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Issue Position: Reducing Gun Violence

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2014
Issues: Guns Criminal Justice

There were more gun deaths in Pennsylvania between 2001 and 2010 than from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan combined. Gun violence is devastating families and communities. As a Commissioner in Cheltenham I supported a new township ordinance to require reporting of lost and stolen guns. I also led the successful effort to divest our pension funds from assault weapon and ammunition makers. I have joined the effort of former New York Mayor Bloomberg to advance common-sense gun regulation.

Getting guns out of the hands of those who perpetuate violence is a priority. As your State Senator, I will fight for expanded background checks, reporting lost and stolen guns, one gun a month purchase limits, and other restrictions on gun access.

Raising support for public education, raising the minimum wage and reducing gun violence combine to expand opportunities for families and generate a more viable community.


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