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Teresa Leger Fernandez: “It is heartbreaking and irresponsible that the majority of Republicans refuse to take action on an assault weapons ban.”

On the recordMay 15, 2023
It is heartbreaking and irresponsible that the majority of Republicans refuse to take action on an assault weapons ban.
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Teresa Leger Fernandez
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of Republicans for not supporting an assault weapons ban after school shootings.

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