gun control
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
The Maine Idea: Despite what you hear, guns do not equal freedom
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PublishedMay 21, 2023
Most of Maine’s delegation won’t even talk about an assault weapons ban
Three of the state's four members of Congress oppose a ban, mostly because they don't believe it's practical in a divided government. Only Rep. Chellie Pingree supports it.
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PublishedMay 17, 2023
Lawmakers clash over gun bills, but make little progress on legislation
The fate of several gun safety bills remain in limbo after split committee votes, with legislators on both sides of the aisle accusing the opposition of being intransigent.
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PublishedMay 14, 2023
After red state shootings, gun control advocates see glimmers of change
The shootings have called into question Republican support for allowing more people access to weapons to stem violence and demonstrate support for constitutional rights.
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PublishedMay 14, 2023
Our View: The wrong compromise on guns will invite more violence
With background checks, waiting periods and prohibition of sale or transfer of guns where necessary, the Maine Legislature has an opportunity to get it right. Will it?
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PublishedMay 13, 2023
Activists rally in Monument Square to demand a ban on assault rifles
More than 80 people at the demonstration, organized by the Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action, call for legislative action to institute gun-control measures.
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PublishedMay 12, 2023
Serbians hand in thousands of guns after two mass killings
Citizens surrendered nearly 6,000 weapons and 300,000 rounds of ammunition in the first three days of an amnesty. Serbia also committed to new gun-control policies.
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PublishedMay 11, 2023
18-to-20-year-olds can’t be barred from buying handguns, judge rules
Attorneys on both sides of the case said they expected the Justice Department to appeal and request a stay.
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PublishedMay 9, 2023
Sheriff: Louisiana man shot child playing hide and seek
The girl suffered a gunshot wound to the back of the head and was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police say.
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PublishedMay 8, 2023
Stalled gun bill advances in Texas after new mass shootings
A bill in Texas that would raise the purchase age of AR-style rifles has little or no chance of actually becoming law.
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