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After Boulder Shooting, Vice President Harris Says Senate Needs to Act






Vice President Harris called on the Senate to pass measures to expand background checks of gun buyers.



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After Boulder Shooting, Vice President Harris Says Senate Needs to Act



Vice President Harris downplayed the role of executive action in tightening gun laws after recent mass shootings, saying legislation would make changes permanent.