Democrats and Republicans teamed up in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after the massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. They were the first major gun restrictions passed by Congress in nearly three decades, but Biden has repeatedly said more needs to be done. “We beat the NRA. We faced them and beat the NRA head on. You have no idea how scary they are to elected officials,” an animated Biden told a crowd of more than 500 at Wilkes University. “We don’t stop here. I am determined to ban assault weapons in this country! It is determined. I did it once before. And I will do it again.” Story continues below ad
Read more: US House passes legislation to revive semi-automatic weapons ban after 18 years
As a U.S. senator, Biden played a leading role in temporarily banning assault weapons, including AR-15-like firearms that have exploded in popularity in recent years, and wants to reinstate the legislation. Biden argued that there was no rationale for such weapons “outside a war zone” and noted that the parents of the young victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde had to provide DNA because the weapon used in the massacre made the bodies unidentifiable. “DNA, say it’s my baby!” Biden said. “What the hell is wrong with us?” Biden also used his comments Tuesday to strongly defend the FBI, as the agency and its employees have come under heavy criticism and threats of violence since they executed a search warrant at former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence earlier this year. month. “It’s sickening to see the new attacks on the FBI, threatening the lives of law enforcement officers and their families for simply enforcing the law and doing their jobs,” Biden said. “I am against defunding the police. I also oppose defunding the FBI.” 0:41 Biden signs gun safety bill into law – June 25, 2022 Tuesday’s speech marked Biden’s first of three trips to Pennsylvania in the coming week, underscoring the state’s role as a key political battleground. Trump is hosting his own rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Story continues below ad Democrats are trying to dampen Republican efforts to use crime concerns to their advantage in the midterms. It’s a particularly hot issue in Pennsylvania, a key state where a U.S. Senate seat and the governor’s office are up for grabs. Trending Stories
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano is accusing Democrat Josh Shapiro of being soft on crime as the state’s twice-elected attorney general, saying at a recent event that crime has risen in his opponent’s attention and that Shapiro is “stepping aside » as homicides. rise throughout Pennsylvania. Homicides are on the rise in Pennsylvania, but overall crime appears to have declined over the past year, according to state statistics.
Read more: State efforts to tighten US gun laws thwarted by polarization: experts
As attorney general since 2017, Shapiro has toured the state discussing the need to crack down on gun and ghost gun trafficking and hiring more police officers. Last December, he said state agents and Philadelphia police officers working together had reduced the number of shootings in areas experiencing drug-related gun violence. “The real heroes here are the people who wear the uniform every day,” said Shapiro, who spoke shortly before Biden’s remarks at Wilkes University. “We know that policing is a noble profession and we know that we must stand with law enforcement.” Story continues below ad In the US Senate race, heart surgeon-turned-television celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Republican candidate, sought to portray Democratic candidate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman as extreme and reckless on crime policy. Fetterman has supported recommendations that more geriatric and rehabilitated inmates can be released from state prisons without harming public safety. Oz and the Republicans have twisted it into claiming that Fetterman wants to release “dangerous criminals” from prison or that he’s in favor of “emptying the prisons.” 0:58 Father of teen killed in Parkland shooting interrupts Biden during speech on gun law Father of teen killed in Parkland shooting interrupts Biden during speech on gun law – July 11, 2022 Fetterman was not in Wilkes-Barre with Biden on Tuesday, but is expected to march in Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade when the president visits on Sept. 5. Biden will also be in Pennsylvania on Thursday for a prime-time speech that the White House said will address the “ongoing battle for the nation’s soul” and defense of democracy. It’s unclear whether crime will end up as a key issue in November. Story continues below ad Only 11 percent of U.S. adults cited crime or violence as one of the top five issues they think are most important for government to work on in the coming year, according to an AP-NORC poll conducted in June. That’s unchanged from December and well below what many of the other top topics for Americans report. Biden has tried to balance his approach to crime, acknowledging voters’ fears and praising law enforcement, but also urging more accountability for officers. The White House has also repeatedly pushed for additional funding for local police that was included in the sweeping coronavirus relief package in the early months of Biden’s presidency.
Read more: Father of teen killed in Parkland shooting interrupts Biden’s gun control speech
He has rejected the “defund the police” activist slogan, which Republicans have used as a rallying cry against Democrats in general, calling for more money for police officers. Biden’s trip to Wilkes-Barre was originally scheduled for July 21, but was canceled when the president contracted COVID-19 and was quarantined while contagious. Biden has drawn up a $37 billion plan to tackle crime and boost law enforcement resources. He wants Congress to spend $13 billion to help communities hire and train 100,000 police officers over five years. Another $3 billion will go toward clearing court backlogs and solving murder and gun cases, and an additional $5 billion will go to support programs that could help stop violence before it happens. Story continues below ad In addition, Biden is seeking $15 billion to provide grants to initiatives to prevent violent crime or build public health responses to non-violent incidents. Levy reported from Harrisburg, Pa. Associated Press writer Emily Swanson contributed to this report. © 2022 The Canadian Press
title: “Biden Says He Is Determined To Revive Us Assault Weapons Ban National Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-27” author: “Jerry Heath”
Democrats and Republicans teamed up in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after the massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. They were the first major gun restrictions passed by Congress in nearly three decades, but Biden has repeatedly said more needs to be done. “We beat the NRA. We faced them and beat the NRA head on. You have no idea how scary they are to elected officials,” an animated Biden told a crowd of more than 500 at Wilkes University. “We don’t stop here. I am determined to ban assault weapons in this country! It is determined. I did it once before. And I will do it again.” Story continues below ad
Read more: US House passes legislation to revive semi-automatic weapons ban after 18 years
As a U.S. senator, Biden played a leading role in temporarily banning assault weapons, including AR-15-like firearms that have exploded in popularity in recent years, and wants to reinstate the legislation. Biden argued that there was no rationale for such weapons “outside a war zone” and noted that the parents of the young victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde had to provide DNA because the weapon used in the massacre made the bodies unidentifiable. “DNA, say it’s my baby!” Biden said. “What the hell is wrong with us?” Biden also used his comments Tuesday to strongly defend the FBI, as the agency and its employees have come under heavy criticism and threats of violence since they executed a search warrant at former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence earlier this year. month. “It’s sickening to see the new attacks on the FBI, threatening the lives of law enforcement officers and their families for simply enforcing the law and doing their jobs,” Biden said. “I am against defunding the police. I also oppose defunding the FBI.” 0:41 Biden signs gun safety bill into law – June 25, 2022 Tuesday’s speech marked Biden’s first of three trips to Pennsylvania in the coming week, underscoring the state’s role as a key political battleground. Trump is hosting his own rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Story continues below ad Democrats are trying to dampen Republican efforts to use crime concerns to their advantage in the midterms. It’s a particularly hot issue in Pennsylvania, a key state where a U.S. Senate seat and the governor’s office are up for grabs. Trending Stories
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano is accusing Democrat Josh Shapiro of being soft on crime as the state’s twice-elected attorney general, saying at a recent event that crime has risen in his opponent’s attention and that Shapiro is “stepping aside » as homicides. rise throughout Pennsylvania. Homicides are on the rise in Pennsylvania, but overall crime appears to have declined over the past year, according to state statistics.
Read more: State efforts to tighten US gun laws thwarted by polarization: experts
As attorney general since 2017, Shapiro has toured the state discussing the need to crack down on gun and ghost gun trafficking and hiring more police officers. Last December, he said state agents and Philadelphia police officers working together had reduced the number of shootings in areas experiencing drug-related gun violence. “The real heroes here are the people who wear the uniform every day,” said Shapiro, who spoke shortly before Biden’s remarks at Wilkes University. “We know that policing is a noble profession and we know that we must stand with law enforcement.” Story continues below ad In the US Senate race, heart surgeon-turned-television celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Republican candidate, sought to portray Democratic candidate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman as extreme and reckless on crime policy. Fetterman has supported recommendations that more geriatric and rehabilitated inmates can be released from state prisons without harming public safety. Oz and the Republicans have twisted it into claiming that Fetterman wants to release “dangerous criminals” from prison or that he’s in favor of “emptying the prisons.” 0:58 Father of teen killed in Parkland shooting interrupts Biden during speech on gun law Father of teen killed in Parkland shooting interrupts Biden during speech on gun law – July 11, 2022 Fetterman was not in Wilkes-Barre with Biden on Tuesday, but is expected to march in Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade when the president visits on Sept. 5. Biden will also be in Pennsylvania on Thursday for a prime-time speech that the White House said will address the “ongoing battle for the nation’s soul” and defense of democracy. It’s unclear whether crime will end up as a key issue in November. Story continues below ad Only 11 percent of U.S. adults cited crime or violence as one of the top five issues they think are most important for government to work on in the coming year, according to an AP-NORC poll conducted in June. That’s unchanged from December and well below what many of the other top topics for Americans report. Biden has tried to balance his approach to crime, acknowledging voters’ fears and praising law enforcement, but also urging more accountability for officers. The White House has also repeatedly pushed for additional funding for local police that was included in the sweeping coronavirus relief package in the early months of Biden’s presidency.
Read more: Father of teen killed in Parkland shooting interrupts Biden’s gun control speech
He has rejected the “defund the police” activist slogan, which Republicans have used as a rallying cry against Democrats in general, calling for more money for police officers. Biden’s trip to Wilkes-Barre was originally scheduled for July 21, but was canceled when the president contracted COVID-19 and was quarantined while contagious. Biden has drawn up a $37 billion plan to tackle crime and boost law enforcement resources. He wants Congress to spend $13 billion to help communities hire and train 100,000 police officers over five years. Another $3 billion will go toward clearing court backlogs and solving murder and gun cases, and an additional $5 billion will go to support programs that could help stop violence before it happens. Story continues below ad In addition, Biden is seeking $15 billion to provide grants to initiatives to prevent violent crime or build public health responses to non-violent incidents. Levy reported from Harrisburg, Pa. Associated Press writer Emily Swanson contributed to this report. © 2022 The Canadian Press
title: “Biden Says He Is Determined To Revive Us Assault Weapons Ban National Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-20” author: “Sara Barnes”
Democrats and Republicans teamed up in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after the massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. They were the first major gun restrictions passed by Congress in nearly three decades, but Biden has repeatedly said more needs to be done. “We beat the NRA. We faced them and beat the NRA head on. You have no idea how scary they are to elected officials,” an animated Biden told a crowd of more than 500 at Wilkes University. “We don’t stop here. I am determined to ban assault weapons in this country! It is determined. I did it once before. And I will do it again.” Story continues below ad
Read more: US House passes legislation to revive semi-automatic weapons ban after 18 years
As a U.S. senator, Biden played a leading role in temporarily banning assault weapons, including AR-15-like firearms that have exploded in popularity in recent years, and wants to reinstate the legislation. Biden argued that there was no rationale for such weapons “outside a war zone” and noted that the parents of the young victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde had to provide DNA because the weapon used in the massacre made the bodies unidentifiable. “DNA, say it’s my baby!” Biden said. “What the hell is wrong with us?” Biden also used his comments Tuesday to strongly defend the FBI, as the agency and its employees have come under heavy criticism and threats of violence since they executed a search warrant at former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence earlier this year. month. “It’s sickening to see the new attacks on the FBI, threatening the lives of law enforcement officers and their families for simply enforcing the law and doing their jobs,” Biden said. “I am against defunding the police. I also oppose defunding the FBI.” 0:41 Biden signs gun safety bill into law – June 25, 2022 Tuesday’s speech marked Biden’s first of three trips to Pennsylvania in the coming week, underscoring the state’s role as a key political battleground. Trump is hosting his own rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Story continues below ad Democrats are trying to dampen Republican efforts to use crime concerns to their advantage in the midterms. It’s a particularly hot issue in Pennsylvania, a key state where a U.S. Senate seat and the governor’s office are up for grabs. Trending Stories
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano is accusing Democrat Josh Shapiro of being soft on crime as the state’s twice-elected attorney general, saying at a recent event that crime has risen in his opponent’s attention and that Shapiro is “stepping aside » as homicides. rise throughout Pennsylvania. Homicides are on the rise in Pennsylvania, but overall crime appears to have declined over the past year, according to state statistics.
Read more: State efforts to tighten US gun laws thwarted by polarization: experts
As attorney general since 2017, Shapiro has toured the state discussing the need to crack down on gun and ghost gun trafficking and hiring more police officers. Last December, he said state agents and Philadelphia police officers working together had reduced the number of shootings in areas experiencing drug-related gun violence. “The real heroes here are the people who wear the uniform every day,” said Shapiro, who spoke shortly before Biden’s remarks at Wilkes University. “We know that policing is a noble profession and we know that we must stand with law enforcement.” Story continues below ad In the US Senate race, heart surgeon-turned-television celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Republican candidate, sought to portray Democratic candidate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman as extreme and reckless on crime policy. Fetterman has supported recommendations that more geriatric and rehabilitated inmates can be released from state prisons without harming public safety. Oz and the Republicans have twisted it into claiming that Fetterman wants to release “dangerous criminals” from prison or that he’s in favor of “emptying the prisons.” 0:58 Father of teen killed in Parkland shooting interrupts Biden during speech on gun law Father of teen killed in Parkland shooting interrupts Biden during speech on gun law – July 11, 2022 Fetterman was not in Wilkes-Barre with Biden on Tuesday, but is expected to march in Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade when the president visits on Sept. 5. Biden will also be in Pennsylvania on Thursday for a prime-time speech that the White House said will address the “ongoing battle for the nation’s soul” and defense of democracy. It’s unclear whether crime will end up as a key issue in November. Story continues below ad Only 11 percent of U.S. adults cited crime or violence as one of the top five issues they think are most important for government to work on in the coming year, according to an AP-NORC poll conducted in June. That’s unchanged from December and well below what many of the other top topics for Americans report. Biden has tried to balance his approach to crime, acknowledging voters’ fears and praising law enforcement, but also urging more accountability for officers. The White House has also repeatedly pushed for additional funding for local police that was included in the sweeping coronavirus relief package in the early months of Biden’s presidency.
Read more: Father of teen killed in Parkland shooting interrupts Biden’s gun control speech
He has rejected the “defund the police” activist slogan, which Republicans have used as a rallying cry against Democrats in general, calling for more money for police officers. Biden’s trip to Wilkes-Barre was originally scheduled for July 21, but was canceled when the president contracted COVID-19 and was quarantined while contagious. Biden has drawn up a $37 billion plan to tackle crime and boost law enforcement resources. He wants Congress to spend $13 billion to help communities hire and train 100,000 police officers over five years. Another $3 billion will go toward clearing court backlogs and solving murder and gun cases, and an additional $5 billion will go to support programs that could help stop violence before it happens. Story continues below ad In addition, Biden is seeking $15 billion to provide grants to initiatives to prevent violent crime or build public health responses to non-violent incidents. Levy reported from Harrisburg, Pa. Associated Press writer Emily Swanson contributed to this report. © 2022 The Canadian Press
title: “Biden Says He Is Determined To Revive Us Assault Weapons Ban National Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-03” author: “Carlos Rigaud”
Democrats and Republicans teamed up in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after the massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. They were the first major gun restrictions passed by Congress in nearly three decades, but Biden has repeatedly said more needs to be done. “We beat the NRA. We faced them and beat the NRA head on. You have no idea how scary they are to elected officials,” an animated Biden told a crowd of more than 500 at Wilkes University. “We don’t stop here. I am determined to ban assault weapons in this country! It is determined. I did it once before. And I will do it again.” Story continues below ad
Read more: US House passes legislation to revive semi-automatic weapons ban after 18 years
As a U.S. senator, Biden played a leading role in temporarily banning assault weapons, including AR-15-like firearms that have exploded in popularity in recent years, and wants to reinstate the legislation. Biden argued that there was no rationale for such weapons “outside a war zone” and noted that the parents of the young victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde had to provide DNA because the weapon used in the massacre made the bodies unidentifiable. “DNA, say it’s my baby!” Biden said. “What the hell is wrong with us?” Biden also used his comments Tuesday to strongly defend the FBI, as the agency and its employees have come under heavy criticism and threats of violence since they executed a search warrant at former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence earlier this year. month. “It’s sickening to see the new attacks on the FBI, threatening the lives of law enforcement officers and their families for simply enforcing the law and doing their jobs,” Biden said. “I am against defunding the police. I also oppose defunding the FBI.” 0:41 Biden signs gun safety bill into law – June 25, 2022 Tuesday’s speech marked Biden’s first of three trips to Pennsylvania in the coming week, underscoring the state’s role as a key political battleground. Trump is hosting his own rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Story continues below ad Democrats are trying to dampen Republican efforts to use crime concerns to their advantage in the midterms. It’s a particularly hot issue in Pennsylvania, a key state where a U.S. Senate seat and the governor’s office are up for grabs. Trending Stories
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano is accusing Democrat Josh Shapiro of being soft on crime as the state’s twice-elected attorney general, saying at a recent event that crime has risen in his opponent’s attention and that Shapiro is “stepping aside » as homicides. rise throughout Pennsylvania. Homicides are on the rise in Pennsylvania, but overall crime appears to have declined over the past year, according to state statistics.
Read more: State efforts to tighten US gun laws thwarted by polarization: experts
As attorney general since 2017, Shapiro has toured the state discussing the need to crack down on gun and ghost gun trafficking and hiring more police officers. Last December, he said state agents and Philadelphia police officers working together had reduced the number of shootings in areas experiencing drug-related gun violence. “The real heroes here are the people who wear the uniform every day,” said Shapiro, who spoke shortly before Biden’s remarks at Wilkes University. “We know that policing is a noble profession and we know that we must stand with law enforcement.” Story continues below ad In the US Senate race, heart surgeon-turned-television celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Republican candidate, sought to portray Democratic candidate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman as extreme and reckless on crime policy. Fetterman has supported recommendations that more geriatric and rehabilitated inmates can be released from state prisons without harming public safety. Oz and the Republicans have twisted it into claiming that Fetterman wants to release “dangerous criminals” from prison or that he’s in favor of “emptying the prisons.” 0:58 Father of teen killed in Parkland shooting interrupts Biden during speech on gun law Father of teen killed in Parkland shooting interrupts Biden during speech on gun law – July 11, 2022 Fetterman was not in Wilkes-Barre with Biden on Tuesday, but is expected to march in Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade when the president visits on Sept. 5. Biden will also be in Pennsylvania on Thursday for a prime-time speech that the White House said will address the “ongoing battle for the nation’s soul” and defense of democracy. It’s unclear whether crime will end up as a key issue in November. Story continues below ad Only 11 percent of U.S. adults cited crime or violence as one of the top five issues they think are most important for government to work on in the coming year, according to an AP-NORC poll conducted in June. That’s unchanged from December and well below what many of the other top topics for Americans report. Biden has tried to balance his approach to crime, acknowledging voters’ fears and praising law enforcement, but also urging more accountability for officers. The White House has also repeatedly pushed for additional funding for local police that was included in the sweeping coronavirus relief package in the early months of Biden’s presidency.
Read more: Father of teen killed in Parkland shooting interrupts Biden’s gun control speech
He has rejected the “defund the police” activist slogan, which Republicans have used as a rallying cry against Democrats in general, calling for more money for police officers. Biden’s trip to Wilkes-Barre was originally scheduled for July 21, but was canceled when the president contracted COVID-19 and was quarantined while contagious. Biden has drawn up a $37 billion plan to tackle crime and boost law enforcement resources. He wants Congress to spend $13 billion to help communities hire and train 100,000 police officers over five years. Another $3 billion will go toward clearing court backlogs and solving murder and gun cases, and an additional $5 billion will go to support programs that could help stop violence before it happens. Story continues below ad In addition, Biden is seeking $15 billion to provide grants to initiatives to prevent violent crime or build public health responses to non-violent incidents. Levy reported from Harrisburg, Pa. Associated Press writer Emily Swanson contributed to this report. © 2022 The Canadian Press
