Gun violence survivors joined CT politicians to call on the Senate to restore the federal assault weapons ban, which is unlikely to pass.
Sandy Hook
On Dec. 14, 2012, a gunman shot and killed 20 children and six staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
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Murphy, Blumenthal backing bill to ban guns near election sites
Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal say the legislation will protect voters. It is unclear if Senate Republicans will support it.
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Sandy Hook survivors call on Senate to pass assault weapons ban
Advocates want the Senate to go beyond the new gun safety bill and renew a federal assault weapons ban. But passage remains a challenge.
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Actually, this is the perfect time to ‘politicize’ gun violence
At this rate of mass shootings, the United States doesn’t have the luxury of waiting for a lull in the gunfire to talk about gun control.
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The day after: Will the Texas school shooting shift America’s gun debate?
The day after the worst school shooting since Sandy Hook, the inevitable question was posed in Hartford and Washington: Will anything change?
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How to talk to your kids about the Texas school shooting
Experts share tips and best practices for talking to children about the shooting at the Uvalde, Texas elementary school.
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On eve of Sandy Hook anniversary, senators stoke outrage and hope
Connecticut’s Democratic senators, Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, say they are playing the “long game” on gun-violence legislation.
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Alex Jones liable for defamation in Sandy Hook ‘hoax’ case
The case moves now to a jury to decide what damages Jones owes the families.
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Universal background checks for firearms sales promised a vote in Senate after House passes bill
Despite tight margins, Senate Democrats claim optimism for universal background check bill that passed the House.
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The game is changing. Chris Murphy says he’s ready to play.
The question for Sen. Chris Murphy no longer is where might he go next, but what can he do now.
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Union agency paying back money missing from Sandy Hook Workers Fund
A state audit requested by a Republican lawmaker revealed that funds meant to support workers present at the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting were not used appropriately.
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Legislators looking to expand PTSD benefits to more emergency responders
The move to expand PTSD benefits comes just one year after lawmakers reached a landmark compromise to cover police and firefighters.
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U.S. Supreme Court allows Sandy Hook suit against Remington to advance
The Supreme Court’s move will not only allow Sandy Hook families to continue their suit, but could also open the door to more lawsuits from gun crime victims.
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Sandy Hook families ask Supreme Court to toss Remington appeal
The Supreme Court will either put an end to a ground-breaking suit against a gun maker, or allow family members of Sandy Hook shooting victims to continue their lawsuit against Remington in a Connecticut court.
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Murphy meets with Barr on gun background check plan
U.S. Attorney General William Barr circulated a plan Wednesday that would expand gun background checks but stopped short of universal background checks of potential gun buyers.