Obama launches gun-violence task force

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- As people in Newtown, Connecticut continue to mourn following a shooting massacre at an elementary school, President Obama is now making a pledge.

He'll work towards preventing more tragedies like Sandy Hook. The president announced a powerful team of cabinet members will create immediate reforms to prevent more shootings.

He selected Vice President Joe Biden to lead the task force. The group is expected to come up with concrete proposals by January.

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