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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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New Fed Gun Law Inspired by Virginia Tech Massacre

Congress makes it harder for mentally ill to buy guns

(Newser) - New gun control legislation designed to keep weapons out of the hands of the mentally ill was passed by the Senate yesterday. The rare event of congressional action on gun control—and even rarer bipartisan agreement—was triggered by the Virginia Tech massacre last April. The bill, which strengthens background... More »

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Virginia Tech Seung-Hui Cho Patrick Leahy John Dingell Carolyn McCarthy National Rifle Association 1968 Gun Control Act National Instant Criminal Background Check

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