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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Marcus

As Congress claims it’s ‘getting serious’ on gun reform, America endures seven mass shootings in 48 hours

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Following a string of horrific shootings around the US in recent weeks, a bipartisan group of senators said they have never been more “serious” about stopping the country’s gun violence epidemic.

“I’ve never been part of negotiations as serious as these,” Democrat Chris Murphy of Connecticut said on Sunday. “There are more Republicans at the table talking about changing our gun laws and investing in mental health than at any time since Sandy Hook.”

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