Opinion

Centrist Senators Blew an Easy Opportunity to Pass a Simple Gun Safety Measure

PROFILES IN COWARDICE

Republicans got help from three Democrats and two independents to prevent mentally incompetent veterans from being automatically reported for gun background checks.

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A photo illustration of Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Jon Tester (D-MT), Jackie Rosen (D-NV), Angus King (I-ME), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ).
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