Ryan Terror Bill Not Strong Enough on Gun Control, Democrats Say
- Republican bill’s provision similar to one blocked in Senate
- Democrats not ruling out more protests when House convenes
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan talks to reporters on Jan. 12, 2016, in Washington.
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House Democrats said Friday they won’t support legislation Speaker Paul Ryan plans to bring to a vote next week that seeks to prevent terrorists from purchasing firearms.
Following their dramatic 25-hour House chamber sit-in last week to demand votes on gun bills, Democrats contend the Republican proposal doesn’t provide strong enough action and warn that renewed protests are possible after the House reconvenes Tuesday.