In an emotional speech yesterday, President Barack Obama may have forced a breakthrough in the debate to end the country’s notorious list of mass shootings. Obama talked about the need for expanded background checks, for help for those with mental illnesses, and for gun safety technology. All these steps would be “common-sense reforms,” he said. Obama called on Congress to impose new gun control measures.
Obama may have forced a breakthrough in the fight against gun violence
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