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SC Congressmen to Receive Ties From Moms Demand Action

Group calling for common sense gun laws asks legislators to "stick their neck out."

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The South Carolina branch of Moms Demands Action For Common Sense Gun Laws is among the nationwide effort to send paper cards and ties to members of Congress.

According to Erin Dando, who heads the Palmetto state chapter of Moms Demand Action, South Carolina's lawmakers will receive hand-crafted paper ties and cards this week asking them to "stick their necks out" for the sake of common sense gun laws.

More information on the effort here.

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Moms Demand Action For Common Sense Gun Laws was formed in the wake of the Newtown tragedy and has chapters across the country.

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