Sam Stein

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Sam Stein @samstein

Brooks, the long-serving Texas Dem and House Judiciary Chair, introduced a measure to strip out the assault weapons ban in conference committee. Republicans (including Hyde) knew he was doing it cuz he was getting killed in his district. So they voted against the measure! — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 12, 2019 Hibernated

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Sam Stein @samstein

At various points, Dem lawmakers tried desperately to get it out. Tom Foley pleaded with Clinton. Vic Fazio asked that it be considered as a stand alone. Dingell and others demanded the now infamous ten-year sunset. But the most interested move was by Jack Brooks — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 12, 2019 Hibernated

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The NRA initially decided to not go after Brooks because they knew he had tried to get rid of the AWB but failed. But then Gun Owners for America threw a fit and called the NRA squishes. So they turned around and went after Brooks. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 12, 2019 Hibernated