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Jeanne Shaheen: I would agree with all of those recommendations, but I also think Congress needs to act to strengthen background checks…

On the recordMay 24, 2022
I would agree with all of those recommendations, but I also think Congress needs to act to strengthen background checks, and to stop allowing the sale of weapons of war.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Jeanne Shaheen emphasizes the need for stronger gun control measures.

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