Word: controller
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...Wahl, feelings of horror and uncertainty served to inspire an increased awareness about the debate over gun control legislation...
After reading statistics from several studies on violence in schools, Wahl founded Youth at Harvard Against Handgun Violence (YHAHV), an organization that focuses on the political aspects of gun control...
...cites a 1996 Center for Disease Control and Prevention report, which says 50 people die violently each year in American schools, and a Department of Education report, which says over 6,000 students were expelled in 1996-97 for bringing guns to public schools, as two of the most influential papers he read...
Until now, however, the group's efforts have been more focused on educating students about gun control through speakers and discussions...
...February meeting of the organization featured State Senator Cheryl Jacques, a leading proponent of gun control. And at the end of this month, YHAHV will be involved in an Institute of Politics debate. Wahl hopes either Connecticut State Representative Carolyn McCarthy or gun control lobbyist Sarah Brady will speak at the debate...