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House to break until September with no votes on gun control bills
by Chris EgerTo the dismay of House Democrats, Speaker Paul Ryan is sending the body into a long summer break without bringing new gun regulation proposals up for a floor vote.
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Both sides offer gun control measures in the House
by Chris EgerReturning to Capitol Hill from vacation, both Democrat and Republican lawmakers are offering competing bills to halt gun sales to those on secretive government watch lists.
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Meet the private network for gun shops that aims to monitor sketchy buyers
by Chris EgerThe Gun Shop Watchlist aims to become a network for vetted firearms dealers to discourage bad behavior while respecting the Constitution.
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Scott says no to special session: ‘Second Amendment didn’t kill anybody’
by Chris EgerFlorida's Republican Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday said he would not call a special session to debate gun laws as requested by lawmakers in the wake of the Orlando terror attack.
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House Democrats hold National Day of Action for gun control in districts nationwide (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerSome 50 Democrats are holding events in over 30 cities across the country Wednesday for a "National Day of Action on Gun Violence Prevention."
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Ethics complaint filed for fundraising during House gun sit-in
by Chris EgerThe Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust has filed an official complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics over emails sent by House Democrats during last week's gun control protest.
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House no fly/no buy bill introduced to bipartisan support
by Chris EgerA group of moderate lawmakers from both parties joined forces last week to introduce a bill to bring increased scrutiny to those on certain watch lists when buying guns.
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House sit-in ends as Senate takes test vote on no fly/no buy bill
by Chris EgerHouse Democrats wrapped up their 26-hour protest over gun violence Thursday after the body broke for vacation while the Senate took a cautious first step towards passing a compromise bill.
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Dems continue effort to get special session in Florida to address new gun legislation
by Chris EgerWith Republican leaders downplaying the need, some Florida Democrats are trying to force the Secretary of State to poll lawmakers for a special session.
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Bipartisan lawmakers introduce compromise no fly/no buy proposal (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerA group of moderate senators from both parties came together Tuesday to introduce a measure to the Senate to bring increased scrutiny to those on certain watch lists when buying guns.
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Senate tanks all 4 gun control measures introduced in wake of Orlando
by Chris EgerIt was all hands on deck Monday evening when a full 100-member Senate took roll calls on a set of gun control amendments only to see each one rejected in turn.
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Senate showdown vote on at least 4 gun control measures Monday
by Chris EgerShort-cutting the normal legislative process, the upper chamber of Congress will vote on four recently added amendments to a Justice Department spending bill focusing on increased gun restrictions.
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