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Oct. 17, 2018 Gun Lobby Continues to Prop Up Mike Coffman's Failing Reelection Bid Rep. Jason Crow
Oct. 16, 2018 Dallas Morning News - I Was Attacked on A Baseball Field for My Political Beliefs, and Democrats Are Wrong to Promote Violence Rep. John Williams
Oct. 10, 2018 Congressman Boyle Touts "f' Rating from The National Rifle Association Rep. Brendan Boyle
Oct. 7, 2018 Illinois Can't Wait for Washington To Ban 3D-Printed Guns, We Need to Do It Now Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 5, 2018 Sen Kennedy Responds to Citigroup's Criticism Sen. John Kennedy
Oct. 4, 2018 Schneider Introduces Bill to Address Deadly "Charleston Loophole" in National Firearm Background Check System Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 4, 2018 Connecticut Senators Along with Malloy Announce Partnership Between State and Sandy Hook Promise to Protect Connecticut Students with Lifesaving Violence Protection Programs Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Murphy Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Las Vegas Shooting Sen. Chris Murphy
Oct. 1, 2018 Durbin And Major Chicago Hospitals Join Forces On Community Initiative To Reduce Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Deadly Shooting in Las Vegas Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "58 lives were taken one year ago in Las Vegas. We remember their lives cut short too soon and pray for their families. We saw how Las Vegas came together as one city. But, we still need to pass common sense gun safety measures that can prevent senseless deaths. #VegasStrong" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "A year after 58 beautiful souls were killed and over 800 were injured in Las Vegas, Republicans in Congress continue to stand in the way of commonsense efforts to prevent gun violence. We have a duty to protect Americans from the daily tragedy of gun violence." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 28, 2018 DeLauro: Federal Education Funds Should Not Be Used to Arm Teachers Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 28, 2018 Americans Who Died From Gun Violence Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 27, 2018 Sign the Petition: Stop Betsy DeVos from Arming Teachers Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to Hon. Andrea L. Thompson, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security - Senator Markey to State Department: Renegotiate Dangerous 3D Gun Litigation Settlement Sen. Ed Markey
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "You only need to hear one story of a teacher accidentally firing a gun in a classroom, leaving it where a child can get access to it, or threatening a child with a gun to know we need fewer firearms in schools--not more." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Murphy Renews Call to Stop Devos from Using Federal Funds to Arm Teachers Sen. Chris Murphy
Sept. 25, 2018 Albion News: Candidates Outline Key Issues at Forum Rep. Adrian Smith
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "It only takes one story of a teacher accidentally firing a gun in a classroom, leaving a gun in a school bathroom, or threatening a child with a gun, to know we need fewer firearms in schools--not more. I call on @BetsyDeVosED to end this dangerous proposal immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Every Student Succeeds Act: States Leading The Way Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "In the aftermath of many school shootings, we should be doing everything we can to address gun violence and make our schools safer. Unfortunately, Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is heading in the opposite direction by allowing schools to use federal funds to purchase guns for teachers." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Student-Inspired Gun Violence Bill Introduced by Rep. Chu Rep. Judy Chu
Sept. 20, 2018 Brady Campaign Endorses Josh Gottheimer Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Sept. 20, 2018 Pelosi Statement on Shooting in Aberdeen, Maryland Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "By allowing schools to use federal funds to buy firearms, @BetsyDeVosED is making our schools more dangerous and our students less safe. I'm going to keep fighting this deeply harmful proposal every step of the way." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Daily KOS - Illinois Can't Wait for Washington To Ban 3D-Printed Guns, We Need to Do It Now Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I appreciate @ChrisMurphyCT leading the charge calling for @BetsyDevosED to testify on allowing schools to use federal money to buy guns. This isn't what these funds are meant for & more guns in the classroom will only make students & teachers less safe." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2018 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. Chicago has lost far too many aspiring young people to senseless gun violence. When will Republicans in Congress finally decide to act?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2018 Tweet - "It's no wonder the NRA immediately applauded this nomination. Judge Kavanaugh has taken a far more expansive interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, and has vigorously argued that assault weapon bans are unconstitutional. #StopKavanagh" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 7, 2018 Rep. Curtis Coauthors Bipartisan Bill to Address Gun Violence Sen. John Curtis
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander ,Chairman of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member on the Committee of Health, Education, Labor, and Pension - Senator Hassan Joins in Calling for Secretary DeVos to Testify on Proposal to Arm Teachers with Guns Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader - Stop Secretary DeVos from Wrongly Spending Education Money on Guns Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Aug. 31, 2018 Ranking Member Scott: "Outrageous" That Secretary DeVos Will Allow Federal Education Funds to be Spent on Guns Rep. Bobby Scott
Aug. 31, 2018 Tweet - "Using federal funds to arm teachers in our schools isn't what students or parents want, what our teachers want, or what Congress intended. There are better ways to keep our kids safe--period." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This editorial from @EverettHerald hits the nail squarely on the head (Special Character) "There are other solutions to increasing safety that don't turn schools into armed camps. Putting more "good guys with guns' into schools would actually make our children less safe." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep. Dwight Evans, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 DeLauro Calls for Action on Gun Safety Legislation Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 28, 2018 Insecurity Distributed: Selling 3D-Printed Guns Threatens Public Safety Rep. Lloyd Doggett
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep. Marc Veasey, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Tweet - "As details from #Jacksonville emerge, it appears our nation has suffered yet another preventable mass shooting. Inaction is unacceptable, and I continue to call on my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work together to #EndGunViolence. #NeverAgain" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in Jacksonville, Florida Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2018 Pelosi Statement on the Shooting in Jacksonville, Florida Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of FBI - Grassley Presses FBI on Parkland Shooting After Months without Completion of Planned Report Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 26, 2018 Tweet - "My thoughts are with everyone impacted by the shooting today at the Jacksonville Landing -- but thoughts are not enough. As we continue to track developments, it's clear Congress must stop stalling & act to protect Americans from the daily tragedy of gun violence. #NeverAgain" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 26, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken for Jacksonville. No community should have to suffer from such senseless gun violence. When will Congress have the courage to stand up to the NRA and pass meaningful reforms to help prevent these shootings in America?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Using these funds to add more firearms into schools is not only the opposite of what Congress intended, it is wrong and will make schools more dangerous and students less safe." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Deaths From Gun Violence Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 24, 2018 Davis Statement Opposing Trump Administration Plans for Arming Educators Rep. Danny Davis
Date Title Politician
Oct. 17, 2018 Gun Lobby Continues to Prop Up Mike Coffman's Failing Reelection Bid Rep.Jason Crow
Oct. 16, 2018 Dallas Morning News - I Was Attacked on A Baseball Field for My Political Beliefs, and Democrats Are Wrong to Promote Violence Rep.John Williams
Oct. 10, 2018 Congressman Boyle Touts "f' Rating from The National Rifle Association Rep.Brendan Boyle
Oct. 7, 2018 Illinois Can't Wait for Washington To Ban 3D-Printed Guns, We Need to Do It Now Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 5, 2018 Sen Kennedy Responds to Citigroup's Criticism Sen.John Kennedy
Oct. 4, 2018 Schneider Introduces Bill to Address Deadly "Charleston Loophole" in National Firearm Background Check System Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 4, 2018 Connecticut Senators Along with Malloy Announce Partnership Between State and Sandy Hook Promise to Protect Connecticut Students with Lifesaving Violence Protection Programs Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Murphy Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Las Vegas Shooting Sen.Chris Murphy
Oct. 1, 2018 Durbin And Major Chicago Hospitals Join Forces On Community Initiative To Reduce Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Deadly Shooting in Las Vegas Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "58 lives were taken one year ago in Las Vegas. We remember their lives cut short too soon and pray for their families. We saw how Las Vegas came together as one city. But, we still need to pass common sense gun safety measures that can prevent senseless deaths. #VegasStrong" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "A year after 58 beautiful souls were killed and over 800 were injured in Las Vegas, Republicans in Congress continue to stand in the way of commonsense efforts to prevent gun violence. We have a duty to protect Americans from the daily tragedy of gun violence." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 28, 2018 DeLauro: Federal Education Funds Should Not Be Used to Arm Teachers Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 28, 2018 Americans Who Died From Gun Violence Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 27, 2018 Sign the Petition: Stop Betsy DeVos from Arming Teachers Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to Hon. Andrea L. Thompson, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security - Senator Markey to State Department: Renegotiate Dangerous 3D Gun Litigation Settlement Sen.Ed Markey
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "You only need to hear one story of a teacher accidentally firing a gun in a classroom, leaving it where a child can get access to it, or threatening a child with a gun to know we need fewer firearms in schools--not more." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Murphy Renews Call to Stop Devos from Using Federal Funds to Arm Teachers Sen.Chris Murphy
Sept. 25, 2018 Albion News: Candidates Outline Key Issues at Forum Rep.Adrian Smith
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "It only takes one story of a teacher accidentally firing a gun in a classroom, leaving a gun in a school bathroom, or threatening a child with a gun, to know we need fewer firearms in schools--not more. I call on @BetsyDeVosED to end this dangerous proposal immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Every Student Succeeds Act: States Leading The Way Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "In the aftermath of many school shootings, we should be doing everything we can to address gun violence and make our schools safer. Unfortunately, Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is heading in the opposite direction by allowing schools to use federal funds to purchase guns for teachers." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Student-Inspired Gun Violence Bill Introduced by Rep. Chu Rep.Judy Chu
Sept. 20, 2018 Brady Campaign Endorses Josh Gottheimer Rep.Josh Gottheimer
Sept. 20, 2018 Pelosi Statement on Shooting in Aberdeen, Maryland Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "By allowing schools to use federal funds to buy firearms, @BetsyDeVosED is making our schools more dangerous and our students less safe. I'm going to keep fighting this deeply harmful proposal every step of the way." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Daily KOS - Illinois Can't Wait for Washington To Ban 3D-Printed Guns, We Need to Do It Now Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I appreciate @ChrisMurphyCT leading the charge calling for @BetsyDevosED to testify on allowing schools to use federal money to buy guns. This isn't what these funds are meant for & more guns in the classroom will only make students & teachers less safe." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2018 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. Chicago has lost far too many aspiring young people to senseless gun violence. When will Republicans in Congress finally decide to act?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2018 Tweet - "It's no wonder the NRA immediately applauded this nomination. Judge Kavanaugh has taken a far more expansive interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, and has vigorously argued that assault weapon bans are unconstitutional. #StopKavanagh" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 7, 2018 Rep. Curtis Coauthors Bipartisan Bill to Address Gun Violence Sen.John Curtis
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander ,Chairman of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member on the Committee of Health, Education, Labor, and Pension - Senator Hassan Joins in Calling for Secretary DeVos to Testify on Proposal to Arm Teachers with Guns Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader - Stop Secretary DeVos from Wrongly Spending Education Money on Guns Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Aug. 31, 2018 Ranking Member Scott: "Outrageous" That Secretary DeVos Will Allow Federal Education Funds to be Spent on Guns Rep.Bobby Scott
Aug. 31, 2018 Tweet - "Using federal funds to arm teachers in our schools isn't what students or parents want, what our teachers want, or what Congress intended. There are better ways to keep our kids safe--period." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This editorial from @EverettHerald hits the nail squarely on the head (Special Character) "There are other solutions to increasing safety that don't turn schools into armed camps. Putting more "good guys with guns' into schools would actually make our children less safe." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep.Dwight Evans, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 DeLauro Calls for Action on Gun Safety Legislation Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 28, 2018 Insecurity Distributed: Selling 3D-Printed Guns Threatens Public Safety Rep.Lloyd Doggett
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep.Marc Veasey, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Tweet - "As details from #Jacksonville emerge, it appears our nation has suffered yet another preventable mass shooting. Inaction is unacceptable, and I continue to call on my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work together to #EndGunViolence. #NeverAgain" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in Jacksonville, Florida Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2018 Pelosi Statement on the Shooting in Jacksonville, Florida Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of FBI - Grassley Presses FBI on Parkland Shooting After Months without Completion of Planned Report Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 26, 2018 Tweet - "My thoughts are with everyone impacted by the shooting today at the Jacksonville Landing -- but thoughts are not enough. As we continue to track developments, it's clear Congress must stop stalling & act to protect Americans from the daily tragedy of gun violence. #NeverAgain" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 26, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken for Jacksonville. No community should have to suffer from such senseless gun violence. When will Congress have the courage to stand up to the NRA and pass meaningful reforms to help prevent these shootings in America?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Using these funds to add more firearms into schools is not only the opposite of what Congress intended, it is wrong and will make schools more dangerous and students less safe." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Deaths From Gun Violence Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 24, 2018 Davis Statement Opposing Trump Administration Plans for Arming Educators Rep.Danny Davis
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