Congress OKs Va Tech-inspired gun bill - Yahoo! News

Congress OKs Va Tech-inspired gun bill - Yahoo! News: "Congress OKs Va Tech-inspired gun bill" By LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON - Congress on Wednesday passed a long-stalled bill inspired by the Virginia Tech shootings that would more easily flag prospective gun buyers who have documented mental health problems. The measure also would help states with the cost. Passage by voice votes in the House and Senate came after months of negotiations between Senate Democrats and the lone Republican, Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, who had objected and delayed passage.