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House Democrats hold press conference on gun violence

An American flag flies at half-staff at the US Capitol in memory of those killed in the nation's most recent school shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, TN. House Democrats held a press conference on gun violence on the front steps of the Capitol, in response to the shooting, the 13th school shooting in 2023. Congressional Democrats continue to call for an assault weapons ban, but Republican Senators and Representatives continue to block legislation banning or regulating these types of guns. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#9827938
Date Taken	29 March 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Allison Bailey/NurPhoto

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