Still, that is a small issue in the overarching gun control debate, experts noted. Americans have a long and complex relationship with firearms. The right to bear arms is enshrined in the Constitution, the highest legal authority in the United States. Experts differ on the details, but the ...
Democrats still silent on gun controlDerrick Z. Jackson
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- In the wake of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, Democrats on Wednesday began a push to tighten gun control, although they are unlikely to get far, experts said. Sunday saw the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. The identified shooter, Step...
"The American people deserve real action to end the daily epidemic of gun violence that is stealing the lives of our children on campuses, in places of worship and on our streets," said Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, the Democratic leader who is running for a second stint as House speak...
Washington —Senate Democratic leaders on Wednesday implored Republican senators to drop their firm opposition to gun control legislation while signaling that the upper chamber won't immediately move to vote on legislation in the wake of thedeadly shooting at a Texas elementary schoolthat left 19 chil...
There’s a family feud within the Democratic party aimed at pushing more gun control on Americans who’re buying firearms at a record pace, and what they actually want. President Joe Biden, gun control groups like Everytown for Gun Safety and Giffords and Congressional antigun Democrats are ...
seizure of firearms if asked by family members or police, passed on a 102-99 vote, with two Republicans voting alongside Democrats, and one Democrat flipping to vote with Republicans. Nineteen states have similar laws, according to Everytown for Gun Safety, a leading gun control advocacy group....
“Kirk Cox cares more about the gun lobby than our families.” The second spot, on behalf of state Rep. John Bell (D), running for a state Senate seat in Loudoun and Prince William counties, also cites the special session. “I’m not afraid of the NRA, especially when it comes to ...
Democrats Push Gun Control.Democrats Push Gun Control.3. Citing Fri.'s deadly Newtown, Conn., school shooting, NRA-endorsed Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., called for a debate on "assault weapons" and large ammo clips. The White House tried to curb liberal hopes for legislation, citing "...
Many Democrats Have Dropped Gun Control.Provides information on the notion that members of the U.S. Democratic Party are fleeing from gun-control issue. Contribution of the issue to the defeat of Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election; Implications of pro-gun stands of several politicians ...