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Pryor Defends Vote After Criticism from Gun Control Groups, Arkansan with Sandy Hook Ties

Senator Mark Pryor of Arkansas
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U.S. Senator Mark Pryor of Arkansas is defending his vote last week on gun legislation.

He was one of four Democrats in the Senate who opposed a measure expanding background checks.

KUAR’s Karen Tricot Steward explains some of the criticisms that are now coming Pryor’s way, and how Pryor explains his reasoning behind the vote.

Karen Tricot Steward was a News Anchor, Reporter and Content Development Director for UA Little Rock Public Radio.
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