Press Secretary Jay Carney and Vice President Joe Biden listen as President Barack Obama delivers remarks about the Administration’s effort to develop policy proposals in response to the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Dec. 19, 2012. The President announced the Vice President would lead the effort, involving members of the Cabinet and outside organizations, to develop a set of proposals. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)