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New York (CNN Business) --
More than 200 business leaders, representing employees from all 50 states, sent a joint letter to the Senate Thursday demanding "bold and urgent action" to tackle gun violence. after the killing of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas last month.
"Like you, we continue to witness the consequences of America's gun violence epidemic and its impact on our communities. Our country needs you to take urgent and bold action to address our gun violence epidemic." "says the letter.
The letter is signed by some of the biggest companies in the country, including Bloomberg LP, The Permanente Medical Group, Levi Strauss, Dick's Sporting Goods, Lyft and the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The letter also points to the economic cost of gun violence.
"At a time when our economy is struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, gun violence costs American taxpayers, employers and communities a staggering $280 billion a year. Every day, entrepreneurs lose $1.4 million in productivity and income, and in costs associated with victims of gun violence," the letter says.
Gun control advocacy groups such as Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action applauded the letter.
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"Corporate executives strive to be on the same page with the American people, so it's telling that so many leaders are speaking out in support of common-sense gun safety legislation," said John Feinblatt, president of Everytown. for Gun Safety, in a statement.
Axios was the first to report the letter to lawmakers.
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