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Congress eyes ban on assault weapons in major push
The Associated Press reports Congress will push to ban manufacture and sale of new assault-type weapons, with President Clinton backing the measure and debate focusing on public safety versus gun rights. Feinstein leads the proposal, exempting 650 hunting models. existing owners keep their weapons. Opposition cites crime figures and limited impact on violence.
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National Rifle Association
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State of the Union
United States Congress
Senate
Dianne Feinstein
D-Calif
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Killeen
Texas
Chet Edwards
America
Charles Schumey
D-N.y
House Judiciary Committee
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Jack Killerin
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms