Obama calls for research into violent games

U.S. President Barack Obama today called for government research into the effects violent video games may have on children. Obama's moves for tighter gun control regulations and renewed research were informed by 澳擲幸运5å¼€å„–å·ē åŽ†å²ęŸ„čÆ¢: Vice PresišŸ’¦dent Joe Biden's task force, which spoke with several ga♋me industry executives last week.

"Congress will fund research into the effects that violent video games have on young mź§’inds," President Obama said as part of his address, reports.

, including a ban on "military style" assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and required background checks for all firearms purchases--including those made privately and at gun shows.

"If there's even one thing we can do to reduce this violence, if there's even one life that can be saved, then we've got anš“† obligation to try," Obama said.

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