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According to the White House, President Barack Obama will visit Chicago on Friday to address the problem of gun violence as a part of a three-city tour after his State of the Union address.

A statement from a White Official says POTUS will:

“talk about the gun violence that has tragically affected too many families in communities across Chicago and across the country.” 

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Since Hadiya Pendleton’s murder just about a mile from the President’s Kenwood neighborhood home Jan 29th, pastors, parents and activists have demanded that more be done about the city’s violence.

The statement continues:

“The President will travel to Chicago for an event amplifying some of the policy proposals included in the State of the Union that focus on strengthening the economy for the middle class and the Americans striving to get there.” 

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The White House said the President’s visits to Asheville, N.C., Atlanta and Chicago this week will also press issues that he will raise in his State of the Union speech Tuesday.

We’re proud to see Obama taking action and we hope his visit leads to a better turn in the streets of Chicago.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune