NEW : The Judiciary Committee passed a package of gun laws proposed by Obama in the Newtown attack by a lone gunman . Key senator says agreement close on bipartisan proposal . Some GOP senators oppose a threatened filibuster by their colleagues . Sen. Reid still hopes for a compromise on a package of gun laws . Comment:
NEW : Key senator says agreement close on bipartisan proposal . Some GOP senators oppose a threatened filibuster by their colleagues . Sen. Reid still hopes for a compromise on a package of gun laws . Comment: