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Washington state House votes to ban assault weapons

The Washington state House has approved an assault-weapons ban, advancing a measure long sought by gun control advocates. House Bill 1240 passed on a largely party-line 55-42 vote. The action Wednesday moved the assault-weapons ban further than it has advanced in six previous attempts. It now heads for the state Senate for consideration.