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politics2 years ago

Joe Manchin's Retirement Announcement Shakes Up Washington

President Joe Biden praises Senator Joe Manchin for his dedication to serving the people of West Virginia and their collaborative efforts in passing various legislation, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the PACT Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and significant gun safety legislation. Biden also commends Manchin for his vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court and expresses his eagerness to continue working together.

politics2 years ago

Biden Establishes White House Office for Gun Violence Prevention

President Joe Biden is establishing a new office of gun violence prevention at the White House, overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris, to implement existing laws and work with local authorities to pass gun safety legislation at the state level. The office will focus on enacting universal background checks, banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and combating the epidemic of gun violence in the absence of congressional action. Gun safety advocates will join the administration to support these efforts. The move reflects Democrats' push for stricter gun laws, while Republicans, supported by the National Rifle Association, largely oppose such measures.

politics2 years ago

Minnesota Democrats push for gun safety legislation in public safety deal.

A recent KSTP-TV/SurveyUSA poll shows that the majority of Minnesotans support proposed gun safety legislation, including requiring background checks on all private gun sales (74% in favor) and a "red flag" law allowing guns to be taken from those deemed a danger to themselves or others (63% in favor). The support is widespread across urban, suburban, and rural areas. Gun rights advocates criticize the lack of transparency in the legislative process.