• Republican lawmakers in the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee are opposed by police officers who are against the push to loosen gun laws
• The latest push for gun laws to drop requirements for people to receive background checks and training before carrying handguns in public
• With increasing gun violence across the U.S., many law enforcement agencies have difficulty managing spikes and believe stricter gun requirements will help solve the issue

Budget for Social and environmental programs unveiled by Senate Democrats

• On August 9 Senate Democrats have unveiled their budget resolution that plans $3.5 trillion in spending boosts and tax breaks that they believe will strengthen environmental and social programs
• Included in this funding would be more funds for health care, education, and family services which will be paid for by tax increases on corporations and the rich

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