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Jamie Raskin: “Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children under 18, surpassing car accidents, pediatric cancer, and…”

On the recordMay 15, 2023
Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children under 18, surpassing car accidents, pediatric cancer, and contagious diseases.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

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Raskin highlights the alarming rise of gun violence affecting children.

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