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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Sharp

Legislators pay respects, eye gun laws as they reconvene following Maine's deadliest mass shooting

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The father of one of 18 people killed in Maine’s deadliest mass shooting delivered an impassioned plea for action Wednesday as state lawmakers convened for the first time since the tragedy, taking time to read the name of each victim aloud.

Honoring victims, survivors and first responders was the first order of business for lawmakers who'll be taking up gun control proposals and potential changes to the state’s so-called yellow flag law, which allows a judge to remove guns from someone in a mental health crisis.

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