Washington, June 17, 2016 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) yesterday sent a letter to House and Senate leaders urging them to swiftly pass legislation that would ensure the safety of Americans by reducing the threat of injury or death from firearms.  The letter also noted that victims in the recent mass shooting in Orlando may have been targeted as a hate crime because of their sexual orientation, affirming the need for the United States to also take a stand agains

Statement attributable to:

Wanda Filer, MD, MBA, FAAFP
President, American Academy of Family Physicians

Benard P. Dreyer, MD, FAAP
President, American Academy of Pediatrics

Nitin S. Damle, MD, MS, FACP
President, American College of Physicians

Barbara Levy, MD
Vice President for Health Policy, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists