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Rep. Jim McGovern On Mass Shootings, Gun Control Legislation

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Flags fly over crosses at a makeshift memorial near the scene of a mass shooting at a shopping complex Aug. 6, 2019, in El Paso, Texas. (John Locher/AP)
Flags fly over crosses at a makeshift memorial near the scene of a mass shooting at a shopping complex Aug. 6, 2019, in El Paso, Texas. (John Locher/AP)

Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern joins us to share his reactions to the weekend's shootings, the president's response, and what, if anything, he believes Congress can accomplish in terms of legislation to address the ongoing plague of mass shootings in America.

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Rep. Jim McGovern, congressman for Massachusetts' 2nd District. He tweets @RepMcGovern.

This segment aired on August 6, 2019.

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