Giffords with Disabled Veterans

Currently: Mrs Giffords is in critical condition after being targeted in a politically motivated shooting (2011 Tucson shooting). Our hearts and prayers are with her family and the families of all the victims.  Currently the death toll from this horrible event stands at 6, including one nine year old girl.

Bio: On November 4, 2008, Gabrielle Giffords was re-elected by the people of Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District – a diverse area that covers 9,000 square miles including a 114 mile border with Mexico. For almost ten years, Giffords has dedicated herself to public service as an elected official. A third generation Tucsonan, she represented her hometown in the Arizona Legislature from 2000-2005 where she was the youngest woman ever elected to the Arizona State Senate.

Upon entering Congress, Giffords quickly became a leading champion of solar energy, immigration reform, and the needs of military families and veterans. Consistently ranked as one of the most centrist legislators in Congress, she is a strong supporter of fiscal responsibility, bipartisanship and government accountability.

Involving southern Arizonans in shaping policies and strategically solving community problems is the cornerstone of her work. Giffords’ inclusive and collaborative approach allows her to bring all viewpoints to the table and the best ideas to Washington. Read More

Related news articles and info about Congresswoman Giffords

• Divisions Persist In Tucson In Wake Of Giffords Shooting (alternet.org)
• Gabrielle Giffords Shooting: Latest Updates (politico.com)
• AZ lawmakers recognize intern who helped Giffords (seattletimes.nwsource.com)
• Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords shows ‘encouraging signs’ following shooting (nj.com)
• Rep. Gabrielle Giffords shot at AZ grocery (abclocal.go.com)
• AZ Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Shot In Head At Public Event (queerty.com)
• U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords official U.S. House site
• Gabrielle Giffords for U.S. Congress official campaign site
• Gabrielle Giffords on Twitter
• Congresswoman Giffords Action Plan to Improve Border Security
• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
• Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
• Biography at WhoRunsGov.com at The Washington Post
• Congressional profile at OpenCongress
• Appearances on C-SPAN programs
• Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
• Financial information at OpenSecrets.org
• Staff salaries, trips and personal finance at LegiStorm.com
• Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
• Profile at SourceWatch
• Gabrielle Giffords: USAA member since 2007 in USAA Magazine