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New York Rep. Chris Jacobs Won’t Seek Reelection After Splitting from Republicans on Gun Control

June 3, 2022
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A New York Republican representative who once promised to protect the Second Amendment rights of his constituents has announced that he will not seek reelection after changing his stance on gun control following a spate of mass shootings. In announcing his decision, Rep. Chris Jacobs, whose 27th New York congressional district is near the recent…

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Republican Congressman Says He Would Vote for an Assault Weapons Ban

May 28, 2022
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A Republican U.S. congressman on May 27 said he would vote for a ban of so-called assault weapons. “I want to be completely transparent of where I am in Congress,” said Rep. Chris Jacobs (R-N.Y.). “If an assault weapons ban bill came to the floor that would ban something like an AR-15, I would vote…

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