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TOPIC: Law
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Supreme Court Watch
SLIDE SHOW Posted: June 26, 2008   
Supreme Court Overturns D.C. Handgun Ban FLASH VERSION
The Supreme Court overturned the District of Columbia's 32-year ban on handguns, affirming for the first time the Second Amendment right of individuals to keep and bear arms. The Online NewsHour spoke to Washington, D.C., residents about their reactions to the ruling.
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Produced by: Quinn Bowman, Online NewsHour
Teresa Conway, Washington, D.C., resident Teresa Conway gives her take on the D.C. handgun law decision.
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Teresa Conway
Washington, D.C., resident Teresa Conway gives her take on the D.C. handgun law decision.
Speaking: Teresa Conway
Photo Credit: Quinn Bowman, Audio Credit: Quinn Bowman
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