Rep. Katherine Clark Weighs in on Iran and Political Violence

Rep. Katherine Clark weighs in on Iran and political violence

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Local lawmakers weigh in on political violence: 'A loss of the world of compromise'

The assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker and the wounding of another early Saturday morning brought attention to the matter of safety for elected officials, including in Pennsylvania, during often-combative political times.

Pennsylvania lawmaker aims to protect officials from political violence in new bill

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) -- A Pennsylvania Representative announced legislation that aims to protect candidates and public officials from political violence and threats. "Security threats to political candidates and public officeholders have only increased and have targeted Democrats and Republicans alike," Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) wrote in his newest bill. While Kenyatta highlighted the shooting of former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords in 20…