Democrats delay votes on police, gun control legislation

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House Democrats were forced Wednesday to delay legislation increasing funding for state and local police departments, amid pushback from progressives who are demanding more accountability measures for law enforcement. The House was expected to vote on a series of bills creating new federal grants for communities to hire more police officers, implement violence intervention programs and invest in mental health resources.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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House Democrats will not vote on gun and policing bills this week

House Democrats will not vote on a series of gun and policing bills this week that would have included an assault weapons ban, according to a source familiar with the matter. This comes after the chamber had scheduled these bills in the wake of a wave of mass shootings across the United States.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post

House Democrats delay votes on police, guns after internal infighting

A push to increase police funding has infuriated liberals who would rather see such money redirected to community policing and police reform measures.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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House Democrats will not vote on gun and policing bills this week

By Daniella Diaz, CNNHouse Democrats will not vote on a series of gun and policing bills this week that would have included an assault weapons ban, according to a source familiar with the matter. This comes after the chamber had scheduled these bills in the wake of a wave of mass shootings across the United States.House Democrats were divided over how to structure a package of messaging bills on crime before the August recess. Vulnerable Democra…

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Roll Call

Democrats delay votes on police, gun control legislation

House Democratic leaders pulled back on planned votes this week on a package of public safety bills that included police grant funding and an assault weapons ban, amid division within their caucus.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., acknowledged an internal Democratic split in a statement Wednesday, but said the House may still vote on the measures in August when members are expected to convene to vote on a reconciliation bill.“We are grateful…

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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House Democrats will not vote on gun and policing bills this week

By Daniella Diaz, CNN (CNN) -- House Democrats will not vote on a series of gun and policing bills this week that would have included an assault weapons ban, according to a source familiar with the matter. This comes after the chamber had sche

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Democrats delay votes on police, gun control legislation - Roll Call • ChronLAW.com

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