Abortion, gun control proposals split Minnesota lawmakers in session's 3rd week

ST. PAUL -- Family members of those killed in texting and driving related accidents broke down in tears as they asked lawmakers to stiffen penalties for using cell phones behind the wheel.

Gun owners and gun control advocates made their cases about potential changes making it tougher to buy firearms in Minnesota.

Abortion opponents marched on the Capitol and said they'd again push a bill vetoed last year.

As the Minnesota Legislature entered its third week of legislative session, agreement over issues like offering extra help to farmers and cracking down on texting while driving seemed to crystallize.

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