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On the recordDecember 6, 2017
Unfortunately, we have not been able to have hearings on any commonsense gun reform legislation; like a criminal background check in the case of all gun sales which is supported by more than 90 percent of the people.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin highlights the lack of hearings on gun reform despite public support.

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