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Nancy Pelosi: “We have an opportunity to work in a bipartisan way to pass gun violence prevention background checks. However, Leader…”

On the recordAugust 7, 2019
We have an opportunity to work in a bipartisan way to pass gun violence prevention background checks. However, Leader Mitch McConnell, describing himself as the 'grim reaper,' has been an obstacle to taking any action.
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

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Pelosi criticizes Mitch McConnell for blocking gun violence prevention measures.

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