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'Tipping point' on gun violence prompts U.S. CEOs to action

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‘We're at a tipping point' on gun violence, says group of American CEOs

On Thursday, a number of American business leaders joined the clamor of voices demanding meaningful legislation to reduce gun violence. CEOs from 145 major U.S. companies sent a letter to senators urging them to expand background checks and implement a “red flag” law. William Brangham talks to Richard Edelman, CEO of the public relations and communications firm Edelman, who signed it.

09/12/2019

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