House panel launches investigation into gun manufacturers

The Democratic chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into gun manufacturers, after two mass shootings left 31 people dead in less than two weeks.Rep. Carolyn B, Maloney (D-N.Y.) announced Friday that she has contacted five of the top gunmakers, seeking information about the manufacturing, sale and marketing of weapons that have been used in mass shootings.“Our country faces an epidemic of gun violence, which is now the leading cause of death for children