Amy Goodman
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"Let Us Vote": Rep. John Lewis Leads Historic Democratic Sit-in for Gun Control Legislation
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June 23, 2016
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10:46Now PlayingCapitol Hill Democratic lawmakers are continuing a historic sitin on the floor of the House to demand the Republican leadership take action on gun control after the Orlando massacre left 49 people dead. The sitin was initiated by Congressmember John Lewis, a veteran of the civil rights movement. Once he launched the sitin, the Republican leadership ended the sessionforcing CSPAN to stop broadcasting from the floor, as the House controls the cameras. But lawmakers began livestreaming the sitin on Periscope and Facebook. We go to the live scene from the House floor, hear Congressmember Lewis and speak to Congressmember Barbara Lee (DCalifornia).
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