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Last Checked June 25, 2022

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Tue Jun 14 21:30:49 +0000 2022

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Rep. Don Beyer @RepDonBeyer

NEW: Introducing the Assault Weapon Excise Act. My bill would impose a 1000% excise tax on the manufacturer, importer, or producer of assault weapons and high capacity magazines. It's designed to bypass the filibuster and win Senate passage with 50 votes. https://t.co/7K813ULBKn https://t.co/gfXTkMIiRg — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 14, 2022

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Rep. Don Beyer @RepDonBeyer

A Senate Republican just said he and his colleagues are more interested in trying to win elections than trying to prevent gun violence and save American lives. Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in the United States. — PolitiTweet.org

Scott MacFarlane @MacFarlaneNews

Sen Kevin Cramer (R-ND) re: red flag laws for gun control “I think we’re more interested in the red wave than we… https://t.co/D8Kz9x8nIp

Posted June 14, 2022

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Rep. Don Beyer @RepDonBeyer

As a revenue measure, the Assault Weapon Excise Act could be included in budget reconciliation legislation and withstand a Byrd Rule challenge, creating a pathway to pass a new restriction on assault weapons with a simple majority in the Senate. https://t.co/dXFRFftYxu https://t.co/BcwglXNdkg — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 14, 2022

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