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(9/2/98) Philadelphia Mayor Presents Task Force Proposals on Capitol Hill, Showing Local Government Support of S. 466
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September 2, 1998

Mayor Rendell to Appear at Senate Forum on Gun Trafficking and One-Gun-A-Month Legislation

Philadelphia Mayor Presents Task Force Proposals on Capitol Hill, Showing Local Government Support of S. 466

WHAT:Philadelphia Mayor Edward Rendell is taking proposals by the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Task Force on Gun Violence to a special hearing called by New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg. The Wednesday morning forum will focus on support for legislation designed to eliminate the multiple sale of handguns (S.466) and gun trafficking.
WHO:Edward G. Rendell, Mayor of Philadelphia; Chair, U.S. Conference of Mayors Task Force on Gun Violence
James S. Brady, Trustee, Center to Prevent Handgun Violence
Sarah Kemp Brady, Chair, Handgun Control, Inc.
Capt. R. Lewis Vass, Criminal Justice Information Services Officer, VA Dept. of State Police
Capt. Thomas Bowers, Director of Crime Gun Enforcement, MD State Police
WHEN:Wednesday, September 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
WHERE:192 Dirksen Senate Building
CONTACT:Chip Brown, USCM Office of Public Affairs, 202/861-6708

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