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Iowa's Governor says he doesn't foresee changes in gun laws

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -

Governor Terry Branstad says he doesn't expect to see any significant changes to Iowa's gun laws.

Speaking Friday during a taping of the public television program, "Iowa Press," Branstad stressed his support of the second amendment.  He says violence in schools would be addressed through anti-bullying programs and his effort to reform the state's mental health system.

President Barack Obama this week proposed a major overhaul of the nation's gun laws, including renewing a ban on assault weapons, limiting high-capacity ammunition magazines and requiring background checks for all gun buyers.  His proposal came after a gunman killed 20 children and six adults last month at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.

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