
Weekly Roundup: Thursday, August 8
The NPR Politics Podcast
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NRA and Gun Control Perspectives
This chapter explores the NRA's historical opposition to gun control measures like universal background checks and assault weapons bans, while noting their acceptance of a bump stock ban. It also examines the reactions of 2020 presidential candidates to gun violence, particularly in the wake of recent mass shootings, with a focus on Joe Biden's views on legislative proposals.
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