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The article introduces the majority staff of the Senate HELP Committee, highlighting their roles and contributions.

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"This is a pure political ploy that does nothing to advance America's national security." ...

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That’s one way to psych out an opponent.

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Why Gun Control Can't Eliminate Gun Violence Advocates push measures that might reduce everyday crime, but absent a ban on ownership, no recent tragedy would have been averted by regulation.

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