Lawmakers Continue Gun Control Debate

As President Clinton appealed from Europe for the House to reverse course and impose tougher controls on gun show sales, a leading House Republican accused the Democrats of playing politics with the issue. House Majority Whip Tom DeLay (R-Texas) blamed Democrats for defeating gun show legislation even though Republicans agreed to some controls. Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) said there is a “glimmer of hope” congressional negotiators working on a juvenile crime bill will include gun control measures approved by the Senate but rejected by the House.