At Feinstein 's request , people who were injured or lost loved ones to gun violence , including several from the Virginia Tech massacre , then offered their support for her efforts . NEW : Vice President Biden takes part in an online debate on gun violence . Sen. Feinstein speaks of an ` ` uphill road '' to get her proposal passed . The NRA says it is ` ` confident '' Congress ' n't pass Obama 's proposal . The proposals came almost six weeks after the Newtown school massacre .
NEW : Vice President Biden takes part in an online debate on gun violence . Sen. Feinstein speaks of an ` ` uphill road '' to get her proposal passed . The NRA says it is ` ` confident '' Congress ' n't pass Obama 's proposal . The proposals came almost six weeks after the Newtown school massacre .