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SD Senator John Thune; No Quick Solutions to School Shootings

SD Senator John Thune; No Quick Solutions to School Shootings

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South Dakota Senator John Thune says he thinks Members of Congress may be open to taking some action following the deadly Florida school shooting. The question, as always, is what would be effective. He says it’s hard to imagine what pushed the nineteen year old shooter to do this…..

Thune says new gun laws and restrictions may not be the answer…..

Thune says more mental health services are needed…..

Thune says Congress could also help provide more resources to state and local law enforcement .

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