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Gun violence declared public health emergency

Name: Gun violence declared public health emergency
Uploaded: 2024-06-25T17:57:00-0400
Duration: 5 min 18 s
Description: The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health emergency. Dr. Vivek Murthy has called for a ban on automatic rifles and universal background checks for firearm purchases.

The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health emergency. Dr. Vivek Murthy has called for a ban on automatic rifles and universal background checks for firearm purchases.