This morning I spoke with Aaron Bean, a Republican in the statehouse. He said he felt a lot of "angst" around what these students experienced but was not ready to support any particular gun bill.
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I am back this morning with the Stoneman Douglas students who will be lobbying Florida legislators for changes to gun laws.pic.twitter.com/vbkhMxWwPt
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So far the students are getting mixed reactions from lawmakers here. One group tells me that they went to the office of one legislator and were told by a staffer that he was "not a morning person" and couldn't see them.
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The students slept on army green cots in the nearby civic center last night. Some were up til 4 am researching lawmakers. They ate runny eggs for breakfast. Many are very nervous.
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I watched students meet with two state senators, an R and a D. I will post info soon. Now we're in the Senate. Session just began w a prayer. Rabbi urged "vision in a sea of confusion."pic.twitter.com/ouermHz9zD
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Here's what's happening today in the Florida statehouse ...
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Republicans are saying that they are going to introduce a package of gun reform bills that include moves like raising the age to buy assault weapons from 18 to 21.
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However, the students are not satisfied with this. They don't seem convinced that this would have stopped the shooting at their school.
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Let the Florida House know how you feel! Sign and share! Will be delivered today!https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/ban-military-style-assault-2?source=s.em.cp&r_by=18640142 …
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