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Chris Murphy Thinks There’s A Chance Trump May Still Act On Gun Control

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 11: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) hold a news conference to discuss the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act with Democrats from both the House and Senate outside the U.S. Capitol ... WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 11: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) hold a news conference to discuss the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act with Democrats from both the House and Senate outside the U.S. Capitol June 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Congressional Democrats' legislation 'seeks to end the gun industry's blanket liability shield,' and would repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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August 23, 2019 4:08 p.m.

President Donald Trump seems to be waning in his familiar cycle of paying lip service to the need for stricter gun control, and then doing nothing.

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