Bloomberg At Center Of Gun Control Debate

As proponents increasingly turn to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to campaign in key states, the National Rifle Assn. welcomes the challenge from a man they see as an overstepping 'nanny in chief.'WASHINGTON — The fate of gun control proposals in Congress this year may depend on who is more potent: Michael R.

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