nprnews_____ = ||| lubuntu at wor2 1TXN|||After Boulder Shooting, Vice President Harris Says Senate Needs to Act||| kickerpage = |||no kicker pagenpr for NPRNEWS||| summarynpr = |||Vice President Harris downplayed the role of executive action in tightening gun laws after recent mass shootings, saying legislation would make changes permanent.

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Vice President Harris called on the Senate to pass measures to expand background checks of gun buyers.

Evan Vucci/AP

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Evan Vucci/AP

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