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Steve Cohen: “I think that H.R. 8 is absolutely the right first step to closing this gaping loophole in background checks.”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
I think that H.R. 8 is absolutely the right first step to closing this gaping loophole in background checks.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Supports H.R. 8 as a crucial measure for improving background checks to reduce gun violence.

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