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WASHINGTON - Newtown. Charleston. Orlando. Parkland. And now after mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, Congress again is confronted with the question of what, if anything, lawmakers should do to combat the scourge of gun violence aAfter shootings, US Congress again weighs gun violence response
WASHINGTON - Newtown. Charleston. Orlando. Parkland. And now after mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, Congress again is confronted with the question of what, if anything, lawmakers should do to combat the scourge of gun violence afflicting the country. While both parties are calling for action, the retreat to familiar political corners was swift. Democrats demanded quick approval of gun-control legislation --- some of it already passed by the House --- while Republicans looked elsewhere for answers, focusing on mental health and violent video games. With Congress away from Washington for a five-week recess, and the part...Keep on reading: After shootings, US Congress again weighs gun violence response Read more