TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -
Two times in as many days,
survivors of the January 8th mass shooting have been calling for expanded
background checks.
In just a few hours these
survivors will see if their attempts have paid off.
This has been an effort three
days in the making, a rally on Tuesday at Senator Flake's office, and one
yesterday at the site of the shooting.
Yesterday's rally included
former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, Mark Kelly. They have been hoping to get the attention of
Arizona's newest senator, Republican Jeff Flake.
Senator Flake is
considered a key vote on the Senate Judiciary Committee. In just a few hours, 8 a.m. Arizona time,
that committee will start a hearing on expanded background checks.
Reports from Washington
say members of both parties may have agreement on the issue of mental illness
and gun violence.
The draft clarifies when a
person loses the right to receive or have a gun because of mental illness.
Once the hearing starts Tucson
News Now will be keeping an eye and ear on what is happening. Stay with Tucson News Now for updates as they
come in.
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