Warren defends Obama’s gun plan, urges voters to challenge candidates

STATE HOUSE — With President Barack Obama taking heat over his executive actions on gun safety, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday blamed Congressional Republicans for impeding "even the smallest reforms" and urged voters to challenge every candidate running for office on what they plan to do to stop gun violence. Obama on Tuesday outlined steps he would take to strengthen background checks, hire additional federal agents to track illegal firearms, support smart gun technology and research

STATE HOUSE — With President Barack Obama taking heat over his executive actions on gun safety, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday blamed Congressional Republicans for impeding "even the smallest reforms" and urged voters to challenge every candidate running for office on what they plan to do to stop gun violence. Obama on Tuesday outlined steps he would take to strengthen background checks, hire additional federal agents to track illegal firearms, support smart gun technology and research…