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Gabrielle Giffords

These senators have heard from their constituents — who polls show overwhelmingly favored expanding background checks. And still these senators decided to do nothing. Shame on them.

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The speaker says senators knew most of their voters wanted broader background checks, yet chose not to act. Polls are offered as support for that charge. The final words turn anger at the decision into a direct call for shame.

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