Dems energized on gun reform after huddling with student survivors
By Mike Lillis - 02/27/18 11:24 AM EST
House Democrats said Tuesday that they’re charging ahead with their gun reform push after huddling in the Capitol with a handful of students who survived this month’s shooting rampage at a Florida high school.
“They’re here for change, they’re here to make a difference, and just inspiring people with a message to everyone — not Democrat or Republican,†Rep. Joseph Crowley (N.Y.), the chairman of the Democratic Caucus, said after leaving a meeting with the students. “They want see change in the gun laws in this country.â€
Crowley said the students are pushing for several specific reforms, including an expansion of background checks to accompany almost every gun purchase and a ban on assault weapons “amongst other things.â€
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