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    As NRA gets defensive, what will Congress do about guns?

    National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre spoke Thursday at the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 22, 2018 • 1 min read

    National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre spoke Thursday at the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington. He argued that politicians and media are taking advantage of the Florida shooting so they can push for tighter gun rules and get rid of the 2nd Amendment. The annual gathering of “the right” takes place in the shadow of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. That attack -- and ensuing protests -- have generated a fresh round of debate about guns, schools, and safety.

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