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Democrats Pissed Off the NRA in 1994—And They’re Still Haunted by It.
UNDER ASSAULT
The passage of the assault weapons ban was a seminal moment in gun control. But for unexpected reasons. One of the chief lobbyists for the bill explains why.
Sam Stein
Published
Oct. 15 2017
12:00AM EDT
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