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News review and comment: guns, Keystone pipeline, filibuster

Obama's visit to Minneapolis puts unusual focus on gun proposals; FP edit board to favor approval of Keystone pipeline: Asking politicians to talk more could be dangerous.
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Incredible story of criminals acquiring guns
Star Tribune story shows convicted murderer, committed as mentally ill and dangerous secured an arsenal of weapons legally
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Once it's on the Internet, it's tough to remove
Regrets are tough when it comes to news on the Internet
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How safe do we feel? Concealed carry permits may give a clue
A r
eview of concealed carry permits by county in Minnesota offers some insights into how many people think they need to be ready for a gun battle.
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Fiscal cliff thoughts: a new governing coalition? Let's hope so
One of the easiest and most difficult issues got solved in the most difficult political environment
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School shootings and what to do about gun violence
Will the lessons of Newtown help us to prevent a repeat? Guns restrictions, mental health and arming teachers are on the agenda
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ReWrite by Jim Santori
NRA: Blown opportunity by tarnished icon
Rather than show America it can be responsible leader, it came off like a drunken uncle
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Good case that farm bill would add to deficit

Ron Nixon writing in The New York Times, argues, with a tax group, that proposed farm bill would add to, not cut, deficit. Officials says CBO numbers best
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The Fed moves to enhance your economic well-being

This unelected Federal Reserve is taking a historic new direction that affects everyone's economy. Fed says interest rates will be low for a while. Time to check out refinancing or maybe a new boat.
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Baseball Outsider by Edward Thoma
The return of Doug Mientkiewicz
A decade after he played a key role in reviving the Twins franchise as a player, Mientkiewicz steps into a minor league managerial job with major implications for the future.
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News review and comment: guns, Keystone pipeline, filibuster


