The Hill Articles: December 16, 2012

Lieberman calls for ‘national commission’ on culture of ‘violence’ Volatile swings on Wall Street possible on deficit-reduction deal Pro-gun rights lawmakers keep low profile after shootings Report: Dems to hold open primary for Jackson Jr.’s seat Democrats want GOP to show hand on Medicare in deficit negotiations Report: State to receive independent review of Benghazi on Monday Schumer: Gun debate at ‘tipping point’ Feinstein to introduce assault weapons ban at start of next Congress Bloomberg to Obama: Gun control should be ‘number one agenda’ Durbin: Assault weapons ban more likely in wake of Newtown school shootings Blumenthal: Newtown killings will ‘transform’ debate on gun violence GOP lawmaker wishes Sandy Hook principal was armed with assault rifle Farm bill faces pivotal week House Dems eye Hispanic vote in 2014 Obama looks for women to fill cabinet FTC poised to release new rules to protect children’s online privacy Report: Boehner proposes tax hike for nation’s millionaires Reports: Obama to pick Kerry for State Hillary Clinton faints, suffers concussion Obama to visit Newtown, as police identify victims of school shooting