HomeNewsWorldDemocrats moved quickly to clear the way for votes on legislation to strengthen background checks for gun purchasers

Democrats moved quickly to clear the way for votes on legislation to strengthen background checks for gun purchasers

The pair of bills would expand criminal background checks to would-be gun buyers on the internet and at gun shows and lengthen the waiting period for gun buyers flagged by the instant background check system to allow more time for the FBI to investigate

Speaking from the White House hours later, a visibly shaken U.S. President Joe Biden urged Americans to stand up to the politically powerful U.S. gun lobby, which he blamed for blocking enactment of tougher firearms safety laws. (Source: Reuters)

New York Times

first published: May 25, 2022 11:49 am

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Democrats moved quickly to clear the way for votes on legislation to strengthen background checks for gun purchasers

The pair of bills would expand criminal background checks to would-be gun buyers on the internet and at gun shows and lengthen the waiting period for gun buyers flagged by the instant background check system to allow more time for the FBI to investigate

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