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Obama calls for task force on gun violence [VIDEO]

The president made a statement to the press on the administration's plans to pursue gun policy changes in the wake of the Newtown tragedy. Vice President Joe Biden will spearhead the effort.
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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about preparations for Hurricane Sandy during a briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday, October 29, 2012. Forecasters say the massive storm is feared to transform into a super storm if it merges with an Arctic jet stream as it moves inland. It it expected to hit shore in southern New Jersey late Monday night. UPI/Joshua Roberts/Pool
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about preparations for Hurricane Sandy during a briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday, October 29, 2012. Forecasters say the massive storm is feared to transform into a super storm if it merges with an Arctic jet stream as it moves inland. It it expected to hit shore in southern New Jersey late Monday night. UPI/Joshua Roberts/Pool 
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Published: Dec. 19, 2012 at 9:29 AM
By GABRIELLE LEVY, UPI.com

The president made a statement to the press on the administration's plans to pursue gun policy changes in the wake of the Newtown tragedy. Vice President Joe Biden will spearhead the effort.

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