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Out of Options, Obama Now a Bystander in Gun Debate
Earnest refused to completely close the door on executive actions, saying if a “good idea” comes across Obama ’s desk, “he’s not going to hesitate to act.”
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Earnest refused to completely close the door on executive actions, saying if a “good idea” comes across Obama ’s desk, “he’s not going to hesitate to act.”
Mark S. Kirk was the only Republican joining Democrats in support of the measure, and North Dakota Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, who is not up for re-election until 2018, voting against it.
Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn. Durbin noted that his home state of Illinois has regions with very different views on firearm ownership.
Bipartisan Sportsmen's Bill Sparks Gun Control Duel -