Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms And Explosives: President Barack Obama

Obama Dept: Flanked by children who wrote to his office in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., shooting that left 20 children and six adults dead, Obama first announced 23 executive orders aimed at curbing gun violence, according to CTV. Obama will also appoint a full-time director to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and u.S. President Barack Obama unveiled a $500 million program of sweeping gun-control proposals Wednesday, setting up a showdown between his government and Republican lawmakers who oppose efforts to curb firearm ownership. The orders include tougher penalties for people who lie on background checks, a requirement for federal agencies to make more data available during background checks, and a call for the Centers for Disease Control to focus research on gun violence. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.