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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Feinberg

‘We need to do something’: White House calls for action after Tennessee school shooting

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President Joe Biden on Monday Congress to pass stronger gun safety legislation — including a renewed assault weapons ban — in the wake of Monday’s shooting at a Nashville, Tennesee, private school.

Mr Biden called the shooting, which authorities have said claimed six lives, including those of four children, “sick” and “heartbreaking,” and praised law enforcement for their prompt response during an event to celebrate woman-owned small businesses at the White House.

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