Politics & Government

President Obama to Speak About Gun Control in Central Connecticut

President Obama will speak at the University of Hartford on Monday, April 8.

This story was posted by Tim Jensen. it was reported and written by Ronni Newton

President Barack Obama will make an appearance in West Hartford on Monday, speaking about gun violence at the University of Hartford.

"He will continue asking the American people to join him in calling on Congress to pass measures to reduce gun violence," read a statement on the University's website. The event was confirmed by a University of Hartford spokesperson on Tuesday afternoon, and posted on the school's Facebook page.

According to the Huffington Post, the visit is part of President Obama's effort to pressure a "reluctant Congress" on to pass gun control legislation.

The Huffington Post is also reporting that families of those killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown last December will be invited to attend.


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