Do Nothing Congress Failed when they go owned by the NRA, here is what Obama tried to do...but GOP killed it, then Trump EO-ed it..own it

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PRESIDENT OBAMA'S 2015 EXECUTIVE ACTIONS ON GUN CONTROL1/5/2016
OverviewOn Jan. 5, 2016, President Obama unveiled his new strategy to curb gun violence in America. His proposals focus on new background check requirements that will enhance the effectiveness of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), and greater education and enforcement efforts of existing laws at the state level. As more information becomes available, this document will be updated. The 2015 plan:

Directs the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to require any business that engages in the sale of guns to obtain a federal license to do so and conduct background checks. This requirement applies to gun stores, sellers of guns at gun shows, and sellers of guns over the Internet. The licensing requirement applies to all s