazism (German: Nationalsozialismus; English long form National SOCIALISM).

The ideology of the Nazi Party and Nazi Germany.

"From each according to his ability, to each according to his need".

Karl Marx

"Share the wealth".

Barack Obama

Julie Hanratty-Jacobs
Julie Hanratty-Jacobs

exactly! people are blind! Right now because there is enough of us fighting for what IS right......... IS the only thing that is currently giving him pause...

davienne
davienne

let me ask..... those of you in NY, law abiding gun owners... does the criminal get a background check or a permit to carry or conceled carry ?? is the criminal going to have a 10 round clip and only they are suppose to have 7 bullits in it, because 8 or 9 or 10 would be against the law to have more than 7...

davienne
davienne

This is just a baby step to complete confinscation... thats how the marxist work...take a little off the top and see how that goes... then take another step , then another .. and before we know what has happen our 2nd amenment is gone... that is why we have to stop this NOW before it goes to the next level....

physicsnut
physicsnut

The argument in England was that Now that we have The Police, nobody needs to be armed for self defense. Hey folks. A self appointed aristocracy set itself up and proceeded to disarm the public, by stealth tactics - nobody reading bills, objections summarily dismissed with platitudes, the usual lying with statistics. They get away with it here for the same reasons.

It is now clear that what Feinstein wants is the same as what the Brits have been doing since about 1902, and she believes the same "philosophy". Nadler's statement that he believes "the state should have the monopoly on use of force" is that philosophy. It overthrows popular sovereignty and replaces it with aristocratic sovereignty. Obviously Bloomberg buys it, and so does Schumer. Cuomo just implements it. Frankly I am less concerned with their ideas than their tactics and strategies. We need to know where politicians stand on Nadler's statement, and why and where do they get this unconstitutional garbage from. Force the issue. Don't be a day late and a dollar short.

The House of Lords figured it out in 1902 - long before Frankfurt, and long before Alinsky. In fact, it is more adapted to take advantage of weaknesses in this form of government. Joyce Lee Malcolm quotes them by name. Unfortunately there is no further info on their associations or 'philosophy' - like whether they were fabians, or in that clique - i forget what brits call them - 'the xxxx set' . This is what makes them Effective Subversives - they know the system and how to play it.

Medaton
Medaton

This is not gun control. It is people control!

AmericanDream12
AmericanDream12

This France in 1940 when they ask french people to denounce the jews to help the german army and show the german where the jews family live.

I am really afraid right now.

TickedWhiteDude
TickedWhiteDude

After that speech, I went to the bathroom, sat down, took an Obama, and wiped my Bloomberg with some Pelosi.

sDee
sDee

Anyone else notice how carefully Hussein attributed the AR rifle to the Colorado shooting and not the school shooting?

That is because an AR was not used in the school shooting.

https://http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread911242/pg1

This all stinks.

johnos2112
johnos2112

“We can respect the Second Amendment while preventing an irresponsible and law-breaking few from inflicting harm on a massive scale,” Obama says. How does lowering magazines help here? How does banning assault style rifles help here? Answer. It doesn't!

sDee
sDee

But they do help making it practically impossible to own a modern weapon without living under constant fear for search, arrest and imprisonment.

ossnhughie
ossnhughie

Let's hold Obama Cuomo and the rest of their ilk to their words. If it's about saving lives, why do they support the butchering of millions of "Fetuses" aka HUMAN BEINGS. The absolute nerve of these BUTCHERS is so infuriating. By the way you Elitist Statists :"You Will take my gun when you pry it from my cold dead hands".

GOD BLESS AMERICA

proudly served.

U.S. Navy 2004-2008

TIMERUNNER
TIMERUNNER

Obama and Lincoln, has anyone noticed? but starting to see the resemblance, but a much worse place than 1861 for all Americans who forsaked their control of freedom and liberty, by forsaken their defense of their United States Constitution, Their Bill of Rights, and Their Declaration of Independence. Interesting times.

WordsFailMe
WordsFailMe

I' getting a little sick of the Obama character, and Lincoln aint' that much of a hero around here anymore. He and Obamerrhoid can stick their movies.

bjohnson55
bjohnson55

We need details on all of those Executive orders ASAP!!

johnos2112
johnos2112

How long before martial law folks?

jleinf
jleinf

Hilter once surrounded himself with children

stage9
stage9

"Obama may give schools flexibility to use grant money to improve safety. But he is not expected to call for armed guards in schools, a position promoted by the NRA."

So in other words, the very thing that CAN WORK will not be allowed.

gotroy22
gotroy22

Of course, it is all political stagecraft meant to snooker the no info voter.

johnos2112
johnos2112

Amen! Can't let a crisis go to waste or actually solve a problem!

WordsFailMe
WordsFailMe

picture of a dictator, a traitor, a moral degenerate

stage9
stage9

Republicans MUST ANSWER IMMEDIATELY!

gotroy22
gotroy22

Boehner is too busy rooting out Tea Party members to be bothered.

sDee
sDee

That would require finding a Republican who understands and defends the Constitution and the Limited Powers imposed by the Bill of Rights..

colliemum
colliemum

Oh this is awful - sound bites, trying to press all the buttons - painting of a little girl in his study - do it for the kids -

I need to go to the bathroom and be sick.

sDee
sDee

The POS quotes the Constitution followed immediately by a "but....."

Guns take away inalienable rights - does anyone not see what a dangerous man this is?

stage9
stage9

— A ban on assault weapons and limiting ammunition magazines to 10 rounds or fewer.

So, invest in more magazine couplers.

gotroy22
gotroy22

This is just the beginning. After the next shooting he will announce all guns are banned.

ossnhughie
ossnhughie

Will the government limit their magazine capacity? The world wonders.

sDee
sDee

Their wording will require a "tool" to remove the magazine ala California's ban, but it will be even more restrictive to prevent the "button" solutions that are now available in California.

I would even expect it to make having the tool in one's possession at the same time as the weapon, illegal.

John Bohler
John Bohler

i'll tell you why not. because i want the america public to have the ability to overthrow the Government should it become a tyranny like NAZI Germany or Soviet Russia.

John Bohler
John Bohler

yes it's all for the CHIIIIIIILDREN.

John Bohler
John Bohler

Yes yes.... us calling him a tyrant isn't because it's true but because we just want to create fear and revenue..... -_-

Nukeman60
Nukeman60

Ahhh, use the letter that was written in 1994 and had Reagan's name attached to it. Reagan's doctors note that he began exhibiting overt symptoms of Alzheimer's in late 1992 or 1993, several years after he had left office. The letter was not written by Reagan.

colliemum
colliemum

Voices from districts where gun ownership is strong: yes, the American people in those districts have already spoken: no enforcement of federal laws going against the Constitution.

colliemum
colliemum

Obama is using all the arguments which Piers, the slimy git, has been pushing.

Now you know why that tosser was so smug: he must have had inside information.

sDee
sDee

As expected - like all marxists he would never just mount a repeal of the Second Amendment - he will just create a police state, and an atmosphere of fear and intimidation.

America has become a nation of fools, sheep and natural slaves.

colliemum
colliemum

"Punish" - another word beloved by Obama.

And 'Congress' must do what Obama says and confirm his appointments.

John Bohler
John Bohler

"WHEW" he's not using EO to dictate that we must turn in our guns, he's going to go through Congress where it'll BURN if i have any say in the matter.

colliemum
colliemum

Ah 'it's not fair' - the beloved cry of all lefties.

colliemum
colliemum

Ah - 23 E.O.s - and Congress must act?

colliemum
colliemum

I just do not believe that 900 americans 'died at the end of a gun' in the last month.

The LyingScreamingMeejah would have been full of that.

Watchman74
Watchman74

Sounds off to me too... and what of the hundreds of abortions per month if he really cares about kids?

Nukeman60
Nukeman60

Oh, great. He has four children with him. One Asian girl, one Black boy, and one white girl (probably from a lesbian household), and one white boy (most likely of Jewish origin). These, of course, were random selections, weren't they.

WordsFailMe
WordsFailMe

Wonder why he didn't drag in a dead one...

Nukeman60
Nukeman60

He did. He dragged in 20 of them.