Obama adviser hedges optimism on stricter gun laws Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 2:07 am, Monday, January 21, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration says it's confident stricter gun laws can be passed, but it's hedging its optimism by stressing just how politically difficult it will be. White House senior adviser David Plouffe listed gun legislation and immigration reform as two top domestic priorities as President Barack ... Read More