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Jeff Merkley: “Common-sense measures to ensure abusers and violent offenders are barred from accessing firearms are the least we can do…”

On the recordAugust 22, 2026
Common-sense measures to ensure abusers and violent offenders are barred from accessing firearms are the least we can do to protect the safety of both domestic abuse survivors and our broader communities.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Commenting on the need for gun control measures for domestic violence abusers.

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