Iowa key to Democratic control of US House, California lawmaker says – The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines

Iowa key to Democratic control of US House, California lawmaker saysThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesCEDAR RAPIDS — Winning control of the U.S. House would “cut our time in hell by half,” said U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is in Iowa to help energize Democrats and raise money for candidates in the 2018 elections. And winning control of the House could … us democrats – Google News

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US gun control movement pushing Congress to act: lawmakers – Reuters

Reuters US gun control movement pushing Congress to act: lawmakersReuters“I think we can actually get it done.” To win significant changes, lawmakers said the young gun control advocates need to maintain their drive in the face of powerful pro-gun lobbying by the National Rifle Association and those who see gun ownership as …and more » us congress – Google News

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Poll: Wide majority of US Democrats, Republican agree on need for gun control, armed security at schools – Business Insider

Business Insider Poll: Wide majority of US Democrats, Republican agree on need for gun control, armed security at schoolsBusiness InsiderNearly 60 percent of gun owners say that the National Rifle Association gun rights advocacy group is either doing "the right amount of work" or it "doesn't do enough" to promote the interests of gun owners. About 30 percent say the NRA is "too …Chris W. Cox- We need to stop dangerous people before they actYouTube NRA says it's waiting to see the bill before taking position on age limits for…

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NRA Suggests Trump May Retreat From Gun Control – New York Times

Reuters NRA Suggests Trump May Retreat From Gun ControlNew York TimesSome who voted against legislation in 2013 that would have expanded background checks said Mr. Trump had said nothing that changed their minds. And several party newcomers, who were not present for the emotional debate prompted by the 2012 massacre at …US congressional Republicans reject new limits on gunsReuters Trump at odds with Republican lawmakers over gun reformsBBC NewsRepublican Lawmakers Hesitate to Embrace Trump's Call for Gun Law ReformHaaretzNDTV –CNN –The Guardianall 4,037 news articles » us republicans – Google News

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Once Again, Push for Gun Control Collides With Political Reality – New York Times

New York Times Once Again, Push for Gun Control Collides With Political RealityNew York TimesWASHINGTON — Here's how significant things don't get done in Washington even in a moment of crisis and opportunity. The president throws out a hodgepodge of ideas, thoroughly confusing both sides about what he really supports. Senate Republicans …'Surreal' Trump meeting on guns left Republicans reeling, Democrats optimisticCNN Trump says firearms should sometimes be confiscated from US citizens without due process: 'Take the guns first'The IndependentBlame Canada: Trump paints us as suave international swindlersThe Globe and…

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Florida Republicans Face Mounting Pressure to Act on Gun Control – New York Times

New York Times Florida Republicans Face Mounting Pressure to Act on Gun ControlNew York TimesRick Scott, a Republican and an ardent supporter of gun rights, shouting, “Shame on you! Shame on you! Shame on you!” On an upper floor, they gathered outside the office of the powerful speaker of the Florida House, Richard Corcoran. “Face us down …Florida Legislature rejects weapons ban with massacre survivors en route to CapitolCNN all 3,801 news articles » us republicans – Google News

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