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Senate Dems face gun-control dilemma
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Contributor | Jason |
Last Edited | Jason Feb 06, 2013 07:31pm |
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News Date | Wednesday, February 6, 2013 11:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
Description | Senate Democrats are facing a major dilemma on how hard they should push for an assault weapons ban, a sensitive topic for vulnerable centrists who are running for reelection next year.
Gun control advocates are scrutinizing Senate Democrats’ strategy for implementing President Obama’s proposals for reducing gun violence, and a watered-down effort would likely prompt a backlash from the party’s liberal base.
Advocates are watching closely to see whether Senate Democrats will use their two-seat majority on the Judiciary Committee to include an assault weapons ban and limits on high-capacity magazines in gun violence legislation moving to the floor. |
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