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‘Time to lead by example.’ SC members of Congress pitch gun reform plans

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‘Time to lead by example.’ SC members of Congress pitch gun reform plans

U.S. Senate Judiciary Chairman and South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham plans to offer a bipartisan “red flag” bill with the President’s support to help law enforcement prevent dangerous individuals form purchasing firearms.

McConnell suggests Senate could look at assault weapons ban, background checks

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McConnell suggests Senate could look at assault weapons ban, background checks

‘We know where you live.’ Armed activist protests gun bill at Virginia lawmaker’s home

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‘We know where you live.’ Armed activist protests gun bill at Virginia lawmaker’s home

February 19, 2020, 3:47 PM

GOP gun bill would crack down on illegal firearms sellers

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GOP gun bill would crack down on illegal firearms sellers

Parkland families are furious with the FBI, so they’re backing a transparency plan for tips

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Parkland families are furious with the FBI, so they’re backing a transparency plan for tips

Cruz plan keeps guns away from ‘felons and fugitives.’ Some experts say it’s not enough.

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Cruz plan keeps guns away from ‘felons and fugitives.’ Some experts say it’s not enough.

Shootings prompt effort to help schools pay for silent alarms, other safety measures

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Shootings prompt effort to help schools pay for silent alarms, other safety measures

Campaign Ad: Senator Cory Gardner targeted for not supporting gun background checks

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Campaign Ad: Senator Cory Gardner targeted for not supporting gun background checks

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February 25, 2021, 9:24 PM

Republicans regroup around attacks on Biden administration —including Kamala Harris

February 25, 2021, 2:11 PM

Giffords ad: “Dear Mr. McConnell”

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Giffords ad: “Dear Mr. McConnell”

House Democrats postpone their response to mass shootings due to Hurricane Dorian

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House Democrats postpone their response to mass shootings due to Hurricane Dorian

Fact check: Trump says mental illness is cause of the nation’s gun violence

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Fact check: Trump says mental illness is cause of the nation’s gun violence

Will McConnell act on guns? Campaign to pressure Senate leader hits airwaves

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Will McConnell act on guns? Campaign to pressure Senate leader hits airwaves

Trump wants death penalty for mass shooters. An NC Democrat running for Senate agrees

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Trump wants death penalty for mass shooters. An NC Democrat running for Senate agrees

Fact check: Were existing gun laws enough to prevent Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton shootings?

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Fact check: Were existing gun laws enough to prevent Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton shootings?

Pressure mounts on McConnell over gun safety bills after mass shootings in Texas, Ohio

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Pressure mounts on McConnell over gun safety bills after mass shootings in Texas, Ohio

Trump: Quick death penalty for mass shooters, no guns for those who pose ‘grave risk’

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Trump: Quick death penalty for mass shooters, no guns for those who pose ‘grave risk’

South Carolina taxpayers spend millions as a result of gun violence, new study says

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South Carolina taxpayers spend millions as a result of gun violence, new study says

Kamala Harris says she’ll take executive action on assault weapons as president

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Kamala Harris says she’ll take executive action on assault weapons as president

A ‘constitutional carry’ bill is dead in Texas after gun activist’s ‘intimidation’ at homes

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A ‘constitutional carry’ bill is dead in Texas after gun activist’s ‘intimidation’ at homes

Lindsey Graham’s political stock is soaring. Could his gun bill blow it?

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Lindsey Graham’s political stock is soaring. Could his gun bill blow it?

Florida returns to its Second Amendment roots after launching a gun-control movement

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Florida returns to its Second Amendment roots after launching a gun-control movement

With Parkland support, Swalwell ‘catapults’ gun safety into the race for president

Elections

With Parkland support, Swalwell ‘catapults’ gun safety into the race for president

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