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Mike Levin: the 106th Congress is about to adjourn without passing critical legislation to reduce the level of gun violence in this…

On the recordOctober 25, 2000
the 106th Congress is about to adjourn without passing critical legislation to reduce the level of gun violence in this country. Over the last years, the American people have been demanding that their schools, places of worship, and other public places be better protected from gun violence. Congress had an opportunity to address the gun violence problem in our country by passing sensible gun laws that would help ensure that young people or those with criminal backgrounds do not illegally gain access to firearms. In the end, Congress failed the American people. It is very disappointing that Congress refused to act on the issue of gun violence. Too many senseless shootings have put our sense of safety in jeopardy.
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Mike Levin
Democratic · California

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Addressing the failure of Congress to pass gun violence legislation before adjourning.

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