Sen. Elizabeth Warren: I Will Support Gun Control Measures

Posted by | January 19, 2013 06:06 | Filed under: Top Stories


In a meeting with Thomas Menino, Boston’s mayor, she lays out her position:

Warren said Friday that she supports three proposals including one requiring criminal background checks for all gun sales.

The Massachusetts Democrat said she also backs a ban on assault weapons and another proposal to make gun trafficking a federal crime.

Menino, co-founder of the group Mayors Against Illegal Guns, said lawmakers need to stand up to those opposed to gun regulations including the National Rifle Association.

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