Wyden Looks To Include Mental Health Reform In Gun Control Legislation

Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) is hoping there will be room for mental health reform in the gun control legislation currently being negotiated in the Senate after several mass shootings prompted hospitals, among other advocates, to call for stricter gun requirements . Wyden told reporters on Thursday (June 9) he never expected to have a complete mental health package right now, but he thinks there’s an opportunity to tackle the crisis in the next few weeks as senators...