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Guns on campus faces GOP push back
Doug Davis
Apr. 26, 2011"We are strongly opposed to that bill and to the intent of that bill," McPhee told The DNJ Monday.
Republican Gov. Bill Haslam and Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey are working against the bill, which is sponsored by Sen. Stacey Campfield, R-Knoxville, and Rep. Andy Holt, R-Dresden.
School administrators have joined some law enforcement associations in opposing the measure.
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Our opposition to this bill should not be associated with any individual's right to bear arms (in the second amendment)," McPhee continued. "
We believe the university campus environment is a place where we don't feel it is appropriate for faculty, staff or students to carry guns." (
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