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Biden's call for gun safety prompts Bay Area demonstrations of support
President Biden on Thursday declared it is time to put an end to the "carnage" and loss of American lives in mass shootings. Sara Donchey reports. (6-2-22)
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President Biden on Thursday declared it is time to put an end to the "carnage" and loss of American lives in mass shootings. Sara Donchey reports. (6-2-22)
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