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On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
One of the most effective and important elements of existing Federal law is a provision that prohibits people with domestic violence misdemeanor as well as felony convictions from owning a weapon.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

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Feinstein emphasizes the importance of laws preventing domestic violence offenders from owning guns.

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