GOP and Democrats Disagree on Specifics of Background Checks for Gun Buyers

GOP and Democrats Disagree on Specifics of Background Checks for Gun Buyers
Guns are displayed inside the DSA store in Lake Barrington, Ill., on June 17, 2016. Scott Olson/Getty Images
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After the recent high-profile mass shootings, lawmakers are again faced with the questions of how to stop gun violence and if Congress can get through the historic gridlock on gun control.

While there is bipartisan agreement that something needs to be done to stop gun violence, the two parties cannot unify on what the specifics are. Democrats want immediate gun control legislation while Republicans are focused more on mental health to root out the epidemic.

Masooma Haq
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Masooma Haq began reporting for The Epoch Times from Pakistan in 2008. She currently covers a variety of topics including U.S. government, culture, and entertainment.
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