Poll Shows Gun Law Support

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By News Department

Story Created: Jan 16, 2013 at 8:36 AM EDT

Story Updated: Jan 16, 2013 at 1:17 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) - The latest poll of American attitudes about gun control would seem to favor President Barack Obama as he unveils today a wide-ranging package of steps for reducing gun violence.

The Associated Press-GfK poll suggests that nearly six in 10 Americans want stricter gun laws following the Connecticut school shootings.

A huge majority favors closing the gun show loophole on background checks.

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