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Jeanne Shaheen: We can't accept this status quo, the lives of Americans, of our children depend on Congress being willing to enact…

On the recordMay 24, 2022
We can't accept this status quo, the lives of Americans, of our children depend on Congress being willing to enact meaningful policies to address the scope of this crisis and to keep people safe.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Emphasizes the urgent need for Congress to enact policies to combat gun violence.

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