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Friday, December 14, 2012

Rep. Markey Responds to Newtown Massacre, Urges Stricter Gun Controls

Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), dean of the New England Congressional delegation, issued the following statement after the fatal school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.

Rep. Markey's statement: “Today’s news of the horrific school shooting of students, teachers and staff is shocking and horrifying, and my deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives today in such a senseless and tragic event. As we learn more about the situation at Sandy Hook Elementary School, we remember how precious life is and how we at our best when we come together as a nation to support each other in our time of grief.  Our collective heart breaks as we consider the family members who are being given the worst news imaginable, and we turn our thoughts and prayers to all of the people of Newtown affected today in the hopes for a full and speedy recovery. “How many more innocent people have …

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4:19 am on Saturday, December 29, 2012

Sounds like Rep. Markey is already campaigning for the Senate. Just what we need, yet another knee-jerk, lock-step, group-think left-wing liberal career politician. One who has no shame & is using this awful tragedy for political gain. Where's your outrage over Fast & Furious, Mr. Markey? Body count in the US not high enough (we've no clue how many innocents have potentially been harmed by all …   more ›

Talking To Your Children About the Newtown School Shooting

PBS has strategies for talking and listening to your children about the news.

In the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, parents in Belmont may find their children hearing about the tragedy or seeing it on the news and find themselves in a difficult discussion. For parents seeking guidance on how to address the tragedy with their own children, if it comes up, PBS has an article with flexible suggestions for answering kids' questions about the news. How would you talk with your children about a tragedy such as the Newtown, CT one? Let us know by posting a comment in the comments section below.

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