Were killed in Mass Shootings in this country while we were on the august recess when we should have been here doing our job. 100 americans are killed every day from gun violence. There are 100 desks in this room. There are 100 chairs behind each one of those desks. And if these were the americans killed by gun violence, they would add up to every single desk thats in this room. And yet the majority leader didnt bring us back during the august recess, didnt say we should cancel our vacation and come back to work for the American People, hasnt put a bill on the floor or given the opportunity for anybody else to put a bill on the floor now that weve been back in session for the last two months. In colorado alone in the last 1 months weve 18 months weve lost 882 people to gun violence. Thats a record in my state, madam president. Ifthe house of representatives s done their job. More than 200 days ago they passed background checks over there, and we havent even taken them up over here. Thi
Mr. Bennet madam president , id ask the quorum call be vitiated. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Bennet thank you, madam president. Last month over 50 americans were killed in Mass Shootings in this country while we were on the august recess when we should have been here doing our job. 100 americans are killed every day from gun violence. There are 100 desks in this room. There are 100 chairs behind each one of those desks. And if these were the americans killed by gun violence, they would add up to every single desk thats in this room. And yet the majority leader didnt bring us back during the august recess, didnt say we should cancel our vacation and come back to work for the American People, hasnt put a bill on the floor or given the opportunity for anybody else to put a bill on the floor now that weve been back in session for the last two months. In colorado alone in the last 1 months weve 18 months weve lost 882 people to gun violence. Thats a record in my state, mada
Today, friday april 29, 2024, breaking news. Chaos outside court. Moments after the full jury was seated and former president Donald Trumps hush money trial, a man set himself on fire outside the courthouse. What we know and where the case goes from here. Remembering columbine. Tomorrow marks 25 years since the School Shooting in colorado. 12 students and a teacher were killed. My visit to columbine so see whats being done to remember and move forward. And israel retaliates against iran after that missile attack. The leaders urge for calm. And taylor swift fans are over the moon today as she dropped her new double album overnight. The surprise for fans and the songs millions are trying to dissect. Well, no shortage of stories for you as we end this week. Thanks for being with us. Happy friday to everyone. We do begin this hour with that breaking news and the chaotic scene at the first criminal trial of former president donald trump. Today, the complete 12person jury along with six alte
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