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Physician Groups Representing 426,000 Doctors: Gun Violence MUST STOP

Joint statement on the Orlando shooting, gun violence from multiple physicians groups.  Reprinted from the American Psychiatric Association. The American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Psychiatric Association offer our sincere condolences to the victims of the Orlando shootings, their families, and

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Gun Violence Awareness needs more than just one day.

So many Tennesseans and people across the country came out in support of Gun Violence Awareness Day by #WearingOrange. Every major Gun Violence Prevention organization got involved, but so did some unexpected allies like MTV and the New York Mets. From celebrities like Jason Bateman , Russel Simmons  , and Padma Lakshmi to medical organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and even President Obama. Parents

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#MaKaylasLaw Killed in House Civil Justice Committee Meeting

In a vote straight down party lines, MaKayla’s Law, a bill that sought to hold gun owners responsible if a child was injured or killed with a loaded gun left unsecured and accessible, was defeated today in the House Civil Justice Committee. Those voting against the bill offered no reason for their vote in the public, televised committee meeting. “While

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Numerous gun bills head to committee this week!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2015 Numerous gun-related bills, including “Carry like a Cop” and “No Permit Carry” bills to be heard in both House Civil Justice Subcommittee and Senate Judiciary Committee this week. While newest CDC data shows Tennessee is 9th in country for accidental firearms deaths, some lawmakers want to further relax state gun laws, allow guns more

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