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Democrats: Trump should demand Senate vote on gun bill

If President Donald Trump is serious about strengthening gun laws in the wake of two mass shootings, he should demand a House-passed bill strengthening background checks up for a vote, congressional Democrats said Monday.

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Aug 5, 2019, 6:45 AM

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