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Newtown Parents Push Illinois Mag Ban at Senate Hearing
Connecticut shooting parents urged Illinois to pass a high capacity magazine ban, Senate Bill 1002, as they testified before lawmakers in Springfield. They argued the proposal would curb gun violence, with Gov. Quinn backing the measure and opponents warning of economic and safety impacts. Local victims' families emphasized the nationwide urgency, while senators weighed enforcement limits and broader gun policy changes.
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Springfield
Connecticut
Senate
Sandy Hook
Newtown
Conn
Mark Barden
Daniel
Barden
Illinois
Dana Kotowski
Park Ridge
Senate Executive Committee
Dave Luechtefeld
Rokanville
Dale Righter
Mattoon
Dave Syverson
Rockford
Kotowski
Pat Quinn
Quinn
John Cullerton
General Assembly
Nicole Hockley
Dylan
Hockley
Jay Keller
Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association
Keller
Kwame Raoul
Chicago
Raoul
Francine Wheeler
Benjamin
Wheeler