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Eugene

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Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:38 PM Jun 2016

House Republican Joins Democrats by Calling for Gun Control Measures

Source: ABC News

House Republican Joins Democrats by Calling for Gun Control Measures

By BENJAMIN SIEGEL Jun 15, 2016, 1:58 PM ET

Rep. Bob Dold joined Democrats on the House floor Tuesday by calling for the chamber to take up gun control measures after the Orlando nightclub shooting.

He pushed for a vote on a bill from Rep. Peter King that would prevent suspected terrorists from acquiring firearms and explosives. He also voiced his support for universal background checks.

"Thoughts and prayers are not enough," Dold said. "It's time for action."

The Illinois Republican is locked in a tough reelection fight with former Rep. Brad Schneider, who supports gun control.

Last July, he signed on to a bill with Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, to prevent people who have abused dating partners or have been convicted of stalking from owning and buying firearms.

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House Republican Joins Democrats by Calling for Gun Control Measures (Original Post) Eugene Jun 2016 OP
We can all hope that sanity and reason prevail. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #1
The NRA backlash is going to be huge SirBrockington Jun 2016 #2
King has always supported gun control gejohnston Jun 2016 #3
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