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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

I find that somewhat disturbing. It seems to be entirely disruptive of not only the local housing market but the real estate market.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

you know what the problem with crime in America is? Gun violence.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

Democrats have put forth a range of solutions to prevent gun violence, to support law enforcement, and to solve crimes.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

Madam President, I am pleased to introduce the bipartisan Strengthening Research in Adult Education Act with my colleague, Senator Young. We are in urgent need of identifying and disseminating innovative and effective methods for…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

the right to asylum is fundamentally under threat in the United States, which is a sad thing to say, given this Nation's history.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

So, Director, the ATF issued a rule on so-called stabilizing braces recently because it was clear that many of the items being manufactured and sold as stabilizing braces were really just being used to try to get around the National…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

The idea that we would stop asylum and we somehow have compared it to overflowing bathtubs.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

So, Director, my first question is can you tell me what a Glock switch is?

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

We should be talking about how we support the ATF and enable it to do its job, but today again we are here to attack the ATF and to try to even abolish it.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

You are enriching the very dangerous cartels who we are talking about.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

Republicans' priorities are clear, they would prefer to keep every gun store in the country open, even those that willfully violate the law.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

So, people are taking legally purchased pistols, adding these devices marketed as stabilizing braces but which are actually shoulder stocks and changing the character of the gun, transforming it into an unregistered short-barreled rifle.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

I am told the cost of, well, this year's funding is $4 million, which seems to be a reasonable investment in such efficiency.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

It also might trigger some of the tax incentives that are built in now for home energy efficiencies, which would be sort of a double benefit.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

First of all, I, every decision I make in my work is about real Americans.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

The reason is pretty clear: Short-barrel rifles can have the conceal-ability and maneuverability of a pistol but with the fire power and accuracy of a rifle.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2023

The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness is the only Federal agency that is exclusively devoted to alleviating homelessness.

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