[Lazamataz]

Reid introduced the bill, S. 792, for Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), who has been out sick for much of the year. But in a press statement, Lautenberg said the Boston bombing shows that background checks are needed for explosive materials.

The day Lautenberg dies, I will celebrate.

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He has been out sick and may still be..Reid strategy to protect the rest of his pack from taking public backlash