July 14, 2003
Online Now: CandidatesOnGuns.org
Press Release
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
1023 15th St. NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-408-0061
www.csgv.org
Contact:
Desmond Riley
Phone: 202-408-0061
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Unveils Online Clearinghouse for
Candidates' Views on Gun Violence Prevention
Washington, DC - The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) today (July
10th) unveiled www.CandidatesOnGuns.org, the only website designed as a
clearinghouse for information on Presidential candidates' positions on the
gun violence prevention issue.
"This website will serve as a clearinghouse for voters, the media, and
advocates who want to know where candidates stand on the critical issue of
gun violence prevention," said Joshua Horwitz, Executive Director of the
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.
One of the features of the website is CSGV's 2004 Presidential Candidate
Survey, which asks questions on key policy issues such as the federal
assault weapons ban and firearm industry immunity legislation. Several of
the candidates have completed the survey, and CSGV will post candidate
answers as they are received.
In addition to the questionnaire responses, www.CandidatesOnGuns.org also
features
olling on the gun safety issue including views of gun owners
and NRA supporters across the country and in key primary states
Background on key policy issues including the assault weapons ban,
ballistic fingerprinting, closing the gun show loophole and federal
firearm immunity legislation
Presidential candidates' voting records and public statements on gun
violence prevention
"On Target '04 E-Newsletter", a regular election email update focusing on
the gun issue in 2004 elections (coming soon)
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Join Together is a project of the Boston University School of Public
Health. This information may be freely reproduced and distributed,
provided that attribution is made to Join Together Online
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Online Now: CandidatesOnGuns.org
Press Release
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
1023 15th St. NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-408-0061
www.csgv.org
Contact:
Desmond Riley
Phone: 202-408-0061
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Unveils Online Clearinghouse for
Candidates' Views on Gun Violence Prevention
Washington, DC - The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) today (July
10th) unveiled www.CandidatesOnGuns.org, the only website designed as a
clearinghouse for information on Presidential candidates' positions on the
gun violence prevention issue.
"This website will serve as a clearinghouse for voters, the media, and
advocates who want to know where candidates stand on the critical issue of
gun violence prevention," said Joshua Horwitz, Executive Director of the
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.
One of the features of the website is CSGV's 2004 Presidential Candidate
Survey, which asks questions on key policy issues such as the federal
assault weapons ban and firearm industry immunity legislation. Several of
the candidates have completed the survey, and CSGV will post candidate
answers as they are received.
In addition to the questionnaire responses, www.CandidatesOnGuns.org also
features
olling on the gun safety issue including views of gun owners and NRA supporters across the country and in key primary states
Background on key policy issues including the assault weapons ban,
ballistic fingerprinting, closing the gun show loophole and federal
firearm immunity legislation
Presidential candidates' voting records and public statements on gun
violence prevention
"On Target '04 E-Newsletter", a regular election email update focusing on
the gun issue in 2004 elections (coming soon)
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.
Join Together is a project of the Boston University School of Public
Health. This information may be freely reproduced and distributed,
provided that attribution is made to Join Together Online
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