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“Mass killings have gone from being an extremely rare occurrence to a common occurrence.”

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Joyce Beatty is an American politician born on March 12, 1950. She currently serves as a U.S. Representative, representing the 15th district of Ohio. Throughout her political career, Beatty has been committed to promoting social justice and public service. more

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