The gun lobby has so much influence in Washington that the US government hasn't passed a major piece of gun legislation to thwart violence linked to firearms in 25 years.
Former President Barack Obama, who spoke out on Monday after two mass shootings, repeatedly struggled to get Congress to pass gun legislation during his tenure. Obama turned to executive actions in an effort to address gun violence, but they were limited in scope and have not had a lasting impact. The gun lobby has so much influence in Washington that the US government hasn't passed a major piece of gun legislation to thwart violence linked to firearms in 25 years.
Former President Barack Obama, who spoke out on Monday after two mass shootings, repeatedly struggled to get Congress to pass gun legislation during his tenure. Obama turned to executive actions in an effort to address gun violence, but they were limited in scope and have not had a lasting impact. The gun lobby has so much influence in Washington that the US government hasn't passed a major piece of gun legislation to thwart violence linked to firearms in 25 years.
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