Sentences with phrase «reducing gun violence»

January 17, 2013 President Obama unveiled «Now is the Time; The President's plan to protect our children and our communities by reducing gun violence.»

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As important as the students have been, however, the debate about reducing gun violence can't stop at schools.

In an op - ed for The New York Times titled «Stop Shielding Gun Makers,» firm chairman Brad Karp and litigation partner Chris Boehning discuss the statutory immunity of gun manufacturers and the problems this poses in reducing gun violence.

A synthesis of prior research and analysis conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Policy and Research examines policy reforms and initiatives for reducing gun violence in the U.S.

This is why President Obama's clear instruction to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to initiate research into reducing gun violence is important and necessary (see «Obama to scientists: Tell us how to calm gun violence «-RRB-.

«I write to applaud you for supporting research as part of your Administration's initiatives on reducing gun violence,» Leshner wrote in his 17 January letter to Obama.

He noted that as a senior member of an Appropriations subcommittee with jurisdiction over funding for key agencies involved in reducing gun violence, «I will continue working to ensure agencies like the ATF has the funding it needs to continue keeping our communities safe.»

Syracuse TRUCE started two years ago, as a collaboration between police and community service organizations with the aim of reducing gun violence in the city.

In hopes of reducing gun violence, Buffalo officials are embracing «best practices» help from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Earlier Monday, Clinton held a panel discussion on reducing gun violence, telling a somber audience in Port Washington that as president she would stand up to the powerful gun lobby.

Poughkeepsie officials announced the city would begin to take part in the SNUG program, which is aimed at reducing gun violence.

«As an ardent supporter of reducing gun violence and a strong believer in government's ability to play a role in that mission, however, I'm disappointed that President Obama did not urge us to look at our nation's gun laws, as he did in his speech about the Tucson massacre earlier this month.

At 11:15 a.m., NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a press conference to make a «safety - related» announcement about reducing gun violence, Harlem Hospital Center, Mural Pavilion, 516 Lenox Ave., Manhattan.

ALBANY, N.Y. (WBEN / AP)-- The Democrat - controlled state Assembly on Tuesday passed legislation aimed at reducing gun violence in the state, a day after Republicans who control New York's Senate approved bills that focus on school safety but don't address the gun control issue.

With the support of Downtown Progressive Democrats, I look forward to continuing my work protecting affordable housing, ensuring our neighborhoods are resilient, funding the MTA, and reducing gun violence,» said Kavanagh.

Last year, the de Blasio administration joined the City Council to disburse $ 12.7 million between community organizations and social services tasked with reducing gun violence and offering supportive programs for local youth.

«Mike Johnston stands out as an extremely effective leader in reducing gun violence,» Bloomberg spokesman Stu Loeser told the outlet.

This past Wednesday, President Obama unveiled a comprehensive gun - safety plan aimed at reducing gun violence.

In comparison, gun control advocates are motivated by more abstract notions of reducing gun violence — although, Goss noted, the victims of mass shootings and their families have begun putting a face on these policies by engaging more actively in advocacy work, which could make the gun control movement feel more relatable.

While legislation like that might have prevented some mass shootings, those two proposals wouldn't necessarily be top priority for reducing gun violence in urban areas, like Chicago or Philadelphia.

Because so many guns are purchased privately by individuals and brought into Chicago from places with more lax gun laws like Indiana, experts say universal background checks could actually make a difference in reducing gun violence in cities.

Trump pressed lawmakers to send him «one terrific bill» combining several proposals aimed at reducing gun violence, although that could complicate the legislative outlook for such a contentious issue in an election year.

Gun control advocates, meanwhile, are motivated by more abstract notions of reducing gun violence — although, Goss noted, the victims of mass shootings and their families have begun putting a face on these policies.

They likely give priority to countervailing factors, such as government overreach, rather than reducing gun violence.

The president said in his weekly radio address on Friday that a few months ago he directed his team to look into any new actions he could take to help reduce gun violence.

President Donald Trump initially seemed open to raising the age limit for rifle sales, but a plan from his administration to reduce gun violence instead called for funding to train school staffers to carry guns.

The final item on the march organizers» petition, though, could potentially reduce gun violence substantially.

Republicans and Democrats Agree Arming Teachers don't make schools safer TALLAHASSEE — Less than two weeks after the Parkland shooting, Florida Republicans are playing politics with public safety and embracing one of Donald Trump's most widely derided proposals to reduce gun violence.

After the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, more than 4,000 pastors signed on to a letter initiated by 12 clergy in Newtown calling for commonsense solutions to reduce gun violence.

Bradley Tusk, venture capitalist, political strategist and former campaign manager for ex-NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg, writes about three «tangible» things tech companies can do to help reduce gun violence in the U.S.

A national campaign asks law enforcement officials and investors to use their buying power to persuade gun makers to take steps to reduce gun violence.

We need measures and research to reduce gun violence,» Barnhart said.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed New York extend the background check waiting period as part of efforts to reduce gun violence.

«Over the years, Brian Kavanagh has been a staunch advocate for affordable housing and a tireless leader in the efforts to reduce gun violence.

New Yorkers Against Gun Violence is a statewide advocacy group working to reduce gun violence through advocacy and education.

(Albany, NY)-- New York State Senators Brian Kavanagh and Brad Hoylman and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon today joined advocates including New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Everytown for Gun Safety, Giffords, the New York Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and Prosecutors Against Gun Violence, along with other legislators, to form a coalition supporting legislation (S7133 / A8976) that would establish a new court - issued order of protection to reduce gun violence.

In Albany, lawmakers have been debating a variety of measures that seek to reduce gun violence or bolster school security, ranging from bans on bump stocks supported by Democrats and some Republicans to GOP - led efforts to expand school resource officers at schools in New York.

If you want to reduce gun violence then let's talk about effective ways to do that not implementing knee jerk actions like the unSAFE act.

New Yorkers Against Gun Violence and State Legislators Against Illegal Guns are praising the passage of the SAFE Act and calling for further legislation to reduce gun violence in the state.

«Earlier this month, under Speaker Heastie's leadership, the Assembly passed a bill to increase the background check waiting period to up to 10 days, as well as a host of other bills to help prevent and reduce gun violence in New York,» said Michael Whyland, spokesman for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D - Bronx).

He introduced a plan to reduce gun violence earlier this month and last week outlined one on reducing the costs of child care.

In an effort to reduce gun violence, the law broadened the definition of what counts as an assault weapon and created the pistol database, among other provisions.

Nearly $ 18 million in state funding is going to law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations across New York to help reduce gun violence.

Additionally, many of the proposals in this legislation do nothing to reduce gun violence, but inhibit the abilities of law abiding citizens to protect their families and participate in recreational sportsmen activities.

The 2013 Secure Ammunition and Firearm Enforcement Act was supposed to reduce gun violence in New York.

But this year has marked a sea change in the fight to reduce gun violence.

«Arming teachers would not prevent or reduce gun violence and would instead put our educators and children at grave risk.

Gun buy back programs run by law enforcement are popular, but may not reduce gun violence in cities.

Members of Connecticut's congressional delegation are urging national retailers to voluntarily take steps to reduce gun violence by barring guns from their establishments.