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Biden Calls For Ban On Assault Weapons, Expanded Background Checks After Shootings

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Following deadly shootings in Georgia and Colorado, President Biden is calling on the Senate to pass two bills that would strengthen and expand background checks. He's also calling for a ban on assault weapons.

NPR congressional correspondent Sue Davis gives us the latest from Capitol Hill.

This segment aired on March 24, 2021.

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