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Dianne Feinstein to Reintroduce Expired Assault Weapons Ban

Clip: 12/17/2012 | 7m 56s

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif, has pledged to revive a law banning assault weapons at the opening of the next session of Congress. Gwen Ifill talks to Feinstein about the chances a new ban will pass after its 2004 expiration, and how it might eventually make weapons like those used in the Sandy Hook shooting less available.

Aired: 12/17/12

Rating: NR

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