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Patty Murray: “I am very frustrated that the Senate has been unable to advance common sense and bipartisan measures to bolster both the…”

On the recordJanuary 19, 2016
I am very frustrated that the Senate has been unable to advance common sense and bipartisan measures to bolster both the enforcement of our existing gun laws but also to pass additional safety provisions.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray expresses frustration over Senate inaction on gun law reforms.

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