Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Latest local news, weather and sports for Syracuse and Central New York

Biden seeks video game industry input on guns
Posted: 01.11.2013 at 9:31 AM
0
Photo

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden is reaching out to the video game industry as the White House seeks to assemble proposals to combat gun violence in response to last month's massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.

Biden is scheduled to meet with video game representatives Friday as the White House explores cultural factors that may contribute to violent behavior.

The vice president, who is leading a task force that will present recommendations to President Barack Obama next week, met with other representatives from the entertainment industry, including Comcast Corp. and the Motion Picture Association of America, on Thursday.

Friday's meeting comes a day after the National Rifle Association rejected Obama administration proposals on guns and high-capacity ammunition magazines.

(Copyright ©2013 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Power outages across Central New York after severe weather
Matt Mulcahy  |  Yesterday at 7:29 PM  |  14 comments
Thumbnail
Trees ripped out of ground, trampoline blown over in thunderstorms
Megan Coleman  |  2 hours, 29 minutes ago  |  1 comment
Follow CNY Central
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
CNY Biz Central - Legal
Helpful advice about finding the right attorney for your legal needs.
CNY Biz Central - Home & Garden
From landscaping to decoration, get smart with home and garden tips.
CNY Biz Central - Senior Living
Find the assistance you need here.
Contest Corner
Enter to win!
ADVERTISEMENT