Title

US congress reject new gun laws after massacre

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

18 Oct 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:03:12

Description

Report on the US Congress debate on the Second Amendment of the Constitution - the right to bear arms - following a massacre in Killeen, Texas where George Hennard drove his truck through Luby’s restaurant window then shot dead 23 people before killing himself. Includes statements from Congressmen Don Young, Bill Green, Charles Schumer and Texan Chet Edwards. The National Rifle Association exerted their influence on the vote which decided not to impose the tabled new restrictions. Paul Woodley reports for FM breakfast show on LBC Newstalk.

Contributors

Paul Woodley; LBC Newstalk; Don Young; Bill Green; Charles Schumer; Chet Edwards

Keywords

USA; Legislation; Homicide; Constitutions; Texas; Killeen; George Hennard; The National Rifle Association

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