Sentences with phrase «profile issue of gun»

Although Republican senators threatened a filibuster to keep the Senate from discussing the school building security measure — part of proposed legislation that deals largely with the higher - profile issue of gun control — compromises reached behind the scenes nudged the legislation onto the chamber's floor by the end of the week.

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While Percoco's trial played out in New York City, Cuomo has spent the last month emphasizing key issues for the base of the party, ranging from LGBTQ rights to gun control and rolling out a series of high - profile endorsements in the process.

In the five weeks since the massacre, the Parkland, Florida, students have been transformed into high - profile gun control advocates, leading school walkouts and meeting with lawmakers as they demand steps be taken to address the issue of gun violence in America.