Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Fulcrum, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: In the wake of two mass shootings in under 24 hours, will Congress come back to take up gun control legislation?
Washington Roundup: Congress Unlikely To Touch Gun Control For A While
Congress just started its August recess, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell isn't likely to cut it short to debate gun control measures.
Washington Roundup: Congress Unlikely To Touch Gun Control For A While
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Posted: 5:58 p.m. EDT Aug 5, 2019
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