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At Sandy Hook rally on Capitol Hill, Connecticut lawmakers face reality of Trump
by Brian SeayMarking the fourth anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre Thursday, a group of Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut rallied for gun control on Capitol Hill.
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Nationwide reciprocity bill ready to introduce in 2017
by Chris EgerA Republican lawmaker and member of President-elect Trump’s Second Amendment Coalition has a concealed carry reciprocity measure waiting for introduction to the new Congress.
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Senate tanks all 4 gun control measures introduced in wake of Orlando
by Chris EgerIt was all hands on deck Monday evening when a full 100-member Senate took roll calls on a set of gun control amendments only to see each one rejected in turn.
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Senate showdown vote on at least 4 gun control measures Monday
by Chris EgerShort-cutting the normal legislative process, the upper chamber of Congress will vote on four recently added amendments to a Justice Department spending bill focusing on increased gun restrictions.
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Brady Campaign calls out Schumer, who then files new Brady bill 24 hours later
by Chris EgerThe Brady Campaign this week went after one of the most notoriously anti-gun Democrats on Capitol Hill over an old promise made to seek universal background checks.
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Lawmaker wants ATF gun trace data open for use in lawsuits
by Chris EgerConnecticut Democrat U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is seeking to overturn a longstanding ban against using gun trace information in civil proceedings.
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Why the Facebook gun change isn’t really a change
by Chris EgerTo put all of my cards on the table, I am a member of several "gun groups" on The Social Network and even with all the hubbub of the past few days, I think the changes are much ado about nothing.
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Gun control advocates claim victory in Facebook gun sales ban
by Chris EgerNews of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram change in policy to restrict potential peer-to-peer gun sales found quick reaction from those on both sides of the issue.
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Dems, gun control groups unite to repeal gun industry lawsuit protections (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerDemocrats on Capitol Hill on Wednesday introduced a proposal with the help of gun safety groups that would repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
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In case you wondered where Bernie stood on guns, he spells it out (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerIn conjunction with an effort to hail Mary gun control measures through the Senate on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders made clear his feelings on gun laws.
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Senate Dems introduce ‘No Check, No Sale’ bill for gun sales
by Chris EgerGun control stalwarts Sens. Richard Blumenthal, Chris Murphy, Dianne Feinstein and others kicked off a legislative push to mandate an end to the "default to proceed" practice.
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Democrats prepare to go on gun control offensive (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerLeading gun control firebrands on Capitol Hill are backing a renewed call for expanded background checks and others restrictions.
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