Senate to cast first gun-control votes on Thursday

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Senator Manchin takes a call outside a party policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in WashingtonBy Richard Cowan and John Whitesides WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate will cast its first vote this week on President Barack Obama's proposals to curb gun violence, which face a rough ride in Congress due to opposition from Republicans and gun rights activists. Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid scheduled a procedural vote for Thursday to open debate on gun control and Democratic aides said they expect to defeat Republican efforts to block the bill from reaching the Senate floor. …

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