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Biden administration proposes more background checks for gun sales

Aug 31, 2023 View Original Article
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    -10% Center

  • Reliability

    35% ReliableFair

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    -10% Center

  • Politician Portrayal

    -5% Negative

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64% :Gun rights groups, on the other hand, have argued it would do little to stop the gun violence problem.
61% : Executive Director Peter Ambler said the Biden administration had taken a "giant step forward towards our goal of universal background checks."
59% : Those advocates have previously quickly sued over other ATF rule changes that they argue infringe on gun rights.
51% : Overall, stricter gun laws are desired by a majority of Americans and in particular background checks, regardless of what the current gun laws are in their state, according to a recent AP-NORC poll on guns.
47% : White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday the administration would continue to push for more gun control.

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