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Chris Murphy: “So, I would argue start with a background checks bill and then use that bipartisan coalition to try to move on to other…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2021
So, I would argue start with a background checks bill and then use that bipartisan coalition to try to move on to other reforms after that.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Chris Murphy suggests a strategy for passing gun safety legislation starting with background checks.

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