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===2014 Apr 15 - [https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/16/us/bloomberg-plans-a-50-million-challenge-to-the-nra.html?hp&_r=0 Bloomberg Plans a $50 Million Challenge to the N.R.A.]=== | |||
*Pointing to his work on gun safety, obesity and smoking cessation, he said with a grin: “I am telling you if there is a God, when I get to heaven I’m not stopping to be interviewed. I am heading straight in. I have earned my place in heaven. It’s not even close.” | |||
*Bloomberg plans to spend $50 million this year building a nationwide grass-roots network to motivate voters who feel strongly about curbing gun violence, an organization he hopes can eventually outmuscle the National Rifle Association. His plan includes motivating Moms to vote on gun issues. | |||
===2007 May 21 - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everytown_for_Gun_Safety Everytown for Gun Safety]=== | ===2007 May 21 - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everytown_for_Gun_Safety Everytown for Gun Safety]=== | ||
*New umbrella group for other gun control groups he funds [https://momsdemandaction.org/ Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America] and Mayors Against Illegal Guns | |||
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