'So, let's save time. Let's just get it done — now,' the speaker of the House said.
In Democrats' continued push to pressure Senate Republicans and the White House to support increased gun control legislation, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that GOP members of Congress and President Donald Trump would have"hell to pay" if Congress fails to pass universal background checks.
But even though it's been more than one month since more than two dozen people were killed in separate shootings in Texas and Ohio, Senate Republicans have still not pinned down what can pass the GOP-controlled chamber and what the president will sign. Majority Leader Mitchas he awaits for the president to signal which measures, if any, he should put up for a vote.
"It keeps growing and growing because there's more gun violence. Look at the number of incidents that occurred while we were away," he said. At least three mass shootings occurred in August, killing 38 people."It's a different era. Never have we had 93 percent of the American people for background checks. Never have we had 80 percent of gun owners for background checks. Never have we had so many people in the [National Rifle Association] for background checks.
"This just sits with Mitch McConnell at his desk, gathering dust, and we know that it is the Republican leader and the Republican president who can do something about it," said Senator Debbie Stabenow ."Not point fingers at each other but actually take action to do something about it.
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