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Mar 2021
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Joe Biden’s 30-Year Quest for Gun Contro...

The New York Times
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In less than a week, the United States has seen two deadly mass shootings: one in Boulder, Colo., and another in the Atlanta area. These events prompted President Biden to address the nation on Tuesday. In his speech, he said it was time to ban assault weapons. Mr. Biden has been here before. He has tried several times in his political career to bring in gu ... Show More
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