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President Obama speaks to media as he meets with representatives from Major Cities Chiefs Association and Major County Sheriffs Association at the White House to discuss policies put forward to reduce gun violence. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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In this Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, photo, Egyptian protesters use camera phones to capture a burning state security armored vehicle that demonstrators commandeered during clashes with security forces nearby and brought to Tahrir Square and set it alight, in Cairo, Egypt. On Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013. Egypt's army chief warns of "the collapse of the state" if political crisis continues. (AP Photo/Mostafa El Shemy)
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A woman carries a poster promoting a gun control movement during a rally on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol, in Denver, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Colorado's long-anticipated gun control debate is getting under way, with some Democrats planning to pursue gun control measures including expanded background checks and a possible statewide assault-weapons ban. At the same time, Republicans were arguing Monday for a bill designed to allow school employees to carry concealed weapons at work. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on during warmups before an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) from Russia, skates during a break in the action in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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A bid by state Sen. Ralph Northam (right), Norfolk Democrat, to make pre-abortion ultrasounds optional was turned back by state Sen. Stephen H. Martin during a Privileges and Elections Committee special meeting on Monday. (Associated Press)
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"In the president's first term, we argued against big government in theory. In his second, we will argue against it in practice," said Rep. Paul Ryan, Wisconsin Republican, signaling the GOP is turning its focus. (Associated Presss)
