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The 25-state bus tour by the Michael Bloomberg-backed Mayors Against Illegal Guns will come to Little Rock Thursday. Two relatives of Newton massacre victims will be part of the press appearance, along with two local gun owners, to advocate stronger gun policies.

Arkansas is on the list because of U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor’s continued resistance to meaningful gun safety legislation, particularly universal background checks that would cover gun show sales.

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