Prayer, politics clash after mass shooting over gun control
After a mass shooting, Democrats push for tighter gun laws while critics argue prayers should be followed by action. Senator Murphy says Congress must act, not tweet sympathy. Catholic priest Matthew Schneider and commentators weigh in on prayer versus policy as partisan divides persist in Congress.
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Senate Rejects Expanded Gun Background Checks
The Senate voted 50 to 48 against expanding background checks on most gun purchases, marking a partisan clash amid mass shootings including California’s latest incident. The Manchin Toomey proposal would cover online and gun show sales, opposed by the NRA and aligned with a politically tense national climate.
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Yellen Signals Possible December Rate Increase
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told Congress that improving economic conditions could warrant a December rate hike, contingent on no major shocks. She warned delaying moves could force abrupt tightening later and risk financial disruption or a recession.
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Cruz Links California Shooting to Islamic Terrorism
Ted Cruz told the Republican Jewish Coalition in Washington that the California mass shooting may be Islamic terrorism. The FBI is examining motives including workplace violence and terrorism as a San Bernardino attack left 14 dead and many wounded.
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