(NPR) Gun Violence Is On The Rise. The White House Will Let States Use Recovery Funds To Fight It

Gun Violence Is On The Rise. The White House Will Let States Use Recovery Funds To Fight It

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A police officer stands near the scene of a fatal afternoon shooting in Brooklyn borough of New York City in 2020.



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Gun Violence Is On The Rise. The White House Will Let States Use Recovery Funds To Fight It

President Biden's plan includes cracking down on gun sellers who violate federal laws with a new zero-tolerance policy and investing in community intervention programs.