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Scott Vetoes Gun Bill, Offers Compromise to Close ‘Charleston Loophole’

Updated at 6:45 p.m. Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have ensured people couldn’t buy firearms unless they passed a federal background check, but he signaled willingness to work with lawmakers on “a more reasonable standard.” The legislation, S.30, sought to close the so-called “Charleston loophole” that allows people to buy […]

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