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January 8, 2019

Dems to Introduce Gun Control Bill on 8th Anniversary of Giffords Shooting
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On the eighth anniversary of the shooting of former Arizona
Congressmember Gabrielle Giffords, Democratic lawmakers are set to
introduce new gun control legislation later today. The bill will call
for universal background checks for private gun sales. However, the
legislation will reportedly not address an assault weapons ban.
Congressmember Giffords survived the 2011 shooting near Tucson that left
six people dead and 13 others wounded. She has since become a vocal
advocate for gun control and is expected to join House Speaker Nancy
Pelosi for an event in D.C. later today.


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