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Democrats Introduce Bill Allowing Shooting Victims To Sue Gun Industry
The Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act aims to repeal federal a 2005 law known the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act or PLCAA but faces long odds of becoming law.
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All Things Considered
Vigils Continue For 12 People Killed In Virginia Beach Shooting
Virginia Beach is still coping with the horrific mass shooting at a municipal complex on Friday where 12 people were killed. Vigils are being held as some city officials returned to work Monday.
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Free Gun Violence Prevention Course Launches To Educate Young Activists
Researchers want new activists to lean on decades of public health research when engaging in work with policy makers and candidates seeking elective office.
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All Things Considered
Americans Siding With Maduro Confront Venezuelan Guaidó Supporters At D.C. Embassy
Americans siding with Nicolás Maduro camped out inside the now-vacated Venezuelan embassy in Washington D.C. Venezuelans who support Juan Guaidó say the protesters have no connection to the country.
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WATCH: March For Our Lives Releases PSA As 2020 Gun Debate Heats Up
The PSA from March For Our Lives comes as the gun debate gains momentum in the 2020 presidential campaign and days following a shooting motivated by hate at a synagogue in Poway, Calif.
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FBI And IRS Raid Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh's Home And Offices At City Hall
Pugh is being investigated after receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments for a self-published children's book from private companies that were subject to her influence.
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20 Years On, The Background Check System Continues To Miss Dangerous Gun Buyers
Mere months before the shooting at Columbine High School, the federal government established a background check system to screen gun buyers but shootings haven't waned.
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All Things Considered
Baltimore Mayor Takes Indefinite Leave Of Absence Amid Book Scandal
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh is taking an indefinite leave of absence. The mayor cites health reasons, but it also comes as questions swirl around her about a children's book scandal.
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Morning Edition
HUD Slaps Facebook With Housing Discrimination Charge
The Department of Housing and Urban Development says Facebook allowed advertisers to use their platform to unlawfully discriminate by restricting which users can see housing ads.
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In The Shadow Of Suicides, Senate Panel Makes Rare Move To Consider Gun Control
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a previously scheduled hearing Tuesday on so-called red flag laws, which allow for the temporary removal of guns from individuals if they are deemed a risk.