Americans are once again mourning after another mass shooting. We explain why elected leaders fail — despite broad public support — to pass measures like additional background checks on firearm purchases.

Posted at 12:29 PM, Oct 11, 2017
and last updated 2017-10-11 13:29:55-04
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