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President Bill Clinton, joined by Jim and Sarah Brady and a number of congressional leaders, signed the long-debated Brady Bill. The Brady Bill created a five-day waiting period for a backgr…

Civil rights activists spoke from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the 30th Anniversary March on Washington entitled, “Jobs, Justice and Peace.” The march, whose participants suppor…

President Bill Clinton and other administration officials marked the anniversary of the Brady Bill and spoke about the continued need for stricter gun control laws.

On the first day of the Democratic Convention, speakers praised President Clinton and talked about various Democratic issues. Speakers included Senators Carol Moseley-Braun (D-IL) and Tom Da…

Guests were interviewed about the Democratic Convention and telephone lines were opened for viewer comments.

The National Rifle Association’s Chief Lobbyist Tanya Metaksa debated Chairman of the group Handgun Control Sarah Brady, on current gun control legislation. They also took questions from the…

The participants discussed the plan of action that is needed to break the cycle of violence that is destroying the lives of our young people. Participants included Reverend Jesse L. Jackson,…

The participants discussed the nature of youth violence, how to advocate a more sensible and effective balance between punishment and prevention, and how to implement creative policies and p…

The House and Judiciary Subcommittee held a Hearing on Assault Weapons and crimes.

President Clinton spoke about crime legislation during a campaign trip to Chicago designed to help the faltering re-election campaign of Representative Rostenkowski. During the event, the pr…

Senator Metzenbaum and the others spoke with reporters about the passage of the Brady handgun control legislation. Secretary Reno took questions from reporters.

President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore met with James and Sarah Brady following the passage of the Brady Handgun Control Bill. Senator George Mitchell (D-ME) and Representative To…

During a photo opportunity at the White House, President Bill Clinton spoke about the importance of the Brady Bill restricting the sale of handguns.

Witnesses testified concerning the Brady Bill and efforts to limit the availability of firearms to those who have a tendency for violence. The witnesses described their experiences and the e…

The committee heard testimony from several panels on proposals to ban the manufacture and sales of assault rifles in the United States. The panel of citizens affected by assault rifles deliv…

Members of the Kennedy family, civil rights leaders, and the descendants of 1960's civil rights leaders spoke during a Catholic mass commemorating the 25th anniversary of the death of former…

Women on the panel discussed their experiences in the political world. They also took audience questions.

Supporters of the Brady handgun control bill greeted reporters following the passage of H.R. 7, known as the Brady bill. It mandates a seven day waiting period for the purchase of a handgun,…

James and Sarah Brady testify about a proposed handgun waiting period.