Franken expresses gratitude for the follow-up on his concerns.
12/05/2011
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This is the first year it was not reauthorized. Usually it is renewed every year, usually by unanimous consent.
These background checks are necessary, but not sufficient.
I would underscore that myself and this is something that, I think, we need to get done.
Well this year, unfortunately, it was the first year that this has not been reauthorized.