U.S. lawmakers debating measures to curb gun violence are considering a law requiring background checks on everyone wanting to purchase a firearm. The current law requires such checks only for people who want to buy firearms from federally licensed gun dealers, but exempts private transactions. A series of high profile shootings in the United States has prompted lawmakers to take a closer look at gun control laws. President Barack Obama has put forward a plan to reduce gun violence that ...
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