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League Supports Passage of HR8, the Bipartisan Background Check Act

The League of Women Voters joined the Brady Campaign and other groups to support HR8 in the U.S. House. HR8 will require Brady background checks for all firearms a provision supported by 97% of Americans.

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League Sends Letter to U.S. House in Favor of Common Sense Gun Legislation

The League sent a letter to members of the U.S. House urging them to pass common sense solutions to the gun violence plaguing our nation.

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League Sends Letter to U.S. Senate Advocating for Common Sense Solutions to Gun Violence

On February 21, the League sent the attached letter to the U.S. Senate in favor of common sense solutions to the gun violence plaguing our nation. 

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League Submits Statement to U.S. Senate for Hearing on Gun Safety Proposals

LWVUS submitted a statement to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights on February 12, 2013.

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